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my friend
Mother Nature brought a little magic to the Sled Hill Grand Opening this weekend. The season's first hard frost covered the hill in sparkling white, almost as if it were giving us a glimpse of the winter fun to come. Then the sun came out, and the whole place seemed to shine.
I loved watching kids roll down the hill, friends catch up, and curious visitors explore the new trails, all while music drifted through every nook and valley.
I found myself thinking about what it took to make this day possible. So many people came together to protect this special place, and now it belongs to our community forever. Generations of families will make memories here, just as we did this weekend.
With snowy dreams ahead,
| | Left to right: Katie Cox, Executive Director (me), Regan Plumb, Conservation Director, Arthur Potts, Conservation Projects Manager | | | |
Nuts about our shirts
Missed your chance to stash one of the commemorative Sled Hill Squirrel tops, like those modeled above?
We're ordering a second run just for you! But, scurry fast - orders close on Friday, November 6th! Want to browse the selection?
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DRY AS DIRT
A former KLT intern recently brought us together for an experience that left us all unexpectedly excited about… soil.
Trust me, this story is anything but dry.👇
READ DRY AS DIRT →
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Some places are measured in acres; but few can be measured in generations.
For the Turnbull family, the story of this land began in 1886 when Cyrus Turnbull made his way from what is today the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge in Cheney, Washington, to land that would later become Sagle, Idaho.
The landowner shares her family’s story and the conservation of this property made possible, in part by Y2Y HERE.
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Six years under a canvas tent. Look what grew!
For six years, Washington Elementary students have been learning outdoors, gathering beneath a canvas tent that has seen its last season. Now, thanks to an incredible community effort, they have a beautiful timber frame pavilion where generations of children can learn, explore, and connect with nature, rain, or shine!
A huge thank-you to Northern Timber Crafters for hundreds of hours of craftsmanship, Mick Taylor of TaylorCraft for raising the frame, Lake Pre-Mix Concrete for the concrete slab, Idagon for the foundation and site work, Sky Right Roofing for the roof and Siteline Design for the site plan.
And to the Washington Elementary PTO, Stimson-Miller Foundation, Equinox Foundation, and YOU—thank you for helping turn a simple outdoor classroom into a lasting place for children to grow!
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Just 12 months ago, we shared the exciting news that Aster Garden Center had joined the KLT family. Since then, you've wandered the gardens, explored the gift shop, visited our new headquarters, and joined us for a baker's dozen of workshops and gatherings.
Together, we've grown more than a garden center. We've created a welcoming place where neighbors connect, ideas take root, and care for the land grows.
As Aster settles in for the cooler months, we celebrate the legacy of founders Paul and Karen Oleson and all that YOU have helped make possible. Thank you for helping Aster bloom in its first year!
And we're not quite done gathering! Mark your calendar for:
Wintertide: A Kaniksu Holiday Market
Sat., November 28
11 AM–3 PM
Pre-order your Christmas tree (see below) and pick it up at Wintertide: A Kaniksu Holiday Market on November 28. Enjoy carolers, warm soup, festive drinks, handmade gifts, and holiday cheer while you welcome the season!
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Best Christmas tree ever - pre-order yours
Tree hunting is best when you don't have to saw it down with frozen hands. This year, we are offering pre-orders from local wholesale growers Sandpoint Ranch Tree Farm to bring you the fullest, most not-Charlie-Brownish trees you've ever seen! Order now and pick up your trees with ease during Wintertide this year.
You'll warm your hands and your heart knowing your purchase is supporting KLT.
P.S. Nothing against Charlie Brown. If you love a hand-picked natural tree and want to help us keep the PSW meadow a meadow, you can cut your own tree for a donation again this year. No judgement from us.
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What Grows After Us: Planning for What Matters
We had a wonderful gathering a couple of weeks ago to talk about something many of us put off: estate planning. And we learned that planning for the future can be much more than writing a will!
From the flexibility of donor-advised funds (DAFs) to charitable remainder trusts, we explored ways to care for the people and causes we love while making thoughtful plans for the future.
Couldn't join us? We're sharing a helpful white paper with some of what we learned, so you can explore these options at your own pace.
READ THE PLANNED GIVING GUIDE →
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KANIKSU LAND TRUST PARTNER SPONSORS
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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
| | Are you part of our WhatsApp Trails Community? Join Today. | | Uncover past issues of The Dirt HERE. | | Caring for the land and people of the Kaniksu Region, today, tomorrow, and forever. | | 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. | | | | |
