Citizen Science Days
KLT and the Sandpoint Library partner again to get kids outside to learn and explore! Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make and record your nature investigations with microscopes and other sciency equipment from The Library’s STEM Trailer at Pine Street Woods on the following days:
Wednesday, June 4
Wednesday, June 18
Wednesday, July 16
Wednesday, July 30
Wednesday, August 13
Wednesday, August 27
No cost and no need to preregister. Just show up at the main parking lot at Pine Street Woods.
Sandpoint Trails & Tales
Trails & Tales brings a special nature-themed story time and guided nature walk to Pine Street Woods. Bring the littles (geared for ages 5-8, but all are welcome) for a captivating hour of community connection with KLT summer interns and East Bonner County Library staff. Each week, your child will experience a new children’s book title from the library while learning about their local flora and fauna on the trails. Snacks included.
Bring a water bottle and dress for the outdoors. All children must be accompanied by their grown-up.
Meet at the Outdoor Recreation Center in the upper parking lot at Pine Street Woods.
Look for these nature themes and stories (we may not read all of the titles listed):
June 10 - Bees theme! “These Bees Count” by Alison Ashley Formento, “The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter” by Shabazz Larkin, “Jam & Honey” by Melita Morales, & “Kaia and the Bees” by Maribeth Boelts
June 17 - Clouds theme! “Little Cloud” by Eric Carle, “Lizzy and the Cloud” by Terry Fan, & “Cloudette” by Tom Lichtenheld
June 24 - Trees theme! “Tree” by Britta Teckentrup, “We Are Branches” by Joyce Sidman, “A Tree Is Nice (Rise and Shine)” by Janice May Udry, “Busy Tree” by Jennifer Ward, “Picture A Tree” by Barbara Reid, & “Be A Tree!” by Maria Gianferrari
July 1 - No Trails & Tales this week
July 8 - Butterflies theme! “Butterfly Alphabet Book” by Brian Cassie and Jerry Pallotta, “Some Bugs” by Angela DiTerlizzi, “Monarch Butterfly’s Life” by John Himmelman, “Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle, & “Fly Butterfly” by Bonnie Bader
July 15 - Ponds theme! “Around The Pond: Who’s Been Here?” by Lindsay Barrett George, “In the Small Small Pond” by Denise Fleming, “Over and Under the Pond” by Kate Messner, “Little White Duck” by Walt Whippo, & “Hello Puddle” by Anita Sanchez
July 22 - Walking in the wild theme! “Sheep Take A Hike” by Nancy Shaw, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Wayne Rosen, & “I Went Walking” by Sue Williams
July 29 - Insects theme! “Very Grouchy Ladybug” by Eric Carle, “Beetle Bop” by Denise Fleming, “Ant Ant Ant” by April Sayre, & “Some Bugs” by Angela DiTerlizzi
August 5 - Nature theme! “A Seed Grows” by Antoinette Portis, “A Little More Beautiful” by Sarah Mackenzie, “Plants Can’t Sit Still” by Rebecca Hirsch, & “Flip, Float, Fly” by Joann Early Macken
Thompson Falls Trails & Tales
Trails & Tales gets little ones and their families outside for a summer story time and nature walk. KLT and the Thompson Falls Public Library collaborate to select children’s library books with a lesson in nature. Each week a new theme is woven through the stories and nature walk as children and families bond over books and connect with the land.
This is an inclusive event for all ages and abilities.
Please bring a water bottle and appropriate shoes/clothing for outdoor fun. Parent/guardian must remain with children throughout the program.
Community Conversation: What is the Stewardship Economy?
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
Picnic Day at PSW
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!
Pairings in the Pines
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. Stay to the end!)
Crooked Tree Trail at Pine Street Woods, 11915 West Pine Street
$140 per person
Please select your preferred start time below for ticket purchases:
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!
Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour
Join us for a ~30-mile scenic bike tour through forests, meadows, and farms in Western Montana!
Farm visits
Locally sourced lunch
Live music & ag market
T-shirt included
Kids 12 & under FREE
Lunch-only tickets available
Full tour: $85 | 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.
Register soon—space is limited!
www.bikereg.com/cfrpedal
FSPW - Intro to Trail Work
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!
Birds & Burritos
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.
Rotary Welcome Shelter Ribbon Cutting
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.
Bike To School Day
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.
Kaniksu Folk School Spring Line-Up
Kaniksu Folk School is thrilled to unveil the Spring 2025 lineup, packed with 14 exciting new classes and series, many making their debut this season! From wood and metal working to fiber arts and foraging, there's something for YOU.
