Jardin Botanico Finca de la Concepcion in Malaga
(excellent gardens)
Jardin Botanico Los Viveros in Valencia (so-so)
Real Jardin Botanico de Madrid (This one has a website in english)
There are many more botanical gardens, and National Parks in Spain, but most of the websites are only in spanish.
Hope this helps you out
I am looking for botanical gardens in Spain that have websites in english. got an address for me?
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Virtual Herbarium Express
A Tool for Capturing and Sharing Herbarium Specimen Information Electronically
Virtual Herbarium Express is a software application designed for use in the field by New York Botanical Garden scientists. It is also available free of charge to anyone else who wishes to use it. Virtual Herbarium Express can serve as both a field and herbarium tool for small to mid-sized herbaria, or as a starter system for a larger institution that wishes to gain experience with an existing collection management software application before creating their own. It is designed in the popular Microsoft Access XP format and can run as a standalone application on a desktop or notebook computer.
Collection information is entered in a simple data-entry form and stored in relational tables. The form contains six screens accessible by tabs at the top of the form. These screens - Collection, Determination, Location, Features, Habitat, and Objects - organize the more than 75 fields into a format promoting efficient data-entry. Extensive authority files buttress the system. These files are used to check the accuracy of the names of plants and people and publications as they are entered. (For example, the program comes with a table of over 71,000 people records and another of nearly 12,000 publications.) A small subset of output formats are also provided, allowing users to generate specimen labels, checklists, and collecting trip itineraries. (View sample screenshots of the program.)
In the field, Virtual Herbarium Express becomes an electronic fieldbook, capable of recording all necessary collection information. Instead of writing the information in a notebook, later to be transcribed into a database, users can now create and maintain the database in the field. (A non-electronic, traditional version of a fieldbook from the 1920s can be seen to the right.) Digital photos, or any other electronic file, can also be attached to each record, providing data otherwise unavailable or unconnected to a database. This collection information can then be used to print labels and other reports.
The Virtual Herbarium Express application can be downloaded from the Garden's Virtual Herbarium website. Updates and new applications will be posted from time to time. Although current funding does not permit active customization support for Virtual Herbarium Express, users are welcome to modify the application to suit their own research needs, and are encouraged to contribute additional forms, reports, or alternative table structures to the online library.
Data Hosting
Electronic access to the NYBG herbarium collections has been available since 1996 through The Virtual Herbarium of The New York Botanical Garden. For institutions that use VH Express, but are not equipped to make their specimen data available in a searchable catalog, we will host that institution's data as a separate catalog in the NYBG Virtual Herbarium. The Virtual Herbarium Express software contains a utility that will format the user's data, at the click of one button, so that it will be ready to send to NY for hosting. For more details, contact us.
Database Features
User-friendly data-entry forms
Taxonomic Names Authority File
Locations Authority File
People Authority File
Publications Authority File
Ability to print specimen labels, checklists, and collecting trip itineraries
Data hosting
Updates to software and authority files available via the Internet
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hardware and software requirements for using Virtual Herbarium Express?
Virtual Herbarium Express requires Microsoft Access XP (2002). If you have this program loaded on your machine, then you will be able to run the program. No other hardware or software is needed.
What does the program look like?
For screenshots, click here.
Can I modify the program?
Users are free to modify the database as they wish. No restrictions have been placed on the program. However, keep in mind that any reports or forms posted here will in all likelihood work only on those version where the structures of the tables have not been altered. This is especially critical if one wishes to have data hosted at NY through Virtual Herbarium Express. Access forms and reports inside Virtual Herbarium Express can be changed as a user wishes with no consequences to data hosting capabilities. In fact, it is this capability that will allow users to make new forms and reports (e.g., specimen labels) that can then be shared with other users.
Can I use the authority files associated with Virtual Herbarium Express (data dictionaries of genera, people, publications, etc.) in other programs or databases?
You are encouraged to use these data to expedite your own research needs. Additionally, if there are dictionary datasets from the NY herbarium that you would like to have that are not currently in Virtual Herbarium Express, contact us and we will make them available.
How can I get a copy of Virtual Herbarium Express?
Virtual Herbarium Express can be downloaded from the Library, or contact us and we'll send a cd your way.
