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WE DID IT!

A Day for BSA didn't just reach our $15,000 goal, together we raised $16,972!

Every gift & journey shared made this happen.
That's YOUR Journey — OUR Story.

Enjoy the journeys of your community via this video or at day-for-bsa.botany.org/2026

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September 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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💚 Look how far we've come, together! 💚

Thanks to you, our supporters, A Day for BSA has raised $10,400 toward our $15,000 goal. The final push ends THIS MONDAY, Aug 31, every gift helps us cross the finish line.

Let's finish strong together: Day-for-BSA.botany.org/2026

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A Day for BSA fundraising progress graphic. Bold white text at the top reads "Help Us Reach Our August Endowment Giving Goal of $15,000!" Below is a circular progress meter marked with milestones at $3,750, $7,500, $11,250, and $15,000, with the A Day for BSA logo (August 27, 2026) at its center. A yellow arrow points to the current total: $10,400. Beneath the meter is a row of five photos of BSA members smiling in field and portrait settings, separated by angled dividers. At the bottom, the campaign tagline "YOUR Journey — OUR Story" sits above the web address www.Day-for-BSA.botany.org/2026.
August 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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One symposium as a grad student set Brian Maricle's whole career in motion. Now he brings his own students, hoping they'll feel it too.

YOUR Journey, handed down to the next, is OUR Story ready for the future.

Give to the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA!

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Brian Maricle, who recalls that as a graduate student he was included in a Botany Conference symposium alongside major names in the field, still his best meeting experience; BSA shaped his career toward supporting students, and he now brings his own students to the meeting. Below is a photo of Brian smiling in glasses and a dark tree-print shirt, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Jessica Savage's students have grown through BSA's journals, grants, and awards. YOUR Journey of sharing opportunities with students is OUR Story of programming and support at every career stage.

Give to the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Jessica Savage, who attends every Botany Conference because everyone in her lab feels welcome and supported; her students have benefited from the PLANTS program, BSA journals, travel and research grants, and awards, and she now builds community as Chair of the Physiological and Ecophysiological Section. Below is a photo of Jessica smiling in a cap and braids, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Botany knows no borders. From his PhD in Brazil to his first permanent post, BSA has been part of Elton John de Lírio's path. YOUR Journey, wherever it begins, is OUR Story without borders.

Give to the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA!

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Elton John de Lírio, a researcher based in Brazil, who describes joining BSA during his PhD, attending his first Botany Conference through a travel grant, serving on BSA committees, and BSA being an important part of his career from PhD through his first permanent position. Below is a photo of Elton, a man with a red beard wearing a backpack, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Student to professor to board member, Rachel Jabaily turned isolation into #PlantJoy by diving into BSA. YOUR Journey is OUR Story, and BSA brings the connection and opportunities that make community possible.

Support the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA!
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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Rachel Jabaily, who says BSA is all about community; getting involved through journals, Botany360, and the conference helps plant lovers feel less alone, and BSA has bridged phases of her life from student to professor to board member. Below is a photo of Rachel smiling in round glasses and a grey top, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Jennifer Mandel felt welcomed at her first Botany Conference, and now she passes that experience on to her own trainees.

YOUR Journey, and every journey it makes room for, is OUR Story of creating a safe scientific community.

🌱Give to the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA!

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Jennifer Mandel, who attended her first Botany Conference as a postdoc and found a welcoming, international mix of scientists; she says BSA has been a home for her and her trainees through awards, grants, and connections, ending “Thank you BSA!” Below is a photo of Jennifer smiling and holding a sunflower, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Mason Heberling didn't think he counted as a "botanist", until BSA welcomed him in. The umbrella is wide: mosses, ferns, even fungi. Botanical scientists of every kind belong here!

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Give to the Endowment this #DayforBSA and help support a strong community.

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Mason Heberling, who says there is nothing quite like BSA; as a plant ecologist he did not consider himself a “botanist” until his first Botany Conference changed that, and the BSA community keeps him connected, welcome, and inspired. Below is a photo of Mason smiling in glasses, crouching beside a green plant outdoors, next to the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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🌿 Midday joy break!

"Plant People for the Win" is a brand-new music video celebrating plant people everywhere, made just for us by Doc Martine and the Botaneers. Turn it up and yell PLANT PEOPLE! 🌱

Watch here: youtu.be/wlyVPuerA0U

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Thumbnail for the music video "Plant People for the Win" by Doc Martine and the Botaneers. Large hand-lettered white text over a lush green forest reads "PLANT PEOPLE FOR THE WIN," with a comic-style burst reading "PLANT PEOPLE!" and a red YouTube play button. Below the title: "By Doc Martine and the Botaneers." The lower half is a grid of joyful photos of botanists of all ages out in the field, smiling, holding plants, and working together in forests and greenhouses around the world.
August 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Ken Cameron didn't start out leading BSA, he started out belonging to it, & that belonging grew into service, & the presidency.

