Casting for a cause
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes, inspiration comes from unexpected places. When Jess Westbrook had the idea to use fly fishing as a tool to support children in foster care, it came from how...
Tagged: outdoor education
Learning a love for the land
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There is nothing quite so magical as another season of growth shooting through the forest floor each spring. What began as a sapling might eventually grow into a towering...
Camp Kaniksu: Kaniksu Land Trust provides kids the chance to learn and play in the wild through annual summer camps
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff When it comes to combining education and adventure, Dave Kretzschmar brings his A-game to Camp Kaniksu. During the 2018 camp, Kretzschmar — who serves as director of education for...
Camp Kaniksu: teaching our youth about the joys of nature
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For kids growing up in North Idaho, you’d think everyone would have the same opportunities to experience the joy of nature. The truth is, not everyone gets to experience...
