Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

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

Annual Member Meeting 2021

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Join us for the annual KRLT member meeting! This year we are hosting a BBQ with yard games, prizes, and more. There will also be the annual election of board members and a brief presentation of what KRLT has been working on this past year and what will be on our agenda for the coming year. At the end of the meeting, there will be an opportunity for a community discussion around the vision for The Community Forest. We are looking forward to connecting with you in person again and hope to see you there!

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What: Annual Member Meeting  

When: Saturday, June 19th 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.   The Community Forest vison discussion – 12:45 p.m.

Where: Glen Park Pavilion River Falls, WI   We encourage all attendees to follow CDC recommendations on COVID-19 prevention.    

We encourage all attendees to follow CDC recommendations on COVID-19 prevention.

The Community Forest Vision Discussion

At 12:45 p.m., KRLT will hold a community discussion on the vision for The Community Forest. This preserve has a lot of potential and we look forward to hearing your thoughts. If you are unable to attend and would like to share your thoughts on The Community Forest, we will be posting information at the end of the month about how you can do so.

Not a current member or need to renew your membership? Click below and we can help you with that!

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Lunch and refreshments will be provided, there will be GF, vegetarian, and vegan options available. Please click here to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

KinniRiverCleanUp 2021

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It’s spring which means it’s time for KRLT’s annual KinniRiverCleanUp! Join us on Saturday, April 24th, and Sunday the 25th to do some spring cleaning on the Kinni and The City of River Falls, WI!

Due to COVID-19, KRLT’s annual clean-up will look different this year. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be fun! To sign up, click the link below and have only one member of your group register. Please list the members of your group in the comment box below your selected time and location. We are limiting the group size to 6 people and allowing one group to sign up per location and time. Sign up space is limited, but there are other ways you can help make the community a little cleaner! Take a garbage bag with you on your next hike and pick up any trash that you see!

I Want To Clean The Kinni!

Looking for other ways to participate in the clean-up and celebrate Earth Week? We have you covered! Click below to print off the KinniRiverCleanUp Bingo sheet for a chance to win some sweet KRLT swag!

Yes, I Want To Play Bingo!

We love seeing pictures of you cleaning up the Kinni!Tag us in your photos on Facebook or Instagram.You can also email them to us at info@kinniriver.org

We look forward to connecting with you in-person at next year’s KinniRiverCleanUp!

Community Forest Campaign

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I Want To Help Secure The Community Forest Today!

UPDATE: This past Friday we celebrated a new gem on the Kinni! Because of over 100 donors, we were able to reach the fundraising goal of $500,000 and fully purchase and protect The Community Forest on the Kinni. It will be fully open to the public 365 days a year and we look forward to hearing about your adventures in the forest!

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT) is launching a fundraising campaign to raise the money needed to purchase a key 40-acre, old growth forested parcel of land in the lower river canyon downstream of the City of River Falls. The parcel contains 1,500 feet of river frontage and includes the mouth of Rocky Branch. The purchase will connect the River Falls School Forest, which has been landlocked for years, to Glen Park and River Hills Park.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for KRLT, the community of River Falls, and the River Falls School District. “A purchase agreement has been signed with the JoAnn Ailport-Dreistadt Estate and we are excited to move forward with raising the funds needed to make the purchase of the property a reality,” states KRLT Executive Director, Charlene Brooks. Successfully securing this 40-acre community forest will enhance public access to the Kinnickinnic River, increase angler opportunities, protect Rocky Branch, provide space for environmental education, and expand recreation.

“We would like to thank the JoAnn Ailport-Dreistadt Estate and the School District of River Falls for their collaboration and for their commitment to making this beautiful forest accessible to the people of this community for generations to come,” shares KRLT Board President, Alison Page.

The Community Forest site is located in parcel A. Parcel B is the access road that will allow foot traffic only.

Interested in learning more about how you can be involved in this legacy project?  

715-425-5738 or info@kinniriver.org

Land Trust Days 2019

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We are celebrating Land Trust Days by hosting a pioneer prairie walk from 4-5 pm on August 4th at Kelly Creek Preserve, in conjunction with the Kinnickinnic Historical Society Ice Cream Social at the Historic Kinnickinnic Church from 2-6 pm.

Wisconsin Land Trust Days is a series of over 30 outdoor events and activities, hosted by land trusts throughout Wisconsin, during the months of August and September. Events and activities include paddling, biking, monarch-tagging, trail building, hiking, walkabouts, star-gazing, annual gatherings, celebrations, picnics, and more. 
Visit HaveFunOutside.org to learn more


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