| ISOGEOCHEM Information about the e-mail discussion list for stable isotope geochemistry. Includes many isotope-related links including available positions, research laboratories, short course and workshop listi |
| Martian_Geochemistry Summarizes the geochemical results obtained by NASA's Mars Pathfinder mission. Includes plots of geochemical trends, and comparisons with earlier Viking mission data as well as with Earth geochemistr |
| Stable_Isotopes_and_Mineral_Resource_Investigations An information hand-out from the US Geological Survey, introducing the topic of stable isotopes and providing some examples of their use in determining the origins of mineral deposits in the United St |
| Aburi_Botanic_Gardens Facility in Ghana aiming to promote plant diversity through research, horticultural training, cultivation and introduction of endangered plants, and management of natural resources. Summary informatio |
| Alaska_Botanical_Garden Calendar of events, information about educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and membership information. Anchorage, Alaska, USA. |
| Alta_Vista_Botanical_Gardens Community botanical garden of the world's rarest and most unusual plants in themed environments, bringing together art, people, and nature. City of Vista, California. |
| American_Association_of_Botanical_Gardens_and_Arboreta A professional association for public gardens in North America, supporting the public horticulture community in its mission to study, display, and conserve plants. |
| The_Arboretum_at_Flagstaff 200-acre arboretum in a ponderosa pine forest. Guided tours, gift shop, nature trails, endangered plants and animals and cultivated gardens. Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. |
| Arboretum_de_Villardebelle Dedicated to conifers from all over the world. Its main aim is to help protect rare and endangered species. Located near Carcassone, southern France. |
| Arnold_Arboretum A research and educational institution. It manages a collection of hardy trees, shrubs, and vines located on 265 acres and associated herbarium and library collections. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. |
| Australian_National_Botanic_Gardens Australian plants, databases on living plants, herbarium specimens and photographs. Canberra, ACT, Australia. |
| Bartlett_Arboretum_and_Gardens Contains thousands of plants, including several champion trees, and features a pond, swamp, and stream. North Stamford, Connecticut, USA. |
| Belize_Botanic_Garden Belizean species are presented in an educational setting, including special collections such as Heliconias, orchids, and palms. Goals are to recreate specific habitats such as Pine Ridge, Baldy Beaco |
| Bellingrath_Gardens_and_Home A public garden located on the Isle aux Oies River. Features seasonal blooms and offers river cruises. Theodore, Alabama, USA. |
| Betty_Ford_Alpine_Gardens Calendar of events, information about programs, and collections policy. Vail, Colorado, USA. |
| Bhutan\'s_Royal_Botanic_Garden Information about the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan's botanic garden. |
| Bickelhaupt_Arboretum Class and activity schedule, photos, volunteer opportunities, and a list of board members. Clinton, Iowa, USA. |
| Birmingham_Botanical_Gardens Volunteer based organisation promoting public knowledge of plants and gardens. Provides an image gallery. Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Bodenham_Arboretum_and_Earth_Centre A collection of over 2500 trees set in 134 acres of beautiful Worcestershire countryside with 11 pools, four miles of footpaths, a working farm, and an award winning Earth Centre set in a hillside. W |
| Bonn_University_Botanical_Garden History, activities, functions and opening hours of this garden. Bonn, Germany. |
| Botanic_Garden_and_Botanical_Museum_Berlin-Dahlem Information about the garden, library, museum, research, biodiversity informatics, and other botanical projects and organizations. |
| Botanical_and_Experimental_Garden At the University of Nijmegen (Netherlands). Specializes in solanaceae, with an extensive image list of plants in this family and links to other resources. |
| The_Botanical_Garden_in_Ljubljana Overview, news, events, plus information on guided tours and list of plants available for purchased. Located in Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Botanical_Garden_of_the_Ozarks Photos, calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, membership information, and a list of members. Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. |
| Botanical_Garden_of_the_University_of_Vienna Created in 1754 by Archduchess (Empress) Maria Theresia of Austria the Garden was first used by the Medical Faculty of Vienna University. The Garden is a synthesis between a 19th century landscape ga |
| Botanical_Garden_of_Vilnius_University Lithuanian academic facility presents information about its research, departments, and history. |
| The_Botany_Gardens_Glasshouses_at_University_of_Wales,_Aberystwyth Tropical glasshouse and surrounding botanical gardens, featuring ferns, cycads, and flowering plants. Overview of botanical divisions, history, and visiting information. |
| Boyce_Thompson_Arboretum A visit to the southwest USA's leading desert arboretum. The site is fully described and a comprehensive photo tour of the arboretum has been included. Superior, Arizona. |
| Bradenham_Hall_Gardens_and_Arboretum In Norfolk, UK, a private garden open to the public on selected days, featuring over 1000 named varieties of trees.. Information about the garden, its collections, and plants and other items for sale |
| The_Brenton_Arboretum Features trees, shrubs, animal life, and wetlands. Includes news, birding information, volunteer opportunities, and photos. Located in Dallas Center, Iowa, USA. |
| Brooklyn_Botanic_Garden Offers news, virtual tour, programs, events, articles, shopping, research, and information for visitors. New York. |
| Buffalo_and_Erie_County_Botanical_Gardens 1900 tri-domed glass conservatory designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Victorian Gardens. History, education programmes, events, virtual tour. Buffalo, NY, USA. |
| Cambridge_University_Botanic_Garden A 17 hectare garden close to the city center, with a diverse collection of plants. Cambridge, England. |
| Cedar_Valley_Arboretum_and_Botanic_Gardens Featured gardens and special events. Waterloo, IA, USA. |
| Chalice_Well_Gardens Magical spring and gardens with holy thorn trees, said to have sprouted from Joseph of Arimathea's staff. Wide herbaceous borders either side of the path are a riot of colour and perfume in Summer, vi |
| The_Chicago_Botanic_Garden An Illinois Botanic Museum. Gardens, plants, flowers, greenhouses, educational classes, plant information. Events, visitor and membership information. Chicago, IL, USA. |
| Connecticut_College_Arboretum Research in a broad range of subjects including ecology, field biology, conservation, and natural history. The hundreds of acres of land are also important as a refuge for native plants and animals. |
| Cornell_Plantations The purposes of Cornell Plantations are: To hold, manage, protect, and enhance the living botanical collections and the natural areas and gorges of Cornell for the benefit and use of the university co |
| Cylburn_Arboretum_Association The Association's mission is to assist Baltimore City in preserving Cylburn's grounds and buildings through horticultural and educational programs. Cylburn Arboretum is the city's horticultural headq |
| The_Dallas_Arboretum Visitor and member information, educational programmes, map. Dallas, TX, USA. |
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