Virtual Herbarium Express Library
Database
Download the latest version
Full version with authority files:
Access XP (English version) (32.5 Mb)
Access XP (Spanish version) (27.1 Mb)
Evaluation version (no authority files for faster downloading; all other functionality of full version included):
Access XP (English version) (12.8 Mb)
Access XP (Spanish version) (12.9 Mb)
Reports
User-submitted add-ons to the database library
Fungal Specimen Label (see a sample)
Other
User Manual in English (Adobe Acrobat)
User Manual in English (Microsoft Word)
User Manual in Spanish (Adobe Acrobat)
User Manual in Spanish (Microsoft Word)
User Feedback
The New York Botanical Garden is very interested in hearing from Virtual Herbarium Express users and potential users. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please address them to Herbarium of The New York Botanical Garden through vhnybg@nybg.org.
Development of the Virtual Herbarium Express program was made possible, in part, by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The New York Botanical Garden also acknowledges the work of its Science Information Managers and also database programmer Brad Tulig and his help toward the realization of Virtual Herbarium Express.
Copyright ? 1996-2002, The New York Botanical Garden
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Reply:Valencia Parks
Botanical Gardens:
Although Valencia Botanical Gardens date back a very long time, they did not move to their current site (Huerto de Tramoyeres) until 1802. The University of Valencia gave a great deal of wherewithal to the new gardens which increased their links with other Spanish and foreign botanical gardens and achieved great renown.
Since 1802, they have had over 3,000 different plant species and a variety of plants from extremely different climates. There are still different early 19th-century style greenhouses.
How to get there:
Beato Gaspar Bono, 6.
Tel.: 391.16.65 · fax: 392.28.23
46008 Valencia.
Monforte Gardens:
These 19th-century design Neoclassical gardens have a very large number of marble statues, pools, fountains, streets and summerhouses, giving the garden some very remarkable landscape effects.
How to get there:
Monforte, s/n.
Tel.: 360.48.33 / 46010 Valencia.
Jardines de los Reales Viveros (Royal Nursery Gardens):
This park's great history (of Arabic origin), its size, is gardening wealth and the profusion of sculptures and fountains, which highlight the surroundings, make these the city's most outstanding gardens.
How to get there:
San Pío V, s/n.
Tel. 96/352 54 78, Ext. 4303. 46010 Valencia.
Jardines del Viejo Cauce del Turia (Gardens of the Old Course of the River Turia):
After the floods of 1957, the course of the river Turia was artificially diverted south of the city. The old river bed therefore dried up and was turned into a series of differently-designed gardens and a new focal point for the city at the same time. Gulliver's children's park and the gardens opposite the Palacio de la Música are of special interest.
How to get there:
Puente Ángel Custodio.
Tels. 393.39.91 - 393.39.92. 46006 Valencia.
There are also other parks which include:
Alameditas de Serranos.
El Parterre y La Glorieta.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Does Anyone Know What Is The Name Of This Squirrel?
http://sanfrancisco.about.com/od/photoga...
Got the picture off yahoo. But These squirrels are in the Botanical Garden In San Francisco Park %26gt;%26lt; Does anyone know what their names or species type they are? I know they are squirrels.. but what type?
Does Anyone Know What Is The Name Of This Squirrel?
Hard to really tell by the picture, but it sure looks like the common "red squirrel". They are smaller by far than the fox squirrel, and more of the size of the eastern gray squirrel.
The ring around the eyes are what gives me this identification. They are plentiful in the eastern United States, but I'm not sure of their range. Since they have a diet of most anything, I see no reason why they are not also common in the western states.
Reply:California ground squirrel. See: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
But most likely a Douglas squirrel-which is endemic to the Pacific coastal region according to wikepedia. http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/douglas...
Reply:looks like a red squirrel...smaller than the grays around here...
Reply:Looks like a red.
Reply:Yes, I know him personally, he is a friend of mine . His name is Skipper Smoot .
Reply:That's Fred!
I was wondering where he went.
What are some of the best hotels
Got the picture off yahoo. But These squirrels are in the Botanical Garden In San Francisco Park %26gt;%26lt; Does anyone know what their names or species type they are? I know they are squirrels.. but what type?
Does Anyone Know What Is The Name Of This Squirrel?
Hard to really tell by the picture, but it sure looks like the common "red squirrel". They are smaller by far than the fox squirrel, and more of the size of the eastern gray squirrel.
The ring around the eyes are what gives me this identification. They are plentiful in the eastern United States, but I'm not sure of their range. Since they have a diet of most anything, I see no reason why they are not also common in the western states.
