Idaho  Native  Plant  Society

P.O. Box 9451 Boise, ID 83707

INPS State Meeting 2009

When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 26, 27, and 28, 2009
Where: Buffalo Campground, Group Loop E, Island Park, Idaho.
Island Park is approximately 80 miles northeast of Idaho Falls on Hwy. 20.

Complete information:

INPS Meeting 2009

Pahove Chapter Carex Workshop 2009

Register now for the 2009 INPS Pahove Chapter Carex Workshop!

LAB: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
FIELD: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Hosted by Jim Smith, PhD, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho

Workshop details and registration form

The Carex Working Group consists of three Oregon botanists fascinated by sedges and other difficult-to-identify plant
groups. We came together in 1993 to map the distribution of Oregon's sedges and incorporated in 2002. After years of
gathering data in the field and herbarium, we published The Atlas of Oregon Carex in 1999. We conduct surveys and
assessments for land management agencies and private industry.
We apply our botanical skills by:

• Surveying for challenging plants such as sedges, willows, and rushes 


• Teaching plant identification workshops for professional botanists 


• Developing and applying methods to use vegetation to assess habitat (e.g., for sage grouse) 


• Evaluating weed impacts on rare plant species 


• Monitoring rare plant populations 


• Developing ecosystem management plans 


• Preparing plant lists for the Oregon Flora Project 


• Monitoring invasive weeds 


• Assessing riparian conditions

For more information, visit our website: http://carexworkinggroup.com/index.html

SPACE IS LIMITED
The 2009 Workshop is limited to the first 24 Paid Registrants!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH July 31, 2009 or until filled.
SPONSORED BY BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY and IDAHO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY, PAHOVE CHAPTER
For more information, contact Jim Smith at (208) 426-3551 or email jfsmith at boisestate dot edu

2009 Native Plant Week

It's official.

INPS Photo Contest Announcement

The INPS calendar committee is planning to produce a calendar for 2010. To obtain the best photographs of Idaho wildflowers, habitats, and scenery there will be a photo contest. Please see the rules for the photo contest (rules link) and the entry form to accompany the submitted photos (pdf link). If you have trouble with the pdf form of the entry form, please click here for a web version (html link). An entry form must accompany each entry. The deadline for the photo submittal will be July 31, 2009 in order to give the committee time to judge the photos and produce the calendar. We hope you will have many photo opportunities to take the perfect photo as well as checking your existing files for special photos. For this first year we will require photos submitted to be in high-resolution digital format so if you have slides or printed photos you wish to enter please have them digitized before entry.

The calendar will use 12 photos, one per month, and possibly some additional smaller photos. All photographers will be acknowledged. The calendar design is still in progress, but our plan is to use one photo approximately 6" in height x 9" in width (landscape mode) or approximately 7.5" in height x 5" in width (portrait) for each month.

Thanks in advance for your photo contributions. Questions concerning the rules or entry form can be sent to inps-photo at idahonativeplants dot org.

INPS Photo Contest Entry Form

INPS Photo Contest Instructions

SAH-WAH-BE 2009 Schedule

Field Trips and Events thru September

May 18 - Monday 6:30pm- University Pond; I-15 exit 47
Carpool 5:45pm from Bison on ISU campus or meet at 6:30pm in large lot north of Flying J.
See early blooming native &water plants on ISU research property.

May 30 - Saturday 10am - City of Rocks south of Burley
Carpool 8:30am from Bison on ISU campus or meet at visitors center in Almo.
I-86 West to exit 216 (Declo); S on ID 77 to Conner Creek, then SW on Elba-Almo Rd to the visitors center and the park entrance.

June 1 - Monday 6:30pm - Hurricane Hill, home of Linda &Wendell Johnson
Carpool 6:00pm from Bison on ISU campus or meet at 6:30pm 2955 So Marsh Creek Rd,
McCammon. See a variety of plants on a sagebrush steppe.

