Cub Scouts plant the cottonwoods they helped grow

Thanks in part to the continuing hospitality of Ada County Parks, more planting of vegetation along the Boise River by some local Cub Scouts.  They planted cottonwood trees near Bown Crossing Saturday Nov. 12, that they and community members grew this year.  Scouts met in the parking lot behind the Powells Candy Store in Bown Crossing at 1:00 pm. This was a coincidence.  We didn’t PLAN this event to be located next to a fantastic candy store!  It did not take very long, and nice to see the project completed. Trout Unlimited would like to thank all of you for caring about the Boise River and the trees that make it such a great asset to the fish and our community.

From harvesting the cuttings in February and gorwing them out through the spring, summer and fall, the mortality rate was about what could be expected: 19 of the 45 cuttings survived.  It is difficult to grow cottonwoods from cuttings - but the ones that survived are likely some strong plants We are excited to unveil a new program in the coming year to plant black cottonwoods from seed stock  Attached is a picture of what Lucky Peak Nursery is growing from seeds collected along the Boise River in town.  Just wanted to share this with you before we unveil it next year.