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Salmon ID 83467

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Our final introduction this week is Eli, who is our new Botany and Restoration Specialist!
I’m Eli Windy, and I’m excited to be joining Salmon Valley Stewardship as part of the native plants and restoration team. I’m a botanist and rare plant grower who has spent the past few years working across the West collecting native seeds and getting to know the landscapes they come from. That work quickly turned into a real passion for restoring healthy plant communities and supporting the lands and people connected to them. Along the way, I’ve worked with public land agencies and helped start a community garden and small seed-growing project. I love getting my hands in the soil, working with plants at every stage, and connecting people to the landscapes around them. I’m especially excited to be in the Salmon Valley, contributing to restoration work that supports such special ecosystems and working lands. I’m looking forward to meeting people, building connections, and contributing to the work that keeps this community and landscape strong.

Our final introduction this week is Eli, who is our new Botany and Restoration Specialist!
I’m Eli Windy, and I’m excited to be joining Salmon Valley Stewardship as part of the native plants and restoration team. I’m a botanist and rare plant grower who has spent the past few years working across the West collecting native seeds and getting to know the landscapes they come from. That work quickly turned into a real passion for restoring healthy plant communities and supporting the lands and people connected to them. Along the way, I’ve worked with public land agencies and helped start a community garden and small seed-growing project. I love getting my hands in the soil, working with plants at every stage, and connecting people to the landscapes around them. I’m especially excited to be in the Salmon Valley, contributing to restoration work that supports such special ecosystems and working lands. I’m looking forward to meeting people, building connections, and contributing to the work that keeps this community and landscape strong.

Today was the final day of Expedition in a Day with 4th graders from Pioneer and Fernwaters. The sun was shining on this morning's first solo hike led by Lin, which encouraged participants to reflect and use their senses while walking slowly and quietly. In the Interpretive Center, students interpreted pictographs/petroglyphs with Ranger Mark from @bigholenps. Inside, Suzy spoke to students about archaeology and what we can learn about culture throughout time from historic items like toys, magazines, and even her grandma's button accordion! Becca from the U.S. Forest Service - Salmon-Challis National Forest explored the world of birds with students. Kate read aloud to students who were impressed with how much Sacajawea did to help the Expedition, including caring for the members when they fell ill, teaching them to set traps and gather foraged foods, and saved the journals when their canoe tipped over - all with a baby on her back! Sarah's sunflower ball making station was a huge hit, and Meg led a station about traditional tools to navigate and make maps. Overall it was a big day full of engaging activities exploring our local natural and cultural resources and a lovely conclusion to Year 3 of Expedition in a Day!

Again, a huge thank you to the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance for supporting this program. It was funded in part by the Lewis and Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment: A National Council of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Legacy Project through the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance.

Today was the final day of Expedition in a Day with 4th graders from Pioneer and Fernwaters. The sun was shining on this morning's first solo hike led by Lin, which encouraged participants to reflect and use their senses while walking slowly and quietly. In the Interpretive Center, students interpreted pictographs/petroglyphs with Ranger Mark from @bigholenps. Inside, Suzy spoke to students about archaeology and what we can learn about culture throughout time from historic items like toys, magazines, and even her grandma's button accordion! Becca from the U.S. Forest Service - Salmon-Challis National Forest explored the world of birds with students. Kate read aloud to students who were impressed with how much Sacajawea did to help the Expedition, including caring for the members when they fell ill, teaching them to set traps and gather foraged foods, and saved the journals when their canoe tipped over - all with a baby on her back! Sarah's sunflower ball making station was a huge hit, and Meg led a station about traditional tools to navigate and make maps. Overall it was a big day full of engaging activities exploring our local natural and cultural resources and a lovely conclusion to Year 3 of Expedition in a Day!

Again, a huge thank you to the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance for supporting this program. It was funded in part by the Lewis and Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment: A National Council of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Legacy Project through the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance.

Likely another familiar face to some of you - say hi to Joe Stewart, our new Natural Resource Specialist.
Joe hails from Seattle, Washington and loves adventuring outside, hiking, gardening, and befriending every dog he meets. He originally moved to Salmon after college and has spent time working in natural resources with the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and @lemhilandtrust. Most recently, Joe spent four years as a project manager with Trout Unlimited where he planned and implemented fish habitat rehabilitation projects throughout the Upper Salmon River Basin. When not exploring the beautiful areas around Salmon, Joe is a professional competitive bagpiper and spends time traveling to competitions throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Likely another familiar face to some of you - say hi to Joe Stewart, our new Natural Resource Specialist.
Joe hails from Seattle, Washington and loves adventuring outside, hiking, gardening, and befriending every dog he meets. He originally moved to Salmon after college and has spent time working in natural resources with the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and @lemhilandtrust. Most recently, Joe spent four years as a project manager with Trout Unlimited where he planned and implemented fish habitat rehabilitation projects throughout the Upper Salmon River Basin. When not exploring the beautiful areas around Salmon, Joe is a professional competitive bagpiper and spends time traveling to competitions throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Day 3 of Expedition in a Day was colder and a bit rainy for 5th graders from Pioneer and Fernwaters but we still had so much fun! Students rotated through 8 different stations, ranging from learning about fire ecology and sagebrush ecosystems with Hannah from the BLM/Wildland Fire Service, pretending to be the annoying mosquitos and gnats that bothered Expedition members (and viewing Owen's awesome bug collection), and creating their own petroglyphs with Ranger Mark from Big Hole National Battlefield. Students also went on a nature hike with Lin from the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association (SIHA), made sunflower balls and tasted pemmican with Sarah from SVS, and read It's Her Story: Sacajawea, written by Randy'L Teton. We were impressed with students' knowledge about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their strong artistic and reading skills!