3/4 Minus Cykeltur
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.
KLT’s Adopt A Hwy Section
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.
Village at Riverview Ridge Open House
Celebrating the completion of the first community land trust project in our area, KLT, LEAP Housing, and Bonner Community Housing Agency are showcasing the six new homes in the Village at Riverview Ridge neighborhood in an open house. Visit LEAPHousing.org/priestriver and then join us at the open house to learn more about how these homes contribute to community and conservation solutions, the qualification process for families, and tour the new homes!
Embody's Earth Day Dance
Embody Studio is celebrating 10 years of WildCore Movement during 🌎 Earth Month. On Saturday, April 19th, join DJ Collin Pemp at the Ecstatic Dance Party following a pre-dance warm up with apps and drinks hosted by the inspiring Embody Teachers. Entry by $5-$25 donation - with ALL proceeds going to Kaniksu Land Trust😌.
Live Give 7B
Live Give 7B is a week-long celebration of all of the people, places, and things that make us love living here.
Visit 7BGives.org to see the 70+ participating nonprofit groups doing great things in Bonner County. Click on any one of them and go straight to their website to learn more or donate to a cause that makes you love your town. You’ll find us there!
IT’S ON NOW: APRIL 14-18
DONATE to KLT and support the conservation, education, and community work that helps keep 7B…7B.
Your gift of $100 or more qualifies you for the Schweitzer season pass drawing*
Drop in and see us at the office (1215 Michigan Ste. A) on Thursday between 9 AM - Noon for Winter Ridge treats and Evans Brothers drinks.
Top off this wild week with a big community party at Matchwood Brewing on Friday, 4-7 PM. You're invited! *The Schweitzer season pass drawing will take place at that time. Need not be present to win.
And those are just a few examples of local businesses that support area nonprofits, making 7B an amazing place to live and give.
Now through Friday, your donations to KLT will be matched 2:1 up to $30K! Help us raise $15K for a total of $45,000!
No Man's Land
Sandpoint No Man's Land Film Festival is BACK! Grab your friends, sisters, partners, or come solo (cause you're guaranteed to make some friends) and join us for a night where we uplift and stoke the rad women who make up our outdoor community here in North Idaho!
This is No Man's Land's 10th annual film festival! No Man's Land is an adventure film festival that showcases women in front of and behind the camera!
What can you expect?
The event will be kicked off with a panel discussion showcasing some amazing and inspirational women here in North Idaho in the outdoor industry, including KLT’s very own, Katie Cox! During intermission we will have a raffle.
There will most likely also be some impromptu dancing and for sure friend making during the event!
The next morning you're invited to join us to shred up at Schweitzer OR hold it down in the lodge and play games with your new and old friends!
Thanks to our amazing sponsors Matchwood and Claire Anderson (owner of Burger Dock) we are able to donate 100% of the event's ticket and raffle sales to two amazing local non-profits whose focus is on inclusion, equality and mental health: Sandpoint Alliance For Equality (SAFE) and The Ethan Murray Fund. (Last event we raised over $7,000 through ticket and raffle sales and that money was split between Kaniksu Land Trust and Pend Oreille Pedalers. And we can do that again!)
We can't wait to see you there!
Sponsored by Matchwood and Claire Anderson
Sand Creek Connections Open House
Got feelings about the future of the Sand Creek corridor?
You might be interested in stopping into the open house on Monday, February 24th from 3 to 6 PM at the Community Room of the Russell Sports Center to see the Sand Creek Connections Draft Action Plan and make your own recommendations for the future of this stream that runs through the heart of the Sandpoint community.
"The Sled Hill" Movie Premiere
“THE SLED HILL” SHORT FILM PREMIERE
AND SCREENING OF PATAGONIA’S “FIRE LINES”
Celebrate Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival with the release of Kaniksu Land Trust’s new film by Tanner French Films!
In a small town, a forgotten ski slope from the 1940's finds new life as a conservation project. “The Sled Hill” is a short film that uncovers the legacy of a cherished past and the hope for a sustainable future. “The Sled Hill” is more than a film—it’s our story. Together, we’re turning a cherished past into a meaningful future.
📅 When: Thursday, February 20th
⏰ Time: 6-8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
📍 Where: Panida Theater, 300 N. First Avenue, Downtown Sandpoint
Our community sleighs! 🛷 Kick off the evening with a pre-premiere mixer with your community who helped Save the Sled Hill, followed by the premier of “The Sled Hill.” Then enjoy an inspiring follow-up screening of Patagonia’s “Fire Lines”—a powerful story about fire, trails, and forging a brighter future through the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship program featuring Pend Oreille Pedalers’ local Strategic Advisor, Greg Williams.
