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School Forest 1st Trail Development Work Day! 

April 26, 2022 by Julie Smith

First Trail Development Work Day:

Our first Trail Work day is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 14th! Please save the date & share!

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Dr. MiKayla Sanocki, PT, DPT  Physical Therapist

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Community Forest Campaign

April 14, 2020 by Molly Barritt 1 Comment

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

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Kinnickinnic Watershed Public Recreation Map Released

April 1, 2015 by KRLT

Kinnickinnic River Public Recreation Map
Click to download PDF

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT) is pleased to announce the publication of the Kinnickinnic Watershed Public Recreation Map. This two-sided map brochure is a high quality map of the Kinnickinnic watershed with all publicly accessible recreation sites identified with a legend to distinguish the type and owner characteristics. Insets of the three KRLT preserves are included. The map also includes matrix tables of different categories of recreation properties identifying the types of activities that are available.

The Kinnickinnic Watershed Public Recreation Map design and development were done in partnership with the University of Wisconson – River Falls through Geography Professor Charlie Rader. Many thanks to Charlie for his gifted contributions.

The River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau was also a project partner. The Wisconsin DNR made an advance purchase of the map. In addition to the KRLT and Chamber offices, maps are available from the following sponsors who supported the printing of the map:

  • Bob Mitchell’s Fly Shop
  • Gray Goat Fly Fishing
  • Kinni Creek Lodge and Outfitters
  • Lund’s Fly Shop
  • Rush River Brewing Company
  • St. Croix Valley Adventures
  • Trout Unlimited-Kiap Tu Wish
  • West Wind Supper Club

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It's a beautiful evening for poetry and music in G It's a beautiful evening for poetry and music in Glen Park! Join us near the volleyball courts for a night filled with creativity to support conservation in the Kinnickinnic River Watershed!
We are looking forward to The Kinnickinnic Poetry We are looking forward to The Kinnickinnic Poetry Fundraiser tomorrow in Glen Park starting at 6:00 p.m.! 

It is going to be a wonderful evening filled with creativity and celebrating the Kinni. The weather looks like it will be on the cooler side, so plan to dress warm. Don't forget to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. The event will be held on the east side of Glen Park near the volleyball court. There is plenty of parking around the park. See you there!

The Kinnickinnic Poetry Fundraiser is part of weekend events organized by
Poet of Place, River Maria Urke.

The evening will include poetry readings by Poets of Place Heidi Barr, Michael Forecki, and River Urke. With special guest Thomas R. Smith.

There will also be live music by Thea Ennen and Dave JaVoe.

Open mic for musicians and poets from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This is a free event and is open to all ages. At the event please consider making a charitable donation towards the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust to support the work of conservation on the Kinni River and its watershed.
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday, May 22n Looking for something fun to do on Sunday, May 22nd!? Join us at Glen Park from 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. for an evening of poetry and music!

The Kinnickinnic Poetry Fundraiser is part of weekend events organized by 2022 Poet of Place, River Maria Urke. The Poets of Place are advocates and ambassadors of poetry and creativity in the lower St. Croix Valley and are meant to represent the rich and diverse cultures of poetry in the St. Croix River Valley. 

The evening will include poetry readings by Poets of Place Heidi Barr, Michael Forecki, and River Urke. With special guest Thomas R. Smith.

There will also be live music by Thea Ennen and Dave JaVoe.

This is a free event and is open to all ages. At the event please consider making a charitable donation towards the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust to support the work of conservation on the Kinni River and its watershed.
The signs of spring!! The migratory birds are back The signs of spring!! The migratory birds are back in town.🐦 

Thanks to your support these and other migratory species have a home to come back to. ♥️🌿

📸 Jim Higgins

#migration #birds #bluebird #nature #conservation #landtrust #kinniriver #spring #earth #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #pollinators #driftless #prairie #watershed
A huge thank you to the volunteers that helped rem A huge thank you to the volunteers that helped remove large trash items from The Community Forest this past Saturday!! Gromit the pup wanted to get in on the Earth Day fun as well! 

Join our email list to stay up to date on current volunteer opportunities! www.kinniriver.org
The School District of River Falls is looking for The School District of River Falls is looking for volunteers for their first trail development work day at The School Forest!! 

The work day is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 14th! 
Click on the link in our bio to sign-up for the trail work day!
We are excited to introduce our new Executive Dire We are excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Julie Smith, who joins KRLT with more than 25 years of nonprofit sector experience in education, fund development, and marketing. Her natural resources and conservation background includes a bachelor of science degree in natural resources and environmental studies as well as a previous executive director position for a regional resource conservation and development organization in northern Minnesota. We look forward to the impact she will make in the watershed!
Stop by the KRLT booth to say hi to the new Execut Stop by the KRLT booth to say hi to the new Executive Director, Julie and other members of the KRLT team at this year's River Falls Fly Fishing Festival!!!

This year's event supports KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Rhino's!! So happy to sponsor such a fantastic event!
Have a passion for the Kinni? Help us protect and Have a passion for the Kinni? Help us protect and conserve this wonderful river by joining our Board of Directors. We seek additional members who represent diverse interests, ages, and cultures including those with experience in land sales, land management, conservation, agriculture, recreation enthusiasts, educators, mental health professionals, and/or property owners with a conservation easement on their land. Contact us at info@kinniriver.org with questions or if interested!
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