Day 3 of Expedition in a Day was colder and a bit rainy for 5th graders from Pioneer and Fernwaters but we still had so much fun! Students rotated through 8 different stations, ranging from learning about fire ecology and sagebrush ecosystems with Hannah from the BLM/Wildland Fire Service, pretending to be the annoying mosquitos and gnats that bothered Expedition members (and viewing Owen's awesome bug collection), and creating their own petroglyphs with Ranger Mark from Big Hole National Battlefield. Students also went on a nature hike with Lin from the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association (SIHA), made sunflower balls and tasted pemmican with Sarah from SVS, and read It's Her Story: Sacajawea, written by Randy'L Teton. We were impressed with students' knowledge about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their strong artistic and reading skills!

Today meet our Ecological Monitoring Crew Lead, Wilson!
Wilson grew up in Boise, Idaho and studied environmental science, ecological restoration, and geology at the University of Montana in Missoula. He is a lover of the sagebrush steppe, live music, and chocolate chip cookies. Outside of work he may be found crouched down looking at a small plant or inquisitively staring at a rock outcrop.

Today meet our Ecological Monitoring Crew Lead, Wilson!
Wilson grew up in Boise, Idaho and studied environmental science, ecological restoration, and geology at the University of Montana in Missoula. He is a lover of the sagebrush steppe, live music, and chocolate chip cookies. Outside of work he may be found crouched down looking at a small plant or inquisitively staring at a rock outcrop.

For Day 2 of Expedition in a Day we welcomed Pioneer kindergarten and first grade to the Center! Learning stations included reading Lewis & Clark-themed books and coloring animals with Audz from the @salmon.library and playing wildlife charades and petting furs with Meg! Our Lewiston-based historians Laurie and Tom shared more of their knowledge about the Expedition's travel and medicine. It was another beautiful sunny spring day to spend learning outdoors. Shoutout to the parent, grandparent, and family chaperones who are supporting the teachers this week!

For Day 2 of Expedition in a Day we welcomed Pioneer kindergarten and first grade to the Center! Learning stations included reading Lewis & Clark-themed books and coloring animals with Audz from the @salmon.library and playing wildlife charades and petting furs with Meg! Our Lewiston-based historians Laurie and Tom shared more of their knowledge about the Expedition's travel and medicine. It was another beautiful sunny spring day to spend learning outdoors. Shoutout to the parent, grandparent, and family chaperones who are supporting the teachers this week!

This week we're introducing new faces at SVS. Today, meet Josey!
Josey grew up in Montana, where she developed a strong love for wild places and outdoor stewardship. Her interest in fieldwork was strengthened by experiences researching seed predation in Minnesota prairies, studying wildebeest in Tanzania, and sampling snow algae in northwest Montana. After studying biology at Carleton College, she returned to the Mountain West as a technician for a freshwater ecology lab. She is excited to dive deeper into the world of botany and get to know the plants and people of Salmon while conducting ecological monitoring. Outside of work she enjoys playing soccer, reading good books, and exploring new trails by foot and bike.

This week we're introducing new faces at SVS. Today, meet Josey!
Josey grew up in Montana, where she developed a strong love for wild places and outdoor stewardship. Her interest in fieldwork was strengthened by experiences researching seed predation in Minnesota prairies, studying wildebeest in Tanzania, and sampling snow algae in northwest Montana. After studying biology at Carleton College, she returned to the Mountain West as a technician for a freshwater ecology lab. She is excited to dive deeper into the world of botany and get to know the plants and people of Salmon while conducting ecological monitoring. Outside of work she enjoys playing soccer, reading good books, and exploring new trails by foot and bike.

Today kicked off Day 1 of Expedition in a Day, our annual field trip series in collaboration with the @sacajaweacenter! Pioneer 2nd and 3rd graders came to the Center for a day full of imagination, exploration, and learning. Students impersonated Lewis, Clark, Sacajawea, and Corps of Discovery members while reading and pretending to travel up river in a dugout canoe (which guest educator Tom brought all the way from Lewiston!) With Sarah Wolf from the @muledeerfoundation_idaho students identified animals that the Expedition observed and recorded that were unique to this area, and they practiced setting up a tipi with Anna from @bigholenps. At Laurie's station students heard stories of the illness and injuries Corps members experienced and the helpful (and not so helpful) medicine and tools used at the time. We're grateful for our wonderful guest educators who travel from near and far to support this week and we look forward to three more days of learning!

This program is funded in part by the Lewis and Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment:
A National Council of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Legacy Project
through the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance. Thank you to the LCTA for supporting this program!