YOUR Journey, from belonging to leading, is OUR Story, & BSA supports you every step of the way. Support the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA!

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Ken Cameron, who describes almost 40 years of membership and the meaningful impact of serving as BSA President, from relationships built with fellow members to helping guide the Society's future. Below is a photo of Ken smiling beside pink and white lady's slipper orchids, next to the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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We're on our way! 🌱 $2,500 raised toward our $15,000 Endowment goal, and the day's just getting started.

Have you caught today's member stories? Each journey is a reminder of what your support makes possible.

YOUR Journey — OUR Story.

Give this #DayforBSA:
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A Day for BSA fundraising progress graphic. Bold white text at the top reads "Help Us Reach Today's Endowment Giving Goal of $15,000!" Below is a circular progress meter marked with milestones at $3,750, $7,500, $11,250, and $15,000, with the A Day for BSA logo (August 27, 2026) at its center. A yellow arrow and text point to the current total: $2,500. Beneath the meter, in white, is the campaign tagline "YOUR Journey — OUR Story," above a photo of a large, diverse group of BSA members smiling together at the Botany Conference. At the bottom: www.Day-for-BSA.botany.org/2026.
August 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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When science is under pressure, community matters more than ever. Karolina Heyduk sees BSA standing up for the field.

🌱YOUR Journey in defense of science is OUR Story in action.

Give to the BSA Endowment this #DayforBSA to help us reach our $15,000 goal: day-for-bsa.botany.org/2026!

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Karolina Heyduk, who describes BSA as a community to turn to for support for students, publishing papers, and coming together, and praises its advocacy for science and the PLANTS program. Below is a photo of Karolina smiling with short hair and dangling earrings, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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My home society that helped me to grow from a baby grad student to now 💚 After serving on the board, my appreciation for BSA only increased bc I saw firsthand how strongly the society values its students, community & mission. An amazing community of and for plant people! #DayforBSA #plantpeopleFTW
botsocamerica.bsky.social Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · Aug 27
Today is A Day for BSA! 🌱

YOUR Journey — OUR Story. For 130+ years, BSA has supported botanists at every stage, and every member's path is part of the story.

Help us reach our $15,000 Endowment goal today!

Explore this year's #DayforBSA: day-for-bsa.botany.org/2026
Promotional graphic for A Day for BSA. Large white text reads “YOUR Journey” at top and “OUR Story” at bottom, framing a grid of 16 photos of BSA members smiling in field and portrait settings. The circular A Day for BSA logo (August 27, 2026, with Students, Journals, Conference around the Botanical Society of America seal) sits at lower left, with the web address Day-for-BSA.botany.org/2026 beside it.
August 27, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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For 40+ years, BSA has been Bob Noyd's professional home, a garden of friendships cultivated over decades.

YOUR Journey, season after season, is OUR Story taking bloom. Give to the Endowment this #DayforBSA 🌱

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Bob Noyd, who says the Botanical Society of America has been his professional home for over 40 years, a welcoming community that shares his passion for plants, and describes the annual meeting as where he cultivates friendships and fond memories. Below is a photo of Bob, an older man with white hair and glasses, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Being the only botanist in your department can feel lonely. For Hilary Callahan, BSA turns that isolation into community and solidarity.

🌱 YOUR Journey toward community is OUR Story in action. Give to the Endowment this #DayforBSA: day-for-bsa.botany.org/2026

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A Day for BSA quote graphic. White text quotes Hilary Callahan, who describes being the only botanist in her academic department and finding comforting solidarity by engaging with BSA, which keeps botany a priority week after week, year after year. Below is a photo of Hilary smiling in glasses, a blue knit cap, and a colorful scarf, beside the circular A Day for BSA logo. Bottom text: “YOUR Journey — OUR Story. Give to the BSA Endowment Today!”
August 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Today is A Day for BSA! 🌱

YOUR Journey — OUR Story. For 130+ years, BSA has supported botanists at every stage, and every member's path is part of the story.

Help us reach our $15,000 Endowment goal today!

Explore this year's #DayforBSA: day-for-bsa.botany.org/2026
Promotional graphic for A Day for BSA. Large white text reads “YOUR Journey” at top and “OUR Story” at bottom, framing a grid of 16 photos of BSA members smiling in field and portrait settings. The circular A Day for BSA logo (August 27, 2026, with Students, Journals, Conference around the Botanical Society of America seal) sits at lower left, with the web address Day-for-BSA.botany.org/2026 beside it.
August 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Hurray!! #DayForBSA was a success thanks to our wonderful community!! We need good stories in our social media feeds, right?
#Botany #PlantJoy #IAmABotanist #SocietyJournals
botsocamerica.bsky.social Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · Aug 28
🌿Thank you for making “A Day for BSA” a huge success! 🌿

Together, we exceeded our $15,000 Endowment campaign goal, raising over $16,000 to support students, publications, and the annual conference.