BONUS: Don’t miss out on exciting raffles throughout the night!
Tickets are only $10 per person! Get yours here ⬇️ or at the door.
Kaniksu Folk School Winter Classes
We’re trying something new!
The Winter class line up is all about building on the skills you develop in your beginner-level folk school class. During the month of February, each class is formatted as a weekly progressive series, taking your skills beyond the basics and deepening your connection to your class community.
Additionally, there are single-day classes available.
Take a look at our new year line up, new instructors, and new blacksmithing club!
Winter Fun Days
Snowy days can’t keep us inside! Spend the whole day outside, sledding, playing games, exploring, building snow forts, warming up around a fire, eating smores and drinking hot chocolate.
Come enjoy winter outside with us. Choose one of these two dates:
Friday, January 3rd ~ OR ~ Saturday, January 4th (choose only one day, please)
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - meet at the Sled Barn promptly at 9 AM (or a little before)
Cost: $30 per child
Location: The Sled Barn at the Pine Street Sled Hill, 11735 W. Pine
Includes: snacks, drinks and lunch
What to bring:
A sled, if you have one
A small back pack with extra socks, gloves, and a water bottle (with water)
Give us a call with any questions - (208)263-9471 or email Brianna
Giving Back-tivities
Here at KLT, we tend to carve our own path. On Giving Tuesday, the national day of giving, we usually do something a little bit quirky or different. This year, we are hosting some "giving back-tivities" the week of Giving Tuesday (the first week in December).
It’s our way of thanking you for supporting the work we are all doing together. Join us for one or more of the following free daily* activities designed to connect us to the land and to our community. Each lasts about an hour:
Mon. 12/2 Marketing Trek & Talk with Marcy. 9 a.m. at the Sand Creek Trail. Join KLT's Communications Director for a back to basics class in marketing. Seasoned marketing professionals, newbies, and those who have marketing tasks added to their real jobs will take away tips they can use now. Freebies included. Meet at the Sand Creek Trailhead on Bridge Street with your warm beverage.
Wed. 12/4 Tree ID with Regan. 9 a.m. at Pine Street Woods. Join KLT's Conservation Director for a guided tree identification walk. Learn the names and useful facts about local coniferous and deciduous trees plus some fun facts about KLT's Pine Street Woods community forest. Meet at the main parking lot with your warm beverage and dress for December.
Thu. 12/5 Morning Run with Katie. 8:15 a.m. at Pine Street Woods. Join KLT's Executive Director on one of her regular morning runs and start your day with fun and inspiration at your community forest. Meet at the main parking lot at Pine Street Woods ready for some cardio!
Thu. 12/5 Build a Friction Fire with Bri. 4 p.m. at the Big Red Shed. Join KLT's Education Director to learn how to build a primitive friction fire for fun and self-sufficiency. All ages welcome. Park behind the Big Red Shed at the Sled Hill.
Fri. 12/6 New Trail Reveal with Jeanine. 9 a.m. at The Sled Hill. Join KLT's Development & Operations Assistant for a guided tour of one of the brand new trails at The Sled Hill at Pine Street Woods. Meet at the Big Red Shed with your warm beverage. Muffins are included.
Fri. 12/6 Tying Assorted Knots with Shaun. 4 p.m. at The Big Red Shed. KLT’s Education Assistant will show you how to tie some practical knots that are handy for life in the outdoors. The 10 or so knots he will teach are easy to learn for all ages and will help add to your wilderness know-how.
*Notice that we have nothing planned on the actual day of Giving Tuesday. It just worked out that way.
The Carousel Fun Fair
Introducing the Alternative Giving Market at the Carousel Fun Fair where your holiday shopping impacts your community! "Shop" nonprofit booths to donate in the name of a friend/loved one and receive a meaningful item symbolizing your gift - making this a present that impacts their community.
This event highlights the many ways we can support our local community.
When you visit the KLT booth, you’ll learn how your support protects the views, habitats, clean waters, and ancestral and working lands that have written the stories of your life. You’ll also discover many other vital nonprofit organizations that make this community thrive.
Nonprofit Alternative Giving Market with 25+ interactive nonprofit booths
Carousel curtain draw at 11 a.m.
BTAA Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Creations art station
Envision Center giant gingerbread house build
PonderPlay Bounce House
POP indoor bike skills course
Food trucks
who knows what else you’ll find!
