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Category: Education

birch bark knife sheath on evergreen needle background

Birch Bark Weaving

Tuesday, 07 April 2020 by Cami
By Dave Kretzschmar, KLT Education Director This week we will be exploring just one way you can use one of nature’s most wonderful materials, birch bark. The bark of the birch tree has been used for centuries to create variety of items. To further your learning and open your eyes to what is possible try searching for
  • Published in Blog, Education, Remote Learning Resources, Things To Do, What's Going On

Kaniksu Adventure Race

Monday, 30 March 2020 by Cami
By Dave Kretzschmar, KLT Education Director The Kaniksu Adventure Race is a new outdoor experience at Pine Street Woods, with the goal of getting more adults and kids outside. We ask that this activity be done solo or with your family unit, please adhere to the social distancing guidelines in effect. Those wishing to participate
  • Published in Blog, Education, Remote Learning Resources, Things To Do, What's Going On

Coal Burned Bowls

Tuesday, 24 March 2020 by Cami
By Dave Kretzschmar, KLT Education Director Ever made your own bowl before?  It is so easy to reach in the cupboard and take down a store bought bowl for your soup or cereal.  Making your own coal burned bowl and eating from it reconnects us to our roots and ancient crafts.  Using fire to shape
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Spring Awakening: Tapping a Maple and Listening to Birds

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 by Cami
By Dave Kretzschmar, KLT Education Director There is still snow on the ground, but all around me the signs of spring are slowly making themselves felt.  Water is changing from its solid state of ice and snow to drips off the eaves and little streams and rivulets are running everywhere.  Across the road, a grassy
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Kaniksu Winter Camp

Wednesday, 20 November 2019 by Cami
Looking to get your kids outside over winter break? Kaniksu Winter Camp is here! CHOOSE YOUR DAY OF FUN January 2nd &/or 10th: Ages 6-9 January 3rd &/or 9th: Ages 9-13 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Street Woods Your kids will enjoy a whole day outside at Pine Street Woods, learning about snow
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Bat Night at Pine Street Woods

Wednesday, 07 August 2019 by Cami
Tuesday, August 20 at 7:30 pm  Pine Street Woods Join local bat expert Carrie Hugo for an evening of education as we study our local bat species through observation and mist netting. We will also serve cookies and drinks. To access Pine Street Woods, head west on Pine Street, follow the road as it turns
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Tagged under: adult education, events, outdoor education

BioBlitz & Mammal Mini-Camp

Monday, 08 April 2019 by Cami
Join KLT for our third Annual BioBlitz! This year we’ll be exploring biodiversity at the University of Idaho’s new Organic Agriculture Center on North Boyer, near Schweitzer Mountain Road. Our 2019 BioBlitz will begin at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 7 and will continue for 24 hours. We’ll examine various types of life on the
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Adult WildCrafting: Basket Weaving

Friday, 15 February 2019 by Cami
Join KLT education staff for an evening of Adult WildCrafting on March 15. We’ll be learning about the basics of basket weaving, using reeds and rope. The cost for this event is $25, which includes all materials, as well as snacks and beverages – both beer and non-alcoholic options. This event is limited to those
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Tagged under: adult education, events, wildcrafting
children shelling acorns using stone hammers

WildCrafting Winter 2019

Thursday, 14 February 2019 by Cami
We will be offering two five-week sessions of WildCrafting again this winter. Session One will take place January 15 – February 13, and Session Two will take place February 26 – March 27. Classes will be offered on Tuesday from 3:00 – 4:30 pm and on Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. Classes are held
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Tagged under: children, education, wild crafting
children snow tubing at Schweitzer Mountain

Winter Fun Day

Tuesday, 27 November 2018 by Cami
Join KLT Education Staff for a winter play day! We’ll spend the day exploring the joy of playing and learning in the snow, including snowshoeing and tubing! January 4, 2019 from 9:30 – 4:30 Ages 8-12  Meet at the parking lot at the base of Schweitzer  Wear appropriate winter snow gear, and warm boots Lunch
  • Published in Education, Events, Outside 7B, Things To Do, What's Going On
birch bark knife sheath on evergreen needle background

Adult WildCrafting Evening

Tuesday, 27 November 2018 by Cami
Join KLT education staff for an evening of Adult WildCrafting on January 11. We’ll be making several different crafts, including birch bark sheaths, dogsbane and yucca cordage, black walnut buttons and necklaces as well as doing some drawing with black walnut ink. The cost for this event is $25, which includes all materials, as well
  • Published in Education, Events, KLT Programs, What's Going On, Wildcraft
Tagged under: adult education, events, wildcrafting
boy wandering through the woods

Ties to the Land Workshop

Tuesday, 13 November 2018 by Cami
Join Kaniksu Land Trust and Montana State University Extension Services for the award-winning “Ties to the Land” Workshop. This guided discussion will help you and your family begin to discuss succession planning- the human side of estate planning—focusing on ways to maintain family ties to the land from generation to generation, building awareness of key
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Tagged under: adult education, education
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