Why is the study of plants so important to the future of humankind? Probably less than ten percent of the citizens living in the State of New Mexico could describe their biologic relationship to green plants. While thousands of yet-to-be-identified species of plants are being lost each year, we take for granted these vital organisms that through photosynthesis are the alpha and omega of human existence. After more than a billion years of evolution, animals, including Homo sapiens, still rely on the coming together of carbon dioxide and water in green plants to produce sugars, starches and oxygen required for their survival. We are starting to see signs of change in the way we interpret our relationship to planet earth: increasingly, society is beginning to recognize the vital importance of conserving the native flora.

Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were both born on February 12, 1809, and this year we celebrate the bicentennial of these two lives. And, on November 24th 2009 we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Many scientific and social science societies will conduct special seminars, group discussions, and lectures to salute Charles Darwin.
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Our fund plan is directed toward today and the future; it is a means of protecting our small part of planet Earth for future generations. The plan calls for 50% of the income from investments in the Conservation Fund to be used to support research and education grants. The remainder will stay in the Conservation Fund. Join us — download the Conservation Fund brochure and application PDF. Or, contact us by Email: jmcarter01@hughes.net