This place matters
6,917 ACRES CONSERVED
42 CONSERVATION PROJECTS
48 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
1,600 YOUTH REACHED ANNUALLY
It’s what roots us here. And what makes us stay. We are connected to this land and to the water that flows through it. We are drawn to its beauty and its ability to calm and center us. We are its stewards and its protectors. Together this is our work. It takes all of us.
From conserving forests and protecting wildlife habitat to teaching kids outside and working with community partners on creative solutions like affordable housing, we’re all about keeping north Idaho and northwest Montana thriving. Our work stretches across Boundary and Bonner Counties in Idaho and into Sanders County, Montana, and it's powered by the belief that when we care for the land, we care for each other.
What is here now can be gone tomorrow. This is why the work we do together is so important.
Bring your children outdoors. Walk the trails. Protect the farms that feed us and the forests that shelter us.
Save something special for tomorrow.
Caring for the lands and people of the Kaniksu Region, today, tomorrow, and forever
PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION
We partner with landowners to help them permanently protect the wild and working places they love from subdivision and development.
NATURE-IMMERSIVE EDUCATION
Our full suite of education programs gets kids of all ages outside with experiences that foster a lifelong love for the land.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
We team up with local partners to tackle real community challenges, like affordable housing and food insecurity, by finding creative solutions rooted in conservation.
CONTENT YOU’RE CURRENTLY DIGGING
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Pre-order your Christmas tree
Bring Home a Little Holiday Magic!
Pre-order your Christmas tree and pick it up at Wintertide: A Kaniksu Holiday Market on November 28. Enjoy carolers, warm soup, festive drinks, handmade gifts, and holiday cheer. your tree purchase supports Kaniksu Land Trust.
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Pine Street Woods
The trees and the trails
With over 180 acres of forested trails, sweeping views, and year-round recreation, it’s where locals come to hike, ski, bike, and play. It’s where you can disconnect from stress and reconnect with nature. Every season is a new experience. PSW is the kind of place that feels like it belongs to everyone - because it does.
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Events
Celebrating Community
We invite you to gather beneath the trees or in the glow of the garden to discover something new and connect with the people and landscapes that you care about. Come as you are, leave a little more connected, and know that every gathering helps grow a community that cares for this place, today, tomorrow, and forever.
“Protecting the nooks and crannies of our area is the icing on the cake as far as conservation goes. These small but powerful places add character to our community and enrich our lives. Thank you!” J.G., Sandpoint
Help us protect and preserve these lands for future generations.
Land Acknowledgement
Kaniksu Land Trust acknowledges that we work within the traditional territories of Q’lispe (Kalispel) tribes, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis (Ktunaxa Nation) Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’Alene) tribes.