Reply:California ground squirrel. See: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
But most likely a Douglas squirrel-which is endemic to the Pacific coastal region according to wikepedia. http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/douglas...
Reply:looks like a red squirrel...smaller than the grays around here...
Reply:Looks like a red.
Reply:Yes, I know him personally, he is a friend of mine . His name is Skipper Smoot .
Reply:That's Fred!
I was wondering where he went.
What are some of the best hotels
Botanical gardens in southern california?
Huntington Gardens in Pasadena is probably the best you'll find. They have a fantastic library and art gallery as well.
Botanical gardens in southern california?
yes why not
Botanical gardens in southern california?
yes why not
Deserving design episode new guest guest room?
Vern Yip purchased two paintings of blue flowers and a dragon fly, he said that they were by a local artist. They seemed to be painted on a piece of wood or on a canvas board. I was wondering where can I purchase those same paintings. In the episode Vern visited the atlanta botanical garden and a very modern store. Thanks
Deserving design episode new guest guest room?
Are you sure Vern didnt paint these pics? If so then contact them for their sources on that episode.
Deserving design episode new guest guest room?
Are you sure Vern didnt paint these pics? If so then contact them for their sources on that episode.
At what age will baby be alert to experience the zoo?
My son is 3 months old and my husband and I want to bring him to the zoo.However when he goes outside,it tends to make him fall asleep.At what age should my baby be up,alert and noticing all the things to see at the zoo?Would you bring him now anyways just to get out into the nice weather?Our zoo has a nice new Botanical Garden as well as the animals.
At what age will baby be alert to experience the zoo?
at 3 months old, your son may enjoy the outdoors, he will probably enjoy more just being with you, as you watch a child grow, you will know when he notices things, that little finger will point to something magical to him, to you it may just be the neighbors cat, watch and learn, he will teach you... congratulations on the rest of your life.
Reply:You can take him whenever, but he's not going to remember. I'd wait on that until he's two or three years old so he can actually enjoy it and probably remember the experience.
Reply:i would say by 1 or 1 1/2...they become more interested in everything.
Reply:you can take him now but he will enjoy it more when he is six months and up
Reply:I doubt your baby will get much out of it - however if it's a nice day, just being out in the fresh air is good for everyone, and will be a nice relaxing day for you and your husband! I would think that by about 9-12 months they're alert enough to start seeing the world and wanting to explore it. Have fun!
Reply:i didn't take my son until he was 3yrs old. I wanted him to see and understand the animals before taking him, if you take them when they are too young they won't remember it when they are older. Most babies especially at 3 months have only short term memory and won't remember any details for very long.
Reply:We took my boy when he was 16 months, and he had a BLAST!! I think your son should at least be crawling before you take him. Any younger, and he wont even know whats going on. Its good that you are trying to get him outdoors, and have adventures!!
At what age will baby be alert to experience the zoo?
at 3 months old, your son may enjoy the outdoors, he will probably enjoy more just being with you, as you watch a child grow, you will know when he notices things, that little finger will point to something magical to him, to you it may just be the neighbors cat, watch and learn, he will teach you... congratulations on the rest of your life.
Reply:You can take him whenever, but he's not going to remember. I'd wait on that until he's two or three years old so he can actually enjoy it and probably remember the experience.
Reply:i would say by 1 or 1 1/2...they become more interested in everything.
Reply:you can take him now but he will enjoy it more when he is six months and up
Reply:I doubt your baby will get much out of it - however if it's a nice day, just being out in the fresh air is good for everyone, and will be a nice relaxing day for you and your husband! I would think that by about 9-12 months they're alert enough to start seeing the world and wanting to explore it. Have fun!
Reply:i didn't take my son until he was 3yrs old. I wanted him to see and understand the animals before taking him, if you take them when they are too young they won't remember it when they are older. Most babies especially at 3 months have only short term memory and won't remember any details for very long.
Reply:We took my boy when he was 16 months, and he had a BLAST!! I think your son should at least be crawling before you take him. Any younger, and he wont even know whats going on. Its good that you are trying to get him outdoors, and have adventures!!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Can someone tell me three organizations that are involved in preservation of endangered species in captivity?
I need 1 botanical garden, 1 zoo, and 1 aquarium that are involved with the preservation of endanged species in captivity. Please help me with this issue. I don't know much about this subject and I have a term paper due in a week for this information. Thank you to all that help me.
