Grass Identification Course

More information and registration.

Grass Identification Course
Thursday-Friday, June 12-13, 2025
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
Rock Creek Road, Blaine County (near Hailey, Idaho)

Rinker Rock Creek Ranch will be offering a two-day field course taught by Justin Trujillo (author of A Field Guide to Grasses and Grass-like Plants of Idaho) that will focus on learning the basic morphology of grasses and grass-like plants.  This course will cover identification of mostly cool- and some warm-season grasses common in the sagebrush steppe.  Students will receive a plant press, hand lens, and identification book for the course fee.

This course does not include meals; those enrolled should plan to bring food/snacks and water into the field each day.

Camping will not be available on the ranch. Here are some campsites nearby:

• Picabo Angler RV Park
• Hayspur Fish Hatchery Campground
• Stanton Crossing Campground
• Silver Creek West
• Silver Creek East

This course is eligible for 6 CEU credits through the Society for Range Management.

Register early – the course is limited to 20 participants.

Questions?  Please email Justin Trujillo (jjtrujillo2003@gmail.com) or Dr. Tracey Johnson (traceyj@uidaho.edu)