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Black-Chinned Hummingbird
Monday, 01 April 2019
The Black-Chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) is one of several hummingbird species native to our area. Male black-chinned hummingbirds can be identified by their black face and chin, with a purple throat band. Both the male and female have a metallic green back with a white abdomen. Like most hummingbirds, they have a long, slender beak.
- Published in Critter Corner
Equinox Walk in Pine Street Woods
Monday, 11 March 2019
Join KLT staff for a walk in Pine Street Woods to celebrate the Spring Equinox! We’ll be meeting in the late afternoon on March 20 for a short walk to mark the official first day of Spring. Sign-up is required, please use the form below. Fill out my LGL form!
- Published in Pine Street Woods, Things To Do, What's Going On
Western Painted Turtle
Tuesday, 05 March 2019
The Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii) is the only turtle native to North Idaho. The painted turtle, which has four subspecies, is native to most of the US as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. Fossils show that the painted turtle has existed for over 15 million years, and has developed several interesting
- Published in Critter Corner
Adult WildCrafting: Basket Weaving
Friday, 15 February 2019
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
- Published in Education, Events, KLT Programs, What's Going On, Wildcraft
WildCrafting Winter 2019
Thursday, 14 February 2019
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
- Published in Blog, Education, Things To Do, What's Going On, Wildcraft
Wild Creatures I Have Known
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Join KLT, Idaho Conservation League and American Heritage Wildlife Foundation for an evening of wildlife photography with Jerry L. Ferrara. February 22, at 3:00 and 6:00 pm, Panida’s Little Theater. Tickets are $5 each, and can be purchased using the form below. For over forty years, professional wildlife and nature photographer, Jerry Ferrara, has explored
- Published in Events, Things To Do, What's Going On
Bald Eagle
Friday, 01 February 2019
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is one of the most recognizable birds in the world, as it is the American national bird. Bald eagles can be found throughout the North American continent at various times of the year, although their breeding grounds are fairly limited. The subspecies found in our area, and the rest of
- Published in Critter Corner
Snowshoe Hare
Tuesday, 01 January 2019
Snowshoe hares (lepus americanus) are named for their oversize hind feet, which allow them to travel easily in the snow, and are one of North Idaho’s native mammal species. Snowshoe hares are mostly nocturnal, so you are much more likely to see their distinctive tracks, than the animal itself. During the winter, snowshoe hares change
- Published in Critter Corner
Skade’s Slug
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
North Idaho’s Newest Species: A big congratulations goes out to local biologists Michael Lucid and Lacey Robinson who discovered a new species of slug recently! They named the slug hemphillia skadei, or Skade’s slug for their daughter Skade, who is herself named for the Norse goddess of winter, skiing and bow hunting. To learn more about
- Published in Critter Corner
Non-Cash Donations
Monday, 17 December 2018
There are many ways you can support the Kaniksu Land Trust, aside from making a cash donation: Appreciated Securities. Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is quick and simple and may provide you with significant tax benefits. Please contact KLT for instruction on making gifts of appreciated securities. Life Insurance Gifts. Name KLT as a
- Published in Uncategorized
Planned Giving
Monday, 17 December 2018
As you consider financial and estate planning, please consider the Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT). These techniques can provide you tax savings while providing KLT revenue to fund our land conservation programs. Below are some of the most commonly used planned giving techniques. These should be discussed with your financial planner, accountant and/or an estate planning attorney,
- Published in Uncategorized
Brews for Views
Monday, 10 December 2018
Join Kaniksu Land Trust at the Idaho Pour Authority on January 23 at 5:00 pm for Brews for Views: an evening of fun and fundraising! We’ll have raffles, silent auction items, live music by Marty Perron and Doug Bond, plus great beer from 12 String Brewery. We’ll see you there!
- Published in Events, Things To Do, What's Going On
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