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  • 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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🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Weed Pull at Woods Creek Fen!

Because of your hard work, native plants and wildlife have a better chance to thrive in this special wetland. Volunteers helped remove invasive species, making a real impact on habitat health.

We’re so grateful for this community of conservation-minded folks who show up and make a difference. 💚

Stay tuned for upcoming volunteer opportunities!

📷: Sarah Ashworth
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🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Weed Pull at Woods Creek Fen!

Because of your hard work, native plants and wildlife have a better chance to thrive in this special wetland. Volunteers helped remove invasive species, making a real impact on habitat health.

We’re so grateful for this community of conservation-minded folks who show up and make a difference. 💚

Stay tuned for upcoming volunteer opportunities!

📷: Sarah Ashworth
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🦢 Aerial Surveys of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Basin

We are excited to announce that LightHawk has partnered with us to conduct Trumpeter Swan monitoring in Teton Basin this summer. Area residents should be aware that they may see an unmarked, slow, low-flying helicopter flying over the landscape periodically throughout the summer (July to September). Throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, LightHawk partners with 300 volunteer pilots to significantly enhance the rate and effectiveness of conservation work. To learn more, please visit lighthawk.org. We are grateful for this partnership and excited to gather important data for the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project, which was started in 2012.

The purpose of these aerial surveys is to document the summer residency of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Basin. Information gathered from these surveys will help us to understand Trumpeter Swan population numbers and habitat use.
To learn more about the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project, you can visit our website (tetonlandtrust.org), call the TRLT office at 208-354-8939, or send an email to Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate, at nicole@tetonlandtrust.org.
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🦢 Aerial Surveys of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Basin

We are excited to announce that LightHawk has partnered with us to conduct Trumpeter Swan monitoring in Teton Basin this summer. Area residents should be aware that they may see an unmarked, slow, low-flying helicopter flying over the landscape periodically throughout the summer (July to September). Throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, LightHawk partners with 300 volunteer pilots to significantly enhance the rate and effectiveness of conservation work. To learn more, please visit lighthawk.org. We are grateful for this partnership and excited to gather important data for the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project, which was started in 2012.

The purpose of these aerial surveys is to document the summer residency of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Basin. Information gathered from these surveys will help us to understand Trumpeter Swan population numbers and habitat use.
To learn more about the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project, you can visit our website (tetonlandtrust.org), call the TRLT office at 208-354-8939, or send an email to Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate, at nicole@tetonlandtrust.org.

🐄 Interested in Livestock Grazing? This Opportunity Is Open to the Public!

We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity to the Lost Rivers Grazing Academy in Marshing/ Homedale, Idaho on September 9th - 12th 2025. This boots-on-the-ground workshop was developed for livestock operators and focuses on increasing forage production, stocking rates, animal performance, and net income.

Through a grant from the American Farmland Trust, TRLT is able to provide one scholarship to the Lost Rivers Grazing Academy, which includes meals and a lodging stipend. Applications are open now through July 31st, 2025. The recipient will be announced on August 8th.

The application and additional information is available here: tetonlandtrust.org/conserve/landowners/

Please reach out to Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate, with any questions at 208-354-8939 ext. 11 or nicole@tetonlandtrust.org.
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🐄 Interested in Livestock Grazing? This Opportunity Is Open to the Public!

We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity to the Lost Rivers Grazing Academy in Marshing/ Homedale, Idaho on September 9th - 12th 2025. This boots-on-the-ground workshop was developed for livestock operators and focuses on increasing forage production, stocking rates, animal performance, and net income. 

Through a grant from the American Farmland Trust, TRLT is able to provide one scholarship to the Lost Rivers Grazing Academy, which includes meals and a lodging stipend. Applications are open now through July 31st, 2025. The recipient will be announced on August 8th. 

The application and additional information is available here: https://tetonlandtrust.org/conserve/landowners/

Please reach out to Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate, with any questions at 208-354-8939 ext. 11 or nicole@tetonlandtrust.org.
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#ScholarshipOpportunity #TetonRegionalLandTrust #TRLT35 #AmericanFarmlandTrust #Grazing
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July’s Third Thursday Walk

Woods Creek Fen

July 17, 2025

July’s Stories from the Land

Sand Creek Farm

July 22, 2025

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🪵🔥Stories from the Land is back!

