Podcasts about botanical gardens

John Maytham speaks to Don Pinnock about a proposed rescue and rebuilding plan for Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, examining concerns over staffing, conservation capacity, plant collections, funding, governance and the long-term future of one of South Africa’s most important botanical institutions. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An encore of our 'savings the sloths' episode with an update from Marilyn. This past week (late April/early May 2026) we've seen numerous stories about sloths that were lost during what was supposed to be preparation for a new exhibit/destination in Florida called Sloth World. It came to light that many of the sloths died due to a combination of poor travel conditions, failure to keep a proper climate in their holding areas, and digestive upsets. This exhibit will now NOT be opening due to what has happened, and Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is currently working ‘round the clock to save the remaining sloths. I want to encourage anyone who has a heart for these precious, magical little animals to visit one of the three websites shown here and learn more and even to donate if you are so inclined: www.slothconservation.org www.jaguarrescue.foundation www.centralfloridazoo.org Everything helps. Let's support those helping our wildlife, and let's also work to educate more people about the specific challenges some of these species are facing. Thank you!

Just when things looked to be fading away, the Lions we know and love returned with a statement backs-against-the-wall win to breathe life into the hat trick campaign.It was Brisbane at our best from the start of the game, with the confidence and camaraderie back in full force for a win we so desperately needed.A win over the Suns proved our turning point in 2024, and again in the semi-final last year - now, with the bye nearly in sight, we're hoping this might prove the launching pad for another surge to September.Also, the marathon is done! A story that began last July reached its culmination in the Botanical Gardens late on Sunday morning, with Mike Whiting joining Chris Fagan in the supercoach realm of taking on a basket case and turning things around.We've got the full rundown from the Victory Lap, with a gloomy month behind us and joy on the agenda on all fronts.Also this week:-Where does Eric come back into the side?-Our horrific record against Richmond-Dom's scheme to turn Logan off the idea of TasmaniaAnd much more!We are here always thanks to Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? From ‘Sourcing to Site', for all of your trade materials and supporting services, send us what you need and when. We take care of the rest. Action via the platform or Kartable on Whatsapp.

Emma Grover and Dr. Mauricio Diazgranados discuss a new program from the New York Botanical Garden to unite the thousands of botanical gardens worldwide in devoting their shared knowledge and resources for a coordinated, plant-based effort to combat the consequences of global climate change.

Zoo Educator, Josh Brandel, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and introduce us to 'Meriadoc,' a tenrec, from the island of Madagascar. They also share all the different events taking place in June, including Kids Night Out, ZOOdio 50 Disco Party, Father's Day, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoo Educator, Josh Brandel, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and introduce us to 'Meriadoc,' a tenrec, from the island of Madagascar. They also share all the different events taking place in June, including Kids Night Out, ZOOdio 50 Disco Party, Father's Day, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode prize-winning author Nandini Das takes us back to 1630s England to see a country still grappling with the legacies of the Reformation. Elsewhere we see the beginnings of Enlightenment and watch as questions about citizenship and belonging are raised in new and intriguing ways. The Stuart Age, like the Tudor one that preceded it, is among England's most cherished. In her new book, This Little World, Nandini Das examines the history of this time not from the central but from the illuminating perspective of the ‘merchants, migrants, sailors, travellers and spies' who, drawn together, helped forge a nation. Find out more about Nandini Das's This Little World: A New History of Tudor and Stuart England. Show Notes Scene One: Elizabeth Cary kidnaps her youngest children from London and smuggles them off to continental Europe to be brought up as Catholics.  Scene Two: In Virginia, Thomas Key leaves for England, leaving behind the mixed race daughter borne by an African enslaved woman. Scene Three: In Oxford, John Tradescant the Elder is given the contract for the new Botanical Garden. Memento: The Iliad of the Casket. People/Social Presenter: Peter Moore  Guest: Nandini Das Producer: Maria Nolan Theme music: Firelight by Minka Partner: ACE Cultural Tours.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Capturing Blooms and Bonds: A Shavuot Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-05-29-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר אביבי, כשהשמש הנעימה זורחת מעל הגנים הבוטניים בירושלים, אליאב, מרים ויונתן התכנסו בכניסה.En: On a spring morning, as the pleasant sun shone over the Botanical Gardens in Jerusalem, Eliyav, Miriam, and Yonatan gathered at the entrance.He: היה חג שבועות, זמן של מתן תורה ושל טבע בשיא פריחתו.En: It was the holiday of Shavuot, a time of the giving of the Torah and nature at its peak bloom.He: אליאב הביט במרים כשהיא צילמה פרחים עם המצלמה שלה.En: Eliyav watched Miriam as she photographed flowers with her camera.He: הוא אהב את הצילום שלה, אך יותר מכל, אהב אותה.En: He loved her photography, but more than anything, he loved her.He: הוא ידע שהיום הוא הזדמנות מיוחדת – פרח נדיר, שפורח ליום אחד בלבד.En: He knew today was a special opportunity—a rare flower that blooms for just one day.He: "הלכתם פעם לראות את הפרח הנדיר הזה?En: "Have you ever gone to see this rare flower?"He: " שאל יונתן, מגלה בדאגה את המפה של הגנים.En: Yonatan asked as he anxiously unfolded the garden map.He: חבר נאמן לטבע, הוא תמיד הקפיד על שימור הצמחים.En: A loyal friend to nature, he always made sure to preserve the plants.He: "לא, אבל שמעתי שהוא יפהפה," השיבה מרים בחיוך.En: "No, but I've heard it's beautiful," Miriam replied with a smile.He: "אני רוצה לתפוס את הרגע במצלמה.En: "I want to capture the moment with my camera."He: "שלושתם החלו ללכת בין השבילים הקסומים, מלאי צבע ופלא.En: The three began to walk along the enchanting paths, full of color and wonder.He: עצי פרי בתנופה, דבורים מזמזמות בין הפרחים.En: Fruit trees in full swing, bees buzzing among the flowers.He: כל רגע היה חגיגה של החיים, של הטבע המתחדש.En: Every moment was a celebration of life, of nature reborn.He: "אנחנו חייבים למהר," פנה אליאב, מתרשם מהזמן החולף.En: "We must hurry," Eliyav urged, mindful of the passing time.He: "השמש תגיעה לשיא בקרוב, ונרצה למצוא אותו לפני הסוף של היום.En: "The sun will peak soon, and we'll want to find it before the day ends."He: "כשהגיעו לפינת חבויה, המתח בגזע כל אחד מהם התעורר.En: When they reached a hidden corner, tension arose in each of them.He: הפרח הנדיר היה שם, מפואר ומרהיב.En: The rare flower was there, magnificent and splendid.He: אך היה ברור שכל מגע לא זהיר יכול לגרום נזק.En: But it was clear that any careless touch could cause harm.He: המתח ביניהם גבר, ההחלטה עמדת לפניהם.En: The tension between them increased; the decision lay before them.He: "אני רק רוצה לתעד אותו," אמר יונתן, מבטו רציני.En: "I just want to document it," Yonatan said seriously.He: "לשמר אותו לדורות הבאים.En: "To preserve it for future generations."He: "אליאב ידע שעליו להחליט – האם לרצות את רגשי ליבו האישי או לתת לטבע להיות הוא עצמו.En: Eliyav knew he had to decide—whether to satisfy his personal feelings or let nature be itself.He: הוא הביט במרים, שראתה את היופי דרך עדשתה.En: He looked at Miriam, who saw the beauty through her lens.He: "מרים, תצלמי אותו במלוא תפארתו," אמר אליאב בשקט, כשהוא מתרחק מהפרח.En: "Miriam, photograph it in all its glory," Eliyav said quietly, as he stepped away from the flower.He: לא הצטרך עוד להוכיח דבר.En: He no longer needed to prove anything.He: היא לכדה את הרגע המושלם, ויונתן סימן את המיקום לשימור.En: She captured the perfect moment, and Yonatan marked the location for preservation.He: השמש החלה לשקוע, והם התיישבו תחת עץ רחב-עלים.En: The sun began to set, and they sat under a broad-leaved tree.He: מרים הציגה את התמונות, והם צחקו יחד, שוכחים מההתחלה של היום.En: Miriam displayed the photos, and they laughed together, forgetting the start of the day.He: אליאב הבין שהרגעים שחלק עם חבריו חשובים לא פחות מהרגשות האישיים שלו.En: Eliyav realized that the moments he shared with his friends were no less important than his personal feelings.He: הוא למד שמסע משותף יכול להביא אושר אמיתי.En: He learned that a shared journey can bring true happiness. Vocabulary Words:pleasant: נעימהblooms: פורחrare: נדירanxiously: בדאגהpreserve: שימורcapture: לתפוסenchanting: הקסומיםcelebration: חגיגהhurry: למהרtension: מתחmagnificent: מפוארsplendid: מרהיבcareless: לא זהירdocument: לתעדdecide: להחליטprove: להוכיחglory: תפארתוbroad-leaved: רחב-עליםdisplayed: הציגהpersonal: האישיopportunity: הזדמנותentrance: בכניסהloyal: נאמןfruit trees: עצי פריbuzzing: מזמזמותreborn: מתחדשmindful: מתרשםhidden: חבויהdecision: החלטהshared: משותףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol discuss all things bananas in the garden.For more info, check out our Substack newsletterTo watch on YouTube, click hereQuestion of the Week:Why does my plant need potassium?  Info from the University of Minnesota:Insect of the WeekBanana slugs, info from National Park ServiceFlowers:Growing bananas in the flower garden. Tropical Plants and How to Love Them, by Marianne Wilburn.Everything you ever wanted to know about bananas from  BrittanicaVegetables:High Potassium Veggies info from My Food DataOn the Bookshelf:Plant by Number: Design your Dream Garden With 24, Step-by-Step Planting Plans by Stacy Tornio (Amazon)(Publishes on May 26. Thank you to Timberpress for review copies)Dirt:Banana Peel Water for fertilizer? No. Rabbit Holes:Dee: Roses and the Rose Chat podcastCarol:  old but good gardening books including Rose Recipes from Olden Times by Eleanour Sinclair Rohde and An Island Garden by Celia Thaxter A Garden to Visit:Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.Thank you for listening (If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