Today kicked off Day 1 of Expedition in a Day, our annual field trip series in collaboration with the @sacajaweacenter! Pioneer 2nd and 3rd graders came to the Center for a day full of imagination, exploration, and learning. Students impersonated Lewis, Clark, Sacajawea, and Corps of Discovery members while reading and pretending to travel up river in a dugout canoe (which guest educator Tom brought all the way from Lewiston!) With Sarah Wolf from the @muledeerfoundation_idaho students identified animals that the Expedition observed and recorded that were unique to this area, and they practiced setting up a tipi with Anna from @bigholenps. At Laurie's station students heard stories of the illness and injuries Corps members experienced and the helpful (and not so helpful) medicine and tools used at the time. We're grateful for our wonderful guest educators who travel from near and far to support this week and we look forward to three more days of learning!

This program is funded in part by the Lewis and Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment:
A National Council of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Legacy Project
through the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance. Thank you to the LCTA for supporting this program!

Meet our seasonal Ecological Monitoring Crew for 2026!
First up might be a familiar face to some of you here in Salmon. ‘Moose' Griswold moved to Salmon in 2023, and shortly thereafter accepted a position as manager of the @salmonschoolgarden. Prior to this, she was in Sandpoint for 9 years working on small-scale market vegetable farms. In 2020, Moose caught the “Botany Field Work Bug” where she worked as a field technician, assisting an University of Idaho Master’s student in creating a Floracopeia of the Selkirk Mountain Range. However, this is not where her love for plants started. She grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado hiking extensively with her family. During these outings, her father, a geologist, shared his knowledge and love of the area's geology, but Moose always found herself chasing the wildflowers. While pursuing her studies in higher education in Cultural Anthropology, Moose soon discovered her passion for learning about the vast and amazing ways humans around the world have used plants through Ethnobotany and Medical Anthropology. This summer she is excited to deepen her knowledge and connection with the Salmon community and the surrounding area by working on the Ecological Monitoring Crew.

Welcome back to Salmon, Moose!

Meet our seasonal Ecological Monitoring Crew for 2026!
First up might be a familiar face to some of you here in Salmon. ‘Moose' Griswold moved to Salmon in 2023, and shortly thereafter accepted a position as manager of the @salmonschoolgarden. Prior to this, she was in Sandpoint for 9 years working on small-scale market vegetable farms. In 2020, Moose caught the “Botany Field Work Bug” where she worked as a field technician, assisting an University of Idaho Master’s student in creating a Floracopeia of the Selkirk Mountain Range. However, this is not where her love for plants started. She grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado hiking extensively with her family. During these outings, her father, a geologist, shared his knowledge and love of the area's geology, but Moose always found herself chasing the wildflowers. While pursuing her studies in higher education in Cultural Anthropology, Moose soon discovered her passion for learning about the vast and amazing ways humans around the world have used plants through Ethnobotany and Medical Anthropology. This summer she is excited to deepen her knowledge and connection with the Salmon community and the surrounding area by working on the Ecological Monitoring Crew.

Welcome back to Salmon, Moose!

Yesterday Kate & Cameron traveled to Idaho Falls for the Idaho National Laboratory Community Open House. We were invited to attend because SVS was a recipient of INL's Community Grant last year, which boosted engagement at the Lemhi County Farmers Market through special events and helped us expand youth outdoor education opportunities. We enjoyed meeting Battelle Energy Alliance board members, Representative Rod Furniss, and learning about other regional organizations doing incredible community-centered work! Thank you to the INL engagement team for the invite!

Yesterday Kate & Cameron traveled to Idaho Falls for the Idaho National Laboratory Community Open House. We were invited to attend because SVS was a recipient of INL's Community Grant last year, which boosted engagement at the Lemhi County Farmers Market through special events and helped us expand youth outdoor education opportunities. We enjoyed meeting Battelle Energy Alliance board members, Representative Rod Furniss, and learning about other regional organizations doing incredible community-centered work! Thank you to the INL engagement team for the invite!

Have you ever hung Sheetrock? This was @kinshopgoods first time, and the drywall lift from the Tool Library made it so much easier, especially for hanging the heavy, 5/8" thick pieces from the ceiling 😥 Check out those progress shots!

We have two of these bad boys at the Tool Library; stop by and pay us a visit! Open hours are Monday and Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 and you can find all of our available tools at the Creative Confluence Tool Library website.

Have you ever hung Sheetrock? This was @kinshopgoods first time, and the drywall lift from the Tool Library made it so much easier, especially for hanging the heavy, 5/8" thick pieces from the ceiling 😥 Check out those progress shots!

We have two of these bad boys at the Tool Library; stop by and pay us a visit! Open hours are Monday and Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 and you can find all of our available tools at the Creative Confluence Tool Library website.

Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed an evening of feathered fun: games and puzzles, block printed shirts, and bird-nerding out over our charismatic osprey pair!
All funds raised will go toward using the camera for youth education!

The osprey camera project has been in the works for over a year and has truly taken a village. It is so special to get to celebrate this new community and education resource with the community it was meant for!

