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An Agile & Remote Organisation Since 1988 | www.ikfoundation.org
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From the Archive: Pollution and Health – Textile Observations by 18th Century Naturalists (2800 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/po...
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
From the Archive: Pollution and Health – Textile Observations by 18th Century Naturalists (2800 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/po...
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW | Read about ”Yuletide parcel, Field Station and Fieldwork” | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | November 2025 > www.ikfoundation.org/news/imessen...
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW | Read about ”Yuletide parcel, Field Station and Fieldwork” | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | November 2025 > www.ikfoundation.org/news/imessen...
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NEW ESSAY: The Story No. 8 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 2. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
NEW ESSAY: The Story No. 8 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 2. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
NEW ESSAY Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 2. | It is part of the long-term research and publicise project THE STORY | FIELDWORK – THE LINNAEAN WAY.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
NEW ESSAY Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 2. | It is part of the long-term research and publicise project THE STORY | FIELDWORK – THE LINNAEAN WAY.
Collection of eider duck eggs from the Oxford University Expedition to Spitsbergen, 1921, described in the monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Collection of eider duck eggs from the Oxford University Expedition to Spitsbergen, 1921, described in the monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
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NEW ESSAY: The Story No. 7 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 1. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
October 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM
NEW ESSAY: The Story No. 7 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 1. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
This is IK's first public crowdfunding campaign, now at 25% of its goal. Thanks to supporters. We aim to reach our targets and set a new standard for observing Nature without disturbing it. Your donation will create a lasting impact!
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
October 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is IK's first public crowdfunding campaign, now at 25% of its goal. Thanks to supporters. We aim to reach our targets and set a new standard for observing Nature without disturbing it. Your donation will create a lasting impact!
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Commander Constantine John Phipps, depicted c. 1775, is one of the many historical visitors to Spitsbergen described in the recently published monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Commander Constantine John Phipps, depicted c. 1775, is one of the many historical visitors to Spitsbergen described in the recently published monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
The monograph ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” is probably the most comprehensive and current scientific book on Spitsbergen, with references to the entire Arctic. > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
October 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The monograph ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” is probably the most comprehensive and current scientific book on Spitsbergen, with references to the entire Arctic. > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
Join us in transforming how we observe nature!
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
October 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Join us in transforming how we observe nature!
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Today, IK is excited to launch THE DONATION ROOM — our open and public crowdfunding campaign site. This long-term initiative has already secured one-fifth of its funding for the first campaign, ”Green Tech for a Green World”, and we invite you to join us on... www.ikfoundation.org/thedonationr...
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Today, IK is excited to launch THE DONATION ROOM — our open and public crowdfunding campaign site. This long-term initiative has already secured one-fifth of its funding for the first campaign, ”Green Tech for a Green World”, and we invite you to join us on... www.ikfoundation.org/thedonationr...
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NEW ESSAY: Unique Textile Reflections – Diary kept during a Swedish East India Voyage from 1746 to 1749. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/un...
September 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM
NEW ESSAY: Unique Textile Reflections – Diary kept during a Swedish East India Voyage from 1746 to 1749. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/un...
The latest batch of the new book,”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” has just been delivered from the bookbinder. It features 400 pages + over 40 pages of extensive foldouts — essential for anyone seriously interested in the Arctic and Svalbard. www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
September 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The latest batch of the new book,”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” has just been delivered from the bookbinder. It features 400 pages + over 40 pages of extensive foldouts — essential for anyone seriously interested in the Arctic and Svalbard. www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
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From the Archive: A Study of Knitting Sheaths – from North Yorkshire (1000 words) www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/a-...
September 2, 2025 at 5:51 AM
From the Archive: A Study of Knitting Sheaths – from North Yorkshire (1000 words) www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/a-...
A new IK iMESSENGER has been published today. The content covers the importance of books, Alexander Pope, and a press release. Explore more here »>
August 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A new IK iMESSENGER has been published today. The content covers the importance of books, Alexander Pope, and a press release. Explore more here »>
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NEW ESSAY: Alexander Pope – Textile Observations Linked to the Life of the Famous Poet. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/al...
August 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
NEW ESSAY: Alexander Pope – Textile Observations Linked to the Life of the Famous Poet. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/al...
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NEW ESSAY: Interior Textiles – Swedish Textile Traditions in Farming Communities: 1760s to 1860s. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/in...
August 7, 2025 at 6:18 AM
NEW ESSAY: Interior Textiles – Swedish Textile Traditions in Farming Communities: 1760s to 1860s. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/in...
Three years of successful observations with Field Station Solander’s Eye in Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland have now concluded. Read more in iMESSENGER ”Ice, observations … ”
July 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Three years of successful observations with Field Station Solander’s Eye in Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland have now concluded. Read more in iMESSENGER ”Ice, observations … ”
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From the Archive: Smells, Fragrances and Odours – Observations of Textile Materials and Dyes by 18th Century Naturalists (2100 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/sm...
July 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
From the Archive: Smells, Fragrances and Odours – Observations of Textile Materials and Dyes by 18th Century Naturalists (2100 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/sm...
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NEW ESSAY: Pins and Needles – Textile Observations by 18th Century Naturalists on Long-distance Journeys. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/pi...
July 17, 2025 at 5:46 AM
NEW ESSAY: Pins and Needles – Textile Observations by 18th Century Naturalists on Long-distance Journeys. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/pi...
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NEW ESSAY: The Story No. 6 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Pockets, Shoes, Boots, Hats & Wigs on Naturalist Journeys. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
July 1, 2025 at 6:17 AM
NEW ESSAY: The Story No. 6 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Pockets, Shoes, Boots, Hats & Wigs on Naturalist Journeys. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/th...
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From the Archive: Textile Observations on Iceland in 1772 – A Case Study of Uno von Troil’s Life and Journeys (2700 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/te...
June 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
From the Archive: Textile Observations on Iceland in 1772 – A Case Study of Uno von Troil’s Life and Journeys (2700 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/te...
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From the Archive: Japanese Gardens, Dyes and Silk – The Naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg’s Observations in the 1770s (2500 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/ja...
June 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
From the Archive: Japanese Gardens, Dyes and Silk – The Naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg’s Observations in the 1770s (2500 words). www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/ja...
”Oceanography, marine geology, cryosphere and climate of Svalbard” by leading international researchers includes 31 pp. and about 15 illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”.
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
”Oceanography, marine geology, cryosphere and climate of Svalbard” by leading international researchers includes 31 pp. and about 15 illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”.
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
”Historical Weather Data” by Jonas Hagström & Anders Moberg includes eight pages and three unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
”Historical Weather Data” by Jonas Hagström & Anders Moberg includes eight pages and three unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...