Eastern Idaho’s landscapes hold more than beauty—they hold stories. From families who’ve worked the land for generations to the stewards who’ve protected it, these stories shape our region’s natural heritage.

We’re bringing back a fan-favorite event! Join us on our beloved conservation easements for an evening of storytelling, community, and s’mores. Hear from landowners, ask questions, and connect with the land in a whole new way.

Stories from the Land Schedule:

🪵🔥 July 22, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm at Sand Creek Farm in Ashton, Idaho. 

🪵🔥 August 26, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm at Darby Canyon in Alta, Wyoming. 

🪵🔥 September 10, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm at Clark Farm on the South Fork in Swan Valley, Idaho. 

RSVP required, limited to 30 people, free to attend. Visit our website to register!
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🦢 Aerial Surveys of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Basin

We are excited to announce that LightHawk has partnered with us to conduct Trumpeter Swan monitoring in Teton Basin this summer. Area residents should be aware that they may see an unmarked, slow, low-flying helicopter flying over the landscape periodically throughout the summer (July to September). Throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, LightHawk partners with 300 volunteer pilots to significantly enhance the rate and effectiveness of conservation work. To learn more, please visit lighthawk.org. We are grateful for this partnership and excited to gather important data for the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project, which was started in 2012.

The purpose of these aerial surveys is to document the summer residency of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Basin. Information gathered from these surveys will help us to understand Trumpeter Swan population numbers and habitat use.
To learn more about the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project, you can visit our website (tetonlandtrust.org), call the TRLT office at 208-354-8939, or send an email to Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate, at nicole@tetonlandtrust.org.
🐄 Interested in Livestock Grazing? This Opportunity Is Open to the Public!

We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity to the Lost Rivers Grazing Academy in Marshing/ Homedale, Idaho on September 9th - 12th 2025. This boots-on-the-ground workshop was developed for livestock operators and focuses on increasing forage production, stocking rates, animal performance, and net income. 

Through a grant from the American Farmland Trust, TRLT is able to provide one scholarship to the Lost Rivers Grazing Academy, which includes meals and a lodging stipend. Applications are open now through July 31st, 2025. The recipient will be announced on AugusThrough a grant from the American Farmland Trust, TRLT is able to provide one scholarship to the Lost Rivers Grazing Academy, which includes meals and a lodging stipend. Applications are open now through July 31st, 2025. The recipient will be announced on Augus#grazingt 8th. 

Application in bio!

Please reach out to Nicole Cyr, Stewardship Associate, with any questions at 208-354-8939 ext. 11 or nicole@tetonlandtrust.org.
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🌿 Why Give During the Tin Cup Challenge? 🌿

Your gift to Teton Regional Land Trust during the Tin Cup Challenge goes further. Thanks to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, a portion of your donation is matched—meaning even more impact for local land, water, wildlife, and people.

From protecting migration corridors to conserving working farms and ranches, your support keeps this valley wild, scenic, and thriving.

🦌 Every acre we conserve together is a legacy for future generations.

Link in bio to donate!

📸: Tim Mayo
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#TinCupChallenge #SupportLocalLand #TetonValley #TetonRegionalLandTrust #LandTrust #ConservationMatters
Thank you to everyone who joined us and @tetonriver for an incredible Fisheries Program Tour! We’re so grateful to Friends of the Teton River for their leadership on this important work—and to our community for showing up with curiosity, questions, and care for our native fish.

🐟 The word "redd" comes from a Scottish term meaning "to clear or tidy up." In the context of fish, it refers to the nest that trout or salmon clear in the gravel to lay their eggs.

🐟 Six Springs an ideal spawning habitat because the spring water remains clean, cold, and consistent year-round; gravel beds are just right for trout to build redds; and there is less predation pressure means higher survival rates for eggs.

🐟 This is one of the last strongholds for Yellowstone cutthroat trout fishing. A decline in their numbers could trigger ESA protections—meaning no more fishing for this iconic species.

Together, we can help protect the health of our waters and the native fish that call them home.
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