John R. Bozeman

…specimen exchange program in the University of North Carolina Herbarium]. He was hard-working, pleasant, and neat, in addition to having a sound botanical background and a basic understanding of the…

Rachel Milner Fell Treakle

…the help of an African American man by the name of Milton Barton. Barton and his family lived in Alton, IL where Milton worked as a nurseryman. According to Barton…

Edward Avery McIlhenny

…Auk 60(4): 541-549. McIlhenny, E. A. 1942. Results of 1940 bird banding at Avery Island, Louisiana, with special account of a new banding method. Bird-Banding 13(1): 19-28. McIlhenny, E. A….

Carnivorous Conservation

…species list. As wild populations suffer due to poaching and habitat loss, UNC researchers work to preserve these carnivorous wonders through genetic testing and seed banking. In the brush of…

George Andrew Christenberry

…service was held Saturday, April 25, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Augusta with the Dr. Rodger Murchison officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Crusaders Sunday…

Therapeutic Horticulture: FAQs

…self-awareness and healthy interpersonal relationships. Spiritual Goal: Increase sense of connection and belonging. Vocational Goal: Increase workplace communication skills. *All of these goals are based on evidence-based research outcomes performed…

Wade Thomas Batson, Jr.

(1912-2015) The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Herbarium (NCU) has cataloged about 150 vascular plant specimens collected by Batson, who usually signed his herbarium labels “W. T. Batson”….

Gertrude I. Grimsley Scott

14 April 1903 – 18 May 1955 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Herbarium (NCU) has about 20 plant specimens collected by Gertrude I. Grimsley Scott. Most specimens…

New boardwalk open at Mason Farm

…Parker Preserve trails. The new boardwalk is located near the “Old Farm Trail” text on the map. The new boardwalk, which raises the footpath above the swampy soils of Siler’s…