BOTANICAL NEWS & RESOURCES
An Evening Conversation with Dr. Jodey Peyton
Join us for an informal evening with Dr. Jodey Peyton, Senior Projects & Conservation Officer at the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, during her visit to Bermuda. From 5:00 pm on Wednesday 27 March at The Botanist Café & Garden Lounge, enjoy light refreshments and the chance to hear about conservation work across island ecosystems, invasive species management, and the importance of community involvement in protecting biodiversity.
Orchard Revival Project – Growing Together at Westmeath
The Bermuda Botanical Society is delighted to support an exciting Orchard Revival Project at Westmeath, a not‑for‑profit organization with registered charity status. This special initiative aims to breathe new life into the existing citrus orchard, transforming it into a vibrant, productive, and welcoming green space for staff and clients alike.
With a little care—and the right plants—the orchard can once again flourish. Beyond providing fresh fruit, the revived space will offer a peaceful outdoor environment for relaxation, learning, and connection with nature.
10th June | Join Us for Another Rose Garden Cleanup at The Botanist Café
Join us on Wednesday May 13th, 9 - 11 am for another enjoyable morning of tending to the Rose Collection, catching up with friends and enjoying refreshments courtesy of The Botanist Cafe. Please let me know if you plan on attending.
On another totally different note, received an email from a Sigurd Wilbanks, Biochemistry Department of the University of Otago in New Zealand and of the Botanical Art Society of New Zealand, who is researching Else Bostelmann - the artist, probably best known to most of us as the one who so brilliantly executed the drawings of the fish that Beebe saw on his dive. However, Else apparently also did a lot of plant drawings whilst in Bermuda. If anyone has information on this please let me know.
Join Us Again for Another Rose Garden Cleanup at The Botanist Café
Join us on Wednesday May 13th, 9 - 11 am for another enjoyable morning of tending to the Rose Collection, catching up with friends and enjoying refreshments courtesy of The Botanist Cafe. Please let me know if you plan on attending.
On another totally different note, received an email from a Sigurd Wilbanks, Biochemistry Department of the University of Otago in New Zealand and of the Botanical Art Society of New Zealand, who is researching Else Bostelmann - the artist, probably best known to most of us as the one who so brilliantly executed the drawings of the fish that Beebe saw on his dive. However, Else apparently also did a lot of plant drawings whilst in Bermuda. If anyone has information on this please let me know.
Visit to High Point
High Point BBS Tour with Guide, Wendy Mcleod, a BBB & board member. What a transformation, so much to see. A glorious morning tour enjoying panoramic views of the south shore (now the casuarinas have been cleared) watching dozens of long tails swoop and soar along the cliffs, also a great whale watching spot! Huge variety of recently planted native and endemic including the rare yellow wood, Zanthoxylum flavor, a lovely county scene with sheep grazing under the Southern Hackberry, Celtis laevigatatrees, and a Coast Sophora, Sophora tomentosa playing host to a horde of hungry caterpillars. Despite their ravages, the shrub always seems to bounce back! And so much more!
Volunteer Saturday at the Botanical Gardens
This past Saturday, the Bermuda Botanical Gardens were buzzing with energy as a small—but dedicated and growing—team of volunteers gathered to care for the Endemic/Native Garden site and the surrounding grounds. We were especially delighted to welcome overseas visitors who joined us bright and early to help spruce up the planter outside Masterworks. Their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives added something special to the morning’s efforts.