Planta - Plantlife Conservation Society

The latest issue of BGCI’s education journal Roots focuses on in botanic gardens and features a range of articles from BGCI members who are showcasing the important role that cultural heritage plays in engaging with our audiences and and providing a sense of place and purpose in the work that we do and the stories we tell.

Read the latest issue now: https://www.bgci.org/news-events/roots-issue-on-cultural-heritage-in-botanic-gardens-now-available/

Save the date for the next session of Antesala organized by the Asociación Latinoamericana de Botánica

¡Nuestra próxima invitada en Antesla Botánica es la Dra. Ivalú Cacho, de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México! Su charla será el 2 de junio de 2026, 11am Bogotá, 1pm Brasil, 10am México.
Registrate: https://forms.gle/Yayj31cdQwxGez2e8

A century of wonder, a lifetime of giving nature a voice.

Back in 2014, when Planta! received the Whitney Award, Sir David Attenborough himself narrated our story. Hearing him speak about our work was—and still is—one of the greatest honors we’ve ever known. His words gave wings to our mission and reminded us why we do what we do: to protect the plants that sustain all life.

Sir David, your curiosity has shaped a global movement. Your gentle, unwavering voice has inspired generations to look closer, care deeper, and act bolder. You’ve taught us that conservation isn’t a choice—it’s a responsibility rooted in love for this planet.

Today, on your 100th birthday, we celebrate not just the legend, but the seed you planted in millions of hearts—including ours at Planta! 🌱

Watch the video to hear Sir David’s voice lifting up our project over a decade ago. It meant the world to us then; it means even more now.

Thank you for being our compass. Happy 100th, Sir David. 💚



Full video:
https://youtu.be/YgcaXwYrlMs?si=cQnArQwcAS9vWjRw

©️ Whitley Fund for Nature

Luis Torres, Cuba - Whitley Awards 2014 Whitley Award donated by The William Brake Charitable Trust in memory of William Brake, Luis Torres - Building a national movement to protect Cuba's amazing ...

Empowering the next generation of lovers. Congratulations to Nativa. Red de Microviveros

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Though today is a sad day, we can keep her legacy alive by carrying forward her teachings.

💔 Today we say goodbye to Dr. Jane Goodall — conservation icon, friend to wildlife, and voice of hope for our planet. She showed us that protecting nature isn’t just possible, it’s our responsibility. Thank you so much, Jane, for your hard work, persistence and passion. 🌱🐒🕊️

🌿 Planta! Member Spotlight 🌿

We’re proud to celebrate our member Diana Rodríguez Cala, who recently participated in the Session in the Loop.

Diana joined an inspiring conversation with diplomats, local businesses, and community leaders, reflecting on what sustainability truly means.
Her key takeaways resonate deeply with Planta!’s mission:

💡 Sustainability is about people and nature—people as part of nature. It’s more than a buzzword.
💡 Powerful narratives and awareness actions matter most when they empower communities to share knowledge, experiences, and solutions to their own challenges.

Thank you, Diana, for representing our shared commitment to conservation and for reminding us that sustainability is a collective journey. 🌱💚

Revivimos hoy una historia del año 2020, una historia que pone a las redes sociales en el foco de la salvaguarda de la Biodiversidad:

"¿Han oído hablar de Bembicidium cubense? Seguro que no. Vamos a contarles sobre su espectacular reaparición. Espectacular por tres razones. Sucedió como una luz en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19 que ha ensombrecido al mundo. Las redes sociales, casi más que el monte, fueron el «escenario». Y solo pudo propiciarla una filosofía de trabajo como la de Planta!, basada en la conjunción horizontal de prácticas y saberes diversos."

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