Wild Orchids 101- An Introduction to Sax-Zim Bog Orchids

There are over 20 species of orchids in the Sax-Zim Bog, and they come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, shapes, and seasonal blooms. Here is an opportunity to learn about these delightful plants so that when encountered in the field, a better understanding and appreciation of these fascinating treasures in our natural world might be had.

A Minnesota Master Naturalist since 2006, Rubin Stenseng enjoys the challenge and the reward of searching for and finding wild orchids. He loves to share orchid information with others, including orchid ethics, pollination strategies, bloom phenology, and the rich diversity of species. Rubin is active in the Friends of Sax-Zim Bog organization and volunteers with multiple other nature focused entities in the northland.