Data Monitoring Blitz
June 24-26 | Volunteers needed to identify plants and grasses on the ranch
Grass Identification Course
June 22-23
Restoring Native Plant Communities
Research assesses herbicide for restoring plant communities at Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
Rinker Rock on the Grid
Improvements enhance immersive ranchland experiences
A Living Laboratory
The 10,400-acre Rinker Rock Creek Ranch doubles as a living laboratory where science-based practices for land managers are developed.
Intern Finds Home on the Range
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch summer work offers students experience and community
Digging Into Research at Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
At U of I’s new working ranch, interns can gain experience in rangeland science
Flying High
Rangeland conservation student uses drone technology on Idaho range
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch is a unique research, education and outreach facility that offers a hands-on approach to rangeland management and conservation. The working ranch doubles as a living laboratory where science-based practices for land managers are developed.
The University of Idaho delivers programming at Rinker Rock Creek Ranch to the central Idaho community on rangeland, plants, wildlife, stream restoration and cattle management.
The multi-use ranch relies on an advisory committee to help guide management and research priorities. Learn more about this committee and Rinker Rock Creek Ranch.
Interested in conducting research or education at the ranch? Online form. Please review site fees (pdf). Those visiting the ranch should complete a risk waiver (pdf).
Life On the Range
A unique partnership between the Wood River Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and the University of Idaho guides education, research and management of the Rinker Rock Creek Ranch.
Land Acknowledgment Statement
The University of Idaho acknowledges that we are located on Indigenous homelands and we extend gratitude to all indigenous people that call Idaho home, since time immemorial. U of I recognizes that it is our academic responsibility to build relationships with the indigenous people to ensure integrity of tribal voices.