Saranac 3rd Floor Learning Studio (25 W. Main)

Are you an explorer? A scientist? A forest-sitter? A wildlife watcher? A project master? Whatever your interest, the Volunteer Land Steward program will awaken your passion. Adopt a property through INLC to monitor the health of the habitats, educate recreationalists about proper land uses, and plan and execute restoration projects! 

RSVP to Rose at rrichardson@inlandnwland.org.

Mikkelsen Preserve

As of March 17, we still intend to hold this event as it is limited to only 8 people and social distancing will be possible. Please let us know if you do not wish to attend. We do have a waiting list.

The Mikkelsen Preserve is a 160-acre tract of land east of Reardan and is owned and managed by the INLC. The property ajoins the Deep Creek Preserve and the Reardan-Audubon Lake Wildlife Area. It features vernal ponds, contributes to the headwaters of three streams, and is a prime stopover/home to over 200 resident and migratory bird species. 

This Field Friday will focus on enhancing the existing wetlands. Healthy wetlands offer diverse habitat to wildlife, prevent severe droughts by storing water year-round, and capture an immense amount of carbon. To enhance these benefits, we'll be staking in willows and planting native shrubs.

Space is limited! To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Rose at rrichardson@inlandnwland.org 

Driving Directions: 

From downtown Spokane, navigate to I-90 and drive west toward Seattle. Take exit 277 to get onto Hwy 2 toward Davenport and continue for roughly 6 miles. At the turning circle, take the second exit to stay on Hwy 2 for another 13 miles. Take a right on North Aspen Road, then another right on East Railroad Avenue. After a quarter mile, take a left onto the short gravel road that leads to the Reardan-Audubon Lake parking area. We will meet at this parking lot. 

2110 N. Houston Road, Spokane WA 99224

As of March 17, we still intend to hold this event as it is limited to only 8 people and social distancing will be possible. Please let us know if you do not wish to attend. We do have a waiting list.

Rimrock has some incredible features. The basalt outcroppings create a special habitat for lichens and mosses unseen in many other places. And the property comes alive with wildflowers in the spring. What better way to celebrate May Day than to explore the beautiful plants of Rimrock?!

We'll be exploring both the native and non-native plants of Rimrock to identify plants that we want to protect, and pulling plants that threaten the native species. Rimrock has a lot of invasives, so be prepared to really get into the weeds! 

Space is limited! To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Rose at rrichardson@inlandnwland.org

Driving Directions:

From downtown Spokane, navigate to I-90 and drive west toward Seattle. Take Exit 277 to South Grove Road via Hwy 2. Follow Grove Road for roughly 2.5 miles until the road ends and meets up with Houston Road. Follow Houston Road for a quarter of a mile to the circle pullout on the left side of the road. This is where we will park and meet at the beginning of the day.