Community Resource EnVision Center's Starlit Soiree Gala is the final touch on its Festival of Trees featuring an elegant evening of fine dining, festive glamour, and live auction magic in support of community cheer.

The raffle drawing for trees decorated by and decked with gifts from local nonprofits and businesses - including the KLT/Outdoor Experience tree; A Child’s Adventure in Pine Street Woods - will be held that evening (need not be present to win).

Can’t make it to the soiree?

Raffle tickets are available online now through December 6th at noon. Our tree is on display until 12/6 at Outdoor Experience, 314 N. First Avenue, in downtown Sandpoint.

Tickets are $5 each.

Giving Tuesday is all about community.

Stop by to hang out with us at Outdoor Experience for coffee and treats from Evans Brothers and Winter Ridge. Gaze at the intricate ornaments hand-crafted by KLT staff and volunteers that make our tree as magical as A Child’s Adventure In Pine Street Woods - that’s the name of our KLT/Outdoor Experience tree. Our tree, as well as 11 other trees decked with gifts and decorated by local nonprofits and businesses, will be on display through December 6th.

Raffle tickets are available Nov 26–Dec 6 at noon, with winners announced at the Community Resource EnVision Center's Starlit Soiree Gala on Dec 6 (no need to be present to win!).

Tickets are only $5 each!

Come learn to carve and paint a little gnome for your home! Students will learn the basics of how to carve small wooden figures in the Scandinavian tradition of flat plane figure carving, a unique carving style in which only one knife is used and the flat facets from carving are what defines the sculptural form. Each student will be given a pre-cut wooden blank to work with. Shaun will discuss the flat plane carving tradition and the ideal tools and materials needed to get started in this craft. Example carvings will be provided for inspiration. No prior carving experience required. Knives, wood and Kevlar safety gloves will be provided.

Ages: 15 and up

Need a Christmas gift for the chef in your life? Make them a unique chime so they can let everyone know when the meal is hot and ready! This rustic project is a joy to look at and use. We will practice designing, bending, tapering, twisting and scrolling while having fun and sharing memories of camping trips and favorite meals! Bring a lunch.

Learn the art of coil basketry in this beginner course. Using locally harvested pine needles, each student will wrap, coil and sew together a small trinket basket. Learn these foundational skills to have a life full of containers to fill and share.
Ages: Under 10 years needs to be accompanied by an adult.

Don’t let the name fool you - this is a family friendly event.

The Pine Street Woods access road doesn’t plow and sand itself. This annual block party-style fundraising event supports the partnership between KLT, POP, and SNC that makes your community forest trails accessible all year round.

Bring your pocket change for plowing and step up to the Kitten Cuddle Booth courtesy of Better Together Animal Alliance - $5/cuddle helps keep the road clear. Plus, adoptions are only $35 with proceeds also going toward Get Plowed! Eichardt’s will be there serving hot comfort food with a percentage of proceeds going toward the Get PSW Plowed fund. And Mick Duff’s will toss some change our way too when you buy tasty beverages.

This year’s raffles are sexier than ever! We’re talking - an IKON Pass and Mountains to the Moon package from Schweitzer and a group riding experience from Panhandle Bike Ranch. If 50 tickets are sold between Noon Tuesday and Noon Wednesday, an anonymous donor will unlock at $1,500 match!

Raffle ticket sales are $20 each or 6 for $100.

Missed the October 22nd class? Here’s another chance.

This workshop will be an introduction to Sashiko, an ancient style of Japanese embroidery, and how to apply this technique to your mending projects. All materials will be provided, just come ready to enjoy the motion of slow stitching and have patches ready for your favorite garments. Students may bring a clothing item and receive instruction on how to mend or enhance the garment.

Learn basic wood carving techniques by carving the Scandinavian toy horse that has become the informal national symbol of Sweden. Known today as a “Dala” horse, the name is short for Dalarna, the province in central Sweden where these carved horses

were made for nearly two centuries. The Dala horse is a great practice piece for the aspiring wood carver and also makes a great gift or holiday decoration. Students will be given a rough-cut horse figure to shape and smooth with a carving knife. Knives and a cut-resistant safety glove will be provided. No previous carving experience required.

FREE EVENT!

Let’s celebrate Fall! This event in coordination with Kaniksu Folk School will celebrate the fall season.

Meet the artisan instructors who teach classes for our Kaniksu Folk School, watch craft demonstrations, peruse vendor booths, and sample folky foods and drinks to the tune of old timey live music.

