Rati Takawira-Nyenya

#Botanist, #Biologist, #Horticulturist, #Biodiversity,#Plant ID. Conservation, Indigenous knowledge systems, Natural History & Nature Science Educator #STEAM.

[Rati Takawira-Nyenya @rtakawn]

#BlackBotanistsAtWork - Beyond my research on #Dracaenoids in the #herbarium, in-situ and ex-situ, and in the Molecular Lab; I also deliver #education and Drop -in programs, packaging #botanical knowledge for various audiences. #BlackBotanistsWeek2022

[IRCC @CitImmCanada]

Happy #CanadaDay! Canada is more than a place—it’s a sense of belonging. Whether you were born here or chose to make it home, today, we celebrate what makes this country special.

[Rachael Frances 🌺🌹🌼🌻🌷 @Rachael67947693]

Yippy! My wisteria is finally doing what it’s meant to do, after several years of dashed hopes! Smells divine and is beautiful now it’s half covering the pergola. #flower #gardening #GardeningX

[Fred @frdvil]

Brassaiopsis mitis in the late afternoon. What beautiful light! 😎

[Alexander Verbeek 🌍 @Alex_Verbeek]

FLORAL FIREWORKS

A eucalyptus bud,  captured in timelapse, bursts open like a natural firework. Unlike most flowers, these unique blooms have no petals—just fluffy stamens creating the display.

[iNaturalist @inaturalist]

In #Namibia, iNat user skuakanga saw this Euphorbia namibensis #plant - it's our Observation of the Day!

It's endemic to Namibia.

More details at: https://t.co/l7eViqONqk #botany #nature #biodiversity

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

#Wetlands are the Earth’s kidneys:

🦀reviving #biodiversity,
💧filtering and replenishing water supplies,
🫧storing carbon,
🏃enhancing livelihoods,
🌪 buffering against floods and storms.

Via @govph

[Titan Arum Edinburgh @TitanArumRBGE]

I think my minions are going to need a bigger ladder! 16cm growth in one day - the most I've *ever* grown in 24hrs 🥇🥇🥇

#Amorphophallus #TitanArum #RBGEHort #NewReekie

[Sonia Molino @molino_sonia]

I am seeing a lot of news in the press (at least in Spain) saying that botanists "have decided to get rid of all offensive names on plants". As always some media do not contrast and misinform, this is what has happened. 👇🏻

[Rati Takawira-Nyenya @rtakawn]

Many plant names are offensive: botanists will vote on whether to change them https://t.co/nhWqnY58IY

[Calgary Zoo @calgaryzoo]

Do you know what this is? 🤔

This is a soursop fruit (Annona muricata), and it grows in our ENMAX Conservatory! With fleshy green skin covered in spines, it may not look very tasty, but it tastes quite tropical! 🍌🍍🥥🍓

More: https://t.co/Otl3NKaLm2

#YourZooYYC

[University of Alberta @UAlberta]

At the Canada-Wide Science Fair, the country’s top young scientists connect with future collaborators as they showcase innovative research in everything from building safer crosswalks to spotting elusive cancer cells. #UAlberta #CWSF2023 https://t.co/HmZIzNbDJT

[Canadian Science @CDNScience]

Hooray, the Canada-Wide Science Fair starts today! 🎉

Until May 19, the #CWSF will bring together incredible young scientists from across Canada.

@Sci_Od @NSERC_CRSNG

#OdySci #CWSF2023

https://t.co/UVuCdM1nu6

[Toni Náufrago Perriflauta🔻🇸🇩 @NaufragoToni]

#𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒖��𝒂𝒕𝒂 (Sond.) Szyszył., Polypet. Thalam. Rehmann.: 17 (1887)
S. Zimbabwe to Free State. Annual herb, desert-dry shrubland biome.
Melkrivier, Limpopo, South Africa.
Original photo: 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒆𝒚 𝒀𝒂𝒌𝒐𝒗𝒍𝒆𝒗 2019
#Cleomaceae

[Rati Takawira-Nyenya @rtakawn]

It was a great honour and joy to take the Honourable Minister of Tourism & Associate Minister of Finance in Canada, Minister Boissonnault @R_Boissonnault and his entourage on a guided tour of the Tropical Pyramid! @yegmuttart #PrairiesCanFunded #tourism #yeg #botany #Tropical

[Randy Boissonnault 🏳️‍🌈 @R_Boissonnault]

Edmontonians love our city.

And we think you will too.

Today, I am announcing new federal funding that will enhance Edmonton’s downtown core and boost visitor experiences across the city.

#yeg #cdnpoli

[Juan Pablo Ortiz Brunel @OrtizBrunel]

Agave victoriae-reginae en hábitat, no hace falta decir mucho más.

[Rati Takawira-Nyenya @rtakawn]

@lauracshpeley @EFCL It was our pleasure !! - a great opportunity for us to share our story on how the community leagues have been instrumental in helping our family make connections in the city! Thank you @EFCL for all you do to make families feel they belong…!

[Rati Takawira-Nyenya @rtakawn]

Proud of the role played by #CommunityLeagues in helping our family make connections, build community and feel a sense of belonging in #yeg ! #budgetforcommunity2022.

[Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues @EFCL]

Leagues knit us all together & #yeg needs that more than ever. On Nov. 30, we’re asking #yegcc to *expand* our ability to support 162 #CommunityLeagues. This budget will be tough. We think Leagues have earned support. Help amplify our message: #BudgetforCommunity2022

[Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues @EFCL]

Leagues are where people belong, connect and build a safer city. That’s what Rati and her family have done. We're asking #yegcc to expand our ability to support 162 #CommunityLeagues. Leagues matter. EFCL's support matters.
#budgetforcommunity2022.
https://t.co/VLDf9C3x01

[Rati Takawira-Nyenya @rtakawn]

Thank you #Seehawks , #Blind Hockey Canada and Edmonton #Oilers Alumni Association for organizing this awesome event! My son had lots of fun! #Blindhockey Canada! #inclusive #accessible sports! #inclusion and #equity

[CTV Edmonton @ctvedmonton]

WATCH: A group of blind and partially sighted hockey players skated with some Oilers Alumni on Tuesday. Marek Tkach was there. https://t.co/ooX6scjnK2