Thanks again to all the partners that made it happen: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Power, K.12 Tech Solutions, STEAMworld, CusterTel, Ray's Heating, Montana Osprey Project, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Idaho Environmental Education Foundation.Special thanks to STEAMworld for providing extra brainy activities for all, the High School Envirothon Team for announcing trivia questions, Rachel for her block printing excellence, and all who donated to the outdoorsy raffle basket. This community really knows how to come together! 💛

HAPPY OSPREY WATCHING! Please continue to share the link, join the facebook group (Live Osprey Camera in Salmon, Idaho) , and tell us how you are enjoying the birds! https://www.youtube.com/live/8icMyk8RgUs

Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed an evening of feathered fun: games and puzzles, block printed shirts, and bird-nerding out over our charismatic osprey pair!
All funds raised will go toward using the camera for youth education!

The osprey camera project has been in the works for over a year and has truly taken a village. It is so special to get to celebrate this new community and education resource with the community it was meant for!

Thanks again to all the partners that made it happen: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Power, K.12 Tech Solutions, STEAMworld, CusterTel, Ray's Heating, Montana Osprey Project, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Idaho Environmental Education Foundation.Special thanks to STEAMworld for providing extra brainy activities for all, the High School Envirothon Team for announcing trivia questions, Rachel for her block printing excellence, and all who donated to the outdoorsy raffle basket. This community really knows how to come together! 💛

HAPPY OSPREY WATCHING! Please continue to share the link, join the facebook group (Live Osprey Camera in Salmon, Idaho) , and tell us how you are enjoying the birds! https://www.youtube.com/live/8icMyk8RgUs

After spending almost two whole days counting cadberry eggs, at last we have a final count: 225 CADBERRY EGGS! Calvin Vance was the closest guess with 219, NICE BIRD EYE CALVIN. Thank you to all of the lovely local businesses that contributed to the outdoorsy raffle basket and to those who purchased a ticket and put it in your best guess. It was an unforgettable and bird-brainy evening and we are so appreciative of all the support for this amazing community/educational resource. All proceeds will go toward using the camera for youth education! HAPPY OSPREY WATCHING 🐣🥰

After spending almost two whole days counting cadberry eggs, at last we have a final count: 225 CADBERRY EGGS! Calvin Vance was the closest guess with 219, NICE BIRD EYE CALVIN. Thank you to all of the lovely local businesses that contributed to the outdoorsy raffle basket and to those who purchased a ticket and put it in your best guess. It was an unforgettable and bird-brainy evening and we are so appreciative of all the support for this amazing community/educational resource. All proceeds will go toward using the camera for youth education! HAPPY OSPREY WATCHING 🐣🥰

Kitchen Donation Drive! Community support has been instrumental in getting our community kitchen and walk-in. We'd love to be able to open this resource to the community as soon as we can - but need some more help getting the space outfitted.
Reach out to Cameron if you've got something we could use - cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org
Thank you so much for spreading the word and helping out the kitchen if you can. See our flyer for specific equipment needed - even small things would help get us going.

Kitchen Donation Drive! Community support has been instrumental in getting our community kitchen and walk-in. We'd love to be able to open this resource to the community as soon as we can - but need some more help getting the space outfitted.
Reach out to Cameron if you've got something we could use - cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org
Thank you so much for spreading the word and helping out the kitchen if you can. See our flyer for specific equipment needed - even small things would help get us going.

Tonight’s the night! Join us at Highlander to support the new Outdoor Classroom Osprey Camera.

Bring your friends and your best team name for an evening of games, prizes, block printing, and beer—all in support of an incredible community resource.

📍 Highlander
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
🎉 Fun for the whole family

What’s happening:

- Learn about the new osprey camera
- 4 rounds of games = 4 chances to win prizes
- Block print your own apparel
- Enter to win an outdoor-themed raffle basket
- $1 from every pint donated to the cause

Gather your team and come out for a great night—we hope to see you there!

Tonight’s the night! Join us at Highlander to support the new Outdoor Classroom Osprey Camera.

Bring your friends and your best team name for an evening of games, prizes, block printing, and beer—all in support of an incredible community resource.

📍 Highlander
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
🎉 Fun for the whole family

What’s happening:

- Learn about the new osprey camera
- 4 rounds of games = 4 chances to win prizes
- Block print your own apparel
- Enter to win an outdoor-themed raffle basket
- $1 from every pint donated to the cause

Gather your team and come out for a great night—we hope to see you there!

You can now join community members in discussion about our local ospreys by joining our group: Live Osprey Camera in Salmon, Idaho. This is a public Facebook group managed by SVS intended to spark conversation and answer questions to share knowledge about osprey!

If you'd like to learn more about this project don't forget to join us tomorrow at Highlander for Eyes on the Nest: Osprey Camera Fundraiser - family-friendly, fun, and fundraising for the birds!

You can now join community members in discussion about our local ospreys by joining our group: Live Osprey Camera in Salmon, Idaho. This is a public Facebook group managed by SVS intended to spark conversation and answer questions to share knowledge about osprey!

If you'd like to learn more about this project don't forget to join us tomorrow at Highlander for Eyes on the Nest: Osprey Camera Fundraiser - family-friendly, fun, and fundraising for the birds!

