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• RESERVED EVENT Kids in the Hills

  • Start
    22 May 2024
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    29 May 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM

  Kids in the Hills
  

  
  

  During May 22 to May 29, Kids in the Hills offers students an educational and exciting field day in the Dishman Hills. Through hands-on activities, students learn 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 provide this outdoor experience for around 400 students in total. 
  

  The schools that are involved in this year's Kids in the Hills are Adams Elementary, University Elementary, Opportunity Elementary, Broadway Elementary, and Mullan Elementary.

  Thank you to the dedicated volunteers from our Education Committee and WA Certified Naturalists.

  DONATE TO SUPPORT HERE
  

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• Stevens Creek Bird Hike

  • When
    28 May 2024
  •  
    6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Location
    Stevens Creek Trail Head (9102 S Steven Creek Rd)
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Stevens Creek Bird Hike

  with Jon Isacoff

  Members only. Those not registered will be turned away.

  

  Stevens Creek is among the best places in Spokane to hear a diversity of singing migrant songbirds. Sometimes we see them too! Come join us for an early morning hike while learning about bird songs and notes.

  Meet in Stevens Creek Parking lot at 6AM.  We will hike to Big Rock and back and see and listen to bird songs.  With luck we should observe 20 or more species of songbirds, though more will be heard than seen in this wooded location.

  Hike will be approximately 2.2 miles and 2 hours.

  Though we will be traveling at a slow to moderate pace, the trail will be steep in places and hiking poles may be helpful.

  Binoculars are recommended! Please come dressed for weather and bring snacks, water, and bug spray. It still tends to be chilly in the mornings and it is tic season. 

  Unfortunately, this is not a hike for dogs. Please park at the Stevens Creek Trailhead at 9102 Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane Valley.

  
  

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• We've Partnered with Target Circle!

  • When
    29 May 2024

  
  

  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:

  http://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!

  
  

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• National-Trails-Day Guided Hikes

  • When
    01 Jun 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Camp Caro, 8603 E Appleway Blvd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212

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  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. Pledge Here
  

  If you have trouble registering, please email Marie at volunteers@dishmanhills.org.

  Capture the moments of the day and enter the National Trails Day® photo/video contest for another chance to win one of four incredible gear prize packages! Content must be posted from a public account on Instagram, tag @americanhiking, and use the hashtag #NationalTrailsDay.

  The gear prize kits include:

  LEKI Trekking Poles

  LOWA Hiking Boots

  Fjällräven Vidda Pro or Keb Trousers

  Wild Tribute Smokey Vintage Bear T-Shirt and Smokey Vintage Bear Hat

  Athletic Brewing Co. 6-Pack and Pint Glass

  Osprey Downburst Pack

  Mile Marker Greeting Cards

  Brunton Navigator Bundle

  XERO Shoes $100 gift card

  Your True Nature Advice From the Trail card set

  Backpacker's Pantry New Meal Bundle, Long-Handled Spoon, and Backpacker Mug

  Hydrapak Contour 2L Reservoir

  American Hiking Society Sticker and Pin Pack

  
  

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• Lichen Hike- 06/08/24

  • When
    08 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Stevens Creek Trailhead, 9102 S Stevens Creek Rd
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Lichen Hike

  Guided Hike at Stevens Creek with Lichenologist Jessica Allen

  

  Hike distance and difficulty level: 3.3 mi, steep climb. We will meet at the Stevens Creek Trailhead at 9AM.

  During this lichen walk we will explore the world of lichens. You will have the opportunity learn a number of common species and we will discuss their importance in local ecosystems.

  Jessica Allen is an integrative fungal biologist who studies the causes and consequences of rarity in lichens. In her work she integrates field, laboratory and analytical work to address outstanding questions in fungal evolution and conservation. She currently works as an Associate Professor at Eastern Washington University and serves as the co-Chair for the IUCN Lichen Specialist Group. She earned her PhD from The New York Botanical Garden and the City University of New York Graduate Center. Her Post-Doctoral work was conducted at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Snow and Landscape Research.

  PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING!
  

  If you have trouble registering please email events@dishmanhills.org

  Directions to Stevens Creek from I-90:

  • Take the Freya St exit # 283B
  • Head south on Thor street for 2.2 miles
  • Thor street becomes Ray St
  • Turn left onto 37th Ave, drive 0.2 miles
  • Turn right onto Freya St, drive 1 mile
  • Turn left onto Palouse Hwy, drive 5,9 miles
  • Turn left onto Stevens Creek Rd, drive 1.8 miles
  • Dishman Hills Conservation Area parking area will be on the left side

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