We will also be joined by local farmers ready to stock your root cellars for the season. Local Bakery Flourish will also be on hand to bring you sourdough delights.

Eichardt’s will be serving yummy soup and drinks.

Enjoy the following demos:

Blacksmithing, Broom Making, Hammered Copper Spoon Making, Pack Basket Weaving, Wood Carving, Wool Spinning and Ax Throwing

There will be multiple kids activities going on, plus vendor booths with nature crafts, metal works, and garden goods for sale. Warm up by one of the campfires and sip tasty warm beverages.

And of course there will be some toe-tapping, head nodding good tunes to keep the atmosphere festive.

Plus, you can get a sneak peek at KLT’s soon-to-be new home!

Want to volunteer to help out at this event?

Turn a piece of trash into a beautiful work of art under your hammer! We will cover hammer control, spreading and shaping. We will also talk about the art and science of heat treatment and other aspects of making tools from steel.

Age Range: 13 and up (13-16 year olds need a guardian to accompany)

This workshop will be an introduction to Sashiko, an ancient style of Japanese embroidery, and how to apply this technique to your mending projects. All materials will be provided, just come ready to enjoy the motion of slow stitching and have patches ready for your favorite garments. Students may bring a clothing item and receive instruction on how to mend or enhance the garment.

WildCrafting is a hands-on skills crafting series for kids.

In this WildCrafting class kids will learn some basic carpentry and carving techniques to make their own stool to keep. The simple three leg wooden stool makes for a useful seat around the house or by the campfire. All materials and tools will be provided. This class meets on four Mondays in October to give adequate time to shape and assemble the project. No previous wood working skills required, just an interest in learning.

Cost: $80 for the 4-day workshop:

Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27.

4-6 PM.

Stop by our booth at the Winter Ridge Neighborhood Fair for games, freebies, and to tell us why you love living local! We’ll have the KLT merch you love and the latest dirt on what’s going down. See you there.

Celebrate National Dog Day at Pine Street Woods with KLT and BTAA (Better Together Animal Alliance)! Grab a slice from Powderhound Pizza and learn trail dog etiquette and expert training tips from Jeff Thompson, Lead Handler & Dog Trainer for the Schweitzer Avalanche Rescue Team and KLT’s own Land Manager with sips from Mick Duff’s. Enter the hilarious Dog/Owner Look-Alike Contest for prizes from BTAA, KLT, and EzyDog, then wander over to the ShakaPaw booth filled with treats, games, and goodies for both pups and people. Socialize your four-legged friends on a community walk along the Meadow Trail, then let them romp freely during the Bowser Bash—a joyful free-play finale for hounds and humans alike. With bites, sips, and fun for all, this is the paw-ty of the summer you won’t want to miss!

No dog? No problem. BTAA will host an adoptable dog meet and greet.

4 PM: Dog walk on Meadow Trail

4:45 PM: Trail Dog Etiquette & Training Demos

5:15 PM: Dog/Owner Look Alike Contest

5:30 PM: Bowser Bash

The Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour is a scenic ~30-mile bike tour through forests, meadows, and farms in Western Montana. Bike registrations have SOLD OUT, but there are still lunch-only* tickets available.

Farm visits
Locally sourced lunch
Live music & ag market
T-shirt included
Kids 12 & under FREE
Lunch-only tickets available

Full tour: $85 (sold out) | *Lunch only: $25
Begins & ends at Little Beaver Creek Ranch
Camping available
Questions or want to sponsor? kayla@kaniksu.org

Low-waste event – bring your own cup/mug!
Support local farms and help keep this annual event rolling.

www.bikereg.com/cfrpedal

Tickets now available!

Pairings in the Pines is a progressive tasting event that invites you to stroll through Pine Street Woods as you enjoy locally crafted food and thoughtfully selected wines while immersed in the sights and sounds of nature at the forest's edge.

Meet the 2025 Pairings in the Pines winery: Rivaura. Food pairing partners will be posted on this page shortly.

PAIRINGS IN THE PINES

Thursday, July 10

4:30 p.m. to ~8:00 p.m. (choose from one of five departure times)

Crooked Tree Trail at Pine Street Woods, 11915 West Pine Street

$140 per person

Event is sold out. Please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

KLT Partner Sponsors support conservation in many ways. One way is that their sponsorship covers the majority of our Pairings in the Pines event costs so that your ticket price qualifies as a tax deductible donation. Their support leverages KLT’s limited resources to allow us to do more work together. Thank you, Partner Sponsors!

