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See those three kids up there? They wandered over, picked some plums from the tree, and settled in to watch the construction at Washington Elementary. Then the little girl in the middle announced, “Guys, come on. Let’s eat our plums and watch the show.”

And honestly, that feels like a pretty great way to open this month’s Dirt.

There’s a lot taking shape around here, from new ways for kids to learn and connect with this place, to community conversations about Lake Pend Oreille and Sand Creek, to the long-awaited Sled Hill Grand Opening on October 24.

Keep reading. There’s a lot to celebrate—and you’re part of it.

DRY AS DIRT

I went to Seattle this weekend and came home thinking about our schools. It wasn’t the beautiful buildings that stuck with me. It was a conversation with local students—and what they told us they really want from the places where they learn.

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It's been 80+ years in the making

It’s time to celebrate - the land that has been our community's unofficial winter play land for decades now truly belongs to all of us in all seasons.

The Squirrel Is Back

Tree-t yourself or someone you like to a commemorative t-shirt or hoodie featuring the Sled Hill Squirrel. Presales are open now and you can pick up your shirt at the Sled Hill Grand Opening - just in time to wear it to the event! Btw, what is a group of squirrels called?

🌰 Find the answer at the end of this email.

Reserve yours now. The store closes October 6.

CONSERVATION

Two Special Places. One Big Question.

What do you want the future of Lake Pend Oreille and Sand Creek to look like? Right now, your voice can help shape it. We're gathering community ideas for the Lake Pend Oreille Water Trail and Sand Creek Community Vision. Your ideas can help guide decisions that will affect our community for years to come. Take the survey and be part of what comes next.

(Photo above by Scott Rulander)

Dig this

What’s hiding beneath Pine Street Woods? On October 17 from 1–3 PM, former KLT intern and University of Idaho student Elizabeth Couch will dig a soil pit at PSW for her soil science class. Come see what’s beneath the forest floor and what it can tell us about this landscape. All ages welcome!

CONNECTION

What Happens When the Woods Become the Classroom?

Farmin Stidwell Elementary School 5th graders are heading back to Pine Street Woods for hands-on lessons that help science stick, build friendships, and teach kids what it means to care for their community. Discover how a partnership between these teachers and KLT is giving more kids the chance to learn, explore, and give back outdoors. READ MORE

COMMUNITY

It Started With a Morning Walk

Tuesday, October 13, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Kaniksu Land Trust, 924 W. Superior

Free to attend. Light refreshments provided.

KANIKSU LAND TRUST PARTNER SPONSORS

These businesses, families, and community members invest in KLT year-round, helping make everything you read about in The Dirt possible. Please join us in thanking our Partner Sponsors. Learn More

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Kaniksu Land Trust acknowledges that we work within the traditional territories of Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Kalispel Tribe, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe.