Western Spring Beauty (Claytonia lanceolata) delights us early in spring on moist rocky outcrops.
These small and lovely flowers graced a hillside outside of Salmo, blooming just in time for Earth Day.
Spring Beauty
Upcoming Events
Apr
28
Sun
9:00 am
Marsden Face Spring Walk
@ Marsden Rd., at jct with Grohman Creek FSR
Marsden Face Spring Walk
@ Marsden Rd., at jct with Grohman Creek FSR
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am
Spring Wildflower & Pollinator Walk – Marsden Face (near Nelson) This is an easy walk through the lower meadows to see early wildflowers and pollinators. Walks are usually 2-3 hours in length. Be sure to[...]
May
30
Thu
10:00 am
Mt. Sentinel Spring Walk
@ Approx. 400 m up Terrace Rd. Park on road.
Mt. Sentinel Spring Walk
@ Approx. 400 m up Terrace Rd. Park on road.
May 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spring Wildflower & Pollinator Walk – Mt. Sentinel This is a moderate hike to lush pocket meadows on the south slopes of Mt. Sentinel. There are also outstanding views of the confluence of the Kootenay[...]
Jun
8
Sat
10:00 am
Meadowscaping Citizen Science Wo...
@ Balfour Community Hall
Meadowscaping Citizen Science Wo...
@ Balfour Community Hall
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meadowscaping Citizen Science Training Workshop Both meadow plant species and the native pollinators (bee, butterflies) of these wildflowers support are imperilled. Meadowscaping, the creation/enhancement of meadow habitat through a coordinated planting of native wildflower seeds,[...]
Jun
9
Sun
9:00 am
Antenna Trail Spring Walk
@ 4th St. and 12th Ave., Village of Montrose
Antenna Trail Spring Walk
@ 4th St. and 12th Ave., Village of Montrose
Jun 9 @ 9:00 am
Spring Wildflower & Pollinator Walk – Antenna Trail (near Montrose) This is a easy to moderate walk in dry south-facing meadows with showy milkweed. Walks are usually 2-3 hours in length. Be sure to bring[...]