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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Our Chronolog station (site SLT301) captures photos from community members like you, creating a stunning seasonal timelapse of native grassland health, cattle grazing patterns, and how we manage invasive species. Each photo you take from the station helps paint [...]
The SCLT Spring Newsletter has made its way to many mailboxes in recent days. It's filled with exciting and inspiring stories about how people like you have connected people to land and history in Sheridan County! You will learn [...]
At Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA), SCLT is working hard to restore the land to its natural glory—by removing junipers that are crowding out native grasses and wildlife. “Across the West, unchecked juniper growth is hurting native ecosystems,” explained [...]
On a wintery Friday afternoon, Sheridan Community Land Trust Recreation Program Manager Jared Koenig sat tinkering with his latest creation – a contraption made of steel and bolts that form an articulating jaw that looks like it could nip [...]
‘Community Jewel’ brings together outdoor recreation, agriculture, conservation, and historic preservation at one site Wednesday, December 18, was a landmark date for outdoor recreation, conservation, and historic preservation in Sheridan County as the Sheridan Community Land Trust announced [...]
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 [...]
