19 2026, 02

Community Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves for Streetcar #115 Clean-Out

2026-02-20T08:07:05-07:00February 19th, 2026|Big Goose Natural Area, Community, Historic Preservation, Recent News, Volunteering|

Before kickoff, this crew got to work. While most folks were prepping for the Super Bowl, an incredible group of volunteers spent their Sunday morning at Streetcar #115 for our Streetcar Clean-Out Party — and what a difference you [...]

18 2026, 01

Your ticket helps your creek: How a winter’s night at the theater creates summer days that restore Big Goose Creek

2026-01-14T07:12:53-07:00January 18th, 2026|Big Goose Natural Area, Community Initiatives, Conservation, Event, Events, Recreation, Water|

On a summer evening at Big Goose Creek, it’s easy to forget how much work a creek is doing, and how much work it sometimes needs from us. Water slides past willows, insects rise, and fish follow patterns as [...]

29 2025, 12

What We Learned from the 2025 Archaeological Survey at the Big Goose Natural Area

2026-01-26T06:34:50-07:00December 29th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community Initiatives, Discovery Session, Historic Preservation, Learn Outdoors, Recent News|

This past May, the Sheridan Community Land Trust partnered with Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRAI), which donated its time, and community volunteers to complete a professional archaeological survey of the 117 acres owned by SCLT at the Big Goose [...]

12 2025, 12

Off-Leash Dog Trails at Big Goose Natural Area Are Here to Stay!

2025-12-17T13:40:11-07:00December 12th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Great news for dog lovers! After a successful trial period, the Off-Leash Dog Trail experiment at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA) has officially become a permanent feature. Thanks to responsible use and strong community support, off-leash access [...]

12 2025, 12

Wyoming Cowboys Are Breaking Down Barriers, Literally

2025-12-12T12:36:16-07:00December 12th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Conservation, Fencing, Recent News|

Note: SCLT recommends reading this story as it originally appeared on the New York Times website. The article and photos below highlight SCLT’s virtual fencing pilot project and were created and published by the New York Times on December [...]

9 2025, 12

Remodeling at the SCLT Welcome Center Is Complete — and a New Chapter Begins

2025-12-09T07:10:28-07:00December 9th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community Initiatives, Recent News|

Sheridan Community Land Trust is excited to announce that remodeling at the SCLT Welcome Center is officially complete. What began as a much-needed upgrade to an aging office has transformed into a bright, modern, and efficient space designed to [...]

24 2025, 11

Good Dogs, Good Trails: Why Pet Control Matters Outdoors

2025-11-24T08:16:00-07:00November 24th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

As more people head outside to enjoy our community trails, it’s a good time to remember one simple habit that makes a big difference for everyone: keeping your pets under control, even when they’re off-leash. Many of our favorite places [...]

3 2025, 11

History Unearthed: SCLT’s Black Diamond Byway Shines with Fresh Updates

2025-10-30T14:48:29-06:00November 3rd, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Historic Preservation, Historic Tours, Recent News|

The Black Diamond Byway Driving Tour, an award-winning exploration of Sheridan County’s coal mining past, now officially begins at the Sheridan Community Land Trust’s Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA) — giving visitors a new way to connect history, landscape, [...]

7 2025, 10

SCLT Opens Experimental Off-Leash Dog Area at Big Goose Natural Area

2025-10-07T15:30:20-06:00October 7th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) is excited to announce the opening of an experimental off-leash dog area at the Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA). This trial program expands recreational opportunities for local dog owners while promoting responsible trail use and [...]

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