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The Celebrating Wildflowers Website
USDA Forest Service botanists and other specialists around the country have contributed to the editing, content, construction, and maintenance of this website. The site is dedicated to the enjoyment of the thousands of wildflowers growing on our national forests and grasslands, and to educating the public about the many values of native plants.
Celebrating Wildflowers emphasizes:
- The aesthetic value of plants - a field of wildflowers is a beautiful sight
- The recreational value of plants - picking berries is fun for the whole family
- The biological value of plants - native plants support other life
- The medicinal value of plants - chemicals from plants help combat sickness
- The economic value of plants - plant material such as floral greens are commercially valuable
- The conservation of native plants - protecting and maintaining native plant habitat
We hope you enjoy the website and come back to visit often!
The Celebrating Wildflowers Program
The USDA Forest Service started the Celebrating Wildflowers program in 1991. The program responds to public desire for information about native plants and their conservation. It is a way to promote and enjoy wildflowers on the 191 million acres of national forests and grasslands. The Bureau of Land Management, which manages 270 million acres of public lands, joined the program in 1994. Together, the two agencies now promote wildflower programs on about 20 percent of the nation’s landmass. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and USDA Agricultural Research Service have also joined the program. Teacher Resources
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