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jessamine finch
@seedystudies.bsky.social
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Seed ecologist and seed banker 🫘 🌱 | she/her 🏳️‍🌈 | ATL street peach 🚲 | ecology section program director @botsocamerica.bsky.social | views my own
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seedystudies.bsky.social
Congrats to my seed banking bestie @dustinwolkis.bsky.social on his new appointment as Director of Science & Conservation with the Center for Plant Conservation! 🎉🎉🎉

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Selfie of two people in raincoats posing with excited faces in front of a glass spire and cloudy skies.
January 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM
seedystudies.bsky.social
The Garden Club of America Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture supports experiential learning at public gardens for horticulture graduate students🌸
💰 $5k
📆 application due Feb. 1

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The Garden Club of America Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture
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January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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botsocamerica.bsky.social
Wind-driven seed #dispersal differentially promotes seed trapping & retention across alpine plants

New #AJB research by Courtenay Ray, Savannah Troy, Emily Xie, Thomas Jenkins, Gavin Belfry, Aidan Wells, Perry de Valpine & Benjamin Blonder

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#botany #plantscience #ecology
Conceptual figure. (A) Seeds dispersed from a parent plant to focal plants may either be not trapped or retained, trapped but not retained, or trapped and retained. (B) The authors hypothesize that due to physical attributes (i.e., size and growth form), plant species could be good trappers, but not good retainers (species 1), vice versa (species 2), or have similar trapping and retention probabilities (species 3).
January 25, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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dennycarter.bsky.social
One little thing you can do if you’re feeling helpless tonight: throw a few bucks to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. They’re reportedly stretched thin for obvious reasons and could use some help if you can offer it.

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Home - Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
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January 25, 2026 at 4:46 AM
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raskin.house.gov
Today, out-of-control masked federal agents killed another American, Alex Pretti, a VA ICU nurse.

Trump needs to end this chaos and withdraw his ICE battalions from Minneapolis.

The Senate must vote down funding this slaughter of our people.
January 25, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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annbot.bsky.social
🎉🆕📰🎉: Better out than in: faecal matrix inhibits establishment success after waterfowl endozoochory
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#PlantScience
Better out than in: faecal matrix inhibits establishment success after waterfowl endozoochory
AbstractBackground and Aims. Many plant species undergo long-distance dispersal through migratory waterbirds. However, there is little information about th
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January 24, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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plantteaching.bsky.social
New Teaching Tool!
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Check out the latest unit in the Teaching Tools in Plant Biology series, “Genomic Analysis of Botanical Collections: Opportunities and Challenges,” by M. Deglialberti, C. Paleni, F. Fainelli, C. Lambertini, & Silvia Manrique. @tank-silvia.bsky.social
A slide from the Teaching Tool. What are botanical collections? Types of collections. Herbaria, Living Collections, Seed, pollen, and spore banks; DNA and tissue banks; Palnological collections, Digital Collections, Ethnobotanical collections.
January 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
seedystudies.bsky.social
SER is seeking a Restoration Fellow to support the Assisted Natural Regeneration Practitioner Training Program

🎓 BA/BS/Undergrad
📆 Start Feb. 15 or ASAP
💻 remote, flexible schedule
⌛ PT, 215 hr/yr, annual contract can be renewed 2x
💸 $25/h
⏰ Jan. 31, open 'til filled

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January 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
seedystudies.bsky.social
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is hiring a Conservation Botanist! 🌿

🎓 bach. in plant science
📋 experience w/ plant ID, field research, tracking rare plants
🥾 40% field, 30% collections mgmt, 15% permits/reports, 15% herbarium
💸 $24-28/h, FT w/ benefits

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - Conservation Botanist
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is hiring a Conservation Botanist! Are you a botanist who is passionate about conserving native plant biodiversity, excited about inspiring meaningful connections ...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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sarahmackattack.bsky.social
I've been saying to get rid of your ring for years, but SERIOUSLY. Get rid of your ring!!!
January 19, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Something a little different. Some cartoonists put out a call for comics about local ICE experiences. This one happened a few months ago so it's a little older than current events, but it's a story that I never stopped thinking about. #ICEoutcomics
An image of a volleyball against a blue background. The text says: In my home state of Massachusetts, ICE is hunting a man who has an expired visa. They find the man’s car, but the driver is just the man’s son, a teen heading to volleyball practice. ICE arrests the teen. A conversation between two people in speech bubbles: “Do you know why you’re under arrest?” “No.” “Because you’re illegal. You’re an immigrant.” “Ma’am, I was seven years old.” Then, text at the bottom says: The teen is put into a concrete cell with 35 men. The community rallies behind him. There's an image of yard signs with the smiling face of the teen that say Free Marcelo. Some quotes from locals: “He’s one of our brothers. Without him, it just kind of feels like a dark, empty room.” -volleyball team captain. “This administration isn’t keeping us safe by putting 18-year-old honors students in prison.” -MA Rep. Moulton In the cell, the teen helps translate for those who don’t speak English. Many are ill. After 6 days, he’s released. There's an image of a hand and arm, with a crinkly foil bracelet tied around the wrist. Wearing a bracelet that another detainee made him from one of the thin mylar blankets they were given, he says: “ I don’t want to cry. But I want to say...nobody should be in here.”
January 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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brittlundgren.bsky.social
NC is currently ranked 50th in school funding. The starting annual salary for a teacher in North Carolina is $41k. Sign-on bonuses for ICE agents: $50k. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...
'Traumatized': U.S. citizens say ICE officers detained, assaulted them in Salisbury, NC
Two U.S. citizen brothers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers racially profiled and assaulted them earlier this week, as federal agents continue heightened immigration arrests in North Ca...
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January 18, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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jayapal.house.gov
Mubashir and his family came to the United States as refugees from Ethiopia when he was a child, and they all became naturalized citizens in 2019.

