Rural Roots

Plant enthusiasts are warmly invited to a virtual talk by Dr. Lynn Kinter, botanist with IDFG, on Idaho’s orchids this Tuesday, January 19th at 6:30 pm for the Wood River Chapter.

Idaho is home to 28 native orchids, which occur in an amazing array of colors, shapes, and sizes.  Some attract insect pollinators in unusual ways.  A few lack chlorophyll and parasitize other plants.  All are uniquely beautiful.  This presentation will cover Idaho orchids and their habitats, as well as distinctive traits of the Orchid Family.

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Presenter’s bio

Dr. Lynn Kinter has been the Lead Botanist at Idaho Department of Fish and Game since 2007.  She has >30 years of experience in plant research and resource management, including work with the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department.  She has also taught Botany and Biology at Boise State University.  She has BS, MS, and PhD degrees from University of Idaho, University of Wyoming, and Washington State University, respectively.  She is a long-time member of INPS.