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Rose Creek Nature Preserve

The Rose Creek Nature Preserve is a special place located only 7.5 miles northwest of Pullman, Washington, near Albion. The Rose Creek Nature 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 22-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.

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In December 2008, after three years of managing the Preserve for The Nature Conservancy of Washington, 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-acre donation to the Nature Conservancy). Thank you, Fred for carrying on the wonderful stewardship of your parents!

If you’re interested in helping beautify the Rose Creek Nature Preserve, please check our events calendar for upcoming volunteer days.

Explore the Rose Creek Nature Preserve!

For more information about what you can see at Rose Creek and a map of the property, click one of the links below.

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How to Get to Rose Creek

From Pullman: At the intersection of Grand and Stadium way take Grand/Highway 27 North 1.4 miles. Left on Pullman-Albion Road heading West 1.8 miles. Take a right on Banner Road (gravel) heading North for 3.6 miles. Take a left on the Palouse-Albion Road heading west for 1.9 miles take a right on Shawnee Road. At the Y intersection bear left and drive .1 miles to the small parking area on the right. Please see area and road maps for details. Google Maps Directions

From Albion: From the Pullman-Albion Road turn right on to Main Street, which becomes Old Albion Road (gravel). Proceed 2.8 miles and turn left on Shawnee Road (formerly known as Four Mile Road). Continue bearing left for half a mile to the preserve, which is on the right.

Once parked, walk the short distance down the private driveway taking the trail to the left, prior to crossing the bridge.

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Once You’re Thererose-creek-road-map

  • Stay on designated trails
  • No motorized vehicles or mountain bikes
  • No horses and/or horseback riding
  • No hunting or use of guns and paintball
  • Disturbing or collecting plants or animals is prohibited, as are recorded bird calls
  • No smoking, pets, overnight camping, wood cutting or fires

 

 

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Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

PO Box 8596

Moscow, ID 83843

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Phone: (208) 882-1444

Email: info@pcei.org

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