Kyiv's Botanical Garden is in crisis. Its 13,000 plant species, including some extremely rare and exotic, can die this winter due to Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. They need financial support. Details are here: 1/ buff.ly/4epSSGY
Blackouts and resulting variations in temperature threaten the survival of those rare plants requiring constant conditions in greenhouses
The garden has resorted to using wood-burning stoves and relies on donations and volunteers's work to maintain operations during power outages 2/
The garden has resorted to using wood-burning stoves and relies on donations and volunteers's work to maintain operations during power outages 2/
Russian missile attacks have caused damage to the garden's facilities, including broken glass in hothouses and dislodged walls
Garden staff have taken pay cuts, and the institution is appealing for international help to acquire additional generators and resources 3/
Garden staff have taken pay cuts, and the institution is appealing for international help to acquire additional generators and resources 3/
The garden plays a role in international plant conservation efforts and scientific collaborations, which are now at risk
Despite the challenges, the garden continues to be a popular venue for visitors and even hosts plant sales to support the Ukrainian armed forces.
When you are in Kyiv next time, come visit the garden! It is beautiful! X
Despite the challenges, the garden continues to be a popular venue for visitors and even hosts plant sales to support the Ukrainian armed forces.
When you are in Kyiv next time, come visit the garden! It is beautiful! X
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