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This week, Felder joins from San Diego at a top 20 botanical garden in America! Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some places do not ask for your attention. They change you quietly.You arrive carrying noise, deadlines, distractions and the weight of everyday life. And then somewhere between the trees, the silence, the air itself, something begins to soften. You remember there is another way to live in the world. More connected. More awake. More human.This episode of Speaking of Travel lives inside that feeling.What unfolds here is more than a discussion about nature or stewardship. It is a reflection on presence, on caring deeply for the land and for one another, and on the quiet power of creating spaces where people can reconnect to something larger than themselves.Drake Fowler, Executive Director of The North Carolina Arboretum, brings a rare kind of humanity to this conversation... thoughtful, grounded, compassionate, and deeply aware of the relationship between the natural world and the human spirit. You can hear the sincerity in his story and feel the intention behind the work being done.At the heart of this episode is a sacred connection and understanding that nature is not separate from us, but essential to who we are as human beings. Through stories, reflections, and insight, we explore the ways wild spaces can restore us and reconnect us to ourselves and to each other.This conversation is filled with authenticity and quiet wisdom and reminds us that places created with intention and care can become sanctuaries where people feel seen and are welcomed. Through education, conservation, and community connection, the NC Arboretum is a place where nature and humanity meet in meaningful ways. This is a beautiful and heartfelt conversation that will leave you inspired and comforted. And perhaps seeing the world a little differently. ❤️Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 

Another classic giveaway comic no Cap fan should miss! We take you panel by panel of the sequel through this fun tale that educates on asthma! (check out Episode #241 https://youtu.be/8K919BxDR4c) Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Jessica Alba, Botanical Gardens and Anchor Man... Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kXtXcXAy9gUConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate and review! Here are FREE and FAST ways you can support the show: https://tinyurl.com/y6kyu9nhEmail questions to CapComicFans@gmail.comOur home page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com⁠

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will be hosting the 18th Annual Chefs in the Garden next Tuesday, and we hear all about it from Executive Director Ashley Wardlow and Director of Sales & Events, Nina Estes. We'll hear about who will benefit from the night, we'll hear about some of the chefs and restaurants that will be there and what folks will be voting on. That's in this Special Edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast!

Rebekah and Lauren discuss summer plans in St. Louis, highlighting the importance of libraries for their summer reading programs and activities like bowling and indoor play places for kids. They announce specific events such as the Summer Park Hop series this year at Jaycee Park, Millennium Park, and Shaw Park. For moms, they suggest events like Mom's Yoga Night and Movies Under the Stars. They also discuss family-friendly activities like the Whitaker Music Festival at the Botanical Gardens and the Muny shows. Don't forget to mark your calendar for St. Louis Mom's "Hanging with Heroes" event on August 9th!We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. 

May 7, 2026 ~ Anthony Kolenic, Director of the U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum joins Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're taking you to Dallas, TX, a vibrant and fast-growing city packed with incredible food, unique neighborhoods, and endless things to do. From scenic spots like the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the Katy Trail to deep history at the The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, we're covering how to explore Dallas like a local, a few restaurants and spas we love and share practical tips for navigating this sprawling Texas city.Episode Highlights:Top things to do in DallasBest neighborhoods: Deep Ellum & Bishop Arts DistrictUnique stops like the EyeboretumSpa experiences at WorldSprings & Spa CastleWhere to eat: Pecan Lodge, Hutchins BBQ & Eatzi's Market & BakeryTravel tips: weather, transportation & hotelsHotels in Dallas we recommend:Canvas Hotel DallasMarriott Dallas Las ColinasMagnolia Hotel Dallas DowntownOr check out these highly rated Dallas hotelsFind more fun things to do in Dallas, and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to, in our curated Viator shop.Find a great flight deal to Dallas, or anywhere else, with Thrifty Traveler Premium's flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast

This past week (late April/early May 2026) we've seen numerous stories about sloths that were lost during what was supposed to be preparation for a new exhibit/destination in Florida called Sloth World. It came to light that many of the sloths died due to a combination of poor travel conditions, failure to keep a proper climate in their holding areas, and digestive upsets. This exhibit will now NOT be opening due to what has happened, and Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is currently working ‘round the clock to save the remaining sloths. I want to encourage anyone who has a heart for these precious, magical little animals to visit one of the three websites shown here and learn more and even to donate if you are so inclined: www.slothconservation.org www.jaguarrescue.foundation www.centralfloridazoo.org Everything helps. Let's support those helping our wildlife, and let's also work to educate more people about the specific challenges some of these species are facing.

It's heating up in the Valley. Desert Botanical Gardens CEO talks research and how the heat is impacting our plants.

Visiting Indiana's Public and Botanical GardensToday the author talks about his newest book, Visiting Indiana's Public and Botanical GardensFrom the Book:Visiting Indiana's Public and Botanical GardensThe Author's WebsiteThe Author on LocalsThe Author on FacebookThe Author on TwitterThe Author on RumbleThe Author on YouTubeThe Author's Amazon Page

Central Florida Zoo COO Bob Chabot joins us to give an update on the 13 Sloth World Orlando sloths that were rescued from a warehouse in Orlando and taken to the Central Florida Zoo, and how the community can help cover the costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central Florida Zoo COO Bob Chabot joins us to give an update on the 13 Sloth World Orlando sloths that were rescued from a warehouse in Orlando and taken to the Central Florida Zoo, and how the community can help cover the costs.

Troy Nunley, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, talks about the strain that immigration cases have placed on his district and what led him to ask for help from Hawaiʻi judges; Honolulu's director of botanical gardens, Joshlyn Sand, on cleanup efforts at Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden in Kāne‘ohe following the Kona Lows