June 8 - Monday 6:30pm - Boundary Trail, near Pebble Creek Ski Area
Carpool 6:00pm from Bison on ISU campus or meet at 6:30pm ski area parking lot.
Drive through Inkom on Old Hwy 91, Left on N Inkom Rd, right on E Green Canyon Rd
We will see high elevation plants.

June 13 - Saturday 10am - Craters of the Moon, meet at Visitors Center
Carpool 8:30pm from Bison on ISU campus or meet at 10am at Visitors Center
SW of Arco from Pocatello, I-15 N to exit 83, 26/20 to Arco.
From Idaho Falls, I-15 S to Hwy 20 to Arco.
See plants survive and thrive in this challenging habitat.

June 15 - Monday 6:30pm Scout Mountain (Justice Park Campground)
Carpool 6:00pm from Bison on ISU campus or meet at 6:30pm Justice Park
Approx. 11 miles SW of Pocatello; Mink Creek Road, ~5 mi to Scout Mtn road
First of 2 trips this summer to check out seasonal flowers/ plants.

June 20 - Saturday 10am Cress Creek Nature Trail, about 20 miles NE of Idaho Falls
From Idaho Falls, Hwy 26 NE to 160 East (about 3 miles past Ririe exits);
Immediately across the Snake River turn L, travel 1 ¼ miles.

June 26-28 - Fri-Sun Idaho Native Plant Society State Annual Meeting
Island Park area, Buffalo campground group area
Camp, or motel, learn from knowledgeable speakers, enjoy field trips to Harriman State Park, Sawtelle Peak, Henry’s Lake, Mesa Falls

July 11 - Saturday 10am - Maple Grove Hot Springs, Bear River, Oneida Narrows
Carpool 8:30am from Bison on ISU campus or meet before the Hot Springs.
I-15 South to exit 36, Hwy 91 to Preston. Hwy 34 N from Preston 4 mi, R on 36~13mi
L on Maple Grove Rd, 2mi to river, L at the Y to Oneida Narrows.
From Grace go South turn left before crossing the Bear River

July 20 - Monday 6:30pm - Inman Creek to the East of Inkom
Carpool 6:00pm from Bison on ISU campus or meet at 6:30pm Inman Creek
From Inkom, take N Rapid Creek Rd to E Inman Rd.
Walk up in the cool mountains above Inkom to see high mountain flora.

July 25 - Saturday 10am - Jill Smith’s property/Buckskin Rd. area
Carpool 9:30am from Bison on ISU campus.
See habitats from dry sage to riparian stream sides with a large variety of plants.

Aug 3 - Monday 6:30pm - Scout Mountain, Justice Park Campground
Carpool 6:00pm from Bison on ISU campus or meet at Justice Park parking
2nd trip this year to compare June to August flower/plant changes.

Aug 7-9 Fri-Sun - Steens Mountain ~ 70 miles south of Burns, Oregon
Dr. Karl Holte will again lead this trip.
Trips here in past years have been in early summer, the late summer plants have their own beauty and merit viewing.

Sep 12 - Saturday 10am - Goodenough Canyon Campground Fall colors
Carpool 9:00am from Bison on ISU campus or meet 10am at campground.
May be rescheduled due to fall color conditions.
End of the field trip season Celebration.
See Fall colors &plants, followed by a chili potluck picnic.

Sep 14 - Monday 6:30pm - Tour of Home Gardens in Pocatello Area
Carpool 6:15pm from Bison on ISU campus
First Monday night meeting for Sah-Wah-Be for the fall.
Visit gardens that have used native plants in their landscape.

Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other circumstances.
Call Linda Johnson 716-0218, Chris McCoy 234-8517, or Pauline Havens for questions.
The Bison metal sculpture is located on the ISU campus South 5th &Dillon.

