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 [...]

10 2025, 09

Cutting Back Vegetation to Move Conservation Forward at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area

2025-09-23T09:39:16-06:00September 10th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Conservation, Recent News|

Visitors to the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area may notice the land looks strikingly different this week. Dense stands of junipers and Russian olive that once crowded the hillsides and creek banks are suddenly gone. This change is part of [...]

18 2025, 08

See the Difference: Visit the Wildlife-Friendly Fence Demonstration at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area

2025-08-18T09:02:12-06:00August 18th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Conservation, Fencing, Recent News|

Sheridan County’s beauty lies in its blend of wild and working lands. Elk, deer, pronghorn, and moose roam the same pastures as cattle and horses. But standard fences—like five-strand barbed wire and woven wire—don’t always work for livestock and wildlife. [...]

12 2025, 08

Winging It at the Big Goose Natural Area: A New Sign Soars with Community Spirit

2025-08-12T15:33:22-06:00August 12th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community Initiatives, Learn Outdoors, Recent News, Recreation|

How do you measure the wingspan of a Golden Eagle? With a tape measure, some teamwork—and a whole lot of creativity. At least, that’s how a flock of community members came together to bring a brand-new interactive bird wingspan [...]

10 2025, 07

Fighting Invasive Grasses: How SCLT Is Restoring Native Habitat at BGNA

2025-07-10T07:17:45-06:00July 10th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Conservation|

Invasive annual grasses like ventenata and cheatgrass have become a serious threat to the health of grasslands across Sheridan County. At the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA), we’re taking action to restore native vegetation and steward the land [...]

1 2025, 07

Opening the Bighorns to All: Expanding Recreation Opportunities on SCLT’s Trails

2025-07-01T12:17:35-06:00July 1st, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community, Community Initiatives, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

At SCLT, “expanding recreation opportunities” isn’t just a motto—it’s written into our mission. But how do you take the challenging terrain of the Bighorn Mountains and make something accessible and enjoyable to nearly everyone? Thanks to a generous grant [...]

19 2025, 06

Casting for a Better Big Goose: $15,000 Gift from Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited to Boost Stream Health at SCLT Big Goose Natural Area

2025-06-19T13:52:54-06:00June 19th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community Initiatives, Conservation, Recreation, Water|

The riffles, runs, and pools of Big Goose Creek just got a little clearer—and the future a whole lot brighter—thanks to a generous $15,000 grant from the Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited Chapter to the Sheridan Community Land Trust [...]

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