Palouse Land Trust helps permanently conserve the very best of the Palouse and north-central Idaho: open spaces and iconic landscapes, rare ecosystems, working farms and forests, healthy wildlife and fish habitat, and special outdoor places that bring the community together.

We work with willing landowners to create voluntary conservation agreements that benefit the landowner and the entire region not just for today, but for generations to come. Take a look around to learn more about how this great conservation work happens and how you can get involved in protecting the lands that sustain and inspire us all.

 

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Native Planting at Idler's Rest Nature Preserve
Sep 26
Native Planting at Idler's Rest Nature Preserve

Join Palouse Land Trust at Idler’s Rest for a hands-on restoration day! We’ll spread native grass and wildflower seed and plant about 100 snowberry plugs along the Mountainview and Meadowview trails. All experience levels welcome!

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Yoga in the Cedars with Nikki Hodge
Sep 27
Yoga in the Cedars with Nikki Hodge

Join local yoga and wellness instructor Nikki for a welcoming outdoor session focused on mindful movement, breath, and connection to the natural surroundings. This all-levels gathering offers a chance to slow down, build awareness, and leave feeling more grounded and restored.

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Volunteer Orientation: Preserve Steward
Oct 6
Volunteer Orientation: Preserve Steward

Already signed up to volunteer with Palouse Land Trust? This orientation is the next step!

Join us at Idler’s Rest Nature Preserve for an introduction to PLT and your volunteer role. We’ll tour the preserve, learn about its history, and talk about what Palouse Land Trust does so you feel prepared to be an ambassador for PLT and help visitors connect with the land.

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Highway 8 Cleanup – Olson Family Conservation Preserve
Oct 10
Highway 8 Cleanup – Olson Family Conservation Preserve

Join Palouse Land Trust as we clean up our adopted 2-mile stretch of Highway 8 near Deary, alongside our newest conservation preserve. This stretch of roadway borders protected habitat and serves as an important entrance into the surrounding landscape. Help us keep it clean, welcoming, and cared for.

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Improve the Trails at Idler’s Rest
Oct 17
Improve the Trails at Idler’s Rest

Help us give Idler’s Rest’s trails some TLC! This project will improve about 2 miles of well-loved trails by spreading gravel and woodchips and making drainage improvements to help keep trails smooth, stable, and ready for the thousands of visitors who enjoy the preserve each year. With support from the Addium-METER Foundation and the help of community volunteers, we’ll work together to keep Idler’s Rest welcoming, enjoyable, and healthy for years to come.

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Improve the Trails at Idler’s Rest
Oct 18
Improve the Trails at Idler’s Rest

Help us give Idler’s Rest’s trails some TLC! This project will improve about 2 miles of well-loved trails by spreading gravel and woodchips and making drainage improvements to help keep trails smooth, stable, and ready for the thousands of visitors who enjoy the preserve each year. With support from the Addium-METER Foundation and the help of community volunteers, we’ll work together to keep Idler’s Rest welcoming, enjoyable, and healthy for years to come.

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Volunteer Celebration at Idler's Rest Nature Preserve
Oct 18
Volunteer Celebration at Idler's Rest Nature Preserve

Join Palouse Land Trust at Idler’s Rest Nature Preserve for a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ as we celebrate the incredible people who have spent their time, energy, and weekends helping care for the Palouse this year.

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Volunteer Orientation: Hike Docent
Oct 20
Volunteer Orientation: Hike Docent

Already signed up to volunteer with Palouse Land Trust? This orientation is the next step!

Join us at Idler’s Rest Nature Preserve for an introduction to PLT and your volunteer role. We’ll tour the preserve, learn about its history, and talk about what Palouse Land Trust does so you feel prepared to be an ambassador for PLT and help visitors connect with the land.

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Legacy on the Land: An introduction to succession planning
Oct 22
Legacy on the Land: An introduction to succession planning

Ready to start thinking about the future of your land and business? Join American Farmland Trust, Palouse Land Trust, University of Idaho Extension, the Fulcrum Dispute Resolution Clinic, and local partners for a free, interactive workshop on farm and ranch succession planning. Hear from a panel of experts, join a roundtable discussion, and take the first steps toward creating a lasting legacy for your land.

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Idler's Rest Neighborwood Social
Oct 29
Idler's Rest Neighborwood Social

Join Palouse Land Trust and your Idler’s Rest neighbors for a laid-back fall gathering with drinks, fall snacks, and good conversation.

We’re bringing together local conservation, forestry, and land management partners to make this event as useful and worthwhile as possible for our neighbors. Partner organizations will have information and tables set up throughout the event, giving you a chance to connect directly with the right people for your specific questions, whether you’re interested in forestry, restoration, conservation, land management, or resources available to local landowners.

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