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Learn About Raptors, Pollinators, Cowboys and More at Rock Creek Ranch
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
 

PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

Learn about Sun Valley’s raptors and how they thrive in the “Sagebrush Sea” Saturday during  the first installment of the new Sagebrush Saturdays series at Rock Creek Ranch.

The free family-friendly series will acquaint adults and children with the animals, plants and historic ranching practices on one of Idaho’s iconic rangelands.

Sagebrush Saturdays will be held at the Rock Creek Ranch, a 10,400-acre working ranch and education facility owned and managed by the University of Idaho’s Rangeland Center, The Nature Conservancy and the Wood River Land Trust.

Rock Creek Ranch is located just east of Hailey and Bellevue, reachable by taking Croy Creek Road west of Hailey. All Sagebrush Saturday events will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will receive a Nature Journal as part of the free series.

Here’s the lineup:

Birds, Birds, Birds on Saturday, June 3.  The session will offer hands-on experiences with raptors and will include bird identification from birds of prey experts. Meet at the Rock Creek Ranch Barn.

Wildflowers and Pollinators on Saturday, June 17. Learn about wildflower identification and the important role pollinators play. Meet at the Rock Creek Corrals.

Beavers, Bugs and Streams, on Saturday, July 15. Learn about beavers, insects, stream restoration, sage-grouse and more. Meet at the Rock Creek Corrals.

Earth, Fire and Wildlife on Saturday, Aug. 19. Learn about the relationships between wildfire, soil, fish and wildlife. Meet at Rock Creek’s South Camp.

Cowboy Days on the Range on Saturday, Sept. 16. Enjoy cowboy coffee and learn about wild horses and cattle management. This last event in the series will also include a Community Appreciation Wrap-Up Party. Meet at Rock Creek Ranch Corrals.

Closed-toe shoes, long pants and hats are recommended  For information, contact Mike McKenna at mmckenna@woodriverlandtrust.org or call 208-788-3947.

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