Camas Lily Walk at Centennial Marsh

It's time for the best bloom of the lovely camas lily, Camassia quamash. It should also be a great day for viewing water and shore birds and maybe even nesting sandhill cranes. Meet at Timmerman Hill Rest Stop )Hwy 20 X 75) by 8:45am MT to leave at 9am. Rated Easy, mostly driving. Bring a lunch/snack for a mid day picnic. Also binoculars, bug protection, sunscreen etc. This event is free and everyone is welcome to come. Sponsored and led by the Wood River Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society. More information 559-696-9953.

Free

Hailey Alley Plant Walk

Hailey Town Center West

Our popular alley exploration walk is back. Explore the alleyways of Hailey with members of the Wood River Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society. You may be surprised at the variety of plants we will see. We can talk about garden escapees, invasive plants, Idaho natives, trees and more. This “hike” will be around a mile but the terrain can be a little uneven. Allow 2 hours. Meet outside Town Center West (River X Croy Sts) at 6:15pm MT, ready for head out walking at 6:30pm.

Free

Wood River Native Plant group annual potluck and Botany Bingo

Hailey Town Center West

Annual Chapter meeting and election of officers for 2024 for the Wood River Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society plus Botany Bingo for great prizes. Botany Bingo is simple and you don't need to know the wildflowers. We show a slide of a native plant, talk a little about it, and name it. You mark it on your bingo card. Open to everyone so bring your friends. Our group includes photographers, hikers, dog walkers, gardeners, mountain bikers, botany professionals and lots of folks who just think flowers are pretty. You'll fit right in! Please bring a dish to share, your own plate, cup and utensils. We'll have some beverages. Note: there is no kitchen facility. Town Center West (Hailey, Croy X River Sts) from 6-8pm. More information: email [email protected] or call 559-696-9953.

Free

Superbloom 2023

Virtual - Register to receive link

Pam Brunsfeld will share her visit to the Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve, Carrizo Plain and the Mojave Desert of southern California, which experienced an exceptional "superbloom" in spring 2023. Pam is the retired University of Idaho Stillinger Herbarium Director and Systematic Botany Instructor. Since retirement she has visited the Southwest deserts every spring to view and learn the flora. She has been able to witness two super blooms. This program will be available only via Zoom , starting at 7:30PM MT. To get the link so you can watch the free presentation, email [email protected]

Free

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