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Healing in Bloom: Sibling Bonds at Montjuïc Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-04-26-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al Montjuïc Botanical Garden, la primavera esclata en mil colors.En: In the Montjuïc Botanical Garden, spring bursts into a thousand colors.Ca: Els camins serpentejants estan plens de flors mediterrànies.En: The winding paths are filled with Mediterranean flowers.Ca: El cel blau s'estén damunt de Barcelona mentre Oriol i Núria caminen en silenci.En: The blue sky stretches over Barcelona as Oriol and Núria walk in silence.Ca: Les fulles dels arbres fan ombra als seus pensaments pesats.En: The leaves of the trees cast shadows on their heavy thoughts.Ca: Oriol, el germà petit, vol fer riure la seva germana.En: Oriol, the younger brother, wants to make his sister laugh.Ca: Sempre ha fet servir l'humor per amagar els seus sentiments.En: He has always used humor to hide his feelings.Ca: Però avui, la càrrega és massa gran.En: But today, the burden is too great.Ca: "Núria, recordes com pare sempre esternudava tan fort que ens espantava els ocells?En: "Núria, do you remember how dad always sneezed so loudly that he scared the birds?"Ca: " Oriol intenta somriure.En: Oriol tries to smile.Ca: Núria abaixa el cap i sent llàgrimes a punt de brollar.En: Núria lowers her head and feels tears about to flow.Ca: Núria és la germana gran, plena de records i responsabilitats.En: Núria is the older sister, full of memories and responsibilities.Ca: El jardí, que el seu pare estimava tant, li recorda constantment la seva absència.En: The garden, which their father loved so much, constantly reminds her of his absence.Ca: El pes al seu cor la fa caminar més a poc a poc.En: The weight on her heart makes her walk more slowly.Ca: Els seus ulls busquen Oriol, però no sap com reconnectar.En: Her eyes search for Oriol, but she doesn't know how to reconnect.Ca: Oriol sent que les bromes no funcionen.En: Oriol feels that the jokes aren't working.Ca: Sap que no pot seguir amagant la seva pena.En: He knows he can't keep hiding his grief.Ca: Amb decisió, s'atura davant de Núria.En: With determination, he stops in front of Núria.Ca: "Núria, no ho podem fer sols.En: "Núria, we can't do it alone.Ca: Trobem a faltar el pare.En: We miss dad.Ca: Hem de parlar-ne.En: We need to talk about it."Ca: "Les paraules d'Oriol obren la porta a la realitat.En: Oriol's words open the door to reality.Ca: Núria es queda parada, mirant el seu germà.En: Núria stands still, looking at her brother.Ca: Les llàgrimes cauen mentre es comparteixen més mirades que paraules.En: Tears fall as they share more looks than words.Ca: Llavors, Núria fa un pas cap endavant i abraça Oriol.En: Then, Núria takes a step forward and hugs Oriol.Ca: En aquell moment, la càrrega sembla una mica més lleugera.En: In that moment, the burden seems a bit lighter.Ca: Asseguts sota un arbre antic, visiten els racons del jardí que el seu pare adorava.En: Sitting under an ancient tree, they visit the corners of the garden that their father adored.Ca: Oriol parla d'un dia que el pare els va ensenyar a reconèixer les espècies de flors.En: Oriol talks about a day when their father taught them to recognize the species of flowers.Ca: "Vols visitar el seu lloc preferit?En: "Do you want to visit his favorite spot?"Ca: " pregunta Núria, mig somrient.En: asks Núria, half-smiling.Ca: Oriol assenteix, sabent que, al final, estar junts és el consol que necessiten.En: Oriol nods, knowing that, in the end, being together is the comfort they need.Ca: Caminant decididament, arriben a un racó tranquil ple de lavanda.En: Walking with purpose, they arrive at a quiet corner full of lavender.Ca: És el lloc preferit del seu pare.En: It is their father's favorite place.Ca: Allà, en silenci, troben pau.En: There, in silence, they find peace.Ca: Oriol aprèn que mostrar les seves emocions és un signe de força, no de debilitat.En: Oriol learns that showing his emotions is a sign of strength, not weakness.Ca: Núria, al costat del seu germà, descobreix que no ha de portar sola el pes del record.En: Núria, next to her brother, discovers that she doesn't have to carry the weight of memory alone.Ca: Primavera al jardí de Montjuïc, la ciutat els observa quietament mentre la seva pena es fon amb el sol i les flors.En: Spring in the Montjuïc garden, the city quietly watches them as their grief melts with the sun and the flowers.Ca: Junts, saben que tenen força per seguir endavant, de la mà d'una nova primavera.En: Together, they know they have the strength to move forward, hand in hand with a new spring. Vocabulary Words:the path: el camíthe leaf: la fullathe shadow: la ombraheavy: pesatthe burden: la càrregato sneeze: esternudarthe tear: la llàgrimato flow: brollarthe memory: el recordto remind: recordarto reconnect: reconnectarthe grief: la penathe door: la portato melt: fondreto embrace: abraçarto adore: adorarto recognize: reconèixerthe species: l'espèciethe strength: la forçathe sign: el signethe weakness: la debilitatresponsibility: responsabilitatto visit: visitarto nod: assentirto stretch: estendrethe spot: el llocancient: anticwinding: serpentejantheavy: llauratdetermination: decisió

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Hope Amidst Blossoms: A Spring Stroll in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-04-26-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede blidt over København, mens Lars og Astrid gik hånd i hånd gennem den Botaniske Have.En: The sun was shining gently over København, as Lars and Astrid walked hand in hand through the Botanical Garden.Da: Foråret havde endelig lagt sit farverige tæppe over haven, og de friske blomster fyldte luften med en blød duft, som næsten kunne mærkes.En: Spring had finally laid its colorful carpet over the garden, and the fresh flowers filled the air with a soft fragrance that could almost be felt.Da: Grønne blade glimtede i sollyset, og det var som om naturen tog en dyb indånding efter vinterens dvale.En: Green leaves glistened in the sunlight, and it was as if nature was taking a deep breath after the winter's slumber.Da: Lars trak ind lidt længere tid, da han standsede foran en busk af smukke blå anemoner.En: Lars paused for a little longer as he stopped in front of a bush of beautiful blue anemones.Da: "De er smukke," sagde han stille.En: "They are beautiful," he said quietly.Da: Hans sind var dog ikke nær så roligt som omgivelserne.En: However, his mind was not as calm as the surroundings.Da: Tankerne om arbejdet og de mulig forestående ændringer hvirvlede rundt og stjal hans opmærksomhed.En: Thoughts about work and the potential impending changes swirled around and stole his attention.Da: Astrid bemærkede det.En: Astrid noticed it.Da: Hun lagde hånden på hans skulder.En: She placed her hand on his shoulder.Da: "Lars, hvad tænker du på?"En: "Lars, what are you thinking about?"Da: spurgte hun blidt, som vinden der kun lige nippede til sjalens kant.En: she asked gently, like the wind that just barely nipped the edge of a shawl.Da: Han tøvede først, usikker på om han skulle åbne op.En: He hesitated at first, unsure whether he should open up.Da: Astrid kiggede på ham med et blik, der var fyldt med forståelse og kærlighed.En: Astrid looked at him with a gaze full of understanding and love.Da: Hun ønskede at tale om deres fælles fremtid, drømme og planer.En: She wanted to discuss their shared future, dreams, and plans.Da: Lars havde dog andet, der pressede sig på.En: However, Lars had other pressing matters on his mind.Da: Som de nåede den grønne, dampende væksthus, tog han en dyb indånding.En: As they reached the green, steamy greenhouse, he took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg er bekymret, Astrid," sagde han endelig.En: "I am worried, Astrid," he finally said.Da: "Måske mister jeg mit job.En: "I might lose my job.Da: Jeg ved ikke, hvad der sker.En: I don't know what's going to happen.Da: Det føles...En: It feels...Da: usikkert."En: uncertain."Da: Astrid satte sig på en bænk ved siden af ham i det lune væksthus.En: Astrid sat down on a bench next to him in the warm greenhouse.Da: "Jeg vidste, der var noget," sagde hun roligt.En: "I knew there was something," she said calmly.Da: "Men husk, vi er i det her sammen.En: "But remember, we're in this together.Da: Jeg tror på os og vores fremtid."En: I believe in us and our future."Da: Lars så rundt på de frodige grønne planter.En: Lars looked around at the lush green plants.Da: Væksthuset summede med liv, håb og vækst — måske kunne han også finde håb her.En: The greenhouse buzzed with life, hope, and growth—perhaps he could find hope here too.Da: Astrids ord trak ham tilbage fra afgrundens kant af tvivl.En: Astrid's words pulled him back from the brink of doubt.Da: "Tak, fordi du er her," sagde han, mere rolig nu.En: "Thank you for being here," he said, feeling calmer now.Da: Med et lille modsvar plantede han et kys på hendes pande.En: With a small gesture in return, he planted a kiss on her forehead.Da: "Jeg føler mig bedre tilpas nu.En: "I feel better now.Da: Vi skal nok klare det."En: We'll get through this."Da: Og med det fandt Lars en ro, der blandede sig med forårets livsbekræftende duft.En: And with that, Lars found a peace that blended with the spring's life-affirming scent.Da: Som de igen gik videre, følte han den tunge byrde langsomt svinde hen, velvidende at han aldrig skulle bære den alene.En: As they continued walking, he felt the heavy burden slowly fade away, knowing he would never have to carry it alone. Vocabulary Words:gently: blidthand in hand: hånd i håndbotanical: botaniskefinally: endeligcarpet: tæppefragrance: duftglisten: glimtedeslumber: dvalepause: trække indanemones: anemonercalm: roligtpotential: muligeimpending: foreståendeswirl: hvirvledehedge: busknip: nippedeshawl: sjalhesitate: tøvedepressing: pressedegreenhouse: væksthussteamy: dampendeuncertain: usikkertbench: bænklush: frodigebuzz: summedehope: håbpull: trakbrink: afgrundens kantgesture: modsvarforehead: pande

