[Vision2020] Fw:5/4 Hatley tour of forest riparian/wetland restoration. Also, May events briefs

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Subject: 5/4 Hatley tour of forest riparian/wetland restoration. Also, May events briefs
From: "Whitepine chapter INPS" 
To: "White Pine Chapter contacts" 
Date: 04/22/13 18:05:36

 
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 8:15am till mid-afternoon. White Pine Chapter Field Trip--Tour of riparian/wetland/forest restoration project near Deary, Idaho
Co-leaders: Trish Heekin, Resource Conservation Planner, Latah Soil and Water Conservation District; and Craig Hatley, property owner.
 Meet at 8:15 a.m. to arrange carpooling, Eastside Market Place, Moscow, ID (south side of the parking lot).  Participants can also meet us in Troy and Deary--we will send details on exact locations in a week. During part of the tour 4WD vehicles with high clearance will be required.  

The tour is on Hatley family land about 3 miles east of Deary.  Unfortunately, the rare Leiberg's tauschia, Tauschia tenuissima, is through blooming, but we might still be able to see this small member of Apiaceae. Craig Hatley has granted White Pine Chapter access to see the continuing habitat improvements that the late George Hatley, beloved by our chapter and throughout the Palouse, began in the 1940s as erosion rehabilitation. He was assisted by his wife Iola and later, by son Craig. The multiple restoration projects moved ahead in 2007.  Latah Soil and Water Conservation District provides federal technical assistance to farmers and ranchers based on a partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.  The Hatley ranch is mixed conifer forest surrounding wet meadows, with Corral Creek running through it.  Latah SWCD's project with Craig is a riparian/wetland
restoration to improve water quality and habitat for steelhead (endangered). Craig plans to lead the tour and Trish Heekin will assist.  
 Bring water, lunch, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen.  A water-repellent jacket, hat and footgear for wet and muddy conditions are also recommended. Field guides, camera, and binoculars are good additions.


Other May events  (Remember to check the website for any changes/additions)
Thursday, 5/9, 7:00pm meeting:  "Friends and Robbers: Flowering Plants of the Intermountain West and Their Insect Visitors". Nan Vance, Retired USFS Research Plant Scientist. Nan worked in native plant restoration, conservation and studying the pollination ecology of certain species including the Cypripedium orchids and Brown's peony (Paeonia brownii). Gold Room, Gladdish Community Center, Pullman WA.
Tuesday, 5/14, 7:00pm meeting: "Landscaping with Native Plants".  Don Childress, past president, Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society.  Don is involved with KNPS' Landscaping with Native Plants, is active in the Master Gardener program, and will share his landscaping experiences and challenges. Handouts that relate to success with native plants will be available, and you can also purchase Landscaping with Native Plants. 1912 Center Great Room, Moscow.
Friday 5/17, noon - 6:00pm: Set up for Plant Sale.  Contact us if you can help prepare for this special event or wish to donate plants. Nancy Miller is co-ordinator.  For more information, reply to this email or phone 208 882 2877.  1912 Center Arts Workshop, Moscow.
Saturday 5/18, 8:00am - 1:00 pm:  2nd Annual White Pine Chapter Plant Sale.  A diverse selection of young plants will be available for your purchase!  Experienced native plant gardener-landscapers will be on hand to answer your questions, and you can purchase KNPS Landscaping with Native Plants as well as pick up free brochures that will assist you in your choices.  1912 Center Arts Workshop, Moscow.
Thursday 5/23, 7:00pm meeting:  "Native non-bumblebees of the Palouse".  Tim Hatten will present his recent research in colorful style.  Co-sponsor:  Palouse Prairie Foundation.  1912 Center Fiske Room, Moscow.
Sent by Sonja Lewis

 
 




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