Wild ambition at the Arboretum

Eighteen days, 2,000 miles, and at least one hornet’s nest.

And that was just one trip.

Three times since August, scientists from the Arnold Arboretum have headed into the wild, trekking up mountains and through breathtaking valleys, avoiding wildfires and connecting with locals, all in an effort to track down biologically valuable plants before they vanish. Read more.