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Springtime Crises: A Valborg Celebration's Unexpected Turn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-04-26-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Våren hade precis börjat blomstra i Göteborgs botaniska trädgård.En: Spring had just begun to bloom in the Göteborgs botaniska trädgård Botanical Garden.Sv: Solen strålade och värmde de spirande blommorna och trädens späda gröna skott.En: The sun shone brightly and warmed the budding flowers and the trees' tender green shoots.Sv: Luften var fylld av doften av nyklippt gräs och klara vårblommor.En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly cut grass and bright spring flowers.Sv: Det var en speciell dag.En: It was a special day.Sv: Allt var förberett för valborgsmässoafton.En: Everything was prepared for valborgsmässoafton.Sv: Linnea, Axel och Elin promenerade genom trädgården.En: Linnea, Axel, and Elin walked through the garden.Sv: Axel älskade att vara ute.En: Axel loved being outdoors.Sv: Han betraktade de färgglada tulpanerna och njöt av naturens dynamik.En: He observed the colorful tulips and enjoyed the dynamism of nature.Sv: Men Linnea märkte att allt inte stod rätt till.En: But Linnea noticed that something wasn't quite right.Sv: Axels ansikte hade blivit blekt och han rörde sig långsammare än vanligt.En: Axel's face had become pale, and he was moving more slowly than usual.Sv: "Är du okej, Axel?"En: "Are you okay, Axel?"Sv: frågade Linnea försiktigt, medan de passerade en grupp krokusar.En: asked Linnea gently, as they passed a group of crocuses.Sv: Axel log ansträngt.En: Axel smiled strainedly.Sv: "Det är inget.En: "It's nothing.Sv: Jag är bara lite trött."En: I'm just a little tired."Sv: Elin, som hade ett öga för detaljer, höll ett vaksamt öga på honom.En: Elin, who had an eye for detail, kept a watchful eye on him.Sv: "Du borde inte ignorera det.En: "You shouldn't ignore it.Sv: Det kan vara allvarligt."En: It might be serious."Sv: "Jag klarar mig," svarade Axel envist och viftade bort deras oro.En: "I'll be fine," Axel replied stubbornly, waving away their concern.Sv: Han ville inte missa kvällens fester.En: He didn't want to miss the evening's festivities.Sv: Valborgsmässoafton var speciell för honom.En: Valborgsmässoafton was special to him.Sv: De nådde en bänk där de bestämde sig för att sätta sig ner ett tag.En: They reached a bench where they decided to sit down for a while.Sv: Men Axel greppade plötsligt sitt bröst, och smärtan syntes nu tydligt i hans ansikte.En: But Axel suddenly clutched his chest, and the pain was now clearly visible on his face.Sv: Linnea kände hur hennes hjärta började slå snabbare av oro.En: Linnea felt her heart begin to race with worry.Sv: "Det är dags att ringa efter hjälp," sade Linnea bestämt.En: "It's time to call for help," said Linnea firmly.Sv: "Nej, jag behöver inte det," insisterade Axel, försökte le trots smärtan.En: "No, I don't need that," insisted Axel, trying to smile despite the pain.Sv: "Jag vill inte missa valborgsfirandet."En: "I don't want to miss the valborg celebration."Sv: Men Linnea visste att hon var tvungen att agera.En: But Linnea knew she had to act.Sv: Hon plockade fram sin telefon och ringde efter en ambulans.En: She took out her phone and called for an ambulance.Sv: "Förlåt, Axel," sa hon och tittade honom i ögonen.En: "Sorry, Axel," she said, looking him in the eyes.Sv: "Men jag kan inte ta några risker."En: "But I can't take any risks."Sv: Elin backade försiktigt upp Linnea.En: Elin cautiously backed up Linnea.Sv: "Vi måste se till att du är okej."En: "We need to make sure you're okay."Sv: Ambulansen kom snabbt, och Axel fördes till sjukhuset.En: The ambulance arrived quickly, and Axel was taken to the hospital.Sv: Linnea och Elin följde efter.En: Linnea and Elin followed.Sv: Axel låg på en sjukhussäng, lite blekare men nu mycket lugnare.En: Axel lay on a hospital bed, a bit paler but now much calmer.Sv: "Jag är glad att du gjorde det," sa Axel till Linnea.En: "I'm glad you did that," Axel said to Linnea.Sv: "Jag trodde jag kunde kämpa mot det, men jag hade fel."En: "I thought I could fight it, but I was wrong."Sv: Linnea log lättad.En: Linnea smiled relieved.Sv: "Din hälsa är viktigare än allt annat."En: "Your health is more important than anything else."Sv: Elin klappade honom på axeln.En: Elin patted him on the shoulder.Sv: "Vi ser till att vi alla är här nästa valborg."En: "We'll make sure we're all here next valborg."Sv: Axel insåg nu vikten av att lyssna på sin kropp.En: Axel now realized the importance of listening to his body.Sv: Han kände en ny respekt för Linneas omsorgsfullhet och Elins praktiska tänkande.En: He felt a new respect for Linnea's carefulness and Elin's practical thinking.Sv: De tre vännerna lämnar sjukhuset tillsammans, redo att skapa fler minnen – men alltid med Axel hälsa i åtanke.En: The three friends left the hospital together, ready to create more memories—always keeping Axel's health in mind.Sv: Våren bjöd på nya löften och lärdomar om vänskap och omtanke.En: Spring offered new promises and lessons about friendship and care. Vocabulary Words:begun: börjatbloom: blomstratender: spädabudding: spirandeobserve: betraktadedynamism: dynamikpale: blektstrain: ansträngtwatchful: vaksamtignore: ignorerastubbornly: envistclutch: greppadeclearly: tydligtworry: oroinsist: insisteraderisk: riskercautiously: försiktigtambulance: ambulanshospital: sjukhusetcarefulness: omsorgsfullhetpromises: löftenlessons: lärdomarfriendship: vänskaprespect: respektcelebration: firandetfestivities: festerprepared: förberettfreshly: nyklipptcalmer: lugnarerelieved: lättad

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Love Blossoms Again: Rediscovering Art in Buenos Aires' Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-04-26-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, el Jardín Botánico se vestía de los colores del otoño.En: In the heart of the city of Buenos Aires, the Botanical Garden was dressed in the colors of autumn.Es: Las hojas crujían bajo los pies de los visitantes y el aire fresco transportaba el suave aroma de la naturaleza que invitaba a la calma.En: The leaves crunched under the feet of the visitors, and the fresh air carried the gentle aroma of nature that invited calm.Es: Allí, rodeada de arces y ginkgos dorados, Mariana contemplaba el cielo con pensamientos de duda en su mente.En: There, surrounded by golden maples and ginkgos, Mariana gazed at the sky with thoughts of doubt in her mind.Es: Había pasado por mucho en los últimos meses.En: She had been through a lot in recent months.Es: Su reciente ruptura dejó su corazón herido y su pincel en silencio.En: Her recent breakup left her heart wounded and her brush silent.Es: A pesar de sus reticencias, su amiga Sofía, siempre sabia y persuasiva, la convenció de asistir a un taller de arte en el jardín.En: Despite her reluctance, her friend Sofía, always wise and persuasive, convinced her to attend an art workshop in the garden.Es: Sofía le dijo con cariño: "Mariana, el arte es sanador.En: Sofía affectionately said to her, "Mariana, art is healing.Es: No te escondas, deja que el mundo vea tu luz."En: Don't hide; let the world see your light."Es: Mariana llegó al taller uno de esos días de particular belleza otoñal.En: Mariana arrived at the workshop on one of those particularly beautiful autumn days.Es: Sentía ansiedad, como si las hojas a su alrededor pudiesen escuchar sus inseguridades.En: She felt anxious, as if the leaves around her could hear her insecurities.Es: Decidió mantenerse al margen al principio, sin intenciones de hablar con desconocidos.En: She decided to stay on the sidelines at first, with no intention of talking to strangers.Es: Sin embargo, el destino tenía otros planes.En: However, fate had other plans.Es: Diego estaba allí también, con su cámara colgando del cuello.En: Diego was there too, with his camera hanging from his neck.Es: Observaba el juego de luces y sombras entre las ramas, tratando de capturar la esencia de la estación.En: He observed the play of light and shadows among the branches, trying to capture the essence of the season.Es: Al ver que Mariana pintaba en silencio a un lado del grupo, algo en su postura le llamó la atención.En: Seeing Mariana painting silently on one side of the group, something about her posture caught his attention.Es: Con un enfoque suave, se acercó.En: With a gentle approach, he came closer.Es: "Hola," dijo Diego con una sonrisa amable, "¿Puedo ver lo que estás pintando?"En: "Hello," Diego said with a kind smile, "May I see what you're painting?"Es: Mariana dudó un momento, pero la calidez de sus palabras rompió sus defensas.En: Mariana hesitated for a moment, but the warmth of his words broke through her defenses.Es: "Claro," respondió ella, mostrando su lienzo donde asomaban visiones de añoranza y redescubrimiento.En: "Of course," she replied, showing her canvas where visions of longing and rediscovery peeked through.Es: Durante la sesión del grupo, Mariana y Diego comenzaron a trabajar juntos.En: During the group session, Mariana and Diego began to work together.Es: Sus estilos, diferentes pero armoniosos, se mezclaron en un solo cuadro.En: Their styles, different but harmonious, blended into a single painting.Es: Las pinceladas de Mariana fluían con renovado vigor al lado de las capturas vívidas de paisajes que ofrecía Diego.En: The brushstrokes of Mariana flowed with renewed vigor alongside Diego's vivid captures of landscapes.Es: Los dos se reían y compartían historias, el contraste entre sus risas y el susurro de las hojas formaba una melodía acogedora.En: They laughed and shared stories, the contrast between their laughter and the whisper of the leaves forming a welcoming melody.Es: Al finalizar el día, Mariana sentía algo distinto.En: By the end of the day, Mariana felt something different.Es: Había algo en la colaboración con Diego que le devolvía la confianza perdida.En: There was something in the collaboration with Diego that restored her lost confidence.Es: Ya no se sentía sola ni atrapada en el bucle de sus inseguridades.En: She no longer felt alone or trapped in the loop of her insecurities.Es: Tal era el poder sencillo de un día en el jardín, rodeada de arte y compañía sincera.En: Such was the simple power of a day in the garden, surrounded by art and sincere company.Es: Con el sol ocultándose detrás de las copas de los árboles, Diego propuso intercambiar números.En: With the sun setting behind the treetops, Diego suggested exchanging numbers.Es: "Me encantaría hacer esto otra vez," comentó él.En: "I'd love to do this again," he commented.Es: Mariana asintió, sabiendo que había encontrado no solo a un compañero en arte, sino a un amigo que, quizás, podría ser mucho más en el futuro.En: Mariana nodded, knowing she had found not only a partner in art but a friend who might, perhaps, become much more in the future.Es: El pintoresco jardín había visto no solo la unión de colores en un lienzo, sino también la renovación de un corazón dispuesto a amar y crear nuevamente.En: The picturesque garden had witnessed not only the union of colors on a canvas but also the renewal of a heart willing to love and create again.Es: Mariana dejó el lugar con un brillo renovado en sus ojos, consciente de que el arte era, efectivamente, un camino hacia el alma.En: Mariana left the place with a renewed sparkle in her eyes, aware that art was indeed a pathway to the soul. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe botanical garden: el jardín botánicothe autumn: el otoñothe leaves: las hojasto crunch: crujirthe aroma: el aromasurrounded: rodeadathe maples: los arcesthe ginkgos: los ginkgosthe breakup: la rupturawounded: herido(a)the reluctance: las reticenciaswise: sabiapersuasive: persuasivato attend: asistirthe workshop: el tallerthe anxiety: la ansiedadthe sidelines: el margenthe camera: la cámarato capture: capturarthe essence: la esenciathe posture: la posturathe canvas: el lienzothe longing: la añoranzathe rediscovery: el redescubrimientothe brushstrokes: las pinceladasthe collaboration: la colaboraciónthe loop: el bucleto suggest: proponerthe treetops: las copas de los árboles