Can someone tell me three organizations that are involved in preservation of endangered species in captivity?
Try www.aza.org that is the american zoo and aquarium website. pretty much every zoo and aquarium that is a member is involved in the preservation of endangered species in captivity, you might also look up SSP (species survival plan) while you're there. For the plants look up the smithsonian instution or the national botanical garden in washington dc
Reply:Try this link...it is for the San Diego Zoo's endangered species program.
http://cres.sandiegozoo.org/
Reply:http://www.defenders.org
choosing ice skates
Can someone tell me three organizations that are involved in preservation of endangered species in captivity?
Try www.aza.org that is the american zoo and aquarium website. pretty much every zoo and aquarium that is a member is involved in the preservation of endangered species in captivity, you might also look up SSP (species survival plan) while you're there. For the plants look up the smithsonian instution or the national botanical garden in washington dc
Reply:Try this link...it is for the San Diego Zoo's endangered species program.
http://cres.sandiegozoo.org/
Reply:http://www.defenders.org
choosing ice skates
What are good activities to do with a 3 month old?/ reading ect?
I may sound like all "new moms" but I really want to be the best mom I can be. I want to do so many thing with my little one but I'm afraid that she maybe to young. I read to her now but i'm wondering what I can do to make us closer and to be sure she is "average or above average" regarding development. Is that dumb? I just want to make sure she's up to date wtih all her developmental goals, she's not overweight and is constantly stimulated. My dad use to read to me ALOT when I was young and I've always loved to read as I got older. I hope to do the same with her. I just dont want to miss or forget anything.
I'm planning to take her to the botanical garden because, she like to look at the trees when we're outside..lol I know I probably sound like a crazy new mom but, I just dont want to make mistakes or regret not doing something. I want us to be close and education is vital. Any suggestions on toys, entertainment or activities that might be good for us?
What are good activities to do with a 3 month old?/ reading ect?
it's not too early at all.
try singing, reading, or just talking in general. she will watch the movements of your mouth and thus learn how to form sounds. try not to use baby words or "goo goo ga ga" sounds.
also, put her on her tummy and give her a few toys within a short reach. this will help her strenghthen her neck and arm muscles.
Reply:Keep reading, talking, singing, going for walks, rolling around with her on the floor. Forget about prepackaged "educational" toys -- especially anything that beeps, talks, or purports to teach the alphabet -- and let her play with basic stuff as she gets older (blocks, dolls, balls, cars).
It sounds like your daughter is off to a great start. "Constantly stimulated" isn't necessarily a good thing. Stimulated, definitely -- but it sounds like you're very much already doing that. Babies and older kids also need some downtime to think about the world, stare at the ceiling fan, practice wiggling their toes, or whatever. You give them a gift by giving them a balance of your loving attention and some time for them to set their own pace.
Reply:Just want to be careful not to over stimulate....If you are constantly entertaining her she will grow to have to be entertained all of the time.......she needs quiet periods and periods where she can entertain herself....
There's nothing nutty about wanting the best for your child, as long as you know where to draw the line, and spending every waking moment finding new things to do for her is a sure sign of an early burnout.......she's only 3 months old..slow it down, reading to her is nice but she don't know what your doing she only hears your voice, try singing to her or listening to soft music......botanical gardens? Try hanging a few mobiles on your porch for her to look at or wind chimes, children are easily entertained you don't have to go any farther than your own home....don't make it complicating for yourself.... Good Luck
Reply:while she is young its never too early to teach her reading is fun- I used to read a nursery rhyme book but made it lots of fun acting out certain parts and even as a baby she started responding.I read to my daughter every night(and some days) and she was reading before anyone else in her kindergarten class. The main thing to remember is not to over stimulate your baby-I've seen huge parties thrown for 1 year olds who really have no idea whats going on and are just scared because too much is going on
Reply:tickle her and read to her and snuggle up. baby's like that. and no she's not too young for anything/
Reply:The best thing to do with your 3 month old is just ENJOY HER. At this age just talking to her is great, reading to her is even better. AND if you want her to be bilingual then this is a great time to start teaching her (my friend did this and I was totally amazed!). Stay away from just cuddling in front of the TV with her. Take her for walks and constantly tell her what you see going on around you both. Seems silly but even a small conversation of "Mommy and baby are in line waiting to take our groceries home, and doesn't that book on the shelf look pretty" keeps a little mind working. Its great that you want to be the best you can be for your child and give her everything, just remember that part of having everything is having DOWN TIME too. Let her relax and take things in on her own.