Stop and see us at our KLT booth to play a tree ID game with us, discover the unique alternative gift that comes with your donation, and visit with us about the things we are all doing together to make our community go ‘round. We’ll have our buttery-soft hoodies and tees available along with some freebies.
Get Plowed
Did you know that fall and winter maintenance on the Pine Street Woods access road
costs nearly $,6000/year?
Plowing the road to Pine Street Woods may not be sexy, but it’s safe.
Help us keep the road to your community forest trails open all year when you put your pocket change toward plowing at Get Plowed this year. Show up at Mick Duff’s Beer Hall and they’ll kick back a percentage of profits that night when you kick back a cold one.
Don’t let the event name fool you - this is a family friendly event with:
COMFORT FOOD! Two soups from Eichardt’s served with focaccia from The Bank
fill a snowplow with your pocket change
raffles for KLT, SNC, & POP merch + exciting experiences (think, private XC ski lesson with tea & cookies, framed original artwork, guided full moon fat bike ride with s’mores, a massage, a rad knitted hat, and more)
live music by the No Name Band (really, they don’t have a name yet)
SPECIAL SURPRISE AT 6 PM
Can’t make it to Get Plowed?
Your donation will help keep the road to PSW open for all to enjoy.
Please note “Get Plowed” in the Comments field.
Spooky Spirits Halloween Festival
Tickets: $10/person, children 8 and under get in for FREE
The 2024 Spooky Spirits event will be frightfully fun. Experience a mysterious walk in the dark woods of the night set to an original story, plus a spooky boogie with hourly creature features, like:
Every half hour there will be a ten minute organized activity, the rest of the night we will play music for open dancing!
6:00 : Moonwalk Tutorial
6:30 : Magic Potion Brew Dance Game
7:00 : Costume Contest with prizes for the funniest, most creative couple, and most elaborate.
7:30 : Dips class followed by a snowball that gets everyone on the dance floor
8:00 : Dance Competition...dance until you are tapped out...the last dancers on the floor get a prize!
8:30 : Spooky Scary Skeleton Dance Relay! Learn it on Youtube or make it up as you go, line up and get your ten seconds to show off your moves before the next dancer hops in!
NOTE: parking is pretty much non-existent at the sled hill for now. Please enjoy our complimentary chariot ride (looks a lot like a school bus) from Sandpoint High School which will run every half hour.
SNC Winter Welcome
SANDPOINT NORDIC CLUB’S ANNUAL WINTER WELCOME
This SNC fundraiser and friend-maker event is all about community! Meet your fellow winter enthusiasts and your local cross-country ski group that does amazing things for youth and others in our community. Learn about their programs, lessons, rentals, warming hut hours, and how to become a member while enjoying bites and beverages.
Fall Forest Festival
Celebrate fall with frightfully foresty family fun. Enter the costume parade and trot through the trunk or treat area. Peruse vendor booths and play games. And don’t let the bears scare you - take part in the bear safety talk and enjoy a forest management walk.
Participation for vendors and Trunk-or-Treat cars can be found HERE.
This event is a collaboration of Thompson Falls Main Street, Sanders County Chamber of Commerce, Freinds of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, and KLT.
Winter Ridge Neighborhood Fair
Celebrate Sandpoint with Winter Ridge and friends at their annual community appreciation event. Enjoy danceable music, freebies, food, fun, beverages, and more. We’ll be there. You should be too! Find our booth to get in the loop about KLT’s exciting new conservation projects, education news, community work, and how you are in the center of it all!
See you there.
Priest River CLT Groundbreaking
Save the date - KLT, LEAP Housing, and City of Priest River are celebrating the groundbreaking of the exciting community housing trust project!
Location, time, and other details coming soon.
Fireside Dance
KANIKSU FOLK SCHOOL’S FIRESIDE FRIDAY DANCES
Learn bachata, salsa, tango and more at our outdoor fireside dance evenings. A variety of local dance teachers instruct beginner-level classes at the Big Red Shed. Kids welcome to dance or enjoy a folk craft (adults can do the craft too!).
All ages welcome, no need to register. Suggested $5 donation per person.
Discover more about Kaniksu Folk School - traditional skills instruction for adults 👇
Kaniksu Folk School Fall Class Line-up
Kaniksu Folk School offers year-round classes tailored for adults, spanning a rich spectrum of arts, crafts, and essential life skills. From the age-old craft of blacksmithing to the precision of woodworking, from identifying edible plants in our lush surroundings to exploring countless other subjects, our educational offerings are as diverse as your curiosity.
