Kaniksu Folk School Fall Classes
Sep
16
to Nov 22

Kaniksu Folk School Fall Classes

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. At Kaniksu Folk School, the journey of discovery never ends.

Find your people and your next muse at one of the Fall classes.

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Dala Horse Carving
Nov
1

Dala Horse Carving

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.

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KFS - Intro to Sashiko & Visible Mending
Nov
5

KFS - Intro to Sashiko & Visible Mending

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.

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Get Plowed
Nov
12

Get Plowed

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 puppy cuddle booth courtesy of Better Together Animal Alliance. 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 from Schweitzer and a group riding experience from Panhandle Bike Ranch.

NEW THIS YEAR: Increase your odds of winning by starting early. Raffle ticket sales are LIVE NOW: $20 each or 6 for $100.

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KFS - Pine Needle Basketry
Nov
15

KFS - Pine Needle Basketry

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.

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KFS - Triangle Dinner Bell
Nov
22

KFS - Triangle Dinner Bell

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.

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KFS - Gnome Carving
Nov
22

KFS - Gnome Carving

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

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Festival of Trees
Nov
28
to Dec 6

Festival of Trees

The Community Resource Envision Center’s Festival of Trees is a multi-faceted celebration with trees and gifts made by local nonprofit organizations and small businesses. The theme of the KLT/Outdoor Experience tree is “A Child’s Adventure in Pine Street Woods.” This tree will feature ornaments and gifts donated by Outdoor Experience and handcrafted by KLT staff and volunteers. Our tree will be on display at Outdoor Experience from November 28th through December 6th.

Raffle tickets go on sale soon, so stay tuned. Winners drawn and announced at the Starlit Soiree Gala at The Hive on December 6th.

For now, you can sign up to volunteer to help make nature adventure-themed ornaments and gifts at our gift-crafting workshops (pro tip: these workshops are like a mini folk school class that you can take for free! Learn a craft you can keep forever and donate your work for the conservation cause you love). Sign up for one, two, or all three workshops.

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KFS Fall Folk Festival
Oct
25

KFS Fall Folk Festival

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?

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KFS - Decorative Railroad Spike Knife
Oct
23

KFS - Decorative Railroad Spike Knife

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)

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KFS - Intro to Sashiko & Visible Mending
Oct
22

KFS - Intro to Sashiko & Visible Mending

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.

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Kids WildCrafting - Wooden Stools
Oct
6

Kids WildCrafting - Wooden Stools

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.

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Winter Ridge Fair
Oct
4

Winter Ridge Fair

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.

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National Dog Day
Aug
26

National Dog Day

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

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Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour
Aug
2

Clark Fork River Pedal & Farm Tour

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

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Pairings in the Pines
Jul
10

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)

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!

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Picnic Day at PSW
Jun
27

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!

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Community Conversation: What is the Stewardship Economy?
Jun
17

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

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Thompson Falls Trails & Tales
Jun
17
to Aug 19

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.

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FSPW - Intro to Trail Work
Jun
12

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!

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Sandpoint Trails & Tales
Jun
10
to Aug 5

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

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Birds & Burritos
Jun
7

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.

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Citizen Science Days
Jun
4
to Aug 27

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 1 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.

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Rotary Welcome Shelter Ribbon Cutting
May
14

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.

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Kaniksu Folk School Spring Line-Up
May
3
to May 24

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.

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3/4 Minus Cykeltur
May
3

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.

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KLT’s Adopt A Hwy Section
May
1

KLT’s Adopt A Hwy Section

  • Highway 200 and East Sunnyside Road Sandpoint, ID, 83864 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Village at Riverview Ridge Open House
Apr
25

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!

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Embody's Earth Day Dance
Apr
19

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😌.

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Live Give 7B
Apr
14
to Apr 18

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!

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No Man's Land
Mar
10

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

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Feb
24

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.

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"The Sled Hill" Movie Premiere
Feb
20

"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.

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Kaniksu Folk School Winter Classes
Feb
1
to Feb 28

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!

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Winter Fun Days
Jan
3
to Jan 4

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

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Giving Back-tivities
Dec
2
to Dec 6

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.

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The Carousel Fun Fair
Nov
23

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.

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