The weather forecast is calling for rain on Sunday so what better way to cure the rainy day blues and Sunday scaries than playing games with your friends and family all for a good cause?! Come join SVS staff, the high school Envirothon team, and other bird fans to support a new community resource: the live osprey camera at the Salmon Outdoor Classroom! $10 per adults to play a variety of games to test your knowledge of birds or grab some raffle tickets. We'll also have t-shirts, hats, and tote bags available to purchase that can be stamped with a totally one-of-a-kind osprey block print designed by a local artist! Or just come sip a few drinks since Highlander Beer Salmon is donating $1 of every pint sold. We can't wait to watch the osprey cam with you on Sunday!

The weather forecast is calling for rain on Sunday so what better way to cure the rainy day blues and Sunday scaries than playing games with your friends and family all for a good cause?! Come join SVS staff, the high school Envirothon team, and other bird fans to support a new community resource: the live osprey camera at the Salmon Outdoor Classroom! $10 per adults to play a variety of games to test your knowledge of birds or grab some raffle tickets. We'll also have t-shirts, hats, and tote bags available to purchase that can be stamped with a totally one-of-a-kind osprey block print designed by a local artist! Or just come sip a few drinks since Highlander Beer Salmon is donating $1 of every pint sold. We can't wait to watch the osprey cam with you on Sunday!

Free webinar on Fruit Tree Pest Management designed for Salmon and Challis.
Details: Monday, April 13th from 6:30-7:30pm.
Join from the comfort of your own home. Learn about managing Codling Moth, Fire Blight, Western Cherry Fruit Fly, and other fruit tree pests. Focus on organic and non-spray options.
Sign up on our website on our events page:
https://www.salmonvalley.org/events1

Link to the webinar will be provided after you sign up. Taught by Zach Miller of Montana State University.

Free webinar on Fruit Tree Pest Management designed for Salmon and Challis.
Details: Monday, April 13th from 6:30-7:30pm.
Join from the comfort of your own home. Learn about managing Codling Moth, Fire Blight, Western Cherry Fruit Fly, and other fruit tree pests. Focus on organic and non-spray options.
Sign up on our website on our events page:
https://www.salmonvalley.org/events1

Link to the webinar will be provided after you sign up. Taught by Zach Miller of Montana State University.

Project update: It's time to outfit the Community Kitchen with the many small yet essential supplies needed to open - now seeking donations of kitchen supplies and equipment.
What might you have that you'd like to donate? Please email Cameron at: cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org if you have something on our list or something high quality you think we could use.

Timeframe: Need items by April 30th
Wishlist: (We're only looking for kitchen items that are clean, high-quality, and suitable for a professional kitchen space - i.e. something you would expect to see in a restaurant or commercial kitchen)
- Wire rack shelving (sturdy, adjustable): 24" x 48" shelves preferred
- Pots, pans, cookware (stainless steel preferred)
- Kitchen utensils (stainless steel preferred, but need all sorts)
- Plastic cutting boards
- Food storage containers (cambros, catering pans, etc.)
- Small appliances (professional/commercial grade): food processor, immersion blender, and stand mixer are most needed

You've helped us get the kitchen trailer and walk-in cooler, shed, electricity, and more - now this is the fun part! With the addition of some kitchen wares, we can actually get cooking in the kitchen, and then be able to share this awesome resource. Thanks in advance - reach out if you have something you'd like to donate.

Project update: It's time to outfit the Community Kitchen with the many small yet essential supplies needed to open - now seeking donations of kitchen supplies and equipment.
What might you have that you'd like to donate? Please email Cameron at: cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org if you have something on our list or something high quality you think we could use.

Timeframe: Need items by April 30th
Wishlist: (We're only looking for kitchen items that are clean, high-quality, and suitable for a professional kitchen space - i.e. something you would expect to see in a restaurant or commercial kitchen)
- Wire rack shelving (sturdy, adjustable): 24" x 48" shelves preferred
- Pots, pans, cookware (stainless steel preferred)
- Kitchen utensils (stainless steel preferred, but need all sorts)
- Plastic cutting boards
- Food storage containers (cambros, catering pans, etc.)
- Small appliances (professional/commercial grade): food processor, immersion blender, and stand mixer are most needed

You've helped us get the kitchen trailer and walk-in cooler, shed, electricity, and more - now this is the fun part! With the addition of some kitchen wares, we can actually get cooking in the kitchen, and then be able to share this awesome resource. Thanks in advance - reach out if you have something you'd like to donate.

The osprey pair has been BUSY building their nest! 👀 Tune in any time for live stick by stick updates now: https://www.youtube.com/live/8icMyk8RgUs

If you'd like to support this amazing project, come on out to Highlander this Sunday April 12th between 5:00- 7:00pm for a bird-brainy pint night and fundraiser. There will be bird-themed games, prizes, apparel to design/screen print, and a raffle basket! All proceeds will go towards maintenance of the camera and making sure education is its primary purpose!

This project couldn’t have been done without the generous donations of time, expertise, and funding from the Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Salmon Valley Stewardship, Idaho Power, CusterTel, SteamWorld, and K12.Tech.

