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6 2024, 11

John Graves, SCLT’s new Director of Conservation, wants to help families protect their land and see it thrive

2024-11-06T13:25:42-07:00November 6th, 2024|Conservation, Recent News|

“I have learned that while everyone operates their land differently, they all value the land they have and want to see it thrive,” said John Graves. As Sheridan Community Land Trust’s new Director of Conservation, Graves looks forward to helping [...]

24 2024, 10

Soldier Ridge Trail System is reopened, Loan-A-Lesh Program and trail reporting tool launched

2024-11-12T10:15:42-07:00October 24th, 2024|Community, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

The Sheridan Community Land Trust is excited to announce that the Soldier Ridge Trail System has reopened to the public. SCLT reminds the public that most of the Soldier Ridge Trail System is on private land. Access to this [...]

23 2024, 10

Wet Meadow Restoration continues at Sixmile Creek

2024-10-23T14:42:03-06:00October 23rd, 2024|Conservation, Recent News, Water|

Land restoration is a collaborative effort. That spirit has been displayed this season along Sixmile Creek outside of Ranchester. There, a large swath of wet meadows have undergone the start of what we hope will be a sea change. [...]

10 2024, 10

A note from Don Roberts and Sheridan Community Land Trust pertaining to the closing of Soldier Ridge Trail

2024-10-10T09:43:30-06:00October 10th, 2024|Community, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

I would like to address the recent closure of the Soldier Ridge and Hidden Hoot Trail systems. The land that the trailheads and most of the trail sits on has been owned by my family since 1957. We have always [...]

10 2024, 09

The community flocked to SCLT’s new home at the future Big Goose Natural Area

2024-09-10T09:57:17-06:00September 10th, 2024|Community, Conservation, Historic Preservation, Recent News, Recreation|

Perhaps the greatest joy at a community nonprofit is turning the dreams of many into a reality for all. This year, SCLT saw what began as a dream nearly 20 years ago take giant strides toward reality. As more and [...]

6 2024, 09

Sheridan business O3 creates a culture of reciprocity by donating a portion of Daniels Fund award prize to SCLT

2024-09-06T15:52:39-06:00September 6th, 2024|Uncategorized|

A new Sheridan business has demonstrated its commitment to creating a culture of reciprocity by donating a portion of a prestigious award prize to a local nonprofit that shares its dedication to protecting the open spaces that define Sheridan County [...]

6 2024, 08

AmeriCorps NCCC’s modern-day knights make lighter work for Sheridan County nonprofits

2024-08-07T16:09:51-06:00August 6th, 2024|Community Initiatives, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Many hands make light work. It’s an old adage that, according to Google AI, dates back to at least “the early 1300s in a knightly romance known as Sir Bevis of Hampton.” Please do what you will with that tidbit, [...]

31 2024, 05

Help Wildlife at Two Volunteer Events this June

2024-05-31T09:28:55-06:00May 31st, 2024|Conservation, Fencing, Recent News, Volunteering|

Volunteer Day: Wet Meadow Restoration at Sixmile Creek Wet meadows are critical homes for many well-known gamebirds like grouse, pheasants, and chukars, as well as less well-known birds like Long-billed curlews and Short-eared owls. At this volunteer day, you will [...]

19 2024, 04

Make your next outdoor adventure more enjoyable by following rules and etiquette on your community trails

2024-04-19T16:25:49-06:00April 19th, 2024|Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

As spring fully blooms, SCLT would like to remind visitors to local trails of rules and practices that help everyone enjoy our beautiful Bighorns backyard safely and conflict-free. The Soldier Ridge Trail System crosses over private property with active ranching [...]

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