A tiny stream of miscellaneous insights about Natural & Cultural History from The IK Foundation | The IK Workshop Society.
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05 Dec, 2025 Unique pine tree trunk that sprouted after the last ice age ≈ 10,000 years ago, stood firmly on the bottom of the Baltic Sea for thousands of years. From a research project in the 1980s. Fully intact, still smells of resin—a work of nature and wonder. Now for sale! Contact IK for more information.
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05 Dec, 2025 8 days left in our crowdfunding campaign, over 50% funded. Our goal: launch Field Station concept v.3. Join us in transforming how we observe nature.
01 Oct, 2025 Today, IK is excited to launch THE DONATION ROOM — our open and public crowdfunding campaign site. This long-term initiative has already secured one-fifth of its funding for the first campaign, ”Green Tech for a Green World”, and we invite you to join us on this meaningful journey.
29 Aug, 2025 A new IK iMESSENGER has been published today. The content covers the importance of books, Alexander Pope, and a press release. Explore more here »>
30 Jul, 2025 Three years of successful observations with Field Station Solander’s Eye in Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland have now concluded. Read more in iMESSENGER ”Ice, observations … ”
03 Jun, 2025 Take a look at ”Arctic and scientia potentia est” in our latest IK Global iMessenger newsletter. And, of course, SMALL BIG NEWS.
23 Apr, 2025 Read about the latest news from The IK Foundation in the newly released > iMESSENGER <, which includes two significant milestones, including the completion of the ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN — Science Expeditions„ monograph.
07 Mar, 2025 NEW ESSAY from iTEXTILIS: The Story No. 4 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Instructions for Travelling Naturalists.
For additional reading, Volume One (Introduction to the Linnaeus Apostles) of the extensive reference work remains available in stock. EXPLORE MORE »>
18 Feb, 2025 NEW ESSAY: iTEXTILIS | The IK Workshop Society | 18th Century Sumptuary Laws– Textile materials and luxurious Garments in Sweden.
04 Feb, 2025 STATUS MESSAGE | THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE – we invite you to explore the project site for further information!
04 Feb, 2025 This monograph ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN – Science Expeditions” is a must for all the bookish interested in these areas – ARCTIC, SPITSBERGEN, SVALBARD – of our planet. Read more in our latest Newsletter
02 Feb, 2025 THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull |
21 Jan, 2025 THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull |
It’s truly a stunning day at the Glacier Lagoon in Iceland!
Live Pictures & Data > www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…
08 Jan, 2025 THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull |
The soil temperature (-12 cm) under this snow-covered Salix shrub is currently -5°C, almost twice as cold as the air temperature. > www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…
01 Jan, 2025 THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | Today, we will surpass 20,000 observation hours and terabytes of scientific data. Click the “Explore More” button to learn more about the rhythm of nature.
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Brief insights into the interdisciplinary work of The IK Foundation.
”Yuletide parcel”, Field Station and Fieldwork | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | November 2025
Green Tech for a Green World” | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | Sept. - Oct. 2025
Vessel of knowledge, Pope & a Press release | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | August 2025
Ice, Observations and pins | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | Jul – Aug 2025
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Press Releases
FROM THE IK FOUNDATION | www.ikfoundation.org
The IK Foundation announces the release of a new book titled ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions”. It is a significant monograph that explores Spitsbergen’s Arctic heritage and contemporary scientific research. (April 2025)
THE FIELD STATION | NATURAE OBSERVATIO | SOLANDER’S EYE – monitoring natural changes in Vatnajökull National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iceland (September 2022)
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