How to celebrate a green Halloween
By Carolina Maria Halloween might be scary, but it doesn’t have to be a scary time for the environment. Everyone […]
International Center for Tropical Botany
Uncovering the beauty of flowers in the garden — and in 3D
Adam Roddy spends a lot of time among the flowers. An evolutionary physiologist and assistant professor in FIU’s Institute of […]
Roots take a DIY approach for plant growth, study finds
By Nina Jungman Plants, like animals, must fight to survive. Unlike animals, the key to the plants’ survival lies in […]
Do your part this #PlasticFreeJuly
Plastic is everywhere. It’s in everyday packaging, electronics, toys, skincare products and clothes. It can even get into your food […]
What will climate change do to plants? The answer might be rooted in history
When it comes to plant roots, the past may be able to hint at what the future holds. A team […]
Wichman honored with horticulture award
Charles “Chipper” Wichman, Jr. has been named the 2020 recipient of the American Horticultural Society Professional Award. The award is […]
Take action on Earth Day 2020
The Earth needs us, even at six feet apart. The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is going digital – with […]
Researchers explore scientific solutions for threatened plants
By Nina Jungman Collaborating with the University of Copenhagen, scientists from FIU and the National Tropical Botanical Garden hosted a […]
Institute of Environment
In a memorandum sent out by Dean Michael R. Heithaus, we’ve learned of the realignment of all of our environmental […]
Become a citizen scientist with Grove ReLeaf
Coconut Grove is full of enormous trees that provide a lush tropical canopy, making it unique among South Florida neighborhoods. […]
