Calypso Chapter (Coeur d’Alene)

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Meetings are the first Wednesdays of March, April, May and October at 7 pm in the conference room of Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Upcoming Events in 2024 April – October

Calypso Chapter Meeting (April 3, 7:00pm): Idaho Fish and Game Office, Hunter Education Building, 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene. The presentation topic for this meeting will be “Resources for Identifying Plants of North Idaho”. Bring your favorite plant guide to share with the group.
 
Farragut State Park Hike (April 27):Meeting point and time to be determined. 
 
Calypso Chapter Meeting (May 1, 7:00 pm):  Idaho Fish and Game Office, Hunter Education Building, 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene. The presentation topic for this meeting will be “Inland Temperate Rainforests” by Dr. Preston Andrews.
 
Lost Lake Hike, Sagle (May 17):  Meeting point and time to be determined.
 
Rathdrum Mountain Park (May 31):  Meeting time to be determined.
 
INPS Annual Campout and Meeting (June 14 to 16):  Farragut State Park. Calypso Chapter is hosting this year.  More information can be found on the Annual Meeting page.
 
Idaho Botany Foray (June 20 to 23):  Malad Summit Campground near Pocatello. If interested, contact Derek for details.
 

Summer Plant Hikes, July and August: We will plan one or more summer hikes. Hike locations, dates, and times to be determined. Please submit suggestions.

Calypso Chapter Meeting October 2, 7:00 pm):  Idaho Fish and Game Office, Hunter Education Building, 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene. The presentation topic for this meeting has not been determined yet. Please submit topic suggestions.
 

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  • » Calypso Chapter Meeting, April 5

    Chapter Meeting, April 5, 7:00 pm, Idaho Fish and Game Office, 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene.  Preston Hill will present the proposal to expand The Upper Falls Community Forest near Post Falls and Q’emiln (Ka-mee-lin) Park. Antoine Peak Plant Hike and Survey, April 8, 208-682-6139. This is the first hike in a series that […]

  • » Calypso Work Party, April 22

    Blackwell Island Native Plant and Pollinator Garden -Friday, April 22 (Earth Day), meeting at 9 am for 2-4 hours of weeding/general clean-up. Anyone who is interested and could contribute 1 to possibly 4 hours can call LeAnn at 208-769-5036 or email her at labell@blm.gov. The next potential date is Friday, May 13, 9 am, same […]

  • » Calypso Hike, April 16

    Blue Creek hike, Saturday, April 16.  Meet at upper Cherry Hill parking lot (just off I-90 15th Street exit) at 10:00 am to carpool.  Bring water and sack lunch.  

  • » 2015 Calypso chapter scheduled events

    March 4, chapter meeting will include a presentation on the Blackwell Island Native Plant and Pollinator Garden by LeAnn Abell, Botanist, Bureau of Land Management April 1, chapter meeting will include a presentation by on the local members of the Lily and Saxifrage families by Derek Antonelli, Calypso Chapter President May 2, Native Plant Appreciation […]