Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

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Outdoors For All!

Outdoors For All is a new initiative that focuses on access to green spaces and consists of two separate events. The first event on Wednesday, October 18th is Outdoors for All: A Community Conversation about Nature, Health, and Equity. This interactive workshop will discuss the importance of access to green spaces as we work to understand the physical, economic, and emotional barriers to spending time in nature. The week will end with TRAILS FOR ALL PEOPLE a two-day workshop on October 19 and 20 that reviews best management practices for inclusive planning, design, construction, and management of pedestrian trails that are usable by all people. This workshop will be led by Larry Knutson, president of Penn Trails LLC.

See below for details on each event including registration instructions.


 

Outdoors for All! A Community Conversation about Nature, Health, and Equity.

Wednesday October 18, 2023 

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This is a free event, but registration is required. Registration closes on October 12th

Join us for the first of many community conversations to discuss the importance of access to green spaces. This workshop will require active participation as we work to understand the physical, economic, and emotional barriers to accessing and spending time in nature. Let’s work together to recognize and create a welcoming experience so that ALL are able to enjoy the great outdoors!


 

TRAILS FOR ALL PEOPLE: Creating & Managing Universally Accessible Trails Workshop

October 19 & 20, 2023 

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This two-day event is $50 per person and limited to 30 participants. Registration closes on October 12th.

TRAILS FOR ALL PEOPLE is a two-day workshop to review best management practices (BMPs) for inclusive planning, design, construction, and management of pedestrian trails that are usable by all people. Taught by Larry Knutson, president of Penn Trails LLC www.penntrails.com one of the foremost trail industry companies promoting, designing and building trails per the principles of universal design for trails and the outdoors.

The Principles of Universal Design and the recognized standards for Accessible Trails will be discussed as they can be utilized to provide greater access for more people, including people with disabilities. Focus will include addressing pedestrian trails planning, design and management to provide pedestrian opportunities, to the greatest extent possible, within the constraints presented by the terrain and your organization’s intended trail experiences for people using your trails. Examples of actual accessible trail projects from a variety of states and land trust settings will be utilized. The workshop will also examine the importance of community engagement, with the view that everyone should have access to trail opportunities and that the planning and design of trails should account for the great variation in abilities, cultural backgrounds, and other facets of the human condition.

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Get to know staff member, Steve Leonard! Steve i Get to know staff member, Steve Leonard! 

Steve is the Executive Director at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Steve has many responsibilities within the Trust and stated, "I listen to people who already have a sense of connection with the Kinni River; it helps me understand their personal passions of why they love the river so much, their concerns of keeping it clean, and what the future might look like. For others who might not have a personal connection to the river, I hope to develop a sense of place, so they too can develop a passion to help us protect the Kinni River, for many generations to come". 

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Take a walk through the Community Forest 🌲 The Take a walk through the Community Forest 🌲 The Community Forest is a wonderful place to take a walk as the forest is alive with beautiful plants and animals this time of year!
It's Phenology Friday! 🐝 You may have noticed It's Phenology Friday! 🐝

You may have noticed that a buzz has filled the air as our pollinator friends are active again after a long, cold winter. Bee's rely on flowers for nectar and pollen, and these tiny insects pollinate a majority of the crops we, as humans, rely on for food. Native prairie on KRLT preserves host a variety of wildflowers, making the preserves a wonderful haven for the bees, and a great spot for us to catch them in action!

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Join us tomorrow from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Get O Join us tomorrow from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Get Outside and Leave No Trace hike at The Community Forest and neighboring City of River Falls trails! 

There are two locations where you can chat with KRLT, @kinnicorridorcollaborative , and the @leavenotraceorg team about ways to leave no trace when enjoying the great outdoors! 1st location is at The Community Forest parking lot off of HWY FF the 2nd location is Trailhead #11 off of River Ridge Road (see map). 

This is a self-guided hike. There will be a light cleanup and nature scavenger hunt for the kiddos! Gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Get to know KRLT staff member, Marty Engel! Marty Get to know KRLT staff member, Marty Engel!

Marty is the Land Stewardship Manager at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Marty works with landowners to protect conservation values on their property and helps to facilitate fish, wildlife, and habitat improvement on conservation easements. 

KRLT appreciates all the hard work that Marty does to protect the Kinni!
Let's talk about Kelly Creek! Kelly Creek was pu Let's talk about Kelly Creek! 

Kelly Creek was purchased by the KRLT in 1998 and consists of 70 acres of restored prairie and oak savanna. The Kelly Creek Preserve is a great place to visit to enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, foraging, and observing wildlife. Make sure to check out the preserve this month as wildflowers begin to bloom! 🌸

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It's Phenology Friday! 🌸 The May Phenology Rep It's Phenology Friday! 🌸

The May Phenology Report is out now on the KRLT Website. Read through this month's phenology report to discover what ecological changes are occurring during this time of year. Click the link in the bio to check it out!

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Due to the weather, this morning's highway cleanup Due to the weather, this morning's highway cleanup has been canceled. Here's a little sunshine from last summer at Kelly Creek Preserve!
Get to know KRLT staff member, Molly Barritt! Mo Get to know KRLT staff member, Molly Barritt! 

Molly is the Donor and Community Relations Manager at Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Molly is passionate about conservation and educating our youth on the importance of spending time in nature. 

Pictured is the first trout that Molly caught next to the Community Forest!
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