Dishman Hills Conservancy

Thank you to the joyful and hardworking volunteers from Sun City Church for volunteering with us on Saturday for Serve Day! They did an amazing job weeding, helping us move river rock, and splitting wood!
If you are interested in purchasing some of the wood for a donation to DHC, please contact us.

Thank you again volunteers!

Yesterday we hosted a warm morning “Forest and the Trees” hike at our Glenrose property. Thank you to Marya for volunteering to lead this hike and to the amazing group that made this an especially enjoyable, informative, and fun walk!

Check out our website for upcoming hikes and events like this one: dishmanhills.org/events

We even had a surprise moose sighting (He moved too quick for a good photo)!

On Saturday, Dishman Hills staff and volunteers cleaned up a shelter near the yellow loop in the Natural Area. It was made from roughly 15 green trees that were cut down using a hatchet; one of the trees being over 40 years old. This happened last year as well on the west side of the area and in that instance they cut all the trees out of a rock formation. In both cases, it appeared that they were not "homeless" camps but more temporary shelters; possibly just someone testing survival skills. Needless to say, building these shelters in the Dishman Hills causes a lot of damage and takes decades to regrow. If you hear someone cutting trees with a saw or a hatchet and they are not the county or DHC workers, please contact the county or crime check. Thank you for looking out for our lands.

Kids in the lab was a huge success! The kids learned all about the history of microscopes, how they work, and how to properly use them! They got to look at all kinds of specimens up close from murky lake water to yeast cells. Thank you to Lisa and Mo for teaching these kids fantastic science and all of the other volunteers that made this event possible. We hope to do it again soon!

If you didn't get a chance to read about Kids in the Hills in our newsletter, here is a brief summary of this amazing event made possible by the great efforts of WA State Certified Naturalists and many volunteers!

We concluded the month of May with Kids in the Hills. This is an excellent opportunity to offer students an educational and exciting field day in the Dishman Hills. Through hands-on activities, students learned about observation skills, animal adaptations, natural science, and enjoy time out in nature. Volunteers in the DHC Education Committee along with volunteers from WA Certified Naturalists, WA Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources provided this extraordinary outdoor experience for around 500 students in total. The students were 3rd and 4th graders from five local elementary schools including Adams Elementary, University Elementary, Opportunity Elementary, Broadway Elementary, and Mullan Elementary. (Pictured-Volunteers and Certified Naturalists Lisa Klapp, Melody Getman, Michelle Stuart, Karen Edward, Rick Severn, and Sara Kennedy)

We had an amazing butterfly hike led by moth/butterfly enthusiast Carl Barrentine. We had a HUGE turnout and saw over six different species of butterflies! Carl will be leading an upcoming night mothing event in July that is posted to our website for more fun!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Ruth’s “Two for Tuesday” hike yesterday. It was a great afternoon hike as we chose a shady out-and-back route and took a few stops to learn more about the nature around us. 🌿🌲🌱

Check out this short video by Carl Barrentine of the Wilson Conservation Area and our friends that roam the area 🐻 🦌

Day and Night, Fast and Slow A short video highlighting mid-June, day and night game trail use by white-tailed deer, coyote, and black bear. Wilson Conservation Area, Dishman Hills Cons...

Some beautiful Red-Tailed Hawks captured by Ray Owens.

This week, we have not one, but two amazing opportunities to participate in a free yoga experience.

On Thursday, join local yoga instructor Stephanie Gronholz in a peaceful "Yoga in the Hills" class for all skill levels at Camp Caro!

If you would like to start your Saturday morning off with some laughter, join certified Laughter Yoga instructor Ganna Ainsworth for a morning of joyful exercise at Camp Caro.

Register Today at https://dishmanhills.org/events

We kicked off June by celebrating National Trails Day! Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who helped lead 10 hikes at Camp Caro! We had a great turnout and heard from many Camp Caro regulars about their love for the trails. 🌲🌳☘️

Visit https://dishmanhills.org/events to register for this amazing event and to access the recommended reading for this walk!

https://dishmanhills.org/donate-now/

Happening this Saturday!

Join DHC on June 1st to celebrate National Trails Day!

This year, WA Naturalists will lead hikes through Camp Caro and stop along the way to teach about plants, ecology, and natural phenomena. Hikes will begin every 30 minutes from 10am - 2pm. So, grab you and your family and come any time to join the next hike!

Free goodies and hiking swag will be passed out as you arrive!

Consider taking the 2024 National Trails Day® Pledge to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them! Everyone who takes the pledge will be entered to win one of four prize packs of hiking gear, each worth more than $1,500.

