Community invited to take a walk in the Pine Street Woods
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 6 years, 5 months AGO
(Photo courtesy FIONA HICKS PHOTOGRAPHY) The final two Walk in the Woods hikes will be taking place this weekend and next, giving area residents a chance to discover all the Pine Street Woods has to offer.
A map showing the location of the proposed Pine Street Woods. Pine Street Woods community forest, 160 acres of woodlands and meadows just minutes from Sandpoint, will provide a place where everyone can freely and frequently enjoy quiet recreation and hands-on learning in nature. Kaniksu Land Trust is now in the final stages of fundraising in the $2.1 million purchase cost of the property.
SANDPOINT — Register now for a Walk in the Woods and discover all Pine Street Woods has to offer our community. Over the last several months, members of the Kaniksu Land Trust have been leading scenic walks — and bike rides — on the future Pine Street Woods property. Two walks in August will conclude the series. Grab this last chance to join a guided visit today!
On Saturday, Aug. 11, join Dan Krabacher, with an assist by Chris Bessler, on a hike to explore the potential for trails on the project. Meet at 9 a.m. at Selkirk School. Maximum of 30 participants.
On Saturday, Aug. 25 you’ll have one last chance to join KLT’s Executive Director Eric Grace on a walk in the woods. Meet at 9 a.m. at Selkirk School. Maximum of 20 participants.
Pine Street Woods community forest, 160 acres of woodlands and meadows just minutes from Sandpoint, will provide a place where everyone can freely and frequently enjoy quiet recreation and hands-on learning in nature. Kaniksu Land Trust is now in the final stages of fundraising in the $2.1 million purchase cost of the property. Funds have already been provided by several foundations, and from generous private donations.
Pine Street Woods will be the ideal location for outdoor recreation and learning. Year round trails will be available for hiking, bike riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and much more. Plans also include easy parking, toilet facilities and well-marked, all-abilities trails to make Pine Street Woods the perfect place to play outside. Pine Street Woods will also be the home of KLT’s outreach programs including in-school educational programs and Camp Kaniksu. To learn more about the project, visit www.kaniksu.org.
All walks will begin at 9 a.m. at Selkirk School, 11014 W. Pine St., Sandpoint. Pre-registration for these walks is required, registration can be completed online at kaniksulandtrust.org/walk-pine-street-woods/ or by calling our office at 208-263-9471. Please come prepared with appropriate shoes, clothing and a water bottle. An email will be sent out before the walk/ride providing final details, waiver, etc.