The osprey pair has been BUSY building their nest! 👀 Tune in any time for live stick by stick updates now: https://www.youtube.com/live/8icMyk8RgUs

If you'd like to support this amazing project, come on out to Highlander this Sunday April 12th between 5:00- 7:00pm for a bird-brainy pint night and fundraiser. There will be bird-themed games, prizes, apparel to design/screen print, and a raffle basket! All proceeds will go towards maintenance of the camera and making sure education is its primary purpose!

This project couldn’t have been done without the generous donations of time, expertise, and funding from the Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Salmon Valley Stewardship, Idaho Power, CusterTel, SteamWorld, and K12.Tech.

Is a tick an insect? What bugs are beneficial to have in your backyard and why? Know a child aged 6-12 who might be interested in answering those questions? Send them to our monthly Friday program, this week on April 10th from 8 am to 12 pm! We have engaging activities, games, and crafts related to these essential creatures.

Want to sign your child up? 🐜🐞🪳🪰Register online in advance: https://www.salmonvalley.org/youth-ed-activities

Is a tick an insect? What bugs are beneficial to have in your backyard and why? Know a child aged 6-12 who might be interested in answering those questions? Send them to our monthly Friday program, this week on April 10th from 8 am to 12 pm! We have engaging activities, games, and crafts related to these essential creatures.

Want to sign your child up? 🐜🐞🪳🪰Register online in advance: https://www.salmonvalley.org/youth-ed-activities

Think you’re a wildlife trivia pro? Got a sharp eye for puzzles? Love supporting outdoor education here in Lemhi County—and maybe enjoying a pint or two for a good cause?

Then we’ve got the night for you! 🍻🦅

Join Salmon Valley Stewardship and friends at Highlander on April 12 at 5:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of trivia and puzzle games, all in support of the new Osprey Camera at Kid’s Creek.

This exciting project is a true community collaboration—bringing together Idaho Power, Custertel, STEAMWorld, Idaho Fish and Wildlife, and SVS—to create a live-stream camera on a local osprey nest. It’s a powerful new way for our community to connect with wildlife and outdoor learning.

Now it’s time to celebrate (and support) it!

🧠 4 rounds of trivia + puzzles
🏆 4 chances to win Highlander gift cards + bragging rights
👥 Teams of up to 6
💵 $10/adult (covers all rounds) | Free for youth under 18

All proceeds go directly toward keeping the osprey camera running—covering tech support, internet, and power so we can keep watching our osprey neighbors all year long.

Not a trivia person? No problem:
🎨 Try the osprey block printing station and make your own custom gear
🎟 Enter the raffle for outdoor-themed prizes
🍺 Or just grab a pint—$1 from every beer sold supports the camera

However you show up, we’d love to see you there! Register your trivia team in advance at salmonvalley.org for an advantage in the games.

Think you’re a wildlife trivia pro? Got a sharp eye for puzzles? Love supporting outdoor education here in Lemhi County—and maybe enjoying a pint or two for a good cause?

Then we’ve got the night for you! 🍻🦅

Join Salmon Valley Stewardship and friends at Highlander on April 12 at 5:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of trivia and puzzle games, all in support of the new Osprey Camera at Kid’s Creek.

This exciting project is a true community collaboration—bringing together Idaho Power, Custertel, STEAMWorld, Idaho Fish and Wildlife, and SVS—to create a live-stream camera on a local osprey nest. It’s a powerful new way for our community to connect with wildlife and outdoor learning.

Now it’s time to celebrate (and support) it!

🧠 4 rounds of trivia + puzzles
🏆 4 chances to win Highlander gift cards + bragging rights
👥 Teams of up to 6
💵 $10/adult (covers all rounds) | Free for youth under 18

All proceeds go directly toward keeping the osprey camera running—covering tech support, internet, and power so we can keep watching our osprey neighbors all year long.

Not a trivia person? No problem:
🎨 Try the osprey block printing station and make your own custom gear
🎟 Enter the raffle for outdoor-themed prizes
🍺 Or just grab a pint—$1 from every beer sold supports the camera

However you show up, we’d love to see you there! Register your trivia team in advance at salmonvalley.org for an advantage in the games.

Our April Friday program is coming up next week on April 10th! This month's theme is insects! We have a variety of fun activities planned that are hands-on STEM learning, time outdoors, and crafts. These programs are geared towards youth ages 6-12. Sign up in advance online: https://www.salmonvalley.org/youth-ed-activities

Our April Friday program is coming up next week on April 10th! This month's theme is insects! We have a variety of fun activities planned that are hands-on STEM learning, time outdoors, and crafts. These programs are geared towards youth ages 6-12. Sign up in advance online: https://www.salmonvalley.org/youth-ed-activities

The Tool Library's Brutus laminate floor cutter going the extra mile with this bathroom renovation! What projects are you working on right now?

With the seasons starting to change, now is a great time to take on some of those house and garden projects. Check out the website (salmonconfluence.org) to see our full range of diy, gardening, and agriculture related tools. Sign up for a membership, rent any of our tools, and stop by during our open hours Monday + Wednesday 12:30-1:30 to rent a tool for your next project.

Want to stay in the loop with nex tools and upcoming Tool Library events? Sign up for our Creative Confluence newsletter, affectionately named "The Toolbox, on the website.