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer from the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens, joins JMN with an update on the new manatee rehabilitation exhibit, and to share details of the upcoming ExZOOberation Seagrass Derby on May 2. Visit JACKSONVILLEZOO.ORG for more information.

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Zoo Educator, Emily Geist, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Katy Kuffel, introduce us to Mocha, one of their guinea pigs, in honor of National Pet I.D. week in April. It's also time for their annual Hippity Hop Adventure celebration going on this Saturday, April 4, featuring the new “Adopt an Animal” Vet Check Experience, and more. Get your tickets at centralfloridazoo.org. The Zoo will also be staying open until 5:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Zoo Educator, Emily Geist, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Katy Kuffel, introduce us to Mocha, one of their guinea pigs, in honor of National Pet I.D. week in April. It's also time for their annual Hippity Hop Adventure celebration going on this Saturday, April 4, featuring the new “Adopt an Animal” Vet Check Experience, and more. Get your tickets at centralfloridazoo.org. The Zoo will also be staying open until 5:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Kirsch, writer of the New York Times newsletter "The Good List," which gives recommendations and inspirations for living a more joyful and meaningful life, and writer of "The Morning" newsletter on Saturday, discusses her newest newsletter and listeners call in about the new things they've tried that are bringing more joy and meaning to their lives. Photo: A couple reads books outdoors in the Botanical Garden of Medellin, Colombia, on March 20, 2026. (Photo by JAIME SALDARRIAGA / AFP via Getty Images)    

Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden - Indianapolis IndianaThe 136-acre Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden is the oldest of the Indianapolis city parks.The 136-acre facility includes a conservatory, sunken garden, the Garfield Park Arts Center and the MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts. The Conservatory includes a large collection of tropical plants, live birds and a koi pond.The sunken gardens have an impressive fountain as well as a wonderfully landscaped gardens with huge beds filled with all kinds of blooming flowers. From the Book East Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's WebsiteThe Author on LocalsThe Author on FacebookThe Author on TwitterThe Author on RumbleThe Author on YouTubeThe Author's Amazon Page

(00:00 - 3:38) It's Tuesday! Bob has plans with friends fall through and he couldn't be happier! LBF made some Mocktails for Bottoms Up. (3:38 - 12:23) Today's DM Disaster is from Rick! He made the biggest regret in his life and now he's paying the price. He was dating a rich girl back in college and she kept asking to marry him, but he wouldn't because she was ugly. But fast forward to now he's married 3 kids and in massive debt. He saw the rich ex living it up and looking stunning. That's Rick's DM Disaster! (12:23 - 18:18) If you're feeling stressed Doctors could be writing scripts to send you to these places. Oh, not a mental health facility or a fancy rehab...nope a Botanical Garden. Bob thinks that's completely boring and should write a script for the beach! (18:18 - 22:00) Today's Supah Smaht player is Jill from Bridgewater. Find out if they were Supah Smaht! (22:00 - 25:24) A lot of people are using sleep tracker apps these days, but only 15% say that it helped improve their sleep. Others are saying having that data made them more anxious instead. LBF has a hack to help with sleep that doesn't involve a tracker. (25:24 - 33:58) We have some fun ways you can get what you pay for when staying at a hotel and it has to do with the buffet! And a shocking study abut tattoos is making Bob think he should get one, LBF says it would be a jinx! All this and more on the ROR Morning Show with Bob Bronson and LBF Podcast. Find more great podcasts at bPodStudios.com…The Place To Be For Podcast Discovery! Follow us on our socialsInstagram - @bobandlbfFacebook - The ROR Morning ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Idaho Botanical Garden is inviting the community to recharge in new way, through a unique gardening experience designed to reduce stress and promote connection.

This week, we explore the long and winding history behind the creation of a Botanical Garden in Atlanta - a dream that took more than 50 years to become reality. The story begins with Eugene Schofield Heath, who first pushed for a garden in the city in 1918. From ambitious Works Progress Administration projects along the Chattahoochee River to stalled plans caused by World War II, Atlanta repeatedly tried, and failed, to establish a permanent botanical garden. It wasn't until the 1970s, when civic leaders and garden advocates rallied around a new site in Piedmont Park, that the idea finally took root. Want to support this podcast? Visit here Email: thevictorialemos@gmail.com Facebook | Instagram 

Ever wonder how hundreds of animals get their meals perfectly timed and tailored? Join Michael and Rahme from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's commissary team as they dish out what it's really like delivering everything from leafy greens to specialty diets. This episode shows that feeding the Zoo is no small task!   

Join Lil' Lo and Big Shot Shae as they discuss everyones favorite alleged queer baiter coming out (?), the Black men and women who built the Norfolk Botanical Gardens but didn't get to enjoy it, T.I.'s kids responding to 50 Cent asking us wonder where 50's family is at, and more! Follow Our Hosts:@lilloworldwide @bigshotshae@letmestayfocused **DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A COMEDIC PODCAST** Scenarios and responses from this show should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, this is all a joke. Unless otherwise noted, any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro and Updates4:43 - What We're Watching15:52 - Honorable Mention22:41 - Lyrics and Lessons28:33 - Let Me Stay Focused47:34 - Advice from the Internet

