6/9-10/2026 - Huckleberries of the NW: Sandpoint, ID

6/9-10/2026 - Huckleberries of the NW: Sandpoint, ID

Huckleberries of the Northwest

Monday & Tuesday, June 9-10, 2026

Sandpoint Organic Acricultural Center, 10881 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint

Join us for a two day workshop dedicated to the popular northwest species, the huckleberry! This opportunity for forest managers, ecologists, researchers, natural resources professionals and other huckleberry enthusiasts to connect with the current research and stewardship of huckleberry in the region.  Topics covered will include:

  • Propagation
  • Ecology & Silvicultural 
  • Pollinators
  • Ethnobotanics
  • Local Field Trip
Agenda June 9th:
8:00 Registration
9:15 Welcome and Overview
9:30 Huckleberry Ecology: Dawn Anzinger, Oregon State University
10:15 Ethnobotanics and Cultural Importance: Colville Tribes
11:00 Break
11:30 Huckleberry Pollinators: Steve Cook and Nash Muckey, University of Idaho
12:15 Catered Lunch
1:30 Organize Carpool
1:45 Priest River Experimental Forest Tour
5:00 End of Day

Agenda June 10th:
9:00 Welcome
9:15 Huckleberry Endophytes: Brenda Schroeder, University of Idaho
10:00 Huckleberry Operational Propagation: Andrew Nelson, University of Idaho
10:45 Break
11:15 Huckleberry Micropropagation: Jenny Knerr, University of Idaho
12:00 Catered Lunch
1:00 Huckleberry Response to Silviculture: Mark Swanson, Oregon State University
1:45: Cooking with Huckleberries: Amy Robertson, University of Idaho
2:30: TBD
3:15 Wrap Up and Evaluations
3:30 End of Meeting

Cost:  $30 per person.  Please be sure to register online here:  https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cDgKxjcree7J39k prior to completing this transaction. 

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity employer & educational organization. We offer programs to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Center for Disability Access and Resources 875 Perimeter Drive Moscow, ID 83844-4257 cdar@uidaho.edu Phone 208-885-6307, Fax 208-885-9404

Questions? Contact Lauren King: laurenking@uidaho.edu or 208-885-8766

Price:

$30.00