The Dishman Hills Conservancy stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, Black Americans, and People of Color. We believe that standing against racism and injustice is essential in creating a community where people and nature can thrive.
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Rambleraven Gear Trader is located at 3220 N. Division, Spokane, WA.
DHC has joined Rambleraven’s Consign for a Cause program! You can now support DHC by consigning your clean, gently-used outdoor gear, clothing, and footwear. Proceeds from each sale will go to DHC to support our mission to Connect and Protect the Dishman Hills. If you have extra gear, consider stopping by Rambleraven and be sure to mention us. Curbside pickup is available. For additional details, check out their website at Rambleraven.com. To read about other ways you can support DHC, CLICK HERE. If you would like to learn about how your business or organization can partner with DHC, contact Jeff Lambert, Executive Director, at ED@DishmanHills.org.
Tribute by Jeff Lambert, Executive Director
Bill Fix passed away after 94 wonderful years. The man was a giant in the community. he quietly developed many community projects in housing, education, conservation, and recreation. He specialized in growing nonprofit endowments and financing charitable work.
He visited the Rocks of Sharon regularly in the 1950s – 70s as a climbing leader for Spokane Mountaineers. He was influential for a generation of world-class climbers including DHC president, Chris Kopczynski.
Bill and his wife Harriet had deep commitments to conservation. The Johnston-Fix Foundation has been instrumental in funding land acquisitions in the Hills since 1966. We mourn Bill’s passing but honor his devoted work to protect the Wild Heart of Spokane for everyone.
Photo by Colin Mulvany, The Spokesman-Review
Spokane County started the Phillips Creek Trailhead construction in mid-May and plans to open the new trailhead this summer. The DHC nominated the Flying L Ranch in 2016 and the County purchased the 179-acre property in 2018 using Conservation Futures monies.
The County Commissioners authorized the use of the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) monies to pay for 92% of the trailhead cost and Conservation Futures funds for the rest. By using REET monies, more funds in the Conservation Futures program are available other projects.
The trailhead parking will be paved, with 20 parking spots and room for expansion. DHC’s Art Zack was instrumental in Spokane County’s decision to incorporate webcams in this and other trailheads to provide security and as a way to check parking availability before driving to the trailhead. CLICK HERE to check out trailhead webcams!
The County approved a trail system designed by Lynn Smith of the Spokane Mountaineers. DHC advocated for a trail system that minimizes trespassing, connects to the existing Glenrose trails, and protects sensitive habitat. Many volunteers are helping build the new trail. The Spokane Mountaineers, Washington Trails Association, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, and DHC all helped with the trail work.
Until the trailhead is open, please stay away. Check out our MAPS page to see other trailheads that are currently open for your enjoyment.
To make a donation to DHC in support of trail building and maintenance, visit our DONATE NOW page.
Use your journal and detective skills to learn about the Ice Age Floods!
Rick Severn, DHC’s Education Chair, gives a brief introduction to the Nature At Home series.
Nature Challenge: Are the things seen in this video made of rock or wood?
Rick shows you some easy tools you can make and bring with you when you go out to explore in nature.
Join Peggy, Lucie, and Isla and learn about watersheds! Learn what watersheds are, how they work, and why it’s important to keep pollution out of our watersheds.
