Make a Difference!

[Cindy Adair]

🌿 Help Save Ravenea moorei this Giving Tuesday 🌴 

The International Palm Society, in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, is on a mission to preserve and protect this endangered palm species, and we need YOUR support! 

Originating from the Comoro Islands, this elegant species faces imminent extinction in the wild, with the Kew male tree possibly being the only one in cultivation.

Your donation will support an international team's emergency scientific fieldwork in the Comoro Islands, led by Dr. Bill Baker. 🌴

🔍 The team aims to survey and assess the wild status of endangered palms like Ravenea moorei and Chrysalidocarpus lanceolatus. Their findings will guide a comprehensive conservation action plan for Comorean palms.

🤝 Be a part of this critical effort! Your contribution fuels scientific research, conservation initiatives, and horticultural training. Together, let's ensure the survival of these extraordinary palms.

DONATE TODAY:

https://palms.org/2023-save-the-species

 

[RichardHemsley]

Thanks for sharing this. Will certainly make a donation. 

[Cindy Adair]

Thank you Richard!

I just donated myself. 
Everything went smoothly and I got a quick email receipt that can be used for tax purposes. 
 

There was a small glitch in that this screen popped up right after I paid. 

Seeing this screen made me wonder if I had made an input error.

Then I saw the receipt in my inbox. 
 

I have just emailed those in charge of support to try to fix this little glitch and don’t be afraid to donate now.

[Bill Baker (Kew)]

At Kew, we are so grateful that the IPS is supporting us in this way. We really want to make a difference for Ravenea moorei and, with your help, we think we can. I've just returned from a reconnaissance trip to the Comoros and have started another thread with some news on Ravenea moorei in the wild... Check it out! 

 

[Scott Zona]

The Save the Species initiative is already seeing pay-offs in Colombia (with Sabinaria) and Madagascar (Tahina).  I am thrilled that Bill will be involved in the conservation work with Ravenea moorei.  This is such a worthwhile project!  I hope all the PalmTalkers kick in whatever they can to help make this project a success.  I've made my donation; I hope everyone else can do the same. 

[Cindy Adair]

Here’s an update I have been asked to post regarding this year’s conservation focus:
 

🌴 Help Us Save the Species! 🌴 

 

We're just $4,000 away from our goal that will help protect the endangered palms of the Comoro Islands. Your contribution will make a significant impact, helping plan emergency scientific fieldwork in the Comoro Islands and devising a conservation action plan and training. 

 

A big THANK YOU to those who have already donated. Your support will make a real difference in preserving the endangered palms of the Comoro Islands, includingRavenea moorei!

 

If you have not yet donated, there's still time! You can learn more about the Save the Species campaign and make a donation here:

 

https://palms.org/2023-save-the-species/

[happypalms]

Hi Cindy I have tried to make a donation but for some reason it just says card declined I have double checked my card numbers and funds available is there another way to donate thank you 

kind regards 

Richard 

[Cindy Adair]

I am so sorry.

I have follow up via private message and can connect you with folks that can help.

You can also choose to contact info@palms.org directly.

Thanks for your generosity and persistence and please let me know when your issue has been solved.

[Cindy Adair]

We are only $1857 shy of our goal!

Please consider donating before the campaign closes.
 

Sunday is the last day to donate.

Donations start at $25.

Please help the International Palm Society and Kew complete this noble effort to save the magnificent palms of the Comoros Islands!
 

[ASHCVS]

With tremendous gratitude towards many palm-talkers in our wonderful community, I am thrilled to announce that the campaign, now closed, met our goal!  We have successfully raised over $25,000 for this noble cause. Please look forward to future reporting from Dr. Bill Baker of RBG Kew from the Comoro Islands in the International Palm Society newsletter. Additionally an article will eventually appear in the quarterly scientific journal Palms.

 

Thank you again and happy new year to all!!

 

Andy

[Cindy Adair]

Amazing news! I am very grateful to all who participated!

[Bill Baker (Kew)]

I am blown away by the response to the Save the Species appeal this year! It is just fantastic to have the support from the IPS and its community for this important project. All my colleagues here at Kew are so grateful to you all. We will keep you posted. Now that we know the appeal has been a success, we can start planning our next field trip to the Comoro Islands (likely towards the end of this year). Already from our reconnaissance trip, a handful of Ravenea moorei seed are starting to germinate here in our quarantine house. We cannot wait to get out there to do get on with the work!  

What a wonderful way to start 2024! Happy New Year to you all!

[Max974]

Hello, he would be happy in my palm grove.

[ASHCVS]

Thank you Dr. Baker  

Happy New Year! We will close the campaign with a total of $ 37,201.12. Thank you so much for your leadership in this endeavor. 
 

Andy

[Cindy Adair]

I want to give thanks once again to all of you who contributed!
 

I am proud of the PT community who donated.

You can now truly feel a part of helping Dr. Baker and his team to save this beautiful palm from potential extinction. 

[Bill Baker (Kew)]

17 hours ago, ASHCVS said:

Thank you Dr. Baker  

Happy New Year! We will close the campaign with a total of $ 37,201.12. Thank you so much for your leadership in this endeavor. 
 

Andy

That is an incredible result - overwhelming generosity and passion in the society to make a difference! Thank you!!!