2009 IDAHO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY ANNUAL STATE MEETING

JUNE 26-28, BUFFALO CAMPGROUND, ISLAND PARK, IDAHO

You are invited to this summer's 2009 INPS Annual State Gathering / Meeting. This gathering will offer native plant field trips to famous and historic sites, the State Annual Meeting, a catered dinner, a speaker, and an opportunity to socialize with native plant enthusiasts from throughout the state. This event will be hosted by the Sah-Wah-Be chapter of SE Idaho. If you have questions, please phone 208-233-0714. (You may want to make this weekend part of a longer trip, as the campground is only 30 minutes from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, a world-famous geothermal area. Teton National Park and Jackson Hole are also nearby.)

When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 26, 27, and 28, 2009.

Where: Buffalo Group Campground, Island Park, ID. Friday and Saturday campsite fees will be paid by INPS.

The campsite has also been reserved for Sunday night for those who wish to stay longer and share the nominal fee for that night's camping. For those who might prefer not to camp, there are motels and other accommodations available in Island Park. The Internet is an invaluable resource for finding motels in the area.

More information...

Summer 2009 Sage Notes Available

In this Issue
Bear River Seed Collection
Letter from the President
2009 INPS Annual Meeting Registration Form
INPS Photo Contest
Chapter News
Link

SPRING PLANT IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP

BSU Science & Nursing Room 248
1910 University Drive
April 16, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m

A great opportunity to refresh your plant keying skills with Dr. Jim Smith, Professor of Biology

On the horizon -

April 25th Pahove Chapter Annual Native Plant Sale located at the MK Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In celebration of Idaho's Native Plant Appreciation Week, 2 Wildflower Walks will be lead from the Idaho Botanical Garden on April 30th at 6:30 p.m. and May 3rd at 10 a.m.
June 26th-28th INPS Annual State Gathering at Island Park (see website)
July 9th-13th Botanical foray to Borah Peak area, lead by Dr. Jim Smith
July 18th-19th Idaho Green Expo held at the Boise Center on the Grove

Slide Presentations From the 2009 Idaho Rare Plant Conference

Overview of Conservation Status Ranks -- Angie Schmidt, IDFG

Success With GPS -- Lynn Kinter, IDFG

Pahove Chapter March meeting

IDFG MK Nature Center
600 Walnut Avenue
March 19, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.

Board meeting @ 5:30 p.m.-Open to all members

Elaine Walker (Master Gardener) explains how to certify your yard as a Wildlife Habitat.

On the horizon -

-- April 16th Pahove Chapter Plant Identification Workshop with Dr. Jim Smith, to be held at BSU at 7 p.m.
-- April 25th Pahove Chapter Annual Native Plant Sale located at the MK Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spring sage notes now here

In this Issue
Macrofungi of the South Hills
Letter from the President
Renewal Reminder
INPS Rare Plant Conference
New ERIG Grant Opportunities
INPS 2009 Officer Candidates
2009 INPS Annual Meeting Registration Form
Native Plants News
Chapter News
Link

Pathways for Restoration and Conservation

A workshop for those seeking to improve, manage, and conserve their lands.

This workshop will focus on providing information to ranchers and small acreage landowners for conservation and restoration of their lands. Expert practitioners and scientists will be on hand to address issues and challenges landowners face to improve their lands. The workshop is jointly offered by the Idaho Society for Range Management (SRM) and the University of Idaho Department of Rangeland Ecology & Management.

Land_Conservation_2009_Flyer.pdf

http://www.uidaho.edu/range/workshop

Friday - January 16, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn - 3300 Vista Ave.
Boise, ID

Pahove December Meeting

Holiday Party, Potluck, & Gift Exchange
With an appearance by Salmon Claus

MK Nature Center, 600 Walnut Avenue (behind IDFG headquarters)
December 4, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite food dish to share
Bring a plant-related gift (under $5) to exchange
Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festivities!
(Please RSVP Susan @ 867-6188 if you plan to attend)
Volunteer elves welcome for decorations and party setup

Pahove December Meeting

Holiday Party, Potluck, & Gift Exchange
With an appearance by Salmon Claus

MK Nature Center, 600 Walnut Avenue (behind IDFG headquarters)
December 4, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite food dish to share
Bring a plant-related gift (under $5) to exchange
Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festivities!
(Please RSVP Susan @ 867-6188 if you plan to attend)
Volunteer elves welcome for decorations and party setup

Pahove Chapter Movie Night

The films Gimme Green (USA:27 min) and The Story of Bitterroot (USA:64 min) will be shown at the November Pahove chapter meeting.