The Tool Library's Brutus laminate floor cutter going the extra mile with this bathroom renovation! What projects are you working on right now?

With the seasons starting to change, now is a great time to take on some of those house and garden projects. Check out the website (salmonconfluence.org) to see our full range of diy, gardening, and agriculture related tools. Sign up for a membership, rent any of our tools, and stop by during our open hours Monday + Wednesday 12:30-1:30 to rent a tool for your next project.

Want to stay in the loop with nex tools and upcoming Tool Library events? Sign up for our Creative Confluence newsletter, affectionately named "The Toolbox, on the website.

Bugs are important! Each year, in honor of National Agriculture Week, Lemhi County Extension organizes ag education for kids in Lemhi County. This year, SVS participated by coordinating the agriculture essay contest and teaching about insects in our agricultural system. We had so much fun teaching about the ways that insects help and hinder agriculture. We rely on insects for so many things - but seldom recognize their importance to our food system beyond pollination. Cameron, Meg, Kate, and Owen got outside with the Leadore K-4 classes and Sarah joined at the Outdoor Classroom with Pioneer 4th grade students the following day. We facilitated interactive activities like beneficial vs. pest tag and decomposer charades to share about beneficial insects and decomposition. Perhaps the best part was seeing Owen's huge bug collection, and some students even got to eat honey right off the honeycomb on a filled beehive frame. Thanks to UI Extension for leading Ag Week and to Leadore Elementary & Pioneer 4th grade teachers for working with us to bring agriculture into the (outdoor) classroom!

Bugs are important! Each year, in honor of National Agriculture Week, Lemhi County Extension organizes ag education for kids in Lemhi County. This year, SVS participated by coordinating the agriculture essay contest and teaching about insects in our agricultural system. We had so much fun teaching about the ways that insects help and hinder agriculture. We rely on insects for so many things - but seldom recognize their importance to our food system beyond pollination. Cameron, Meg, Kate, and Owen got outside with the Leadore K-4 classes and Sarah joined at the Outdoor Classroom with Pioneer 4th grade students the following day. We facilitated interactive activities like beneficial vs. pest tag and decomposer charades to share about beneficial insects and decomposition. Perhaps the best part was seeing Owen's huge bug collection, and some students even got to eat honey right off the honeycomb on a filled beehive frame. Thanks to UI Extension for leading Ag Week and to Leadore Elementary & Pioneer 4th grade teachers for working with us to bring agriculture into the (outdoor) classroom!

Last week marked the last day of work with SVS for Ari Pepper, Restoration Program Manager, after almost three years building the Native Plants and Restoration program. Hired in 2023, he hit the ground running to deliver work for the Forest Service's cooperative agreement with SVS to generate better native seed resources for local restoration. Ari's hardworking ethic and passion for native plant diversity were a perfect fit for this challenge, and he built the program into an impressively productive source of wild, genetically diverse native seed for the Salmon Valley. He also engaged dozens of local volunteers to build enthusiasm for this region's unique native plant communities. Working closely with Forest Service staff, he established a workshop where seed collections can be professionally cleaned and stored, a major asset to the future of the program. Over 100 species of native plants, mostly forbs (wildflowers) have passed through his hands, ending up in restoration sites, educational demonstrations, backyards, and research labs.

SVS and many partner staff are grateful for his efforts over the last few years. We wish him well as he starts as an Ecologist with the Institute for Applied Ecology in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

For his last day, Ari and Owen spent the day downriver, looking at past restoration sites for signs of spring growth. Despite the odd winter weather, they found many species coming up from seeds that were sown in restoration sites last fall, including bitterroot (a), arrowleaf balsamroot (b), big bract verbena (c), and biscuitroot (d).

Last week marked the last day of work with SVS for Ari Pepper, Restoration Program Manager, after almost three years building the Native Plants and Restoration program. Hired in 2023, he hit the ground running to deliver work for the Forest Service's cooperative agreement with SVS to generate better native seed resources for local restoration. Ari's hardworking ethic and passion for native plant diversity were a perfect fit for this challenge, and he built the program into an impressively productive source of wild, genetically diverse native seed for the Salmon Valley. He also engaged dozens of local volunteers to build enthusiasm for this region's unique native plant communities. Working closely with Forest Service staff, he established a workshop where seed collections can be professionally cleaned and stored, a major asset to the future of the program. Over 100 species of native plants, mostly forbs (wildflowers) have passed through his hands, ending up in restoration sites, educational demonstrations, backyards, and research labs.

SVS and many partner staff are grateful for his efforts over the last few years. We wish him well as he starts as an Ecologist with the Institute for Applied Ecology in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

For his last day, Ari and Owen spent the day downriver, looking at past restoration sites for signs of spring growth. Despite the odd winter weather, they found many species coming up from seeds that were sown in restoration sites last fall, including bitterroot (a), arrowleaf balsamroot (b), big bract verbena (c), and biscuitroot (d).

Eyes on the Nest: Osprey Camera Fundraiser 🐦
Bird Brain Game Night

Gather your flock and join us for a fun, family-friendly night in support of the Outdoor Classroom Osprey Camera! This incredible tool brings our community up close to wildlife - connecting us to nature in real time.