Whether you're eager to embark on a new adventure or honing existing skills, Kaniksu Folk School is your canvas.
Our mission is clear: to foster a vibrant community and a culture of hands-on, locally-rooted education. Through the power of music, the timeless appeal of traditional crafts, and the shared pursuit of knowledge, we invite you to join us in building a stronger, more connected community. Find your next muse and your people at a Kaniksu Folk School class.
Health Hikes
August Health Topic: Longevity with Dr. Meg, Lakeshore Health
HEALTH HIKES happen on the first Tuesday of every month to help us get into the habit of getting outside. Doctors recommend spending time in nature, moderate exercise, morning activity, and social interaction as part of a healthy lifestyle. Each month, a local doctor shares expertise on a popular health topic for a few minutes before the group goes out on a 40-minute light cardio hike. Learn the trails at Pine Street Woods while you hike along with a doctor and new friends. Each month, the trail is selected based on the abilities of those present.
Health Hikes are free and registration is not required. Show up for the brief health chat and hike with the group, or strike out on your own. Please bring a water bottle and dress for weather changes.
To inquire about access road or trail conditions, join our Pine Street Woods Chat Group.
NOTE: Health Hikes will be discontinued after the final hike on September 3rd. Stay tuned for news about future guided hikes.
Clark Fork Pedal & Farm Tour
Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour: Exploring Agriculture Along the Banks
Join us for our inaugural, sustainable 30 mile bike tour in Wild Horse Plains, while visiting farms in the forests and along the banks of the river in Western Montana.
Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour:
Exploring Agriculture Along the Banks
You will ride through the sunlit shadows of the trees, and along the banks of the Clark Fork River, passing the farm meadows where agriculture has lived for generations.
Along the way are sustainable farms featuring local foods. Our farm visits include:
3H Simmental/Sheehan Quarter Horses
Marjerrison Mill
Wild Horse Lavender
Marjerrison Family farm
Cold Spring Ranch
Cavill Farm
The tour will end at our “last of the best” fairgrounds, where a locally grown and sourced meal awaits along with music from Spa City Sound.
Bike Tour registration is $85. The registration fee includes your ride, music, and lunch of local food from farms and producers. If you’d like to join us just for lunch the fee will be $40. Our bountiful meal includes pulled beef or bison sandwiches, roasted green beans, baked beans, cucumber salad, potato salad, corn on the cob, cubed melon, dessert, and a wine or beer drink ticket.
Registration and route details here https://www.bikereg.com/cfr-pedal-farm-tour.
We are inviting agricultural producers in Sanders County to join us as a vendor at the Sanders County Fairgrounds for lunch. Let us know if you’d like to join us!
Sponsorships are also welcome! See information in the discussion tab of this event.
Contact: Juli Thurston at juli.thurston@montana.edu or 406-827-6934 for more information or questions.
Fireside Dance
KANIKSU FOLK SCHOOL’S FIRESIDE FRIDAY DANCES
Learn bachata, salsa, tango and more at our outdoor fireside dance evenings. A variety of local dance teachers will instruct throughout the summer. Kids welcome to dance or enjoy a folk craft (adults can do the craft too!).
Join us from 7pm-9pm every first and third Friday of the summer months: June, July and August.
All ages welcome, no need to register. Suggested $5 donation per person.
Discover more about Kaniksu Folk School - traditional skills instruction for adults 👇
IN A LANDSCAPE - Classical Music In The Wild
IN A LANDSCAPE (TM) is an outdoor concert series created by American pianist Hunter Noack. A nine-foot concert grand Steinway piano is set in awe-inspiring natural landscapes instead of the traditional concert hall. The audience is encouraged to wander and explore the surrounding environment while listening to the music through wireless headphones, creating an immersive and intimate experience that fosters connection with the music, nature, and each other.
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild
Monday, July 29, 2024
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (gate opens at 5 p.m.)
Tickets: $40
StoryWalk (TM)
StoryWalks (TM) combine family and community connection with literacy and nature. Families enjoy a self-guided walk on a trail with pages from a children’s book posted in kiosks along the way. The Dover StoryWalk(TM) is a partnership of KLT, Sandpoint Library, and City of Dover. The Library’s Children’s Librarian selects titles and installs a new story each month (twice a month in the summer!).
It’s free, accessible, and dog friendly. The current title is:
Make More S’mores by Cathie Ballou Mealy and illustrated by Adriel Landy
The Dover StoryWalk(TM) is located at the Dover City Park next to City Hall and is open during daylight hours.