Reply:Reading is totally fab!! Soft toys with rattles that she can make a noise with herself - soft books for her to hold herself with crinkly pages - any toys appropriate to her age really. The very best thing you can give her is your time!
Reply:Just feed the baby,they love food!
Reply:Reading is always a good activity. At three months singing, playing peekaboo stuff like that stimulates there mind. Also since you seem to like taking her outside the zoo is a wonderful place to take babies my son loved it from 2 months the animals move and make noise babies love it. I hope this helps. It is so nice to see moms that care there is so much meanness out there. WAY TO GO!!!
I'm planning to take her to the botanical garden because, she like to look at the trees when we're outside..lol I know I probably sound like a crazy new mom but, I just dont want to make mistakes or regret not doing something. I want us to be close and education is vital. Any suggestions on toys, entertainment or activities that might be good for us?
What are good activities to do with a 3 month old?/ reading ect?
it's not too early at all.
try singing, reading, or just talking in general. she will watch the movements of your mouth and thus learn how to form sounds. try not to use baby words or "goo goo ga ga" sounds.
also, put her on her tummy and give her a few toys within a short reach. this will help her strenghthen her neck and arm muscles.
Reply:Keep reading, talking, singing, going for walks, rolling around with her on the floor. Forget about prepackaged "educational" toys -- especially anything that beeps, talks, or purports to teach the alphabet -- and let her play with basic stuff as she gets older (blocks, dolls, balls, cars).
It sounds like your daughter is off to a great start. "Constantly stimulated" isn't necessarily a good thing. Stimulated, definitely -- but it sounds like you're very much already doing that. Babies and older kids also need some downtime to think about the world, stare at the ceiling fan, practice wiggling their toes, or whatever. You give them a gift by giving them a balance of your loving attention and some time for them to set their own pace.
Reply:Just want to be careful not to over stimulate....If you are constantly entertaining her she will grow to have to be entertained all of the time.......she needs quiet periods and periods where she can entertain herself....
There's nothing nutty about wanting the best for your child, as long as you know where to draw the line, and spending every waking moment finding new things to do for her is a sure sign of an early burnout.......she's only 3 months old..slow it down, reading to her is nice but she don't know what your doing she only hears your voice, try singing to her or listening to soft music......botanical gardens? Try hanging a few mobiles on your porch for her to look at or wind chimes, children are easily entertained you don't have to go any farther than your own home....don't make it complicating for yourself.... Good Luck
Reply:while she is young its never too early to teach her reading is fun- I used to read a nursery rhyme book but made it lots of fun acting out certain parts and even as a baby she started responding.I read to my daughter every night(and some days) and she was reading before anyone else in her kindergarten class. The main thing to remember is not to over stimulate your baby-I've seen huge parties thrown for 1 year olds who really have no idea whats going on and are just scared because too much is going on
Reply:tickle her and read to her and snuggle up. baby's like that. and no she's not too young for anything/
Reply:The best thing to do with your 3 month old is just ENJOY HER. At this age just talking to her is great, reading to her is even better. AND if you want her to be bilingual then this is a great time to start teaching her (my friend did this and I was totally amazed!). Stay away from just cuddling in front of the TV with her. Take her for walks and constantly tell her what you see going on around you both. Seems silly but even a small conversation of "Mommy and baby are in line waiting to take our groceries home, and doesn't that book on the shelf look pretty" keeps a little mind working. Its great that you want to be the best you can be for your child and give her everything, just remember that part of having everything is having DOWN TIME too. Let her relax and take things in on her own.
Reply:Reading is totally fab!! Soft toys with rattles that she can make a noise with herself - soft books for her to hold herself with crinkly pages - any toys appropriate to her age really. The very best thing you can give her is your time!
Reply:Just feed the baby,they love food!
Reply:Reading is always a good activity. At three months singing, playing peekaboo stuff like that stimulates there mind. Also since you seem to like taking her outside the zoo is a wonderful place to take babies my son loved it from 2 months the animals move and make noise babies love it. I hope this helps. It is so nice to see moms that care there is so much meanness out there. WAY TO GO!!!
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