Meet Kim Ragotzkie, TRLT’s Newest Board Member

Please join us in welcoming our newset board member, Kim Ragotzkie!

Kim was raised in Wisconsin, moved to Colorado for the mountains, eventually graduated from Colorado State University with an MS in Wildlife Biology. Moved around the west for positions with state and federal agencies, landing in north Idaho in the late 1980’s on the Clearwater NF. Later transferred to Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game and was a wildlife habitat biologist based in Idaho Falls for many years. Settled in Ashton in 2009 and worked for several NGO’s before retiring. When not busy with community activities, she enjoys hiking, XC skiing, reading, and fly-fishing. Kim has worked with the Teton Regional Land Trust since the mid 1990’s, and has a deep respect for the work being done to conserve private lands in perpetuity.

What drew you to the Land Trust? 
The way TRLT works with private landowners, conserving lands in perpetuity.
What is your favorite plant, flower, animal, bird, or river? (you can choose more than one) 
Penstemon montanus,  spotted towhee
What is your favorite place outdoors? 
Anywhere without a crowd of people.
What’s your favorite meal to cook or eat at home? 
Anything from my garden or pasta salad.
What’s your favorite place in your home, and why? 
Reading chair by the east-facing window, morning sun.
What are your hobbies or interests? 
Spending time outdoors, alone or with friends, reading.
What inspires you?
Positive people working for a better world.