IPS BIENNIALS
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2026 biennial
by OB Burt- 1 follower
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Does any one know if, when and where the 2026 edition will be?
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Biennial refund
by CLINODAVE- 2 followers
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Has anyone who paid for the New Caledonia biennial trip gotten any updated info on refunds of our payment? I understand that there were unrecoverable costs, but IPS communication suggested that there was supposed to be some level of refund nevertheless. I have not heard any further development on this. I just got the latest Coconuts and Crownshafts online newsletter from IPS, which mentioned supporting palm conservation through "Giving Tuesday" in December. Which, I assume, means donating our personal funds. Which is a great thing ordinarily. But I'm not so inclined to donate my own money without the consideration of IPS refunding me at least some of my funds for a …
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I know the ship has sailed on the Biennial. But I have still tried to follow news from New Caledonia. This video, IMO, gives a pretty in depth overview of what has been going on for a long time. It gives multiple sides on the issues. Very interesting about another foreign country trying to influence things, not necessarily for the good. See what you think?
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Sydney-Noumea flights changed
by CLINODAVE- 2 followers
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Qantas changed my Sydney-Noumea flight that would cause me to miss 1st two days of New Cal Biennial. Changed Noumea-Sydney also to couple days later, so I’d miss my return home connection back to US. Anyone else affected by this?
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Anyone know Horace Hobbs?
by John Case- 7 replies
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Horace Hobbs (my newest best friend) is posting photos on Facebook for the past few days. If you want to see them, you'll have to join FB and hope he wants to be your friend.....
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Sep Biennial gathering place is suffering
by CLINODAVE- 3 replies
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/new-caledonia-riots-curfew-france-b2544732.html Troubling news out of Noumea. I’m sending healing thoughts to all citizens there. This seems like a long simmering tension.
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IPS Biennial - New Caledonia 1 2
by Tracy S- 6 followers
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This was posted in the IPS Magazine. It's still listed as proposed travel but I wanted to start a thread. Hopefully we can get updates as we get closer. I know I'm marking my calendar! 2024 International Palm Society’s 33rd Biennial: New Caledonia (Southwestern Pacific Ocean) Sunday September 22–Monday September 30 Capacity 150
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2023 mini-biennial to La Reunion
by Peter Timmermans- 1 follower
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On day 2 we visited Bélouve forest in the centre of the island. We saw mountains covered in lush vegetation, sometimes hidden in the clouds, one of the 3 calderas of the island, tree ferns and Acanthophoenix crinita.
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Palm Biennials....from the first to last one.
by Jeff Searle- 3 replies
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Can someone please post the list of countries in total Thanks, Jeff
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It’s coming…
by ASHCVS- 1 follower
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2023 IPS mid-term, London
by Tracy S- 3 followers
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Starting a Thread for this Mid Term Trip This was in the IPS magazine and was posted as proposed. Hopefully we can get updates on this thread 2023 IPS mid-term, London: Sunday May 21–Thursday May 25 Including RBG Kew, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Wakehurst Place Capacity 50
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2008 Biennial of the International Palm Society – Members Unite in Costa Rica 1 2 3 4 10
by Palmarum- 2 followers
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2008 IPS Biennial - Costa Rica Prologue After my first biennial in the Dominican Republic two years ago, I thought to how I could out-do myself in regards to photography on this biennial in Costa Rica. I figured right off that I would simply take more photos, which I did (by a lot). In the DR, I finished with 1271 photos after editing. It was a record for me at that time for a single event, however short lived. In Costa Rica, my camera never saw rest, as many of you know. As the addiction is total, I saw the possibility for a good shot fairly often and went for it whenever I could. The shutter began clicking from the point I got to the Ft. Lauderdale airport to when t…
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Costa Rica - native palms
by mike in kurtistown- 1 follower
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Starting this topic takes a little guts - because some of my pics are not the best. I invite others to post better pics of these species (they might even end up in my library). Andrew Henderson was with our group a couple of days, and helped with identification. Here's Astrogyne martiana and a closeup of a new, developing multi-branched inflorescence: I thought I had a good photo of a large Astrocaryum alatum, but my camera must have malfunctioned. Here is a juvenile: MM
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IPS Pretour Maui!
