Choke Cherry Collection in the South Hills

The field trip to South Hills for choke cherry collection was lots of fun for the families able to make it! Besides picking berries, we had a picnic and the kids climbed trees and played in the creek.
The ranger informed our group that the seeds collected will be propagated at the Lucky Peak laboratory and used to restore riparian areas that have been overgrazed or camped on too much. Chokecherries make an excellent habitat and food source for all kinds of birds.

In late November we will be collecting sage brush seed at Dierkes Lake. The seed will be used to help restore burned areas throughout Idaho. Watch the Liberty Homeschool Calendar for details!