The Rose Creek Nature Preserve is a special place located only 7.5 miles
northwest of Pullman, Washington, near Albion (Directions and
details about our work at Rose Creek). Rose Creek Preserve is the
best example of the distinct quaking aspen-black hawthorn-cow parsnip
community type of its kind remaining in the endangered Palouse meadow
steppe ecosystem. The 14.8 acre preserve is bisected by Rose Creek with
a plant community of native bunchgrass species in the upland, and a lush
community of species such as Fendler’s waterleaf, and purple trillium in
the wet meadow. After three years of managing the Preserve for the Nature Conservancy of
Washington, in December 2008, The Nature Conservancy of Washington
transferred title of the land to PCEI. As the new owners of the
Preserve, PCEI maintains the high standard of care and concern for the
historical preserve. In 2011, PCEI received a generous donation of 2.4
acres of land from Fred Hudson (son of George and Bess Hudson who made
the original 12.4 acre donation to the Nature Conservancy). Thank you,
Fred for carrying on the wonderful stewardship of your parents!
Rose Creek Nature Preserve is located just across the road from WSU's Smoot
Hill! |
