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Estate Planning Awareness Week

October 21–27, 2024, was National Estate Planning Awareness Week. It serves as a yearly reminder that everyone should have a plan for the future, regardless of age or wealth. You can safeguard your possessions, support your loved ones, and leave a legacy with a well-thought-out plan. 

  • Teton Basin

    Because of the rare plant and wide-ranging animal species that depend upon it, the Teton River Basin has been ranked the number one private lands conservation priority area within the entire Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for its combination of irreplaceable ecological value and vulnerability.

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  • Teton Basin

    Steeped in agricultural tradition, farming and ranching remains significant in Teton Basin, benefitting both people and wildlife.

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  • South Fork

    The South Fork Snake River corridor from Swan Valley to Menan Buttes is one of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s most outstanding fish and wildlife resources, including the cottonwood gallery forest along this reach of the river, named the number one wildlife resource in Idaho.

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  • Sand Creek and Middle Henry’s Fork

    Because of the combination of rare plant and animal populations in the area, the Henry’s Fork River is ranked as the number two conservation priority within the entire Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for its irreplaceable ecological value.

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  • Island Park and Shotgun Valley

    The Island Park Caldera, the Henry’s Lake Flat, Shotgun Valley, and the south slope of the Centennial Range make up a large and diverse landscape, where there are is great value for migratory and wintering elk and sage grouse, raptor migration corridors, and expansive habitats of value to many species.

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You are invited to the Teton Regional Land Trust's Annual Holiday Member Party, complete with food, drinks, conservation raffle, an awards ceremony, and updates from Land Trust staff. Everyone is welcome at this festive event at the Driggs City Building/ Seniors West of the Tetons on Thursday, November 21 from 5-7pm.

The event is free to attend, but if you choose to donate $20 or more at the door, you will receive a Teton Regional Land Trust wine or pint glass.

Light appetizers will be provided by the Land Trust. Adult and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Desserts will be generously provided and made with love by volunteers.

More details can be found at tetonlandtrust.org/holiday-member-party/ or follow the link in our bio. We can't wait to see you there!
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You are invited to the Teton Regional Land Trusts Annual Holiday Member Party, complete with food, drinks, conservation raffle, an awards ceremony, and updates from Land Trust staff. Everyone is welcome at this festive event at the Driggs City Building/ Seniors West of the Tetons on Thursday, November 21 from 5-7pm.

The event is free to attend, but if you choose to donate $20 or more at the door, you will receive a Teton Regional Land Trust wine or pint glass.

Light appetizers will be provided by the Land Trust. Adult and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Desserts will be generously provided and made with love by volunteers.

More details can be found at https://tetonlandtrust.org/holiday-member-party/ or follow the link in our bio. We cant wait to see you there!

Our very own Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate talks about her day in the field!

Nicole Cyr said "during work this week I saw 8 conservation easement properties, spent 1 afternoon swan monitoring, drove 300 miles, and walked 12.5 miles... next week will likely be spent doing paperwork".
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Our very own Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate talks about her day in the field! 

Nicole Cyr said during work this week I saw 8 conservation easement properties, spent 1 afternoon swan monitoring, drove 300 miles, and walked 12.5 miles... next week will likely be spent doing paperwork.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Upcoming Events and Happenings

Latest Teton Regional Land Trust News

Teton Regional Land Trust Presents the 7th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival

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Teton Regional Land Trust presents the 6th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival

Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) is excited to host the Greater…
Everyone is welcome at our Annual Holiday Member Party, complete with food, drinks, conversation, and updates from Land Trust staff. You’re all invited to this festive event at the Driggs City Building/Seniors West of the Tetons on Thursday, November 21 from 5-7pm.

The event is free to attend, but if you choose to donate $20 or more at the door, you will receive a Teton Regional Land Trust wine or pint glass.

