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The cottonwood forest trail at Draper Wood River Preserve
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Thanks to All Our Volunteers-
We Couldn’t Do It Without You!
Jeff Adams Jeff Hobart
Joy and Eric Allen Patricia Hull
Ken Anderson Annie Kaiser
Tom Bergin Jenna Kavanagh
Riley Berman Allison Kennedy
Carol Blackburn Hampton King
Florence and Tom Blanchard Chris Koch
Gay Boecker Bob Law
Bobbie Boyer Meribeth Lomkin
Elizabeth Breen Paddy McIlvoy
Carol Brown Erica Miller
Mary Jane Burns Gerry Morrison
Susan Cady Lynea Newcomer
Lynn Campion Patsy Nickum
Mark Caywood Carmen and Ed Northen
Kyle Cole Esther Ochsman
Patrice Cole Nicola Potts
Steve Crosser Kathy Richmond
Art Dahl Jason Roth
Jenny Emory Davidson Becky Smith
Rick Davis Brenda Smith
Linda and Bob Edwards Bob Stevens
Carl Evenson Brett Stevenson
Daralene and John Finnell Reed Stokes John and Jackson in front of Wood River Land Trust’s historic
Polly Frostman Reggie Swindle headquarters
Peter Gray Jennifer Tuohy
Dick Hay
Irene and Michael Healy
Liza Wilson
Elizabeth Zellers Big Thanks to Dedicated
Sarah Hedrick
Summer Interns
W e send out a big thank you to our hardworking
stewardship interns, John McVay and Jackson
Parker. John, who recently completed his master’s degree
from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry College
in Syracuse, created a digital archive of our conservation
agreement documents. Jackson, a student at Eckerd College
in Florida, organized our annual conservation agreement
inspections. Jackson and John both spent long hours work-
ing in the field—maintaining trails, fighting noxious weeds,
and ensuring our lands are well cared for.
We wish the best to Jackson and John as they pursue
their careers in conservation!
Caddis Capers:
A River Success
A s the fishing season heated up,
local kids headed out to the
River. Silver Creek Outfitters and
Wood River Land Trust teamed up
to create Caddis Capers, a fly-fish-
ing and conservation class for kids.
About ten local youth joined us for
a fun morning on the Big Wood
River.
The kids explored the River
with a stream health scavenger
hunt, learned about entomology, Hoping for fish at Hulen
Meadows Pond
and had a casting clinic in Hulen
Meadows Pond as well as a picnic
lunch. It was an exciting morning
on the Big Wood and everyone was
all smiles by the end of the day. A
special thanks to Terry Ring and
his staff at Silver Creek Outfitters
as well as our great volunteers who
helped make the event a success.
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to the land
Hailey Preserve Grows by 80
Acres and Gets New Name
Continued from cover
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1997, this trade preserves one of the most
popular natural areas in our community. Elm
in
Lions
St.
The area’s cottonwood forest is a crucial
part of the river system, and the trail con- As
Park pe
necting Cedar Bend and Lions Park is used n
year-round for walking, jogging, and snow- Main preserve
shoeing, bird watching, and simply relaxing Entrance
on the banks. In addition to improving
beach
water quality and decreasing flood risks, the
cottonwood forest also provides important
wildlife habitat. Moose, elk, deer, river
ar
Ced
otter, and a variety of birds are commonly heart
seen in the Preserve. tree
Cedar bend
entrance
New
New
swimming
Draper
Draper hole
Former Cedar Bend Preserve
Wood
Wood
River
River Heagle Park
The trade was a success due in part to Preserve
Preserve
the generosity of a number of local residents.
Foremost are Priscilla and Ranney Draper,
who made a leadership gift that enabled
Wood River Land Trust to purchase the lot
used to trade for the State of Idaho land. We
also thank Bruce Smith, owner of Alpine
Enterprises, a local surveying and mapping
company, who sold his 4.6-acre lot in Indian
Creek to Wood River Land Trust at a bar-
gain rate for use as the trade lot.
The Idaho Department of Lands owns A long-anticipated land trade expands the Cedar Bend Preserve from
land for the purpose of generating revenue 4.5 to 84.5 acres
for the state’s schools. Because of its char-
ter, they are not able to make discounted traded to the State. Matt Luck of Preserve was renamed the
trades or bargain sales of land. Therefore, Windermere Realty also generously Draper Wood River Preserve at a
finding land at a comparable value for trade waived his real estate commission. private dedication ceremony on
was essential to the transaction’s success. Thanks to the support of the July 25th in honor of the Draper
Smith’s bargain sale (offering a selling price Drapers, Bruce Smith, and a number Family’s commitment to protect-
below market rate) offer made it possible for of others, 80 acres along the river ing the Big Wood River and its
Wood River Land Trust to raise money from are forever protected and open to cottonwood forests and wildlife
private sources to purchase the lot it then the community. The Cedar Bend habitat.
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connecting
Tell Us Why You Love Living in the Valley!
E ach year as summer slows and
autumn creeps in, we announce
our annual Heart of the Valley con-
other mountain resort areas—the things
that if taken away would rob us of our
unique identity. It could be local produce
will be displayed and readings of the
short writings will be held through-
out the winter. Submission guide-
test. The theme of this year’s contest, that keeps us healthy, people and places lines are available on our website,
our 4th, is “Sustaining the Heart of our that inspire us, wildlife and unforget- www.woodriverlandtrust.org. You
Valley.” There are countless reasons we table vistas right out the back door, or can also stop by our office or con-
love living in the Wood River Valley. businesses and events that add to the tact Heather Kimmel at 788-3947 or
Some reasons—fabulous skiing, hiking, community’s vitality . . . countless people, hkimmel@woodriverlandtrust.org for
biking, and fishing—are almost uni- places, and things come together to cul- more information.
versally named. Other towns, though, tivate and nurture the bounty that makes
such as Aspen, Jackson, Lake Tahoe, the Wood River Valley home. This year’s contest is generously
and Whistler have these amenities, but That’s this year’s challenge . . . show sponsored by:
we do not long to call them home. us where, within what, or with whom
This year’s contest asks you to this essence is found by sending us your
explore the fundamental elements that photographs and short writings (essays,
set the Wood River Valley apart from poems, and memoirs). Photographs Submissions Due November 16, 2007
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to the land
Why We Protected Simba Springs
By Kathy and Dave Richmond of Clayton, Idaho
Why We Protected
Simba Springs
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