DHC Events

  • Get that GIVING feeling!

    • 07 May 2024
    • 08 May 2024


    There’s a good feeling we get when we show up for others, whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, or a local nonprofit we care about.

    And it’s not just about good-feels — volunteering or donating money to support nonprofit groups helps everyone in the community. From Puget Sound to the Palouse, the Cascades to the Columbia River, great things happen for everyone when you give what you can.

    That’s what GiveBIG is all about.

    DONATE NOW!

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  • Annual Fire Service Day Open House

    • 11 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Station 81 6117 S Palouse Highway in Spokane, Washington

    Annual Fire Service Day Open House

    Come check out DHC's booth and others at this Station 81 event to learn about fire safety from firefighters!

    Saturday, May 11th

    Station 81 6117 S Palouse Highway in Spokane, Washington.

    The Open House is from 10am-1pm.

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  • Philosophy Hike at Camp Caro 5/12

    • 12 May 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Camp Caro, 8603 E Appleway Blvd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
    • 5
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    Philosophy Hike at Camp Caro

    with EWU student, Emma Bartholomew

    Please read the description below and then register for this hike.  


    Leader: Emma and Alicia are students of philosophy at Eastern Washington University. Join them on this hike to discuss "Gaia: Everything on Earth is Connected".

    Hikers are encouraged to read the attached literature below before the hike to discuss its content. 

    Location: Camp Caro dirt parking lot off Appleway

    Time: 2:00pm

    Trail Description: The terrain is uneven with many rock steps. We will gain and lose 300 feet of elevation - similar to going up many flights of stairs. This is easy for some and challenging for others. We will take several breaks along the way to catch our breath, appreciate the surroundings, and discuss the reading. Please wear closed-toe shoes and be ready for some light clambering over rocks in one area of the trail.

    Trail Length: 1.3 miles round trip

    Approximate Duration of Hike: 1.5 - 2 hours

    READ HERE

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  • RESERVED EVENT Kids in the Hills Pre-Field Class

    • 14 May 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 17 May 2024
    • 4:00 PM

    Kids in the Hills Pre-Field Class


    Dishman Hills Education Committee is working with kids in Spokane from May 14-17 to prepare for our annual Kids in the Hills Event! Volunteers visit multiple schools in Spokane to present the pre-field trip information.

    Thank you to the dedicated volunteers from our Education Committee and WA Certified Naturalists.

    DONATE TO SUPPORT HERE

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  • Two for Tuesday Hike 5/14/24

    • 14 May 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Wilson Conservation Area, 6712 E. Willow Springs Road
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    Two for Tuesday Hike with Executive Director, Ruth Gifford 

    Please register so we can inform you of changes or cancelations. If you have difficulty registering, use Safari as your browser. Computers work better than iPhones. If you are still experiencing difficulty, contact Marie at volunteers@dishmanhills.org.

    No Dogs.

    Welcome to the Jack & MaryJane Wilson Conservation Area (WCA). 

    Join Executive Director, Ruth Gifford as she leads this hike.  Enjoy being out in nature and visiting our newest trail.  We will explore what is changing with the season and look at the signs of wildlife on the property, and what's going on for DHC.  


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

    When: Tuesday, May 14th at 2PM.

    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 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 or shine, so please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Bring water.  

    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. 

    Please Consider Donating

    I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. 


    Best,

    Ruth Gifford


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  • Spring Hike with Marya Nowakowski

    • 17 May 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Glenrose Trailhead 3601 S. Thierman Road
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    Spring Hike with Marya Nowakowski


    Join DHC for this guided hike led by WA Naturalist, Marya Nowakowski on Friday, May 17. We will depart from the Glenrose trailhead at 10:30am and end before 1:00pm. We will hike the Glenrose trail out to the western junction with the Phillips Creek trail and then return, for a hike that is about 2 miles roundtrip. There are some steep parts to this hike but there are only a few rocks.

    Marya will share about the individual flowers, trees and shrubs and other organisms in the area and how they form an ecosystem community. Please no dogs for this hike except for service animals. Please let us know if a service animal is coming.

    If you have trouble registering, please email Marie at volunteers@dishmanhills.org.

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  • RESERVED EVENT Kids in the Hills

    • 22 May 2024
    • 8:30 AM
    • 29 May 2024
    • 2:30 PM

    Kids in the Hills


    During May 22 to May 29, Kids in the Hills offers students an educational and exciting field day in the Dishman Hills. Through hands-on activities, students learn about observation skills, animal adaptations, natural science, and enjoy time out in nature. Volunteers in the DHC Education Committee along with volunteers from WA Certified Naturalists, WA Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources provide this outdoor experience for around 400 students in total. 

    The schools that are involved in this year's Kids in the Hills are Adams Elementary, University Elementary, Opportunity Elementary, Broadway Elementary, and Mullan Elementary.

    Thank you to the dedicated volunteers from our Education Committee and WA Certified Naturalists.

    DONATE TO SUPPORT HERE

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  • Stevens Creek Bird Hike

    • 28 May 2024
    • 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Stevens Creek Trail Head (9102 S Steven Creek Rd)
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    Registration is closed

    Stevens Creek Bird Hike

    with Jon Isacoff

    Members only. Those not registered will be turned away.

    Stevens Creek is among the best places in Spokane to hear a diversity of singing migrant songbirds. Sometimes we see them too! Come join us for an early morning hike while learning about bird songs and notes.

    Meet in Stevens Creek Parking lot at 6AM.  We will hike to Big Rock and back and see and listen to bird songs.  With luck we should observe 20 or more species of songbirds, though more will be heard than seen in this wooded location.

    Hike will be approximately 2.2 miles and 2 hours.

    Though we will be traveling at a slow to moderate pace, the trail will be steep in places and hiking poles may be helpful.

    Binoculars are recommended! Please come dressed for weather and bring snacks, water, and bug spray. It still tends to be chilly in the mornings and it is tic season. 

    Unfortunately, this is not a hike for dogs. Please park at the Stevens Creek Trailhead at 9102 Stevens Creek Rd, Spokane Valley.


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  • We've Partnered with Target Circle!

    • 29 May 2024


    To our friends and supporters,

    We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target's donation to us!

    Now through June 30th, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target's donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here:

    http://www.target.com/circle

    We're asking our supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds as we continue our mission to connect and protect the Dishman Hills. 

    Don't forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign!

    Thank you for your support, and we encourage you to share your support for us (and your thanks to Target) on social media throughout the duration of the voting!


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  • National-Trails-Day Guided Hikes

    • 01 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Camp Caro, 8603 E Appleway Blvd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
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    Join DHC on June 1st to celebrate National Trails Day!

    This year, WA Naturalists will lead hikes through Camp Caro and stop along the way to teach about plants, ecology, and natural phenomena. Hikes will begin every 30 minutes from 10am - 2pm. So, grab you and your family and come any time to join the next hike!

    Free goodies and hiking swag will be passed out as you arrive!

    If you have trouble registering, please email Marie at volunteers@dishmanhills.org.

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PO Box 8536
Spokane, WA 99203

(509) 598-0003

RUTH GIFFORD
Executive Director
ED@DishmanHills.org


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