Test your knowledge with bird-themed games, with prizes for the winning teams. Or come out to block print a t-shirt and enjoy a cold one as you watch the live stream of the osprey nest - all while supporting outdoor education and hands-on learning opportunities for our community.

What to expect:
• Bird trivia + prizes (hello, bragging rights)
• Raffle with an outdoorsy prize basket
• Osprey-themed block printing station
• Live osprey nest stream
• $1 from every pint donated 🍻

Event Details:
📅 Sunday, April 12
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Highlander Brewery

$10 adults | Free for youth 18 & under
Teams up to 6 people. Participation covers all four rounds of games - or stop by for just a round or two! Register by 5pm on April 10 for a sneak peek at the game categories!

Come out for a great night, and help keep this unique community resource thriving 🌲Check out the SVS website for more information and to register your bird-brainiest team.

Eyes on the Nest: Osprey Camera Fundraiser 🐦
Bird Brain Game Night

Gather your flock and join us for a fun, family-friendly night in support of the Outdoor Classroom Osprey Camera! This incredible tool brings our community up close to wildlife - connecting us to nature in real time.

Test your knowledge with bird-themed games, with prizes for the winning teams. Or come out to block print a t-shirt and enjoy a cold one as you watch the live stream of the osprey nest - all while supporting outdoor education and hands-on learning opportunities for our community.

What to expect:
• Bird trivia + prizes (hello, bragging rights)
• Raffle with an outdoorsy prize basket
• Osprey-themed block printing station
• Live osprey nest stream
• $1 from every pint donated 🍻

Event Details:
📅 Sunday, April 12
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Highlander Brewery

$10 adults | Free for youth 18 & under
Teams up to 6 people. Participation covers all four rounds of games - or stop by for just a round or two! Register by 5pm on April 10 for a sneak peek at the game categories!

Come out for a great night, and help keep this unique community resource thriving 🌲Check out the SVS website for more information and to register your bird-brainiest team.

With the official arrival of spring tomorrow, you're probably starting to think about those neglected fruit trees in your backyard. Want to learn some tricks on how to prune? Come to our FREE workshops over the next 2 Saturdays. This Saturday's program is from 11 am to 1:30 pm at a local orchard. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Bring a lawn chair if you want a comfortable place to sit. RSVP on our website here: https://www.salmonvalley.org/event-details/fruit-tree-pruning-part-1-maintenance-pruning-for-tree-health-free-event

With the official arrival of spring tomorrow, you're probably starting to think about those neglected fruit trees in your backyard. Want to learn some tricks on how to prune? Come to our FREE workshops over the next 2 Saturdays. This Saturday's program is from 11 am to 1:30 pm at a local orchard. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Bring a lawn chair if you want a comfortable place to sit. RSVP on our website here: https://www.salmonvalley.org/event-details/fruit-tree-pruning-part-1-maintenance-pruning-for-tree-health-free-event

It's arrived! The SVS Community Commercial Kitchen trailer was hauled from Oregon by a pair of truly wonderful volunteers. They brought it to the Kitchen project site today and were greeted with a big round of applause from our staff. We're so grateful for our volunteer drivers and to the many others who've contributed to this project - it has been a real community effort to make the Community Kitchen a reality. We are so excited to learn the ins and outs of operating this beauty of a kitchen, and to get it and our walk-in cooler fully operational so we can open the space to rent out by the public.

Stay tuned for an open house in the next month or so to come check the kitchen out for yourself. We are still finalizing our rental systems, but in the meantime feel free to email cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org if you'd like to know more about the project or would be interested in using the commercial kitchen space/cold storage.

It's arrived! The SVS Community Commercial Kitchen trailer was hauled from Oregon by a pair of truly wonderful volunteers. They brought it to the Kitchen project site today and were greeted with a big round of applause from our staff. We're so grateful for our volunteer drivers and to the many others who've contributed to this project - it has been a real community effort to make the Community Kitchen a reality. We are so excited to learn the ins and outs of operating this beauty of a kitchen, and to get it and our walk-in cooler fully operational so we can open the space to rent out by the public.

Stay tuned for an open house in the next month or so to come check the kitchen out for yourself. We are still finalizing our rental systems, but in the meantime feel free to email cameronrolle@salmonvalley.org if you'd like to know more about the project or would be interested in using the commercial kitchen space/cold storage.

Our next TOPP events are coming up later this month - a two-part Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop series!

For more details and to RSVP go to:
Part 1 - Maintenance Pruning on Saturday March 21st
https://www.salmonvalley.org/event-details/fruit-tree-pruning-part-1-free-event

Part 2 - Rejuvenation Pruning on Saturday March 28th
https://www.salmonvalley.org/event-details/fruit-tree-pruning-part-2-free-event-1

Our next TOPP events are coming up later this month - a two-part Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop series!

For more details and to RSVP go to:
Part 1 - Maintenance Pruning on Saturday March 21st
https://www.salmonvalley.org/event-details/fruit-tree-pruning-part-1-free-event

Part 2 - Rejuvenation Pruning on Saturday March 28th
https://www.salmonvalley.org/event-details/fruit-tree-pruning-part-2-free-event-1

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