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Otters with Dr. Wayne Melquist
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Join KLT, Idaho Conservation League and American Heritage Wildlife Foundation for an educational presentation on otters by local wildlife biologist, Dr. Wayne Melquist. Dr. Melquist has been studying otters since the 1980s and will be presenting his experiences with these remarkable creatures. March 13, at 3:00 and 6:00 pm at the Panida’s Little Theater. Tickets
- Published in Events, News, Things To Do, What's Going On
Thorell Conservation Project
Friday, 10 January 2020
As January snows quietly blanket the tall pines and alder thickets of their Pack River home, Lenny and Carole Thorell take comfort in the knowledge that their special corner of the world will remain as it is for a very long time. The Thorells recently entered into a voluntary conservation partnership with Kaniksu Land Trust
- Published in Completed Projects, Conservation News, What's Going On
Ermine (or Stoat)
Monday, 02 December 2019
The ermine, which is also known as a stoat or a short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea) is a member of the family which also includes badgers, otters, ferrets, wolverines and other carnivorous mammals. This animal is referred to as an ermine during the winter when its fur is pure white with a black tipped tail, during
- Published in Critter Corner
Winter Fun Days
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Looking to get your kids outside over winter break? KLT will be hosting three Winter Fun Days January 2, 3, and 4, from 9:00 -3:00 pm. This is a program for children ages 8-13 We’ll be playing outside in the snow at Pine Street Woods, learning about winter animal activity, how to have fun in
- Published in Education, Events, Program News & Stories, Things To Do, What's Going On
Ruffed Grouse
Friday, 01 November 2019
Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) are one of several native species of grouse in Idaho. This medium sized bird generally weighs between 1- 1.5 pounds, with very little size difference between the male and female birds. Ruffed grouse are either grey or brown morph – which describes their general coloring – although both morphs are well
- Published in Critter Corner
Name the outdoor recreation center!
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Last spring, Sandpoint Nordic Club and Kaniksu Land Trust received a grant from the Blue Cross Foundation to build an outdoor recreation center at Pine Street Woods. Inspired by a community survey showing that most of our community was struggling to get outdoors during the winter, KLT and SNC believe that this outdoor recreation center
- Published in Pine Street Woods
Be a Trail Ambassador!
Thursday, 10 October 2019
KLT is in search of volunteers who would like to help introduce new people to Pine Street Woods. PSW trail ambassadors will spend two hours on weekend days exploring Pine Street Woods and educating new visitors about trails, experiences and Kaniksu Land Trust. All trail ambassadors will attend an orientation session at Pine Street Woods
- Published in Pine Street Woods, What's Going On
Coeur d’Alene Salamander
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
The Coeur d’Alene Salamander (Plethodon idahoensis) is one of just five native species of salamanders and newts in Idaho. First discovered on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene in 1939, this salamander is on of the few amphibians found in North Idaho. The Coeur d’Alene Salamander is small and slender, with an average length of
- Published in Critter Corner
Northern Flying Squirrel
Sunday, 01 September 2019
Did you know that Idaho is home to the Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)? This unique mammal is native to much of Idaho, but as it prefers coniferous forests as its home, it is most commonly found in the northern parts of our state. The northern flying squirrel is usually a light brown or reddish
- Published in Critter Corner
Grand Opening of Pine Street Woods
Friday, 09 August 2019
Kaniksu Land Trust invites you to join us for the Grand Opening of Pine Street Woods Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Click here for the PSW Grand Opening Schedule. Activities will include guided hikes, mountain bike rides and walks; a doctor led walk; yoga; educational activities for kids; a scavenger hunt;
- Published in Events, Pine Street Woods, Things To Do, What's Going On
Bat Night at Pine Street Woods
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
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
- Published in Education, Events, Pine Street Woods, Things To Do, What's Going On
Dragonflies
Thursday, 01 August 2019
Dragonflies are native to almost every where on Earth, in Idaho, our most common native dragonfly species is the Common Green Darner (anax junius). Dragonflies are easily recognized by their long slender body and two pairs of wings set close to the head. Dragonflies can be distinguished from damselflies in rest – dragonflies will hold
- Published in Critter Corner
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