Botanical Collections
Samuel Brockington’s assembly of institutions and people in the botanical collections world: gardens, arboreta, museums, and herbaria
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@docbroc.bsky.social
@morethanadodo.bsky.social
A stunning Victorian building home to 7 million objects. Free entry, open 10-5 every day.
@phippsconservatory.bsky.social
Breathtaking seasonal #flower shows, #botanic #gardens, world class #horticulture, #sustainability leadership, the #greenest buildings and stunning #glass #art
@mobotgarden.bsky.social
The Missouri Botanical Garden is an oasis in the city of St. Louis and a world leader in plant science, conservation, education and horticultural display.
@aust-trop-herb.bsky.social
#botany #ecology #biodiversity #research #collections Established in March 2008, the ATH is a joint venture of James Cook University, CSIRO, and the Queensland Government. www.ath.org.au
@nhm-london.bsky.social
We’re the museum looking deeper into the Earth’s past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive. Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. 🌍
@ntbgarden.bsky.social
The mission of the National Tropical Botanical Garden is to enrich life by perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage. Visit NTBG's five gardens on Kauai, Maui, and in Miami, Florida. https://ntbg.org/
@rbgcanada.bsky.social
Not-for-profit caretaker of 2100+ acres of land and ecosystems surrounded by Canada’s largest urban environment. Education and experiences in our network of gardens and natural spaces. Located in Burlington & Hamilton, ON.
@okczoo.bsky.social
Conservation organization, leaders in animal care and wellbeing. Connecting YOU to wildlife & wild places!
@ucbgarden.bsky.social
The UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley features one of the most diverse plant collections in the world. Website: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
@rbgkew.bsky.social
The home of Kew Science 👩🔬 🌱Collections 📚Archives 🍄Applied research 🤝Partnerships 🥼Training 👉More: linktr.ee/kewscience
@piriemike.bsky.social
Systematic botanist, curator at the Bergen University Gardens. #EricaGCC
@msuherbarium.bsky.social
Michigan State University Herbarium, promoting Stewardship, Biodiversity, and Awareness since 1863.
@andrewlhipp.bsky.social
Plant systematist, herbarium director, naturalist, in the Chicago suburbs; posts reflect my views, not my employer's. Just out: Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/O/bo236998258.html
@thebotanics.bsky.social
Hi Bluesky! 👋 🌿 Four Gardens, One Botanic World 🌍 Global centre for biodiversity science, horticulture and education 📍 Visit Edinburgh, Benmore, Dawyck & Logan https://www.rbge.org.uk/
@cuherb.bsky.social
Home to 1.1 million specimens, including Darwin’s Voyage of the Beagle specimens.
@linneansociety.bsky.social
Working towards a world where nature is understood, valued and protected. https://www.linnean.org/
@hsauquet.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist and botanist (he/him) living on Bidjigal country, working at Botanic Gardens of Sydney, into flowering plants, macroevolution, freediving, and all things queer!
@humberarb.bsky.social
One hundred hectares of public gardens and natural parklands in North Etobicoke. Open to all, the Arb exists as a tri-partnership between Humber Polytechnic, City of Toronto, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Humber.ca/arboretum
@arnoldarboretum.bsky.social
Deepening understanding of plants, horticulture, & biodiversity.
@tropicalbotany.bsky.social
Botanist. Evolutionary biologist. Associate Professor and Herbarium Director, LSU. Passionate about plants, inclusive mentoring, and puzzles. I don't know what I'm doing here. https://www.lagolab.net
@ilovenhmj.bsky.social
The Natural History Museum of Jamaica—a hub of exploration and learning, dedicated to showcasing Jamaica's diverse plants and animals. With over 130,000 plant and 31,000 animal specimens, plus engaging exhibits and hands-on spaces.
@almnh.bsky.social
The Alabama Museum of Natural History is the state's oldest natural history museum and is essential to learning and quality of life at the University of Alabama. #RollTide
@natural-history.bsky.social
Official page of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm.
@ndevere.bsky.social
Biodiversity scientist focusing on plant-pollinator interactions & plant diversity 🌿🌸🐝 especially using eDNA, metabarcoding & museomics 🧬 Full Professor & Curator of Botany, NHM Denmark, University of Copenhagen.
@botsocscot.bsky.social
The Botanical Society of Scotland (BSS) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC016283
@nhmwien.bsky.social
Das Naturhistorische Museum Wien ist eines der bedeutendsten naturwissenschaftlichen Museen der Welt. Seine frühesten Sammlungen sind über 250 Jahre alt – heute beherbergen sie rund 30 Millionen Sammlungsobjekte.
@naturalis.bsky.social
Wij bestuderen al meer dan 200 jaar het leven op aarde. Klein en groot. Springlevend of miljoenen jaren dood. En dat is nu belangrijker dan ooit. www.naturalis.nl
@biodiversitypix.bsky.social
The Biodiversity Heritage Library contains thousands of historical illustrations of flora and fauna. This unaffiliated bot shares random images from the collection.
@mobotmuseum.bsky.social
@mobotgarden.bsky.social's Museum, current exhibition SMELLING THE BOUQUET: PLANTS & SCENTS IN THE GARDEN May 2, 2025 - March 31, 2026 http://linktr.ee/mobotmuseum
@torreybotanical.bsky.social
Based in NYC. Offering plant walks, botanical lectures, student scholarships and scientific publications. We are the oldest botanical society in the Americas. Join the society today: https://www.torreybotanical.org
@botsocamerica.bsky.social
The Botanical Society of America mission is to inspire and promote an inclusive global community committed to advancing fundamental knowledge and innovation in the botanical sciences for the benefit of people and the environment.
@uomnch.bsky.social
Oregon's science and culture museum. Located on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon. State repository for archaeological and paleontological artifacts.
@ummnh.bsky.social
🦣 ummnh.org Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm
@nhm.org
Inspiring wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. Open 9:30am - 5pm daily, closed the first Tuesday of every month. 🔊 http://linktr.ee/nhmla
@smmnh.bsky.social
Official account of the SMMNH located in Blue Earth, Minnesota. www.smmnh.com
@hmns.bsky.social
Science raditude from the Houston Museum of Natural Science, located in the greatest city on Earth! Visit us at 5555 Hermann Park Dr. 🦖🦕🦋🌺🌸🌎 https://www.hmns.org/ https://linktr.ee/HMNS
@floridamuseum.bsky.social
The Florida Museum of Natural History inspires people to care about life on Earth. Located on the University of Florida campus, we are also the state museum.
@nybg.bsky.social
A museum of plants 🌱, a center for learning 📚, and a plant science leader in the Bronx 🔬
@osu-herbarium.bsky.social
Collection of approximately 700,000 plant and fungal specimens located in the Department of Botany & Plant Pathology at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.
@herbarium.bsky.social
Founded 1897, a collection of mostly Mediterranean plants plus British flora and other special collections.
@utkherbarium.bsky.social
Biodiversity collection of over 649,000 plants & fungi at University of Tennessee - Knoxville in the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Department. Specimens from around the world with strengths in Tennessee & southern Appalachians! linktr.ee/utkherbarium
@docbroc.bsky.social
Professor of Evolution | Curator of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden | Co-Director of the Connections-Collections-Communities Strategic Research Initiative