MK nature center 600 Walnut Avenue (behind IDFG headquarters)
November 20, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. Board meeting @ 5:30 p.m.-Open to all.

On the horizon:

• November 15th Horticultural Symposium @ Boise Center on the Grove from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topic: Rethinking Idaho Landscapes


• December 4th Annual Pahove Chapter Holiday Party @ the MK Nature Center


• January 15th Presentation on invasive aquatic species-more information to follow


• February 11th-12th Rare Plant Conference


• Dr. Jim Smith of BSU is hosting monthly, evening plant identification workshops from October through March. For more information please visit: http://www.boisestate.edu/biology/idahobotforaypost.shtml

24th Rare Plant Conference, February 2009

The 24th Rare Plant Conference will be Feb. 11 and 12, 2009, at Idaho Power, 1221 West Idaho Street, Boise. Our keynote speaker will be Del Wiens, who has conducted plant research in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Honduras, and many other exotic places around the globe.

The Rare Plant Conference is always a great chance to meet with friends and colleagues, and to learn the latest on rare plants of Idaho. The schedule is:

• Tues, Feb 10:
  3:00pm - 5:30 pm: INPS board meeting -- MK Nature Center, 600 S Walnut St.
  6:30pm - 8:30 pm: social (no-host food + drinks) -- Red Feather Lounge, 246 N 8^th St.
  


• Wed, Feb 11:
  8:00 am - 8:30 am: registration, poster set-up -- Idaho Power, 1221 W Idaho St.
  8:30 am - 5:00 pm: welcome, species updates, posters -- Idaho Power, 1221 W Idaho St.
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: banquet, Del Wiens' presentation -- Old Spaghetti Factory, 610 W Idaho St.
  


• Thur, Feb 12:
  8:00 am – 8:30 am: second day registration, poster set-up -- Idaho Power, 1221 W Idaho St.
  8:30 am – 5:00 pm: presentations, posters, closing -- Idaho Power, 1221 W Idaho St.
  5:15 pm – 6:45 pm: dinner (no-host) -- TableRock BrewPub & Grill, 705 Fulton St.
  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Polygonaceae keying workshop -- Rm. 248, Science & Nursing, Boise State U.
  

Registration details will be posted on the INPS website in December. In the meantime, we need folks to plan conference speakers, workshops, food, and other events. If youd like to help, attend our next planning meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. at the MK Nature Center, or contact Lynn Kinter, conference chair, at lkinter at idfg dot idaho dot gov or 208-287-2734.

SHARE YOUR SUMMER & SEED EXCHANGE

If you have slides or digital images of your summer botany photos, please bring them to the next meeting. Don't be shy. All skill levels welcome! (Contact Susan @ 867-6188 to arrange to share your photos)
There will also be a seed exchange so please remember to bring those as well.

MK Nature Center
600 Walnut Avenue (behind F&G headquarters)
October 16, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.

Board meeting @ 5:30 p.m. -- Open to all members

On the horizon -
• October 21st Rare Plant Conference Kick-off meeting @ MK Nature Center. 6-8 p.m., pizza provided, RSVP to Lynn Kinter at lkinter at dfg dot idaho dot gov or 287-2734.
• November 20th Pahove Chapter Movie Night: details to be announced
• December 4th Pahove Chapter Holiday Party: more information to follow
• Dr. Jim Smith of BSU is hosting monthly, evening plant identification workshops from October through March. For more information please visit: http://www.boisestate.edu/biology/idahobotforaypost.shtml