Biology graduate students Alexis Sullivan and Rachel Berner, and Caretaker Lewis Payne enjoyed a Native Plant Walk at Smoot Hill with the White Pine Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society. Together, we observed and identified native plants, learned about the natural history of the ecosystem, and shared some laughs over the summer blooms. Thank you for visiting us here at the Hudson Biological Reserve!

The Idaho Native Plant Society describes itself as “a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting interest in native plants and plant communities, and collecting and sharing information on all phases of the botany of native plants in Idaho. We seek to foster an understanding and appreciation of our native flora and to preserve this rich heritage for future generations.” The White Pine Chapter of the INPS is based in Moscow, Idaho. Follow these links to their website and social media for more information.

See below for photos from our Native Plant Walk.