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Palisades

Upcoming Events in October

You’re invited to join us for these upcoming events in October, where we’ll roll up our sleeves to care for our lands and waters – from the trails of Palisades Park to Glen Tana, Hangman Creek, Slavin Conservation area, and beyond. Together, we’ll clean up well-loved trails, restore wetlands, and

Recognizing Volunteer

Rooted in Gratitude: Celebrating Our Outstanding Volunteers

Yesterday, we gathered at the Glen Tana Farmhouse to celebrate some of our favorite people – our volunteers! The annual Volunteer Appreciation Event, themed Rooted in Gratitude, allowed us to thank the 228 volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to support conservation and the protection of lands and waters

Students Cleaning River

River Guardians: Saint George’s Students Make a Splash for Conservation

By Steven Leachman, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy Volunteer I arrived at the Glen Tana property at midmorning, around ten o’clock. Already, my compatriots for the day were there to greet me. A group of high school students and three faculty members from the nearby Saint George’s School were unloading wooden

Cosmic Walk

Walk Through the Cosmos: An Evening of Reflection at Glen Tana

You’re invited to the Cosmic Walk! Join us on Sunday, September 21 at Glen Tana for an evening of reflection, music, mindfulness, and connection beneath the stars. When life feels heavy, sometimes the best gift we can give ourselves is a pause – space for healing, community, and perspective. The

Coeur d'Alene Showcase

Celebrating Conservation at the Coeur d’Alene Showcase

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Innovation Collective for our Coeur d’Alene Showcase. We appreciate our community of supporters, partners, and friends who came together to celebrate conservation in Idaho and throughout the Inland Northwest. We’re grateful for the chance to connect with you! For many years,

Cee Cee Ah photo by Nick James

Returning to the Land: Repatriation and Conservation in Partnership

Since time immemorial, the Kalispel Tribe has cared for its aboriginal lands under one guiding principle: doing right by the land. And for over 30 years, Kalispel wildlife and fisheries biologists and other scientists have shaped their careers around this guiding principle. Ray Entz started his career with Upper Columbia

Randy Mickelsen

A Legacy of Care: Randy Mickelsen’s Gift to Future Generations

For longtime Spokane resident and retired educator Randy Mickelsen, nature has always been more than scenery – it’s been a place of peace and reflection. Randy’s connection to nature began decades ago at Waikiki Springs before the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) acquired the property. Born and raised in Spokane,

Glen Tana Rattlesnake Ridge

Upcoming Events – Registration Now Open

Ways to Support Conservation and Get Connected with the Community Join Conservancy Hike Docents for these upcoming events throughout the month of September. Glen Tana is a focus this month and is not yet open to the public. Enjoy Rattlesnake Ridge views to birding and stunning fall scenery. Registration is

Fall Trees But What of the Family Farm

But What of the Family Farm?

By Carol Corbin, Director of Philanthropy, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy For the family involved, “This is not a happy story.” I hear the catch in his* throat over the phone. “It’s the least bad outcome we could have had.” But as with many endings, this story presents a new beginning

By Protecting Your Legacy, You Protect the Land

When we think about “planning for the future,” many of us picture saving for retirement, creating a budget, or setting career goals. But planning also means thinking about what will happen to the places we love and what we will leave for future generations. August is National Make a Will

Pine Bluff Property

Pine Bluff – Protected Forever

Today we're sharing a story written by Emalee Gillis, one of our Conservancy volunteers, who wrote about Pine Bluff - a property owned and cherished by Peggy Clemons and Mary Foutz near Riverside State Park's Trail 25 - one of the longest trails in the park system, at around 25
Glen Tana Hike

Upcoming August Events

Looking For a Meaningful Way to Connect with Nature this August? We invite you to explore the beauty and diversity of our local landscapes through upcoming guided hikes – each offering a unique window into the lands we work to protect. Whether you’re strolling through Glen Tana, not yet open

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