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PROMOTING NATURAL & CULTURAL HISTORY a tiny stream of miscellaneous insights from The IK Foundation | The IK Workshop Society.
- Fieldwork, Expeditions, Research, Publicise, Philanthropy ~
An Agile & Remote Organisation Since 1988 | www.ikfoundation.org
- Fieldwork, Expeditions, Research, Publicise, Philanthropy ~
An Agile & Remote Organisation Since 1988 | www.ikfoundation.org
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW | Read about ”Yuletide parcel, Field Station and Fieldwork” | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | November 2025 > www.ikfoundation.org/news/imessen...
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW | Read about ”Yuletide parcel, Field Station and Fieldwork” | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | November 2025 > www.ikfoundation.org/news/imessen...
NEW ESSAY Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 2. | It is part of the long-term research and publicise project THE STORY | FIELDWORK – THE LINNAEAN WAY.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
NEW ESSAY Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 2. | It is part of the long-term research and publicise project THE STORY | FIELDWORK – THE LINNAEAN WAY.
Collection of eider duck eggs from the Oxford University Expedition to Spitsbergen, 1921, described in the monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Collection of eider duck eggs from the Oxford University Expedition to Spitsbergen, 1921, described in the monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
This is IK's first public crowdfunding campaign, now at 25% of its goal. Thanks to supporters. We aim to reach our targets and set a new standard for observing Nature without disturbing it. Your donation will create a lasting impact!
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
October 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is IK's first public crowdfunding campaign, now at 25% of its goal. Thanks to supporters. We aim to reach our targets and set a new standard for observing Nature without disturbing it. Your donation will create a lasting impact!
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Commander Constantine John Phipps, depicted c. 1775, is one of the many historical visitors to Spitsbergen described in the recently published monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Commander Constantine John Phipps, depicted c. 1775, is one of the many historical visitors to Spitsbergen described in the recently published monograph “Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions.” www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
The monograph ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” is probably the most comprehensive and current scientific book on Spitsbergen, with references to the entire Arctic. > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
October 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The monograph ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” is probably the most comprehensive and current scientific book on Spitsbergen, with references to the entire Arctic. > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
Join us in transforming how we observe nature!
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
October 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Join us in transforming how we observe nature!
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
Imagine a world where we can study and understand the natural world in its purest state — without leaving a trace. Where research and conservation work together, unlocking the secrets of our planet’s ecosystems...
whydonate.com/fundraising/...
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... www.ikfoundation.org/thedonationr...
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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... www.ikfoundation.org/thedonationr...
The latest batch of the new book,”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” has just been delivered from the bookbinder. It features 400 pages + over 40 pages of extensive foldouts — essential for anyone seriously interested in the Arctic and Svalbard. www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
September 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The latest batch of the new book,”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN Science Expeditions” has just been delivered from the bookbinder. It features 400 pages + over 40 pages of extensive foldouts — essential for anyone seriously interested in the Arctic and Svalbard. www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
A new IK iMESSENGER has been published today. The content covers the importance of books, Alexander Pope, and a press release. Explore more here »>
August 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A new IK iMESSENGER has been published today. The content covers the importance of books, Alexander Pope, and a press release. Explore more here »>
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 … ”
July 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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 … ”
”Oceanography, marine geology, cryosphere and climate of Svalbard” by leading international researchers includes 31 pp. and about 15 illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”.
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
”Oceanography, marine geology, cryosphere and climate of Svalbard” by leading international researchers includes 31 pp. and about 15 illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”.
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
”Historical Weather Data” by Jonas Hagström & Anders Moberg includes eight pages and three unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
”Historical Weather Data” by Jonas Hagström & Anders Moberg includes eight pages and three unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
”The Field Station Martin’s Eye - Observing without disturbing” by Lars Hansen includes 34 pages, one large fold-out and about 26 unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more: www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
”The Field Station Martin’s Eye - Observing without disturbing” by Lars Hansen includes 34 pages, one large fold-out and about 26 unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more: www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
”Dynamics of the Sky” by Arne Ardeberg & Fridtjof Mehlum includes 22 pages and about 11 unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
”Dynamics of the Sky” by Arne Ardeberg & Fridtjof Mehlum includes 22 pages and about 11 unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
”Prince Charles Foreland... 16th Century to Present...” by Viveka Hansen @itextilis.bsky.social includes 44 pages and about 50 unique ill., 2 large fold-outs, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
”Prince Charles Foreland... 16th Century to Present...” by Viveka Hansen @itextilis.bsky.social includes 44 pages and about 50 unique ill., 2 large fold-outs, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN …”. > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
”BIRDS” by Georg Bangjord, Måns Bergendal & Fridtjof Mehlum includes 34 pages and about fifteen unique illustrations, one fold-out and tables, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN...”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
”BIRDS” by Georg Bangjord, Måns Bergendal & Fridtjof Mehlum includes 34 pages and about fifteen unique illustrations, one fold-out and tables, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the NEW BOOK ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN...”. Read more > www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
”Svalbard, through ice ages to the present-day warming” by Jan Mangerud & Ólafur Ingólfsson includes 32 pages and about thirty unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the new publication ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN...”. www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
June 3, 2025 at 7:50 AM
”Svalbard, through ice ages to the present-day warming” by Jan Mangerud & Ólafur Ingólfsson includes 32 pages and about thirty unique illustrations, featuring top-quality updated knowledge as part of the new publication ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN...”. www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar...
Take a look at ”Arctic and scientia potentia est” in our latest IK Global iMessenger newsletter. And, of course, SMALL BIG NEWS.
June 3, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Take a look at ”Arctic and scientia potentia est” in our latest IK Global iMessenger newsletter. And, of course, SMALL BIG NEWS.
Introducing a groundbreaking 400-page monograph, featuring 46 extended fold-out pages. Melding the latest scientific insights into Arctic Natural & Cultural History with stunning ... www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar... | @nansensenteret.bsky.social @arcticcentreumu.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Introducing a groundbreaking 400-page monograph, featuring 46 extended fold-out pages. Melding the latest scientific insights into Arctic Natural & Cultural History with stunning ... www.ikfoundation.org/books-and-ar... | @nansensenteret.bsky.social @arcticcentreumu.bsky.social
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.
April 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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.
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 »>
For additional reading, Volume One (Introduction to the Linnaeus Apostles) of the extensive reference work remains available in stock. EXPLORE MORE »>
March 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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 »>
For additional reading, Volume One (Introduction to the Linnaeus Apostles) of the extensive reference work remains available in stock. EXPLORE MORE »>
NEW ESSAY: iTEXTILIS | The IK Workshop Society | 18th Century Sumptuary Laws – Textile materials and luxurious Garments in Sweden.
February 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM
NEW ESSAY: iTEXTILIS | The IK Workshop Society | 18th Century Sumptuary Laws – Textile materials and luxurious Garments in Sweden.
FROM THE ARCHIVE ”TEXTILE ODYSSEY of THE STEPPE” Visual Stories is a resource in The IK Workshop Society – a global and unique forum for all those interested in Natural & Cultural History. > iexposure.ikfoundation.org/textile-odys...
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February 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
FROM THE ARCHIVE ”TEXTILE ODYSSEY of THE STEPPE” Visual Stories is a resource in The IK Workshop Society – a global and unique forum for all those interested in Natural & Cultural History. > iexposure.ikfoundation.org/textile-odys...
@itextilis.bsky.social
@itextilis.bsky.social
STATUS MESSAGE | THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE – we invite you to explore the project site for further information!
February 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
STATUS MESSAGE | THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE – we invite you to explore the project site for further information!