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Farsang's Enchantment: The Night the Zoo Turned Magical Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-27-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Farsang alatt különleges dolgok történnek.En: During Farsang, extraordinary things happen.Hu: Bence, Réka és Zsófia története egy hideg téli éjszakán kezdődött, amikor a Budapest Állatkert és Növénykert csendesen pihent, s újra bezárt az utolsó látogatók előtt.En: The story of Bence, Réka, and Zsófia began on a cold winter night when the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden rested quietly and had once again closed in front of the last visitors.Hu: Az ég sötét volt, de a hóesés világosra varázsolta a parkot.En: The sky was dark, but the snowfall magically brightened the park.Hu: "Hol lehet az a madár?En: "Where could that bird be?"Hu: " kérdezte Bence, ahogy az orra alatt morogva a térképre bámult.En: asked Bence, grumbling under his breath as he stared at the map.Hu: Bence új önkéntesként dolgozott itt, próbálta megmutatni rátermettségét.En: Bence worked here as a new volunteer, trying to prove his competence.Hu: Izgult, de a lelkesedése nem hagyta cserben.En: He was nervous, but his enthusiasm did not let him down.Hu: Réka, a tapasztalt állatgondozó a hátát a pultnak támasztotta és ült.En: Réka, the experienced zookeeper, leaned against the counter, sitting.Hu: Tudta, hogy az állatkert sötét és bonyolult lehet azoknak, akik először járnak itt éjjel.En: She knew the zoo could be dark and complex for those visiting at night for the first time.Hu: "A türelem és a figyelem kulcsfontosságúak, Bence," mondta nyugodtan.En: "Patience and attention are crucial, Bence," she said calmly.Hu: "Az állatok a saját utukat járják.En: "The animals follow their own paths.Hu: Meg kell tanulnod észrevenni a nyomokat.En: You have to learn to notice the clues."Hu: "Eközben Zsófia, az ornitológus látogató, akit elbűvölt a farsangi hangulat és az éjszaka varázsa, elhatározta, hogy segít a keresésben.En: Meanwhile, Zsófia, the visiting ornithologist, enchanted by the Farsang atmosphere and the magic of the night, decided to help with the search.Hu: Figyelmét a madárröpte területére összpontosította, ahol talán a madár nyomára bukkannak.En: She focused her attention on the bird flight area, where they might find a trace of the bird.Hu: Bence először önfejűen saját útját akarta járni, de Réka és Zsófia megfontolt tanácsaira hallgatnia kellett.En: At first, Bence wanted to go his own way stubbornly, but he had to listen to Réka and Zsófia's considered advice.Hu: "Kövessük megérzéseidet, Zsófia," javasolta végül Bence.En: "Let's follow your instincts, Zsófia," Bence finally suggested.Hu: "Te vagy a madarak szakértője.En: "You're the bird expert."Hu: "A három főszereplő az orrukat botor árnyak felé vezette.En: The three protagonists followed their noses towards foolish shadows.Hu: Az állatkert eldugott sarkában járták be a helyeket, amiket Bence először figyelmen kívül hagyott.En: They explored the hidden corners of the zoo, places Bence had initially overlooked.Hu: A fák zúzmarás ágai között próbálták észrevenni a hiányzó tollast.En: Among the frosty branches of the trees, they tried to spot the missing feathered one.Hu: A hűvös szél időnként suhintott, amelyek élesítették éberségüket.En: The cool wind occasionally whipped, sharpening their alertness.Hu: "A nocturnális kiállítás.En: "The nocturnal exhibit.Hu: Menjünk oda!En: Let's go there!"Hu: " mondta Zsófia hirtelen.En: Zsófia suddenly said.Hu: Az érzékei megcsillantak, s Réka bólintott, egyetértve.En: Her senses sparkled, and Réka nodded in agreement.Hu: Az épületet fenntartó árnyékos bejárat hívogatta őket.En: The shadowy entrance of the building beckoned them.Hu: Bence, akinek idegei feszültek voltak a küldetés kezdetekor, most izgatottan követte Zsófiát.En: Bence, whose nerves were tense at the start of the mission, now eagerly followed Zsófia.Hu: Bent az éjszakai világító testek gyenge fénye alatt megpillanthattak valamit.En: Inside, under the dim light of the night illuminations, they could see something.Hu: A nyirkos csendet a ritka madár gyenge hangja törte meg, ahogy csöndesen ült egy faágon.En: The moist silence was broken by the weak sound of the rare bird, quietly perched on a tree branch.Hu: Réka mosolygott, majd csöndesen suttogta: "Megcsináltuk, Bence.En: Réka smiled, then whispered quietly, "We did it, Bence."Hu: " A madár visszakerült biztonságos helyére, ahogy a reggel fényével megszületett a napfény.En: The bird was safely returned to its secure place as the day was born with the light of dawn.Hu: Bence lenyűgözöttnek és büszkének érezte magát.En: Bence felt amazed and proud.Hu: Értette már, hogy a valódi erő nem az egyéni bravúrokban, hanem a közös munka értékében rejlik.En: He now understood that true strength does not lie in individual feats, but in the value of teamwork.Hu: Hálásan nézett Rékára és Zsófiára, akik segítettek megmutatni az útját.En: He looked gratefully at Réka and Zsófia, who helped guide his way.Hu: "Nagyszerű csapat vagyunk," mondta Réka büszkén, és ekkortól már nem csak egy kívülállónak tekintették Bencét, hanem az állatkerti család részének is.En: "We make a great team," Réka said proudly, and from then on, they no longer saw Bence as an outsider but as part of the zoo family.Hu: A Farsang különleges ünneppé vált a számára, s ez az éjszaka emlékezetessé varázsolta az egész időszakot.En: Farsang became a special celebration for him, and that night made the entire period memorable. Vocabulary Words:extraordinary: különlegescompetence: rátermettségstared: bámultzookeeper: állatgondozópatience: türelemclues: nyomokornithologist: ornitológusenchanted: elbűvöltstubbornly: önfejűeninstincts: megérzéseketprotagonists: főszereplőkfrosty: zúzmaráswhipped: suhintottnocturnal: nocturnálisilluminations: világító testekperched: ültshadows: árnyakalertness: éberségeagerly: izgatottandim: gyengemoist: nyirkosrare: ritkawhispered: suttogtabeyond: túlifeats: bravúrokfenced: kerítettbeckoned: hívogattamemorable: emlékezetesgratefully: hálásanoutsider: kívülálló

Send a textAs an environmental economist, Elizabeth Schuster helps conservation organizations solve complex challenges at the intersection of nature and communities. In this episode, Elizabeth describes how her firm, Sustainable Economies, applies systems-level thinking to messy, long-horizon environmental problems to turn them into clear, shared action. Her clients include watershed districts, non-profits, park districts, and various local and national environmental organizations. Hear how her strategies apply to any organization seeking to incorporate a sustainability and a community mindset into their work with examples from projects with The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Summit County Metroparks. Elizabeth's advice? Set a clear North Star, listen across sectors, code what you hear, and write goals in language anyone can repeat. This process, which starts with stakeholder engagement, helps align conservation goals with community needs, often with surprising results. Clarity of purpose and effective internal and external communication are at the heart of any successful organization and are vitally important for organizations with social and environmental missions. Whatever your purpose, this episode provides tips on how to surface blind spots early and how to align staff so everyone rows in the same direction.Learn More:Elizabeth Schuster, Partner and Environmental Economist, Sustainable EconomiesProjects and ClientsSupport the showBecome a Subscriber Follow Eco Speaks CLE on LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramContact Diane and Greg - hello@ecospeakscle.com

Get the latest bear-y adorable updates on rescued black bear sisters Juniper and Hazel! In this episode, their keeper Tara shares how the sisters have been settling in at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, what they've been up to lately, and how they're doing during torpor this winter. Learn how these once-tiny cubs are growing, exploring, and thriving in their new home — with plenty of sweet sister moments along the way. 

