Dishman Hills Conservancy upcoming events

Tranquil Thursday Hike - Sept. 17th (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Tranquil Thursday Hike

with Executive Director, Ruth Gifford

Where: 6712 E. Willow Springs, Spokane WA 99223 (directions below)

When: Wednesday, September 17th, at 9:30 AM

Why: Get outside and enjoy the benefits of being in nature.

Hike Description: This hike is easy to moderate for most with an elevation gain of about 300 feet. It's like a going up many flights of stairs that are spread out.

Length: 2 miles.

Time: About 90 minutes to 2 hours depending upon stops and the number of attendees.

Because we are hiking in a sensitive ecosystem, please no dogs on this hike.

We will walk in rain, shine, so please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. This location is higher in elevation and colder than the south hill or valley locations.

Directions: From the intersection of 57th and Palouse Highway, drive south on the Palouse Highway for 2.4 miles. Turn left on Rural Rte. 3/E. Willow Springs Rd. Continue for 2 miles up the hill (keep right) and through the metal gate. If you are on a rough gravel road you are on the right track and you will arrive at our gravel parking lot and a little house in the woods.

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Best,

Ruth Gifford

If you are still experiencing difficulty registering, contact Siobhan at sebel@dishmanhills.org

Laughter Yoga with Ganna Ainsworth (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Laughter Yoga with Instructor Ganna Ainsworth

Laughter is the Key to a Healthy and Happy Life

This event encourages deep belly laughter, silliness, engagement of your imagination and creativity, and mindful breathing.

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Registration is not required but allows us to let you know if the event is canceled.

Discover Joy with Laughter Yoga!

Unlike traditional yoga, Laughter Yoga requires no mats and features no physical poses (asanas). Instead, this joyful practice combines deep belly laughter, playful imagination, and mindful breathing exercises to help you let go of your inhibitions and laugh freely—no jokes or comedians required!

What to Bring & Expect Class takes place standing in a circle, moving, and interacting with fellow participants as you follow the leader through playful exercises. Because a sustained session of laughter delivers a great aerobic workout, please bring a water bottle. If you prefer not to stand for long periods, feel free to bring a lawn chair.

Health & Wellness Benefits Founded in 1995, Laughter Yoga blends ancient mindfulness and breathing techniques (similar to Hatha Yoga) with modern wellness practices. Regular practice offers incredible psychological and physiological benefits, including:

Strengthened immune function
Natural chronic pain relief
Improved mood and lower blood pressure
A boosted sense of connection and long-term well-being

About Your Instructor Ganna Ainsworth trained as a certified Laughter Yoga leader in Nashville in 2009. After guiding sessions across Nashville and Chattanooga, TN, she is delighted to bring this uplifting gift to the Dishman Hills Conservancy and the greater Spokane community!

*Note: By participating in this class, you consent to being photographed or filmed for future Laughter Yoga promotional materials.

Event will be weather dependent. Registrants will be notified.

Directions & Parking: From I-90, take exit 285 onto Appleway/Sprague and take a right onto S Sargent Road. Please park in the lower, dirt, parking lot directly to the right when you first pulled onto Sargent Rd then walk up to Camp Caro from the main path leading away from the parking lot. The laughter yoga class will gather in the wooded clearing behind Camp Caro Lodge.

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If you have trouble registering, please email Siobhan Ebel at sebel@dishmanhills.org

Waikiki Takes Root: A Community Planting Day with INLC (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Waikiki Takes Root: A Community Planting Day with INLC

Planting Day 1 of 3.

This event is in collaboration with our partners at INLC.

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Registration is through INLC's website. See the link below to register.

Join Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and The Lands Council for Waikiki Takes Root, a special community planting day at Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday October 10, from 10am to 2pm.

Please plan to park by 9:30am. It’s about a 30-minute walk from parking to the planting area, and we want everyone on site and ready to plant at 10. Staff and signage will be out to point the way.

Help bring the next chapter of restoration to life by planting native plants in newly restored areas along the Little Spokane River. Nearly 10 acres of floodplain are being restored after decades of rock and gravel fill prevented the river from functioning naturally across its floodplain. Now, as the landscape is reshaped to make way for a healthier wetland and more resilient river system, your help will give native plants a chance to take root and become part of the future of Waikiki Springs.

No experience is necessary—INLC and The Lands Council staff will provide tools, instruction, and support throughout the day. Come spend a fall day outdoors, meet fellow land lovers, and make a hands-on contribution to the restoration of this special place.

Waikiki Takes Root 2: A Community Planting Day with INLC (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Waikiki Takes Root: A Community Planting Day with INLC

Planting Day 2 of 3.

This event is in collaboration with our partners at INLC.

I support DHC Events!

Registration is through INLC's website. See the link below to register.

Join Inland Northwest Land Conservancy for Waikiki Takes Root – Day 2, our next community planting day at Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 17, from 10am to 2pm.

This fall’s planting picks up where Waikiki Takes Root left off. Volunteers got the first native plants in the ground earlier this month, and there’s more good ground to cover—so we’re heading back out with more hands to put down more roots. Whether you joined us the first time or this is your first day at the preserve, you’re welcome.

Please plan to park by 9:30am. It’s about a 30-minute walk from parking to the planting area, and we want everyone on site and ready to plant at 10. Staff and signage will be out to point the way.

Waikiki Takes Root 3: A Community Planting Day with INLC (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Waikiki Takes Root: A Community Planting Day with INLC

Planting Day 3 of 3.

This event is in collaboration with our partners at INLC.

I support DHC Events!

Registration is through INLC's website. See the link below to register.

Join Inland Northwest Land Conservancy for Waikiki Takes Root – Day 3, the final community planting day of the season at Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 24, from 10am to 2pm.

This is where the season’s planting comes together. Volunteers, community groups, and partner organizations have been out at the preserve throughout October getting native plants in the ground, and this is the last day we’ll be at it. If you’ve been meaning to get out to Waikiki Springs this fall, this is your chance to be part of it—and if you joined us earlier in the month, come see how much has changed.

Please plan to park by 9:30am. It’s about a 30-minute walk from parking to the planting area, and we want everyone on site and ready to plant at 10. Staff and signage will be out to point the way.