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Community Programs
 | Trout Friendly Lawns
As part of its mission, Wood River Land Trust works cooperatively with private landowners and local communities to protect and restore the Big Wood River. Because lawn care practices impact the health of the Big Wood River, we launched our Trout Friendly Lawn Program in partnership with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and others. For a complete online guide, visit: www.troutfriendly.org |  | Annual Heart of the Valley Contest
Our theme for this year's event: “Do you remember...?”
The Wood River Valley is a remarkable and special place. Each and every person who has been here has experienced a moment, a sight or an experience that sparked a deep connection with the valley. Whatever your moment was, share with us that inspiring memory that brought you to realize your love and connection with this valley. “Do you remember...” watching autumn leaves fall into the Big Wood River? Carving a perfect turn down your favorite ski run on Baldy? Hiking with friends and seeing wildlife? Whether you were inspired by catching a rainbow trout — or helping your child catch one ....Whatever that moment was, let us know about the experience that connected you to the Wood River Valley. See submission guidelines >>
|  | Get to Know Your Closest Neighbor: A Guide for Floodplain Homeowners
"Get to Know Your Closest Neighbor: A Guide for Floodplain Homeowners" has helpful information on the role of the floodplain in the river's health and on the uses of native plants to beautify and protect stream banks. The brochure can be a valuable resource this spring as you plan improvements like new decks, additional landscaping, and other projects. |  | Announcing the Idaho Master Naturalist Program
Wood River Valley Chapter, 2011 Class
In 2009, the Wood River Land Trust, ERC, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game developed the Wood River Valley Chapter of the Idaho Master Naturalist Program. The program educates members of the general public in order to deepen our understanding of our natural world, and to develop a corps of volunteers able to lead programs and offer services to various non-profits and agencies in our area. The Master Naturalist website is http://woodrivernaturalist.org.
See news & upcoming events for this program >> |  | Be Outside Idaho
In 2006, Richard Louv, author of the highly praised Last Child in the Woods, called for a national campaign to “Leave No Child Inside.” Louv co-founded the Children and Nature Network (C&NN) to reconnect children and nature and cure what he termed Nature Deficit Disorder. C&NN is now an international movement to give children "opportunities to experience and learn from nature during their growing year..."
In Idaho, 2009 has been designated "Be Outside Idaho - Children in Nature" year. Go to www.beoutsideidaho.org for 101 Things to Do Outside with your child. The activities are all simple yet engage a child in nature. The Wood River Land Trust supports this vital program and urges you and your child to Be Outside! |
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