Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

Working with the community to conserve and protect the beauty and health of the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed.

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Accomplishments
    • Board and Staff
      • KRLT Calendar
      • KRLT Easements
    • Financial Reports
    • Media Resources
    • Contact Us
  • Support
    • Many Ways to Give
    • Gifts in Memory or Tribute
    • Preserve Your Property
    • Become a Kinni Guardian
    • Round-up for KRLT
    • Amazon Smile
    • Volunteer or Intern
  • The Kinni
    • About the Watershed
    • Ecology
    • Fishery
    • Map
    • Recreation
    • Watershed Publications
  • Visit Our Preserves
    • Indigenous Lands
    • Kinni River Recreation Map
    • The Community Forest
    • The Drewiske Family Preserve
    • Headwaters Preserve
    • Kelly Creek Preserve
  • News & Events
    • Land Trust Days
    • 30th Anniversary!
    • Latest News
    • Press Releases
    • KinniKeeper Newsletters
    • Blog
  • Monthly Phenology Report
    • November 2022 Phenology Report – Kelly Creek Nature Preserve
    • Past Phenology Reports
  • R4F 2023 Event Info

Chill on the Hill

July 25, 2016 by Molly Barritt Leave a Comment

The St. Croix Community Band will be coming to the UW-River Falls amphitheater on July 26 for a free performance–part of the “Chill on the Hill” summer concert series.

The community band is one of the last performances in the series–a project funded jointly by the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust and the Royal Credit Union–and it is conducted by Director Kristin Tjornehoj, who is also chair and professor of music at UWRF.

“I started the community band when I graduated college,” said Tjornehoj. She has been conducting for 29 years since she founded the community band in 1982, working all that time with a collection of about 80 music enthusiasts from across the River Falls/Hudson area. Ages in the band range, she said, from around 15 to 80, and the band has played at a variety of venues including a trip to the Czech Republic in 2008.

Hal Watson of the KRLT Board of Directors said that the organization’s purpose in sponsoring the event is to bring the community together in celebration of the Kinnickinnic River. “We really wanted to create a family-friendly event where we could connect with people in the community,” Watson said. “We’ve never done that before and this seemed like a good time.”

The theme for Chill on the Hill is “Celebrating Nature,” an effort on Tjornehoj’s part to honor the National Park Service which, according to nationalparks.org, will be turning 100 years old on August 25.  “We want to make this a big deal and celebrate the national parks and our community,” Tjornehoj said. “I hope that we will make [our audience] respectful of our national parks.”

Song selections will include a medley–compiled by Milwaukee native Pierre La Plante–featuring the songs “Shenandoah,” “Across the Wide Missouri,” “Down the River” and “The Glendy Burk.” Marches and contemporary music will round out the concert, in addition to a solo rendition of “America the Beautiful” performed by Broadway singer Jennifer Burleigh-Bentz–co-owner of Brickhouse Music in downtown River Falls.

“We hope to do this again,” Watson said. “We hope this event will inspire people to volunteer to do something positive for the river.”

– Article by Sophia Koch

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Protect the Kinni

2013©Robert W. Chambers

Your contribution helps us keep the Kinni cold, clean, and free ... forever!

Click Here To Donate!

Kinni River Recreation Map

2013©Robert W. Chambers

See Our  Preserves  »

What’s New

Land Trust Days

Fall Newsletter for 2022

Fall 2022 KinniKeeper Newsletter

Stories from the Water

Kinni Kurrents

Latest river conditions:

Click here to view the current Kinnickinnic River gage information!

Stream:

Clarity:

Gage/camera location is upstream of Highway F. Source: USGS National Water Information System

Get Updates

Join Our Email LIst »


Facebook
Instagram

kinnickinnic_river_land_trust

kinnickinnic_river_land_trust
We are excited to be part of this wonderful event We are excited to be part of this wonderful event celebrating the Kinnickinnic River a day the community of River Falls! You can purchase sponsorships and general admission tickets by visiting the link in our bio! Hope to see you there!

