Well not really... there weren't any explosives but there certainly was a crowd! The 11th of December marked a huge milestone for the Environmental Research Institute and myself as the Field Guide to New Zealand's Epiphytes, Vines & Mistletoes was launched.
The first signed book... "To Mum & Dad"...
The 261 page publication was well meet with over 60 people attending and purchasing books. Signing these books was a real privilege and an experience I'll never forget. Thanks to my colleagues for a creating a lovely setting with many plants and decorations in the ERI foyer.
Signing brand new field guides. Photo: Rachel Thomson.
The dressed-up ERI foyer was a great book launch venue. Photo: R. Thomson.
Refreshments provided by the Environmental Research Institute and Waikato Botanical Society were fantastic and I think a good time was had by all.
Happy customers! Photo: R. Thomson.
Our team spent the day of the 12th tidying up and then packaging up all the pre-release orders. 117 field guides were sent out earlier this week and I must thank everyone who ordered for their support, I hope you enjoy your festive epiphyting.
Stacks of books and hand-addressed parcels during the great field guide send-off! Photo: C. Kirby.
If you haven't yet got your hands on a copy, the Best Little Bookstore is now handling orders and if you're quick you might even get in before Christmas!
So what's next? Well, the New Zealand Tree Project has really taken off with lots of planning underway for fieldwork in March. Any support would be greatly appreciated so check out our website or facebook page to make a supportive comment or maybe even a donation (rewards available!).
So what's next? Well, the New Zealand Tree Project has really taken off with lots of planning underway for fieldwork in March. Any support would be greatly appreciated so check out our website or facebook page to make a supportive comment or maybe even a donation (rewards available!).
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