Celebrating Wildflowers
The genus name Aquilegia comes from the Latin word aquila, which means "an eagle". This reference is specific to the shape of the petals which are said to be like an eagle's claw.
Trilliums hold a special place in the hearts of naturalists, botanists, horticulturalists, and those who enjoy the outdoors worldwide!
“Caring for the land and serving people”, the mission of the U.S. Forest Service, means caring for rare plants and their habitats, and helping people learn about these special plants on our national forests and grasslands.
Ethnobotany is the study of how people of a particular culture and region make use of indigenous (native) plants.
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USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – During the week of June 17-23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing and celebrating National Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Read more...
June 16 – 22, 2024, as National Grasslands Week (PDF, 50 KB).
"I, Randy Moore, Chief of the Forest Service, do hereby proclaim June 16 – 22, 2024, as National Grasslands Week. I call upon the people of the United States to join me in celebrating the significance and precious legacy of America’s National Grasslands with appropriate observances and activities."
Information and resources for grasslands are available on National Grasslands | Forest Service.
Our National Grasslands managers, with the support of local communities and in partnership with State Fish and Wildlife agencies, grazing organizations, sportspeople, and environmental groups, and other stakeholders work hard to administer the National Grasslands using sound, progressive principles of land conservation on behalf of the people of the United States. Our Nation’s 20 National Grasslands continue to be an outstanding conservation success story. It is essential to recognize the precious legacy represented by the establishment and maintenance of our National Grasslands.