The sagebrush steppe is the main ecosystem found in South Central Idaho. Dominated by Wyoming big sagebrush (Artemesia tridentata) this ecosystem also hosts a variety of drought tolerant grasses and wildflowers commonly referred to as forbs. The Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem hosts a large variety of plants, over 400 species of wildlife, and over 1,000 invertebrates. Most notable are those species known as Sagebrush obligates or species dependant on the sagebrush biome for their survival. Examples of these animals are: Sage Grouse, Brewer’s Sparrow, Sage Thrasher, Sage Sparrow, Pygmy Rabbit (Endangered), Sagebrush Lizard, Sagebrush Vole, and Pronghorn Antelope. The main threats to the disappearing Sagebrush biome are human use and fires.

GoNative Series: The Sagebrush Biome

Thursday, April 21 at 5:30pm

Instructor: Lisa Huttinger, Education Coordinator at the Environmental Resource Center

Sawtooth Botanical Garden

$10 for members of SBG and ERC
$15 for non-members