The world's leading eucalyptus expert, Professor Steve Hopper, on what science and culture say about these spectacular trees, and how Noongar elders in WA's South West led his 'second education' in botany.Australia is one of the richest places on earth when it comes to botanical biodiversity.Tens of thousands of species of trees and flowers have developed over millions of years of isolation.But perhaps the most iconic of all native flora is the humble eucalyptus.From Queensland's ancient rainforests and the alpine region of New South Wales, to the wilds of Tasmania and the granite outcrops of coastal Western Australia, gum trees are synonymous with the Australian landscape.There are 900 different species of eucalyptus, from giant gums close to 100 metres tall, to tiny wee mallee trees the same height as a kindergartener. Steve Hopper has recorded more than 100 of those species, and believes there are still more waiting to be found.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris, Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores botany, climate change, extinction rates, gum trees, eucalypts, California wild fires, biodiversity hotspot, Australia's native flora, koalas, mallee, jarrah, karri, ancient trees, dinosaurs, Australiana, Western Australia, Great Southern Blue Mountains, Tasmania, South West of WA, Albany, Stirling Range, Snowy Mountains, red gum, stringy gum, Australian wildflowers, Kew Gardens, London, the United Kingdom, Joseph Banks, environmental exploitation, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous healing, eucalyptus oil medicinal properties, dreaming, conservation, gardening.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Chasing Rare Blooms: An Unforgettable Montjuïc Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'hivern brillava tindrament sobre Barcelona, escalfant lleugerament les jornades fredes.En: The winter sun shone tenderly over Barcelona, slightly warming the cold days.Ca: Júlia es trobava asseguda a la biblioteca de la universitat quan una idea travessà el seu cap, com una espurna de foc.En: Júlia was sitting in the university library when an idea crossed her mind, like a spark of fire.Ca: Va aixecar el cap del seu llibre, plena de decisió.En: She lifted her head from her book, full of determination.Ca: "Marc, vine amb mi pel dia!En: "Marc, come with me for the day!"Ca: " va cridar.En: she called out.Ca: Marc, que estava intentant concentrar-se en un llibre de fotos de la ciutat, va aixecar la mirada amb curiositat.En: Marc, who was trying to concentrate on a photo book of the city, looked up with curiosity.Ca: "On vols anar ara?En: "Where do you want to go now?"Ca: ""Al Jardí Botànic de Montjuïc.En: "To the Montjuïc Botanical Garden.Ca: Hi ha una flor rara que vull veure.En: There's a rare flower I want to see.Ca: Ho he llegit al llibre de biologia", va respondre Júlia amb un somriure il·lusionat.En: I read about it in the biology book," Júlia responded with an excited smile.Ca: Marc sospirà, conscient de l'impulsivitat de la seva amiga.En: Marc sighed, aware of his friend's impulsiveness.Ca: "D'acord, però no ens sortim del camí, d'acord?En: "Alright, but let's not stray from the path, okay?"Ca: "Des d'on estaven, la muntanya de Montjuïc semblava un món a part, un refugi verd enmig del bullici urbà.En: From where they were, Montjuïc Hill seemed like a world apart, a green haven amidst the urban hustle and bustle.Ca: Van agafar el metro, caminant després cap a l'entrada del Jardí Botànic.En: They took the metro, then walked towards the entrance of the Botanical Garden.Ca: Les seves senderes serpentejaven entre arbres alts i arbustos, oferint vistes espectaculars de la ciutat.En: Its paths wound between tall trees and bushes, offering spectacular views of the city.Ca: Mentre caminaven, Júlia no deixava de mirar el mapa del jardí.En: As they walked, Júlia kept looking at the garden map.Ca: "Diu que la flor és en una part més amagada del jardí", va explicar ella amb evident entusiasme.En: "It says the flower is in a more hidden part of the garden," she explained with evident enthusiasm.Ca: "Ho sento, Júlia, però no vull tenir problemes.En: "I'm sorry, Júlia, but I don't want to get into trouble.Ca: Els camins estan fets per ser seguits", va replicar Marc, temorós de perdre's o trobar-se amb problemes.En: Paths are meant to be followed," Marc replied, fearful of getting lost or running into problems.Ca: "Només serà una petita desviació.En: "It'll just be a little detour.Ca: Prometo que serà emocionant", va insistir Júlia, agafant-li la mà i guiant-lo ràpidament fora del camí principal.En: I promise it will be exciting," insisted Júlia, grabbing his hand and quickly guiding him off the main path.Ca: Després d'unes voltes i girs, van arribar a una zona restringida del jardí.En: After a few twists and turns, they arrived at a restricted area of the garden.Ca: Els arbustos florien en colors brillants, i les olors eren com un sopat de verge.En: The bushes were blooming in bright colors, and the scents were like a virgin forest.Ca: Els ulls de Júlia brillaven d'alegria quan va reconèixer la flor que buscava.En: Júlia's eyes shone with joy when she recognized the flower she was looking for.Ca: "Marc, mira!En: "Marc, look!Ca: És la que buscava!En: It's the one I was searching for!"Ca: ", va exclamar Júlia, agafant la seva càmera per capturar aquell moment.En: Júlia exclaimed, taking her camera to capture the moment.Ca: Marc, veient l'emoció i bellesa del moment, va sentir-se emocionat.En: Marc, seeing the excitement and beauty of the moment, felt moved as well.Ca: Va treure la seva càmera i va fer algunes fotos ràpides, mentre nervisos passaven mirades ràpides al voltant.En: He took out his camera and snapped a few quick photos, while nervously keeping an eye out around them.Ca: "Anem, Marc, abans no ens trobin!En: "Let's go, Marc, before they find us!"Ca: " va xiuxiuejar Júlia, i tots dos van tornar cap als camins oficials amb picardia.En: Júlia whispered, and both quickly returned to the official paths with a mischievous glint in their eyes.Ca: Quan finalment van sortir del jardí, Marc tenia una expressió diferent.En: When they finally exited the garden, Marc had a different expression.Ca: "Suposo que un toc d'aventura no és tan dolent", va admetre amb un somriure.En: "I suppose a touch of adventure isn't so bad," he admitted with a smile.Ca: Júlia va mirar el seu amic amb afecte.En: Júlia looked at her friend affectionately.Ca: "I jo he après que a vegades necessito algú que em freni una mica", va respondre ella.En: "And I've learned that sometimes I need someone to hold me back a bit," she replied.Ca: Semblava que tant Júlia com Marc havien trobat un equilibri entre el desig d'aventura i la precaució.En: It seemed that both Júlia and Marc had found a balance between the desire for adventure and caution.Ca: Mentre caminaven de tornada cap al metro, enlairant-se sobre l'esquena de Montjuïc, sabien que aquest dia no el podrien oblidar.En: As they walked back towards the metro, climbing over the back of Montjuïc, they knew this day would not be forgotten.Ca: Una mica de risc havia creat un record inoblidable.En: A bit of risk had created an unforgettable memory. Vocabulary Words:the library: la bibliotecathe spark: l'espurnathe determination: la decisióthe hustle: el bullicithe entrance: l'entradathe path: el camíthe bush: l'arbustthe scent: la olorthe detour: la desviacióthe mischief: la picardiathe trouble: els problemesthe caution: la precaucióthe risk: el riscthe haven: el refugithe hill: la muntanyathe university: la universitatthe metro: el metrothe adventure: l'aventurathe photo book: el llibre de fotosthe biology: la biologiathe excitement: l'emocióthe joy: l'alegriathe glance: la miradathe memory: el recordthe balance: l'equilibrithe haven: el refugithe twist: la voltathe turn: el girthe glance: la miradathe expression: l'expressió

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Discovering Winter's Hidden Magic in Oslo's Botanical Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Vinterluften var klar og kald i Oslo denne Valentinsdagen.En: The winter air was clear and cold in Oslo this Valentine's Day.No: Astrid trippet lett og ledet vennene sine gjennom snøen i den botaniske hagen.En: Astrid walked lightly and led her friends through the snow in the botanical garden.No: De hadde pakket seg inn i tykke skjerf og varme jakker for å nyte dagen.En: They had bundled up in thick scarves and warm jackets to enjoy the day.No: Astrid, en ivrig botanikkstudent, hadde et spesielt mål for øye.En: Astrid, a keen botany student, had a specific goal in mind.No: "Se her," sa Astrid og pekte mot en gruppe trær dekorert med røde bær.En: "Look here," said Astrid, pointing to a group of trees decorated with red berries.No: Snøen dekket grenene, og solen ga et varmt lys.En: Snow covered the branches, and the sun cast a warm light.No: "Er det ikke vakkert?En: "Isn't it beautiful?"No: " Ingrid tok fram kameraet sitt, mens Lars rynket på nesen i skepsis.En: Ingrid took out her camera, while Lars wrinkled his nose in skepticism.No: "Vinter?En: "Winter?"No: " spurte Lars med et lite smil.En: asked Lars with a small smile.No: "Jeg vet ikke helt om dette er min greie, Astrid.En: "I'm not really sure this is my thing, Astrid."No: "Astrid lo litt og dyttet ham vennlig.En: Astrid laughed a little and gently nudged him.No: "Du må bare vente og se.En: "You just have to wait and see.No: Det er skjønnhet her, jeg lover.En: There's beauty here, I promise."No: "De vandret videre, og Ingrid fanget små øyeblikk med kameraet sitt.En: They wandered on, and Ingrid captured small moments with her camera.No: Alvedronningen i denne vinterverdenen var Astrid, som stolt delte sin kjærlighet for naturen med vennene sine.En: The fairy queen in this winter world was Astrid, who proudly shared her love for nature with her friends.No: Lars ristet på hodet av henne, men klarte ikke å skjule smilet sitt.En: Lars shook his head at her but couldn't hide his smile.No: Snart nådde de det delen av hagen som Astrid hadde gledet seg til å vise fram.En: Soon they reached the part of the garden that Astrid had been eager to show.No: Her var planter som trosset kulden.En: Here were plants defying the cold.No: Noen hadde fargerike stammer, mens andre hadde snøkrystaller glitrende på blomstene sine.En: Some had colorful stems, while others had snow crystals glittering on their flowers.No: Det var en stille magi i hagen.En: There was a quiet magic in the garden.No: Ingrid stoppet, fascinert av en spesielt vakker busk.En: Ingrid stopped, fascinated by a particularly beautiful bush.No: "Lars, kom og se," ropte hun og vinket ham nærmere.En: "Lars, come and see," she called, beckoning him closer.No: Lars kom motvillig, men ble stille da han så synet.En: Lars came reluctantly but fell silent when he saw the sight.No: Det var noe uventet, noe som fikk ham til å tenke annerledes om vinteren.En: It was something unexpected, something that made him think differently about winter.No: Astrid gliste bredt.En: Astrid grinned broadly.No: "Hva tror du nå, Lars?En: "What do you think now, Lars?No: Er det ikke litt verdt det?En: Isn't it a bit worth it?"No: "Lars nikket ettertenksomt.En: Lars nodded thoughtfully.No: "Kanskje du har rett.En: "Maybe you're right.No: Jeg ser litt av skjønnheten du snakker om.En: I see some of the beauty you're talking about."No: "Ingrid knipset noen bilder og smilte fornøyd.En: Ingrid snapped some photos and smiled contentedly.No: Hun visste at hun hadde fanget et spesielt øyeblikk som ville få porteføljen hennes til å skinne.En: She knew she had captured a special moment that would make her portfolio shine.No: De tre vennene ble stående i stillhet og tok inn den rolige, vakre atmosfæren.En: The three friends stood in silence, taking in the calm, beautiful atmosphere.No: Solen begynte å gå ned, og hele scenen ble blendet i et mykt, gyllent lys.En: The sun began to set, and the whole scene was bathed in a soft, golden light.No: Astrid følte seg lettet og glad.En: Astrid felt relieved and happy.No: Hun hadde klart å vise dem vinterens undervurderte skjønnhet.En: She had managed to show them winter's underrated beauty.No: På tilbaketuren snakket Lars om hvordan dagen hadde endret synet hans.En: On the return journey, Lars talked about how the day had changed his perspective.No: "Vinteren har sin sjarm," sa han, "og nå vet jeg hvorfor du elsker det, Astrid.En: "Winter has its charm," he said, "and now I know why you love it, Astrid."No: "Ingrid var også begeistret.En: Ingrid was also thrilled.No: "Dette vil bli et fantastisk tillegg til porteføljen min," sa hun takknemlig.En: "This will be a fantastic addition to my portfolio," she said gratefully.No: Astrid smilte, glad for at hun kunne inspirere sine kjære venner.En: Astrid smiled, glad that she could inspire her dear friends.No: Mens de gikk ut av hagen, var Astrid sikker på én ting.En: As they left the garden, Astrid was sure of one thing.No: Hun hadde med seg to nye vinterskatter i form av vennskap og minner.En: She had gained two new winter treasures in the form of friendship and memories. Vocabulary Words:botanical: botaniskeeager: ivriggoal: målberries: bærbranches: grenerscarves: skjerfnudge: dyttetfairy: alvedronningcapture: fangereluctantly: motvilligfascinated: fascinertbush: buskperspective: synportfolio: porteføljeunderrated: undervurdertdefying: trossetcrystals: krystallerglittering: glitrendeexpected: uventetmagical: magishine: skinnethick: tykketrembling: trippetcontentedly: fornøydchange: endretscenery: scenenquiet: stilleatmosphere: atmosfærencharms: sjarmtreasures: skatter