Light appetizers will be provided by the Land Trust and beverages will be available to purchase at the event. Desserts will be generously provided and made with love by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer to make a dessert for the party, please sign up with the link in our stories!
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🌿 Everyone should have a plan for the future, regardless of age or wealth. A well-thought-out plan can safeguard your possessions, support your loved ones, and leave a lasting legacy.

At Teton Regional Land Trust, we recognize that planned gifts play a vital role in conserving the unique landscapes and rural heritage of our region. Whether through bequests, naming us as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy, or utilizing tax-wise giving options like charitable remainder trusts, your thoughtful contributions can significantly impact TRLT’s conservation efforts.

By planning ahead, you not only ensure that your wishes are honored but also help us protect the places that make our community special. If you're considering including Teton Regional Land Trust in your estate plans, we invite you to download our planned gift form and take the first step toward making a lasting difference.

For more information, feel free to reach out to kami@tetonlandtrust.org. Together, we can safeguard our land and legacy for generations to come!

📸: Linda Swope
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We are thrilled to invite you to the Annual Holiday Member Party, complete with food, drinks, conversation, raffle, an awards ceremony, and updates from Land Trust staff. Everyone is welcome at this festive event at the Driggs City Building/ Seniors West of the Tetons on Thursday, November 21 from 5-7pm. 

The event is free to attend, but if you choose to donate $20 or more at the door, you will receive a Teton Regional Land Trust wine or pint glass. 

Light appetizers will be provided by the Land Trust. Adult and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Desserts will be generously provided and made with love by volunteers. 
 
More details can be found at https://tetonlandtrust.org/holiday-member-party/ or follow the link in our bio. We can't wait to see you there!
Join Teton Regional Land Trust staff in honoring Indigenous Peoples Day next Monday, October 14, by participating in Idaho State University's 6th Annual Celebration. 

You can register for the free event at https://www.isu.edu/ipd/ (link in bio) and join in person on campus or by zoom. There are workshops and activities scheduled all day from 8am to 8pm including speakers, performances, a film screening, demonstrations, and ceremonies. 

#easternidaho #idahostateuniversity #indigenouspeoplesday
☀️A heartfelt thank you from the Teton Regional Land Trust to everyone who participated in the 7th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival last week! Your contributions were vital to the festival’s success. 

From our amazing volunteers and partners to the enthusiastic attendees, landowners, artists, dancers, teachers, reporters, and staff, each of you played a crucial role in creating a memorable experience. 

The sold-out crane tours, film screenings, artist workshops, and the exciting art auction showcased our collective effort and commitment to raising awareness about Sandhill Cranes and supporting the Greater Yellowstone Sandhill Crane Initiative. 

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you all again next fall! 

@eastern.idaho @intermountainaquatics @tributaryidaho @tetonvalleynews @TimAndWendyBrokish @idahofishandgame @cftetonvalley @brushbuck @MegAndBertRaynesWildlifeFund @PattieAndEarlLayserMemorialTrust #GreaterYellowstoneCraneFestival #Conservation #Community #SandhillCranes 
#driggsidaho 
#tetonarts
#farming
#landtrust
The 7th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival is in full swing!

Everyone is welcome at the Saturday Crane Art Fair and Auction from 5-7pm at Driggs City Center. You will have the opportunity to bid on amazing crane art and sculptures made by many of our local artists. @tetonarts will be on hand making fun kid's crane art projects. @summitartstv and the Hispanic Heritage Dancers presented by the Hispanic Resource Center will be dancing on the stage, and Mary Lou Oslund, winner of this year's poster contest will be talking about and demonstrating her unique wood burning art technique. Don't miss out on getting your Crane Festival merchandise: posters, stickers, hoodies, hats, totes, and blankets!

You can learn more at https://tetonlandtrust.org/7th-annual-greater-yellowstone-crane-festival/ or follow the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!

#sandhillcrane #conservation #easternidaho

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Conserving working farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces in Eastern Idaho for this and future generations.