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

Farragut State Park Hike (April 27, 10:00 am): Farragut Park Visitor Center

Calypso Chapter Meeting (May 1, 7:00 pm):  Idaho Fish and Game Office, Hunter Education Building, 2885 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene. “Inland Temperate Rainforests” by Preston Andrews.

Lost Lake, Sagle, ID, Spring Plant Walk, (May 18, 10:00 am):  Carpool from Hayden Walmart, Hwy 95 and Honeysuckle Ave, NE corner of parking lot, or 10:15 am at Athol Super 1.

Rathdrum Mountain Park (May 31, 9:00 am – Not Saturday):  Rathdrum Mountain Trailhead.

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.

Roman Nose Lakes (July 20, 7:30 am:  Carpool from Coeur d’Alene Walgreens, Hwy 95 & Appleway

Blossom Lake (August 17, 8:00 am:  Carpool from Coeur d’Alene Walgreens, Hwy 95 & Appleway. (Lone Lake may be substituted for Blossom Lake. Both lakes are east of Mullan, ID.)

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.

Officers

Newsletters, which include meeting minutes

 

  • » 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 […]