Become a sponsor for the 2023 R4F event! 
Sponsorships include access to the VIP lounge with food, beer/wine provided, signage, Tattersall gift bottle, and entry to the film fest. Sponsorships are limited, so don’t wait if interested. 
Each year, we hear from multiple attendees, “How do I sponsor the R4F event?”. For those of you still wondering, follow the directions below:
1. Click on the link below.
2. Signup at your desired sponsorship level ($200, $400, $600, and $1000). If you want to donate more, let us know, and we will certainly accommodate. 
3. Show up on March 3rd and claim your RSVP tickets/wristbands.
4. Have fun!
All proceeds from the 2023 R4F event go to the KRLT and the Rhino’s foundation.
Mark your calendars and get excited for R4F 2023 o Mark your calendars and get excited for R4F 2023 on March 3rd!! Stay tuned for event details, including ticket info and sponsorship opportunities!

@r4ffilmfest 2023 is right around the corner, which means the R4F - River Falls Fly Fishing Festival isn't far away! Lock down March 3rd for a fabulous night of fun and stay tuned for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT coming next week
Happy holidays from all of us at the Kinnickinnic Happy holidays from all of us at the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust! The protection of the beautiful Kinnickinnic River and its watershed is possible because of your support and passion.✨️ 

#conservation #kinni #landtrust #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #riverfalls #river #forest #prairie #watershed #keepitwild #driftless #fish #fly #trout #community
Sound on!!! 📣 The birds at Kelly Creek Nature Sound on!!! 📣

The birds at Kelly Creek Nature Preserve were singing away even with the snowy weather! The dried seed heads from the prairie plants offer a great food source for the birds that are brave enough to stick around in the winter. 

Your support allows us to protect and maintain places like these in the Kinni River watershed. Please consider making a donation today! 

#conversation #landtrust #prairies #nativeplants #seeds #keepitwild #birds #winter #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #riverfallswi #kinni #river #driftless #fish #hike #adventure #protect #getoutside #snow
Kelly Creek Nature Preserve was showing off this m Kelly Creek Nature Preserve was showing off this morning! ❄️

The natural springs on the preserve flow year-round and is an important tributary to the Kinnickinnic River. The water remains cool even in the heat of the summer. The restored prairie is a haven for migratory birds and birds that stick around in the cooler months. 

Thanks to support from people like you, Kelly Creek Nature Preserve and other ecologically important places along the Kinni, remain wild! Please consider a donation today to help KRLT continue the work of conservation on the Kinni!

#kinni #river #keepitwild #springs #winter #conservation #landtrust #driftless #hike #fish #bird #prairie #naturepreserve #wisconsin #riverbanks #riverfallswi #riverfalls #discoverwisconsin #protect #snow #trout #protect
Late fall is a beautiful time to get outside befor Late fall is a beautiful time to get outside before the cooler winter temps hit! A reminder that hunting and trapping are allowed at some of our nature preserves. Please visit our website at www.kinniriver.org, click Visit Our Preserves and click on the nature preserve you would like more details about. If you are visiting our nature preserves during the active hunting season, we recommend that you wear blaze orange for your safety. Deer gun hunting season in Wisconsin is Nov. 19-27th.
The Drewiske Family Preserve is a great spot to en The Drewiske Family Preserve is a great spot to enjoy the beauty of fall in the Lower Canyon of the Kinnickinnic River! 🍁🍂

Your donations make protecting places like these possible! Please consider making a bigger impact by becoming a monthly supporter. Even a monthly gift of $5 can make a huge difference! Click the link in our bio to support conservation on the Kinni today!

#kinni #conservation #watershed #riverfalls #river #discoverwisconsin #Wisconsin #landtrust #community #keepitwild #outdoorsforall #ariverrunsthroughit #driftless #protect #fall #autumn #forest
🍂 This beautiful image was sent to us by Ross a 🍂 This beautiful image was sent to us by Ross and Rachelle Wegge, enjoying the last paddle of the season in the Lower Canyon of the Kinni. 🍁

We love seeing and hearing about your experiences on the Kinni! Have a story you'd like to share? Send it to info@kinniriver.org
We are seeking an Executive Director to help advan We are seeking an Executive Director to help advance our mission to conserve the beauty and health of the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed.
Organizational Goals: 
• Prepare the Kinnickinnic River watershed to respond to climate change through prioritizing and protecting conservation areas.
•  Earn support from diverse audiences toward achieving organizational and financial sustainability.
• Work with partners within and outside of the local community to develop programs and opportunities that support inclusivity and public engagement on KRLT's public lands.
This position is based in River Falls, Wisconsin, and is responsible for overseeing staff, engaging with the Board of Directors, and connecting with community partners.
View the full job description and apply online click the link in our bio!
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · Outreach Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in