Despite being a U.S. citizen, Mubashir was targeted by ICE, assaulted, and detained. Listen to his story:
January 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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hudrewthis.bsky.social
Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
Leafcutter ant holds up a large piece of leaf that says "Call for Scientists."
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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progressivemass.bsky.social
MA needs to pass strong data privacy protections.

The MA Senate did in September. It's the House's turn.

#mapoli

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Inside ICE’s Tool to Monitor Phones in Entire Neighborhoods
404 Media has obtained material that explains how Tangles and Webloc, two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. Webloc can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or t...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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martinebotany.bsky.social
Herbarium specimens FTW.
Herbarium Records Lead Bucknell Researcher to New Plant Species in Australian Outback
The specialized organs for feeding ants are the first of their kind.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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alexmusicwrites.bsky.social
NEW: My research has found that 17 of the 200 highest-ranked U.S. colleges have removed references to gender identity, gender expression, and/or sexual orientation from their nondiscrimination policies. See the full list here: medium.com/prismnpen/to...
Top U.S. Universities Are Quietly Removing LGBTQ+ Discrimination Protections
From the Ivy League to elite state schools, this list might surprise you
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January 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
seedystudies.bsky.social
The Clifton Institute is hiring a Grassland Steward to manage remnant grasslands in the Virginia Piedmont
🌾 knowledge of flora
🗣️ charismatic people-person
🎓 related bach. pref'd
⌛ 12 mo. position, ext. possible
📅 target start: feb. 17
📍 Warrenton, VA
💸 $55k/yr
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Employment Opportunities – The Clifton Institute
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January 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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annbot.bsky.social
⏳ There’s still time to submit!

The call for papers for the Special Issue
Seedling Traits and Climate Change remains open until February 1, 2026 🗓

We look forward to your research on how early plant life stages respond to a changing climate 🌱

👉 botany.fyi/htj54e
Green flyer for an Annals of Botany Special Issue, “Seedling Traits and Climate Change,” listing the editor and guest editors, with a February 1, 2026 submission deadline and a photo of sprouting seeds.
January 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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joe-atkinson.bsky.social
✨ PhD opportunity studying drought and heatwave effects on threatened plants ✨🔥

Funded by an ARC DECRA awarded to the amazing Dr Ilaíne Matos and co-supervised by Dr Sami Rifai and me!

Limited by the character limit here, so please see the attached flyer for all the details - please share widely!
PhD Opportunity in Plant Ecophysiology – Adelaide University We are looking for an PhD candidate to join an exciting research project focused on understanding heat and drought combined impacts on threatened plants’ mortality. Key Objectives: Describe drought sensitivity in juvenile and mature individuals of threatened plant species. Disentangle the effects of elevated temperature, soil dryness, and atmospheric water demand on the sensitivity of threatened species to hotter droughts. Model threatened species’ risk of mortality under current and future hotter droughts. Eligibility: Australians and international applicants with a completed Master's degree (GPA > 5.0) and/or a completed 4-year Bachelor with Honours (GPA > 5.0) in Plant Biology or related areas; Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS score > 6.5 or equivalent qualification), only for applicants who speak English as a second language. Strong analytical and programming skills in R or Python. Genuine interest in studying plants with previous experience in plant ecology and/or physiology. Effective writing skills; a passion for reading, writing, and continually improving as a communicator. Ability to drive in Australia is desirable but not essential. Start Date: April 2026 (negotiable) Duration: 3.5 years Benefits: PhD scholarship (tax-exempt stipend of $36,500 AUD p.a. + $3,000 AUD p.a. top up); Higher stipend rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates ($ 53,608 p.a.); Relocation allowances for both domestic and international candidates; Single Overseas Student Health cover for international applicants. 100% tuition fee waiver. How to Apply: Email the following documents to ilaine.matos@adelaide.edu.au before the 15th of February 2026. Women and people underrepresented in research are encouraged to apply. 1-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and your previous experiences relevant for this opportunity. Curriculum Vitae in the Adelaide University format.
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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andrewlhipp.bsky.social
Woody Guthrie's New Year's resolutions at 30 yrs old, 1943:

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December 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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shaylasalzman.bsky.social
New Job opportunity at the University of Georgia Department of Entomology! Come work a dream job in beautiful Athens!
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Assistant Professor: Insect Ecologist
The Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position (9-months) in insect ecology, to be based on the Athens campus at the Assistant Professor ran...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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rdtarvin.bsky.social
Do I know any journalists interested in covering a story about a highway and the last population of a frog? Please message me
December 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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mrillig.bsky.social
I am interested in working with an artist on a graphic novel on soil and/ or global environmental change. The lab would have money to fund this.

Do you know of any graphic artists that would be interested?
December 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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donboesch.bsky.social
Trump comes for the oysters. NOAA slashes existing grant in half for @umces.bsky.social Horn Point hatchery responsible for astounding success of world largest oyster restoration here in Chesapeake Bay. Another assault on science, reason & environment.
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Trump cuts to Eastern Shore oyster hatchery could endanger Chesapeake Bay progress
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently slashed support for an Eastern Shore lab that has helped to seed an oyster resurgence in the bay.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM