Idaho  Native  Plant  Society

P.O. Box 9451 Boise, ID 83707

NATIVE PANTRY: What's That Native Good For?

A Brief Tour of Local Ethnobotany with Cyndi Coulter
MK Nature Center Auditorium
Wednesday, May 2, 6pm
Free Admission; donations to MKNC appreciated.

Go Native!

It's time for the 2012 Pahove Chapter Native Plant Sale.

Saturday, April 28th

10am - 1pm

Location: MK Nature Center, 600 South Walnut, near downtown Boise.

The Pahove Chapter of INPS invites you to Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day by planting wildlife friendly vegetation that is well adapted to the Treasure Valley's soil and climate.

There will be no waiting line for entering the sale this year giving buyers more time to browse.

Choose from a wide selection of native plants and talk to knowledgeable botanists about the best fit for your yard.

Your purchases help support the Idaho Native Plant Society and the MK Nature Center.

Check the 2012 Plant Availability List for plant species being offered for the very first time.

Are you an INPS Member? If so, you get a chance to shop early!

Join us for the Members-Only Sale on Friday, April 27th, 5-7pm

If you don't already belong to INPS or your membership has lapsed, you may renew or become a member at the Friday sale.

See the Join INPS page for membership dues rates.

Sorry, we can only accept cash and checks.

Questions? Call Susan 867-6188

ASTRAGALUS WORKSHOP

Save-the-Date!
June 27-28, 2012

College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho

The Pahove Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society and the College of Idaho are proud to offer another plant identification workshop.

This year's 2-day workshop will focus on members of the genus Astragalus and will be led by Idaho's very own Michael Mancuso and Don Mansfield.

Please join us as we listen and learn via lecture, lab, and field trips!

Contact Karen Colson at karen_colson@fws.gov if you would like to receive
registration information.

Cost will be $50.00 and includes lunch both days!

PAHOVE CHAPTER APRIL MEETING

Thursday, April 12, Presentation @ 7pm
Board meeting 6 - 7pm (everyone welcome)
at the MK Nature Center: 600 S. Walnut, Boise

Home Grown-
a tour of wildflower species found in Idaho and nowhere else in the world!
presented by Michael Mancuso of Mancuso Botanical Services

Idaho is well known for its rugged peaks, whitewater rivers, and charismatic wildlife. Its diverse and unique flora are less well advertised. Michael will share images and stories of some plant species that occur in Idaho and nowhere else on the planet.

This is our last presentation of the season!

2012 INPS ANNUAL MEETING in Northern Idaho

LOCATION
The 2012 annual meeting of the Idaho Native Plant Society will be hosted by the Calypso Chapter from Coeur d’Alene on June 22-24, 2012. We’ve selected the Clark Fork Drift Yard as the camp site for the gathering. The Drift Yard is found where the Clark Fork River meets Lake Pend Oreille between the cities of Clark Fork and Hope, east of Sandpoint.

THEME
The focus of the gathering will be the restoration and protection of natural habitats. In particular, we will be looking at efforts to restore the natural function of river deltas of Lake Pend Oreille that were damaged or destroyed by the construction of the Albeni Falls Dam on the Pend Oreille River. We will learn about efforts to protect the spectacular area in the Cabinet Mountains north of Clark Fork through the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area.

DIRECTIONS
From western Idaho: Proceed north on US 95 through Coeur d’Alene and through Sandpoint. On the north side of Sandpoint take State Highway 200 east toward Clark Fork, Idaho. The Clark Fork Drift Yard camping site is located six miles east of the town of Hope, Idaho, on the south side of the highway.

From eastern Idaho: Proceed north on Interstate 15. At Butte, Montana, take Interstate 90 west. Just beyond Missoula, Montana, take Montana Highway 200 west. Montana Highway 200 connects to Idaho Highway 200 seven miles from Clark Fork, Idaho. The Clark Fork Drift Yard camping site is located four miles west of the town of Clark Fork on the south side of the highway

See below for a Map of Clark Fork Drift Yard between Hope and Clark Fork

ALTERNATIVE LODGING
The Clark Fork Drift Yard is a primitive camp site for tent and RV camping. As an alternative, developed RV camp sites and motels are available in Clark Fork, Hope, and Sandpoint.

Alternative Lodging List to be provided later

EVENTS
FRIDAY, June 22
*Arrival and Check-In
*Rock Soup Potluck
*Campfire and informal chat with Friends of Scotchman Peak Wilderness representative

SATURDAY, June 23
*Half day hike up Morris Creek into Scotchman Peaks area
AND
*Half day tour of the Pack River Delta Restoration Project
OR
*Tour of the Pack River Delta Restoration Project

*All day hike to top of Scotchman Peak

*Dinner and Annual Meeting with presentation by Kathy Cousins (IDFG) on the Pack River Delta Restoration Project

SUNDAY, June 24
*INPS Board Meeting
*Caravan to Ross Creek Cedar Grove

Details on the above events are provided in the 2012 Annual Meeting Announcement

REGISTRATION FORM AND CONTACT INFORMATION
*Please print out and complete the following registration form. Mail the completed form along with a check for the registration fee ($10 per adult participant) and Saturday evening meal ($10 per meal) to INPS Calypso Chapter, c/o Derek Antonelli, 821 W Mustang Ave, Hayden, ID 83835. Make check payable to INPS Calypso Chapter.

If you have questions you can contact:
Calypso Chapter President, Derek Antonelli, (208) 762-2575 or email antonelli8 at frontier dot com.

Calypso Chapter Secretary, Karen Williams, (208) 667-8790

For a MAP, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS and REGISTRATION FORM, please click on the links below.

Map of the Clark Fork Drift Yard between Hope and Clark Fork

Annual Meeting Announcement

Registration Form

PAHOVE CHAPTER MARCH MEETING at the MKNC

Thursday, March 8: INPS Pahove Chapter Monthly Presentation

Christ’s Indian Paintbrush: An Unusual Origin of one of Idaho’s Rarest Plants
presented by Danielle Clay.

During her GK-12 fellowship, Danielle completed her Master’s research on Christ’s Paintbrush, Castilleja christii.

She focused on possible hybridization with other common paintbrush species found in the same region.

Danielle will share her research techniques and results and explain what the important implications for the conservation of this rare species are as hybridization events could negatively impact the genetic identity of Castilleja christii.

At the MK Nature Center- 600 South Walnut, Boise
*board meeting 6:00 pm 6:45pm
*chapter announcements: 6:45-7:00 pm
*presentation: 7:00 pm to around 8:30pm

Questions? e-mail Karie: pahove.chapter.president@gmail.com

PAHOVE CHAPTER-FEBRUARY 9th, 7pm @ MKNC

TOPIC: Exotic Places
PLACE: MKNC, 600 S. Walnut Street, Boise, Idaho
TIME: 7pm to ~8:30pm

Travel with us to exotic Bali, Java, Indonesia, and Brazil.
Lisa Harloe and Jane Rohling will share photos and stories of their amazing journeys to these exotic places.

Pahove Chapter January Meeting at the MKNC

Movie Night!
at the MK Nature Center, 600 South Walnut, Boise
Tuesday, January 10th
7pm - 9pm
Board Meeting 6:00pm-6:45pm (open to all members)
Announcements 6:45pm-7:00pm

Snacks and beverages will be available.

Double Feature:
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
Follow the 2000 mile trip to a sanctuary in the highlands of Mexico.

Hummingbirds, Magic in the Air
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest,
most energetic creatures on the planet. Their unique flying abilities give them
unmatched maneuverability, but at the cost of a supercharged metabolism that keeps them on the edge of survival. Hummingbirds spend most their lives in fast forward, but now high-speed video lets us enter their world.

PAHOVE CHAPTER ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

MEET US AT THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY

IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BOISE

610 WEST IDAHO STREET

6:30—8:30 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011

Order from a delicious menu that includes
Crisp Salad, Fresh Bread, Entrée from (our menu)*,
Spumoni Ice Cream, and Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea, or Milk

NO HOST BAR AVAILABLE FOR ALCOHOL OR SOFT DRINKS
ADULTS - $15 . KIDS UNDER 18 - $7
INCLUDES TAX & GRATUITY . VEGETARIAN OPTION*

RSVP MUST BE RECEIVED
BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

WHAT TO BRING...

Friends and Family, a plant themed gift to exchange ($5 limit), and
your best holiday appetite.

Celebrate this season with the Pahove Chapter.

RPC: 2011 Conference Results

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Pahove Chapter-November Presentations

Thursday, November 10th @ 7pm

Elaine Walker shares her experience writing a gardening column for the Idaho Statesman. AND Alayne Blickle, creator/director of Horses for Clean Water, explains how Best Management Practices for horse and livestock owners are beneficial for livestock health, farm productivity, and environmental health.

