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Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society

Focusing on native plants and conservation in North Idaho

Mission

to foster an understanding and appreciation of native flora and its habitats in the panhandle area of North Idaho,
to advocate the conservation of this rich natural heritage for future generations,
to encourage the responsible use of native plants in landscaping and restoration,
to educate youth and the general public in the value of the native flora and their habitats.

About our logo: Marilyn McIntyre, naturalist and artist, has created our colorful logo depicting the flower, leaves, and the fruit of the kinnikinnick plant.

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Order Your 2016 Holiday Cards

You can order your 2016 holiday cards at the September 24th and October 22nd KNPS meetings. Last date for ordering will be November 18th.

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Current Newsletter:

(Sept/Oct 2016)

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The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society in conjunction with Sandpoint Parks and Recreation have monthly presentations at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Avenue. The meetings are held from 9:45 - 11:30 AM.

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Saturday September 24: Jim Ekins “Research Topics in Native Plants”

Jim will present results of a variety of recent research projects using native plants, including the use of a floating wetland to improve water quality.

Jim Ekins is the Area Water Educator for the University of Idaho Extension where his major role is to develop non-formal educational programs based on the best available science. Jim has a Natural Resource degree from Western Carolina University and a Masters in Collaboration and Volunteerism from the University of Oregon. He has worked in three National Parks, on a research base in Antarctica, and in wetland restoration for watershed councils in Oregon and Idaho. He's an avid canoeist, skier, runner.

Get Jim's presentation slides here

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Landscaping with Native Plants in the Idaho Panhandle, a publication by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, is available at the following area retailers for $19.95 (see link below). First published in 2011, it is the resource for any home garden or large landscape project where the many benefits of native plants are desired. In addition to detailed material about the listed plants there is extensive information included to accomplish successful results. This book has been made possible with grant support, largely from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation."

Books can be purchased here:

Landscaping with Native Plants in the Idaho Panhandle
Addendum Now Available Online Here

Note Cards on Sale in Town!

As always, our popular Native Plant Note Cards are available at the regular monthly meetings. If you are not able to attend a meeting or you would like to obtain them between meetings, they are also sold at the following location:

Bonner County Historical Society Museum, 611 S Ella (next to the Arboretum);
We thank the Historical Society for their cooperation in providing this outlet.

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