Did you miss it? This Endowment campaign continues through August 31!
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This image shows the 2025 'A Day for BSA' logo as well as balloons. Text: A Day for BSA Thank You! Thank you for being part of the second annual "A Day for BSA," celebrating more than 130 years of the Botanical Society of America! Together, we surpassed our goal, raising over $15,000 for the BSA Endowment, a testament to the generosity and dedication of our community to the future of the botanical sciences.
August 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Let's do this! #DayforBSA! #IAmABotanist!!
ckrieg.bsky.social Christopher Krieg 🌿 @ckrieg.bsky.social · Aug 27
🌿 August 27 is A Day for BSA—celebrating the founding of the Botanical Society of America in 1895! Donate any amount to help support students, publications, conferences, and the future of botany. Every gift matters! 🌱💚

👉 Donate & learn more: day-for-bsa.botany.org/2025

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A Day for BSA 2025
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August 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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🌿 August 27 is A Day for BSA—celebrating the founding of the Botanical Society of America in 1895! Donate any amount to help support students, publications, conferences, and the future of botany. Every gift matters! 🌱💚

👉 Donate & learn more: day-for-bsa.botany.org/2025

#DayforBSA #IamaBotanist
A Day for BSA 2025
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August 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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⏰It is not too late to contribute to the "A Day for BSA" endowment campaign!⏰

Be a part of yesterday's historic inaugural event and help us increase our current $12,000 in endowment donations. Gifts given today will count toward the total.

www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024
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This image shows the "A Day for BSA" logo and the following text: Thank You! The first "A Day for BSA" was a great success, and together we raised over $12.000 for the BSA endowment! If you would like to donate to the BSA endowment in celebration of almost 130 year of BSA, you can still do so today to be part of this exciting campaign. Visit www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024 to make a donation, read member stories, and see the Endowment Poll results.
August 28, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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💚THANK YOU SO MUCH!💚

We have reached our "A Day for BSA" goal of $10,000 in support of the BSA endowment!

We will be sharing the results of the Endowment Poll, along with the fundraising total (you can still give!), tomorrow at www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024.

#DayforBSA #IamaBotanist
This image shows the "A Day for BSA" logo with a gauge around the outside showing how close to the endowment fundraising goal we have gotten showing, and at this time it is completely full. Text: We reached today's Endowment Giving Goal of $10,000. Thank you!. www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024.
August 28, 2024 at 12:54 AM
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💚 We need your help! 💚

We are so close to our goal of $10,000 in giving for the BSA endowment for our first "A Day for BSA"!

Endowment funds support our students, our publications, and the annual conference.

🌱Donate Now!🌱

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This image shows the "A Day for BSA" logo with a gauge around the outside showing how close to the endowment fundraising goal we have gotten. At this point it is 93% to the goal. Text: Help us reach today's Endowment Giving Goal of $10,000. www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024.
August 27, 2024 at 11:12 PM
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💚 Oh, wow, yes! And the #PlantScienceBulletin is our member publication, too!! Support your #SocietyJournals! I do!! 🙂
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botsocamerica.bsky.social Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · Aug 27
🌞🌱Join us in our celebration: A Day for BSA! 🌱🌞

Help us reach our goal of $10K for the BSA endowment! The BSA's two scientific journals---AJB & APPS---have served as homes for authors to publish in for years!

Ensure their continued success at day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024
"This image has the ""A Day for BSA"" logo and the Text: JOURNALS. The BSA’s two scientific journals, American Journal of Botany and Applications in Plant Sciences, are THE places to publish your botanical research. The BSA endowment ensures that access to publishing is available to scientists around the world. DONATE TODAY! It also has a QR code that goes to: www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024"
August 27, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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We are getting so close to reaching our first-ever "A Day for BSA" endowment giving goal! Thank you for being great supporters of our mission & helping to ensure the future of the Society.

There is still time to give today:
www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024

#DayforBSA #IamaBotanist
This image shows the "A Day for BSA" logo with a gauge around the outside showing how close to the endowment fundraising goal we have gotten. At this point it is 90% to the goal. Text: Help us reach today's Endowment Giving Goal of $10,000. www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024.
August 27, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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🌞🌱Join us in our celebration: A Day for BSA! 🌱🌞

Help us reach our goal of $10K for the BSA endowment! Botany Conferences are more than just meetings--they're the place where communities are built!

Support travel awards & networking events at day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024

#DayforBSA #IamaBotanist
"This image has a photo of Chris Martine, the ""A Day for BSA"" logo, and the Text: From our members. From the minute I stepped up to the registration desk at my first conference, I knew the BSA was my community. I have never stopped coming back and I have never stopped thinking of the BSA as my primary professional society. – Chris Martine DONATE TODAY! It also has a QR code that goes to: www.day-for-bsa.botany.org/2024"
August 27, 2024 at 8:24 PM