RPC: 2009 Conference Results in PDF Format (statewide)

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2011 RARE PLANT CONFERENCE AGENDA (Draft)

Tuesday October 18 - The Reef, 6th & Main, Hemingway Room
6:30 - 8:30 pm Kick-off Social - Lynn Kinter (organizer)

Wednesday October 19 – Idaho State BLM Office, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, 2nd Floor
7:45 - 8:30 Registration – Jody Hull

8:30 - 8:45 Welcome, Logistics – Roger Rosentreter

8:45 - 9:00 Introduction to Process, Objectives, Lists Review – Beth Corbin

9:00 – 9:30 Rank Calculator Overview – Lynn Kinter

9:30 – 9:45 BREAK

9:45 – 10:30 Large Group Ranking Exercise: Sedum valens – Beth Corbin

10:30 – 11:15 Large Group Ranking Exercise: Astragalus cusickii var. packardiae – Gillian Wigglesworth

11:15 – 12:00 Large Group Ranking Exercise: Pinus albicaulis – Lynn Kinter

12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 – 4:00 Regional Breakout Sessions
North: Chair LeAnn Abell
Scribes: Danielle Clay, Beth Colket, Holly Beck
South: Chair Don Mansfield
Scribes: Justin Fulkerson, Gillian Wigglesworth, Kathi Kershaw

4:00 – 4:30 Regroup, Critique, Next Steps – Beth Corbin

4:30 Adjourn to M.K. Nature Center

M.K. Nature Center, 600 S. Walnut
5:30 – 8:00 Potluck dinner – Caroline Morris (coordinator)

Thursday October 20 – Boise Front Field Trip
Time and location to be announced at Wednesday’s meeting – Mike Mancuso

FIELD TRIP to BOISE FOOTHILLS

Michael Mancuso, a Boise botanist, will lead a field trip to monitoring and conservation sites in the Boise Foothills on Thursday, October 20th.

Details of the field trip will be announced on Wednesday at the Rare Plant Conference.

LUNCH & T-SHIRT ORDERS DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011

If you plan on attending the Rare Plant Conference on October 19 & 20th, please remember to send in your registration form which includes the option of ordering lunch for Wednesday, October 19th, and/or ordering a t-shirt. This year's t-shirt design is Owyhee clover and bees printed in silver graphic.

25th RARE PLANT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (OCT. 18-20, 2011)

October 18: Kick-off Social. 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
The Reef, 6th & Main, Hemingway Room. No host drinks, appetizers, dinner.

October 19: Rank Calculator Demonstration & Rare Plant Assessments.

---------------7:45 am - 5:00 pm Idaho State BLM Office, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Sagebrush Room. Statewide session in the morning, regional break-out sessions in the afternoon.

---------------Potluck Dinner. MK Nature Center, 600 S. Walnut.

October 20: Field Trip: Rare Plant Monitoring & Conservation Efforts in Boise Foothills. Details TBA. Led by Boise botanist Michael Mancuso.

Please complete this form and email to INPS.treasurer@gmaildotcom or mail to INPS Rare Plant Conference, P.O. Box 9451, Boise, ID 83707

The Registration Form is also located under the Rare Plant Conference link (on the left).

RARE PLANT CONFERENCE

Save the Date!

Idaho Native Plant Society Conference (scaled down Rare Plant Conference)

When: October 19 –20, 2011

Where: BLM Idaho State Office—Sagebrush Room

What: Rare Plant List Update and Boise Front Field Trip

To all INPS members:

Before our conference, we need a list of plant species to discuss and rank (using the NatureServe Rank Calculator) as a group. Criteria for species to rank include the following (in order of priority):

1. Plants for which there is significant new information (including species to be newly added to the INPS list).

2. Plants with considerable information stored in "gray matter'' (i.e. the
brains) of people who are on the verge of retiring, changing jobs, or otherwise becoming less available for dialogue.

3. Plants currently ranked G1-G2/S1-S2 and for which Idaho has the lead.

For each species to rank, substantial information will need to be compiled before the October 19th meeting, so a Species Lead will be assigned to each. The species nominator may well be the Species Lead, but does not have to be. When we see the list of nominated species, we'll pare it down(if needed) to 10-20 species we can tackle, and figure out regional groups for the meeting.

Please send nominations to me (ecorbin@blm.gov) by September 16, with a brief description of why each is a priority.

Thanks much!

Beth