Wildflowers and photography at Craters of the Moon National Monument

Fueled by a wet May, this year's wildflower bloom may be one for the record books. Look for the annual eruption of wildflowers to begin in early June leading to peak bloom in the middle of the month. Come out to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve near Arco and see the flowers and learn to take better pictures by joining us for the following events in June.

Saturday, Wildflower Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Join former Park Ranger Doug Owen on a guided 2-mile walk that will cover a variety of habitats and introduce participants to a number of plant species. Donations will be accepted by the Natural History Association to support transportation assistance for local schools. Pack a lunch, bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Reservations are required and walks will be limited to 25 people. Contact the park at 208-527-1335 or crmo_information@nps.gov to make a reservation.

June 14-15, Nature Photography Seminar: The seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday will focus on tips, techniques, and practices to improve your nature photography. Field session is all day Saturday, which is Nature Photography Day. Instructors will be Doug Owen and Jerry Dodds, both professional photographers. Participants will be taken to many different venues in the park to take pictures including several rarely seen by visitors. Keeping it simple and fun will be emphasized. Participants will also be learning naturalist skills, ethics and field craft that will improve your success rate in nature photography while protecting the environment. Donations will be accepted by the Natural History Association to support transportation assistance for local schools. Reservations are required and the class is limited to 25 people. Contact the park at 208-527-1335 or crmo_information@nps.gov to make a reservation.

June 15, "Capturing Intimate Landscapes with your Cell Phone" presentation from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.: Join our 2019 artist-in-residence, David Hunter, for a special public presentation. He will provide tips on using your cellphone camera and share stories about his photographic adventures in the national parks. The presentation will take place in the Lava Flow Campground amphitheater.

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