Register Here: https://dishmanhills.org/event-5702165?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/23/2024

Pledge: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

Join DHC on June 1st to celebrate National Trails Day!

This year, WA Naturalists will lead hikes through Camp Caro and stop along the way to teach about plants, ecology, and natural phenomena. Hikes will begin every 30 minutes from 10am - 2pm. So, grab you and your family and come any time to join the next hike!

Free goodies and hiking swag will be passed out as you arrive!

Consider taking the 2024 National Trails Day® Pledge to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than you found them! Everyone who takes the pledge will be entered to win one of four prize packs of hiking gear, each worth more than $1,500.

Register Here: https://dishmanhills.org/event-5702165?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/23/2024

Pledge: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

There’s a good feeling we get when we show up for others, whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, or a local nonprofit we care about.

And it’s not just about good-feels — volunteering or donating money to support nonprofit groups helps everyone in the community. From Puget Sound to the Palouse, the Cascades to the Columbia River, great things happen for everyone when you give what you can.

That’s what GiveBIG is all about.

Donate: https://dishmanhills.org/donate-now/
Visit GiveBIG: https://www.wagives.org/

Earth Day for DHC was celebrated with a serene Glenrose sunset hike. How did you celebrate Earth Day?

PC: Renee Oberdorf

To our friends and supporters,

We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target's donation to us!

Now through June 30th, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target's donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here:
www.target.com/circle

We're asking our supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds as we continue our mission to connect and protect the Dishman Hills.

Don't forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign!

Thank you for your support, and we encourage you to share your support for us (and your thanks to Target) on social media throughout the duration of the voting! Target

Last week, DHC held our Annual Member Meeting where the Stewardship, Education, and Conservation committees updated us on progress from last year and plans for this year. We also voted in two new board members: Jeff Roberts and Stuart Grossman! Thank you to those who attended. See the rest of you at next year's!

Please take one minute to vote “Dishman Hills Land Conservancy” for the Best Non-Profit Organization in the Inland Northwest! Cast us under the ‘Arts & Culture’ group. Go to www.bestof.inlander.com

Come join us for a FREE lunch at the Wilson Conservation Area on Feb. 24th at 12pm! We will burn brush piles and roast hot dogs.🌭

Please register online.
It will be a 15 min. walk uphill to get to the bonfire. Depending on weather, you may have to park at the bottom of the driveway.
6712 E Willow Springs Rd, Spokane 99223

See you there!

Be sure to check out DHC's booth next weekend at the Spokane Great Outdoors & Bike Expo! Feb. 17th/18th at the Spokane Convention Center. Buy tickets here: https://spokaneoutdoorexpo.com/
Spokane Great Outdoors & Bike Expo

This year, falls on our founder, Tom Rogers', birthday! Honor his legacy by helping us connect and protect the Wild Heart of Spokane. Donate today! https://dishmanhills.org/donate-now/

How can you support the Dishman Hills Land Conservancy?

$5 buys a day's worth of trash cleanup supplies

$15 buys a Trail Steward's graffiti removal kit

$30 buys a classroom's worth of Kids in the Hills supplies

$100 buys a chainsaw for tree thinning

$200 buys a day's worth of trail maintenance

Every Dollar Counts! https://dishmanhills.org/donate-now/

is almost here! Please consider giving back this season to a great cause. Dishman Hills Land Conservancy is only made possible with your support. Click the link in our bio to make a donation💚🐿🏞

Another Two For Tuesday hike in the books! Last week, Executive Director, Ruth Gifford, took some hikers out to Stevens Creek to catch this gorgeous view of the fog below the Big Rocks of Sharon. Stay tuned for next week’s hike!

Be sure to join us this Thursday, the 16th, for a hot dog bonfire roast at our Wilson property! Please register: https://dishmanhills.org/events-list/
See you from 12pm-1:30pm!

Today, we had wonderful volunteers at the Wilson property to haul tree limbs off the trails and into brush piles.🌲🌧
Make sure you sign up for our email announcements so you don't miss our upcoming hotdog-roasting bonfires using these brush piles!🌭
Check out the wood-boring beetle larva we found!🪱🪳

What a fantastic evening with fantastic people! Monday was our annual fundraiser where we gathered as an organization to raise money for the future of Dishman Hills Land Conservancy. Thank you to everyone that donated, attended, volunteered, and supported our mission of connecting and protecting the Wild Heart of Spokane. See you out in the Hills! 🏞️

TICKET SALES CLOSE ON MONDAY THE 9th!! Head to our website before it's too late!