by Cindy Adair- 1 follower
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My adventure started as I left my house in PR en route to pick up my neighbor and head to the commuter flight in Puerto Rico to connect with the San Juan airport. Just some giant bamboo toppled by hurricane Fiona that happened to fall during the night. I am pretty quick with my sawzall and by headlights I cleared the path pretty quickly. Glad I had recharged the Ryobi batteries with my little generator the night before! All our flights were on time and we were treated to an amazing pre pre tour dinner by hosts Andy and Arlene Hurwitz near the LA airport. See the group photo in the most current IPS newsletter. Many of us opted t…
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Aloha! The IPS 2022 Biennial travels to Hawaii beginning with the pre-trip today, October 6 on Maui, followed by the main event beginning in Honolulu/Waikiki Sunday October 9th. After a visit to the extensive Ho'omaluhia Gardens on Tuesday, October 11, guests will be welcomed to Hilo on Hawaii Island (Big Island) for more exciting adventures through Saturday, October 15th. You are invited to share your experiences and photos in this thread for all to enjoy. Mahalo!
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Save the date! May 23 – May 30, 2020. Join the IPS and come to La Réunion to see palms on our 2020 Biennial! You don’t want to miss this trip! ---------------------------- Hyophorbe indica in habitat. Photo by Olivier Reilhes.
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2008 biannual itinerary
by zone11wannab- 0 replies
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Besides a few comments tacked onto posts on here, why is there no information about any upcoming IPS biennials ?
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Wanted to start planning!
by BamaPalmer- 2 followers
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Just so I can better prepare financially and commence packing my duffel bag (and I apologise if this has been discussed before and everyone else knows!) where will the two next IPS Biennials be located? Now that I'll be retired beginning in 2021 (and hopefully for a bunch of years thereafter before the "reaper" calls me home!!) I DO want to get out of the USA, for at least one of these wonderful events, that I've only read about and dreamed of!! I couldn't even imagine the majesty in the sightings of some of my favourite palm species (at home!!) Wow! Thanks for the information too. I would be in absolute awe to get even ONE chance this lifetime to see palms in their …
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Flowers in Costa Rica 1 2
by Kathryn- 48 replies
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Here are some pictures of flowers that I took along the way. Some will be familiar and others might be new to you.
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Madagascar Tour - Pre or Post Biennial May 2020
by SW_FL_Palms- 5 replies
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IPS has posted it's pre & post tours. Unfortunately, the do not go to areas where you can see the Spiny Forest, Succulents, Baobabs. Of course, it is the palm society so they are focused on palms. Is there anyone out there that would like to join us on Madagascar tour that would take us to see the iconic plants that I listed above ? A tour company will customize. and provide a quote So let me know if you are interested, and preference for either before or after the biennial in Reunion.
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IPS Biennial 2020
by Tracy S- 1 follower
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I understand the 2020 IPS Biennial will be held in Reunion Island. Do we have firm dates yet? When will the travel details be available?
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Saying it with pictures... .. . Hyphaenae sp....... Pseudophoenix vinifera .
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Postcards from Colombia
by Kim- 2 followers
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Hello from Cali, Colombia. It is the evening of the Farewell Dinner, but I will take a few minutes to post some pics from the adventure. Bo (bgl) and I spent a few days in Bogotá in advance of the Biennial. We visited the Jardín Botanico de Bogotá and also went up the teleférico to the top of Montserrate to take in views of the city. The elevation of the city is 8,675 ft. (2,644 m.) and the top of the hill is 10,341 ft. (3,152 m.), a good way to acclimate for hiking at lower levels to see Ceroxylon.
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colombia
by OB Burt- 23 replies
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Has the date been set for the 2018 biennial? I've heard May or June, I would like to know the exact time frame as there is a competing wine trip at about the same time
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