Climbing Trees
Thursday, 16 March 2017
I read a story written by a teenager, let’s call him John. His life was troubled. In his words, he was “trapped deep within the frightening jungle of the New Jersey suburbs”. Computers were slowly draining him of energy and passion. “I was numb, and I didn’t care that I was failing high school, and
Nature has a Profound Impact on our Brains and our Behavior
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
I’ve been an avid hiker my whole life. From the time I first strapped on a backpack and headed into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I was hooked on the experience, loving the way being in nature cleared my mind and helped me to feel more grounded and peaceful. But, even though I’ve always believed that
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Outside Adventures with Dave
Thursday, 09 February 2017
Feb. 3rd, 2017 Outdoor education with the Clark Fork High School: In the Panhandle of North Idaho, we see blizzards as an opportunity instead of a hindrance. The outdoor education class at Clark Fork High goes out every Friday in search of learning, fun, and connection with nature. KLT partners with the class 4-5 times a
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North American Beavers
Friday, 03 February 2017
The North American Beaver The North American Beaver (Castor Canadensis) The beaver is the largest rodent in North America. An adult usually weighs from 11-32 kg (24-72 lbs.) and her body length without the tail is around 74-90 cm (29-35 in). The beaver’s life style is semi aquatic with its thick layer of fat, large
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New Year’s Resolution in February?
Thursday, 26 January 2017
New Year’s Resolutions in February? Well, I am one of the many people who have firm resolve after New Year’s Day. For me, my annual New Year’s Resolutions include: losing weight, getting more active, and eating healthier. Sound familiar? Then, I read an article about the effectiveness of New Year’s Resolutions, and how most of
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Reflections on Nature
Monday, 16 January 2017
Jan. 9th, 2017 As I ascend the old logging road into the heart of the Pine St Woods my heart begins to warm. The snow covered road winds up the northern slope and on this day in January it is cold and winter lies heavy everywhere with a white wool blanket muffling all noise and
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Walking Off Weight
Tuesday, 27 December 2016
Perhaps you are wondering what baking and eating cookies have to do with trails and open space in Bonner County. GOOD question! This blog aims to address the connection between an increase in my health since joining the Walk7B group last Spring as well as encourage our readers to continue to enjoy the bounty in
It All Started with the Native Bull Trout
Friday, 01 July 2016
In the summer of 2002 a small group of folks met with Avista Utilities to try and mitigate the negative environmental impacts of the Clark Fork and Noxon Hydroelectric dams. From this, numerous innovative projects were created, among them, the formation of the Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Conservancy, which was later renamed Kaniksu Land Trust. From
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A New Way of Thinking
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Clydesdales, carrots, birdwatching and bracelet-making became part of the working lexicon at Kaniksu Land Trust in Sandpoint, Idaho, early in 2015 when, spurred by an Excellence Grant from the Land Trust Alliance, the staff began to explore the idea of community conservation. For an organization dedicated to land protection and restoration, it was both a new
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A New Spin on the Web of Life
Monday, 24 August 2015
The natural world has always been my comfort zone. Birds and bugs. Facts and figures. I followed my left brain through school and various science-based jobs that involved quiet study, number crunching, and technical writing. Then one day I found myself on the staff of a small western land trust on the brink of expanding
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