Enjoy music by Tri-Cities Steel Band at Pine Street Woods

Join East Bonner County Library District and Kaniksu Land Trust for a delightful picnic day at Pine Street Woods while enjoying the vibrant sounds of the touring band OK2Botay, which translates to “okay to dance.” This lively steel drum ensemble is made up of talented youth from grades 6 to 12 in Tri-Cities, Washington. While enjoying the music outdoors in the meadow, you can bring your own picnic to enjoy and use the Library Bookmobile to check out books or sign up for a library card!

Directed by the skilled Mr. Ben Leggett, this remarkable group of young performers is selected through an annual audition process, primarily from students who have participated in classes with the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association. OK2Botay practices weekly and showcases their talents through numerous performances across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Prepare for an exhilarating musical experience that will inspire you to dance!

Community Conversation: What is the Stewardship Economy?
Featuring Guest Speaker: Nils Christoffersen, Executive Director of Wallowa Resources

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening with Nils Christoffersen, Executive Director of Wallowa Resources and national thought leader in rural community development and land stewardship. Nils will lead a community conversation exploring the concept of the Stewardship Economy—a place-based, regenerative approach to managing natural resources that supports both ecological health and local livelihoods.

Nils co-authored the groundbreaking report “Growing the Stewardship Economy” with the University of Michigan, helping to define how communities like ours can strengthen rural economies while enhancing the landscapes we depend on. He brings decades of experience working at the intersection of conservation, economic resilience, and rural innovation in Eastern Oregon and beyond.

This is a timely and relevant discussion for our community in northern Idaho and northwest Montana, where questions of land use, forest health, outdoor recreation, and rural economic sustainability are front and center. Whether you're a landowner, forester, educator, nonprofit leader, business owner, or simply a curious neighbor, this event is an opportunity to learn, engage, and envision a future where people and land thrive together.

Free and open to the public
Light refreshments provided
Q&A and informal community discussion to follow

Join FSPW for an engaging Introduction to Trail Work session, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of maintaining and building sustainable trails. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on workshop will cover essential tools, techniques, and best practices to help preserve our natural landscapes. You’ll gain valuable knowledge on soil erosion control, proper trail design, and safety measures, all while enjoying the great outdoors. Together, we’ll work towards creating trails that are safe, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly. Don’t miss out on the chance to give back to nature while developing practical, rewarding skills!

Meet at the Pine Street Woods parking lot for a 2-hour bird walk followed by a breakfast lecture at the Outdoor Recreation Center. Breakfast includes Evans Brothers coffee and tea with burritos crafted by breakfast burrito maker extraordinaire Celeste Grace.

Local birding expert and KLT Board Member, Rich Del Carlo shares his vast knowledge of birds in an intimate setting at Pine Street Woods. Learn to identify wild birds by sight and sound while discovering other fascinating facts about our local winged wildlife. Rich will also share some insights about the benefits of shade-grown coffee as we enjoy some from Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters.

Cost: $40. Limited to 12 people.

Join Kaniksu Land Trust and the Rotary Club of Sandpoint for the ribbon cutting of the new Rotary Welcome Shelter at Pine Street Woods.

This public celebration honors Rotary’s leadership and generosity. Enjoy refreshments, learn about the project, and explore Pine Street Woods.

National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, May 7th.

Pend Oreille Pedalers is hosting a donut station at the KLT office along the Dover Bike Trail as a thank you to all who opt not to drive to school, but rather, take human-powered transpo. Roll on in between 7 and 8 AM for a delicious donut paired with a warm beverage to get you to your destination.

KLT & Pend d’ Oreille Winery team up once again to vie for the coveted “Best Aide Station Award” during the annual ¾ Minus Cykeltur event. This year, our station will be set up at The Sled Hill at Pine Street Woods with fun and refreshment for the riders as they make their last stretch.

The ¾ Minus Cykeltur is a gravel grand fondo consisting of a 52-mile route on asphalt and gravel roads and a 75-mile route on asphalt, gravel, and dirt singletrack.

The event starts and finishes on Oak Street between Syringa Cyclery and Matchwood Brewing Company, and is followed by a party and award ceremony at Matchwood Brewing with food, drink, and live music.

Meet us at 3 PM at the KLT Adopt-A-Highway section on Hwy 200 -  cleaning up our corner of paradise with friends of KLT, like YOU. It'll be work, but so much fun. Wear your wildest hat and look for litter treasures on the roadside with us! Just show up if you can do an hour or 3 hours. Let’s get together for a light dinner afterward!

Sign up in advance to qualify for a prize.