Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

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

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In 1998, the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust purchased the 70 acre property that is now known as Kelly Creek Preserve. The preserve houses a special tributary of the upper Kinnickinnic River called Kelly Creek. This cold, clean feeder stream with wild native brook trout is an important spawning area and includes many springs plus important wetlands as well as remnants of native plant communities. Kelly Creek rises from springs under a picturesque limestone outcropping, and is free flowing the short length to where it meets the main branch of the Kinnickinnic River near County Road J, in the Town of Kinnickinnic. Pumping out more than 700,000 gallons of water per day, Kelly Creek spring helps sustain the cool temperatures vital for naturally reproducing Brown and Brook Trout. Kelly Creek Preserve has been restored to native prairie and oak savanna. The Preserve is open to the public and has been used by local educators and groups as an educational site.

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Monthly phenology reports about the Kinnickinnic River and watershed are brought to life by Jane Baffert, UW-RF senior majoring in environmental conservation.

The Impact of a Prairie in the Watershed   

Kelly Creek Preserve is a beautiful stretch of native prairie and oak savanna. Upon arriving at the preserve, one can look out into the vast, open space and take in the beauty of the blooming wildflowers and buzzing pollinators. A small footrail will lead you north to experience more views of the preserve, as well as the winding Kelly Creek. Native prairies are a vital part in keeping watersheds and rivers clean, as their rich soil regulates and processes precipitation. 


Daisy Fleabane   

Daisy Fleabane is a common daisy here in the Midwest and can be seen across the Kelly Creek Preserve. These flowers begin blooming in early spring and can continue through August. These resilient little flowers are popular with pollinator species such as bees, flies, and butterflies. Daisy Fleabane leaves are edible and can be used in summer salads or sautés. Their leaves contain nutrients that can benefit cell health and have several uses in traditional native healing practices.


Wild Bergamot   

Check out this busy bee! These purple wildflowers are part of the mint family and are called wild bergamot, or bee balm. As their name indicates, bee balm are popular nectar source plants for honeybees and can also attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Bee balm stems, leaves, and flowers are all edible and can be used in seasonings and teas. These versatile and adaptive flowers can grow in various different moisture and soil types. While research is still underway, there may be developing evidence that compounds in bee balm can be used as a natural mosquito repellent! 

       Click the link below for more details on rules, regulations, and safety tips for foraging in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin DNR Foraging Safety Tips!

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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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