DHC’s core values are stewardship, advocacy, integrity, education, and conservation.
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We envision a vibrant, continuous ecosystem from the Dishman Hills Natural Area and the Rocks of Sharon to the Stevens Creek Trailhead that is permanently protected, well managed, and recognized as an asset to the Greater Spokane Community.
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The mission of the Dishman Hills Conservancy is to permanently protect the Dishman Hills while connecting people to nature through conservation, education, and recreation.
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Thank You to Our August & September Donors!
The DHC would like to thank our August and September donors for their support of our mission to connect and protect the Dishman Hills. We could not do it without you!
Belinda Brommer
Brad & Linda Buff
Gina Claeys
Robin Corkery
Myong Doster
Sylvia Eberspecher
Elaine Edwards
Carol Ellis
Jean Flechel
Cynthia Hallanger
Elisabeth Hooker
Robert Hyslop
Jerry King
Becky & David Knapp
Gail Kogle
Kerry Masters
Lory Miller
Matt & Janice Miller
Maggie Muat
Siarah Myron
Virginia Pham
Linda Pool
Richard Strehlau & Joanne Swierzy
Carl Schmidt
Rose Schultz
Norm & Suzanne Smith
David & Stacey Sorg
Steve Noland & Linda Martin
Dr. Kenneth & Ms. Getrude Swedburg
Peggy Tan
Barbara Tuttle
Rick & Babs Valetuigi
Jennifer Wilkerson
Thank you for your continued support of the DHC!
Commissioner Hilary Franz of the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) joined the DHC on Friday, September 20th in an open discussion at the Camp Caro Lodge. Topics of discussion included wildfire prevention, forest health, climate change resiliency work, and management of the Dishman Hills Natural Area.
“It’s great to be able to meet with groups like Dishman Hills Conservancy, which seized the opportunity to preserve and protect natural lands more than a half century ago, and continues to educate residents on why their work is so incredibly important,” said Commissioner Franz. She highlighted how important it is to improve the partnership between the DNR and the DHC to ensure our public wetlands and natural areas are enjoyed for generations to come.
Paul Knowles, Special Projects Manager of Spokane County Parks, hosted the event. The DHC will host commissioner Franz again in November to continue the discussion about solutions to local issues. The DHC hopes to have more help from DNR with managing the Dishman Hills Natural Resource Conservation Area and adding more conservation land.
If you would like to learn more about upcoming events with the DHC, visit our Events page.
The Morning Star Foundation has renewed their partnership with the DHC by providing a second grant of $10,000 for nature education programs in 2020. Funding from the Foundation supports events like Kids in the Hills and the Halloween Hike (pictured above) which focus on nature education and children.
The Halloween Hike, which was an education-focused, fall-themed series of guided nature walks, was one of DHC’s most popular nature walks so far, drawing a crowd of over 200 participants who had fun while learning about nature.
According to their website, the Morning Star Foundation supports nonprofits that offer children “the chance to experience the adventure of the great outdoors.”
As the DHC continues to grow, events like the Halloween Hike and Kids in the Hills have become increasingly popular, representing a growing need for funding. The DHC is grateful to the Morning Star Foundation for renewing their partnership through 2020.
For more information, about the Morning Star Foundation, visit their website at www.morningstar-foundation.org.
For information on how your organization can partner with the DHC, contact Jeff Lambert at (509) 598-0003.
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Nimbus Knob Graffiti Removed!
Using equipment from the DHR and Spokane County Parks, hardworking volunteers Steve Anischenko, Ken Horn, and Tom Water assisted Ranger Bryant Robinson of Spokane County Parks in cleaning up the graffiti at Nimbus Knob. They used a sand blaster and were able to remove nearly all the graffiti from the area in an environmentally-friendly way. Thanks to these great volunteers, Nimbus Knob looks a lot better now!
The DHC Stewardship Committee is developing a Trail Steward program as an opportunity for volunteers to be part of a regular patrol that will provide monitoring and reporting of issues on trails. Trail Stewards will also educate users on trail use and nature topics. Training and equipment will be provided.
To see pictures of the Nimbus Knob Cleanup, Click Here.
