Cover photo courtesy of Tyler Roemer A major land conservation effort has added 2,135 acres of sagebrush steppe and Columbia River shoreline to Washington’s Big Bend Wildlife Area in Douglas County. Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) recently transferred Big Bend Ranch—a property featuring 1.5 miles of river frontage—to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) […]
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Cover photo courtesy of Idaho Forest Group At Idaho Forest Group (IFG), conservation isn’t a side initiative—it’s the foundation of our mission. Across every mill, forest, and partnership, we work to responsibly manage natural resources today while preserving them for tomorrow. From trailheads to tree lines, IFG plays a vital role in sustaining the lands,
Photos by Bridget Mayfield, courtesy of Turnbull NWR Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is inviting community members to get their hands dirty and make a lasting difference this fall. On Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will gather at the refuge for its annual community-supported restoration event. The day is timed to
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Come springtime, the mountains, valleys, and waterways around Sandpoint, Idaho, come alive with wildflowers and wildlife, making it one of the top spring hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Wildflowers burst into bloom in profuse displays, and a wide variety of wildlife is busy rearing their young. The area offers incomparably wild experiences in spring,
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Cover photo courtesy of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge April is brimming with exciting stewardship opportunities at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge near Cheney, Wash. Beginning April 8, dedicated staff will host tree potting sessions for over 6,000 bare-root trees. Volunteers are needed who can spend a half- or full-day helping to pot native trees like aspen,
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By JD Ennis Cover photo courtesy of Lisa Laughlin The 21,000-acres of public wildlife habitat that makes up the Swanson Lakes Wildlife area in the channeled scablands of the Columbia Plateau is a shrub-steppe ecosystem that is dominated by sagebrush and dotted with mesic grasslands, wetlands, potholes, and ponds. The area provides excellent habitat for
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Cover photo by Lorenzo Menendez Courtesy of INLC By Adam Gebauer When I was asked to write about the progress the five tribal nations of the Upper Columbia have made over the last 20 years in supporting fish, wildlife, and forests in this region, I knew it was going to be a daunting task. For
Cover photo courtesy of Friends of Turnbull Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, nestled within the unique Channeled Scablands of Eastern Washington, offers a spectacular array of outdoor recreational opportunities that are sure to delight nature enthusiasts. Visitors can explore miles of scenic trails perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife photography. The refuge, established as a haven
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This area has fantastic wildflower blooms, starting with grass widows, yellow fawn lilies, and Columbia desert parsley and giving way to arrowleaf balsamroot and phlox as the season progresses. The Wenas Wildlife area is best known for its bird watching, so be sure to print a copy of the Wenas Audubon birdlist prior to a
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Spokane-based Cedar Grove Wildlife Guiding offers safety courses, wildlife tours, workplace trainings, and classroom events.
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