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unlocking Ancient Secrets: The Blooming Enigma in Jerusalem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-06-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: אור חורפי רך האיר על גני הבוטאניקה שבירושלים.En: A soft winter light illuminated the Botanical Gardens in Jerusalem.He: הטמפרטורות הצונחות לא הרתיעו את המבקרים שהגיעו לראות את האלמוגים של עץ השקד הנדיר, שזקקו בדיוק לעונה הזאת כדי לפרוח.En: The plummeting temperatures did not deter the visitors who came to see the coral blossoms of the rare almond tree, which needed precisely this season to bloom.He: היה זה חג ט"ו בשבט, והבגן לבש חג.En: It was the Tu BiShvat holiday, and the garden was dressed in celebration.He: בין המבקרים היה ארי, בוטנאי נלהב, שראשו היה תמיד עסוק בשאלות על גידול ושימור הצמחים הקדומים.En: Among the visitors was Ari, an enthusiastic botanist whose mind was always occupied with questions about the cultivation and preservation of ancient plants.He: היום הוא קיווה למצוא משהו שיחזק את קשרו לגני הבוטאן היפים של ירושלים, ובמיוחד לעצי השקד הזקנים ביותר.En: Today, he hoped to find something that would strengthen his connection to the beautiful Botanical Gardens of Jerusalem, and especially to the oldest almond trees.He: ארי טייל בשבילי הגן, ופתאום הבחין בפתק עטוף בקרום של עלי שקד.En: Ari strolled through the pathways of the garden and suddenly noticed a note wrapped in a crust of almond leaves.He: הפתק היה מהודק היטב לענף של עץ השקד הפורח.En: The note was tightly fastened to a branch of the blooming almond tree.He: פתק מסתורי.En: A mysterious note.He: ארי קרא אותו וראה כי כתוב בו מסר בלתי ברור שתלתה בו תקווה רבות.En: Ari read it and saw that it contained an unclear message loaded with great hope.He: מילות המסר היו חדשות, מוזרות, והזמן היה קצר.En: The words of the message were new, strange, and time was short.He: אם לא יצליח לפענח את המסר, עלול היה לרדת לטמיון הידע שנכתב שם, והפריחה תעלם מבלי להשאיר עקבות.En: If he couldn't decipher the message, the knowledge written there might be lost, and the bloom would vanish without a trace.He: בתוך ליביה החליט ארי כי עליו למצוא פתרון, ומיהר לבקש עזרה מחברו ליאור, מומחה לשפות, ומחברם המשותף אלי, היסטוריון מוכשר.En: Deep inside, Ari decided that he needed to find a solution and hurried to seek help from his friend Lior, a language expert, and their mutual friend Eli, a skilled historian.He: שלושתם נפגשו במרכז הגן, חמושים בידע והתלהבות.En: The three of them met at the center of the garden, armed with knowledge and enthusiasm.He: ליאור החל לעיין בפתק, תורה בדקדוק רב על האותיות והסמלים הכתובים בו.En: Lior began to examine the note, meticulously studying the letters and symbols written on it.He: "זה מזכיר לי כתב קדום שנתקלתי בו פעם", אמר בסקרנות.En: "It reminds me of an ancient script I once encountered," he said with curiosity.He: אלי נבר בזיכרונות ההיסטוריים שאסף במהלך השנים, ועמד קשרים עם המסרים העתיקים של ירושלים וסביבותיה.En: Eli delved into the historical memories he had gathered over the years and connected them with the ancient messages of Jerusalem and its surroundings.He: "זה קשור להיסטוריה של נטיעת העצים באזור הזה", הציע אלי בחשיבה עמוקה.En: "This is related to the history of tree planting in this area," suggested Eli thoughtfully.He: באישור שהגיע ממחקרו של אלי ותיאוריו של ליאור, הארי הרגיש כי הם מתקרבים לפתרון החידה.En: With confirmation from Eli's research and Lior's descriptions, Ari felt that they were closing in on the solution to the riddle.He: כאשר עץ השקד הגיע לשיא פריחתו, הצליחו לגלות את משמעות המסר: היה מדובר בהנחיות לנטיעת עץ שקד קדום מאוד, שהיו אמורות לשמש להקמת חלקת זיכרון לט"ו בשבט במימי הפארק.En: When the almond tree reached the peak of its bloom, they managed to discover the meaning of the message: it was instructions for planting a very ancient almond tree, intended to serve as a memory plot for Tu BiShvat in the park's waters.He: איזון השיתוף בין ההיסטוריה והצמחים, קם מיד פרויקט לשיקום ולניטור הגנים לפי המסר שנמצא.En: Balancing the sharing between history and plants, a project was immediately established to restore and monitor the gardens according to the message found.He: ביום ט"ו בשבט, הציגו ארי וצוותו את תגליותיהם לחברה הבוטאנית בירושלים.En: On the day of Tu BiShvat, Ari and his team presented their discoveries to the Jerusalem Botanical Society.He: למסור נקשרו חשיבות והשראה חדשות, מאירים בעיני הציבור לגבי ההיסטוריה הנשכחת של הגן היפה הזה.En: The message was linked to new importance and inspiration, enlightening the public about the forgotten history of this beautiful garden.He: ארי שהשתנה, הרגיש חזק ומסור יותר מתמיד לשמור על מורשת המקום היקר כל כך לליבו.En: Transformed, Ari felt stronger and more dedicated than ever to preserving the heritage of this place so dear to his heart.He: ובליבו פעם תקווה מחודשת, להמשיך ולגלות יותר על הנסתר בגנים הקסומים של ירושלים.En: And in his heart, a renewed hope beat, to continue discovering more about the hidden secrets of Jerusalem's enchanted gardens. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: האירplummeting: צונחותdeter: להרתיעblossoms: אלמוגיםprecisely: בדיוקcultivation: גידולpreservation: שימורancient: קדומיםstrolled: טיילpathways: שביליםcrust: קרוםvanish: תעלםdecipher: לפענחknowledge: ידעmeticulously: בדקדוק רבsymbols: סמליםencountered: נתקלתיdelved: נברhistorical: היסטורייםmemories: זיכרונותsurroundings: סביבותיהconfirmation: אישורinstructions: הנחיותbalance: איזוןproject: פרויקטrestore: לשיקוםinspiration: השראהenlightening: מאיריםtransformed: השתנהrenewed: מחודשתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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