Boots, camera, action!

Conservation Northwest is known for keeping it wild… with a little bit of fall hiking and tree-planting. There are two guided hikes to proposed wilderness for free and include an 8 am carpool option from Spokane. Enjoy great camaraderie and writing a letter for wilderness from the trail. To sign up for a hike, contact Crystal Gartner at (509) 570-2166 for details about where to meet.

-Saturday, Sept. 25th Jungle Hill Day Hike - Bring your camera and join Conservation Northwest for this challenging, 5-mile hike in the Columbia Highlands between Kettle Falls and Republic for panoramic views from a quiet trail through secluded wildlife habitat.

-Saturday, Oct. 9th Columbia Mountain Lookout Day Hike - This moderate, 8-mile hike leads to a 6,780-foot summit with a recently restored historic fire lookout and sweeping views of the Kettle Range when the western larch turn golden.

-Saturday, Oct. 2nd Tree Planting Party - Volunteers will revegetate a decommissioned Forest Service road in key wildlife habitat in Pend Oreille County. Bring sturdy shoes, long pants, at least two liters of water and a lunch. To sign up, contact Aaron at (509) 389-5514 or click here for details.

Also, become a fan of Conservation Northwest and Columbia Highlands Wilderness on Facebook to stay in tune as they work to protect wilderness and working lands.