Teton Regional Land Trust

Property Spotlight: Kruse Pine Creek Bench Teton Regional Land Trust’s first conservation easement in Bonneville County—and one of our first ever—was the Kruse Pine Creek Bench Property, protected in 1997 by Joseph and LaVerne Kruse. This stunning 800-acre property provides critical winter range habitat for elk, moose, mule deer, and sage grouse. The rocky outcroppings along the bench rim create ideal hunting grounds for birds of prey, while the South Fork of the Snake River below supports a rich diversity of waterfowl, migratory birds, and fish species. This conservation easement was made possible through funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program and the Bonneville Power Administration, ensuring long-term protection for both wildlife and agricultural uses. Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) holds the easement, while Teton Regional Land Trust continues to steward the land. Over the years, the property was divided among three dedicated landowners—Bart & Jennifer Barber, Ken Clark, and Clark Hamilton—all of whom remain committed to caring for this special place. By working together, we can protect habitat connectivity and preserve the landscapes that make our region so unique. . . . #ConservationInAction #WildlifeHabitat #TetonRegionalLandTrust #ProtectWhatYouLove #ConservationEasement #SouthForkSnakeRiver #HabitatConnectivity #WildlifeCorridors #TRLT35

Calling all bird lovers! Do you love the wildlife of the Teton region? Are you an avid birder? If so, don’t miss the first annual Jackson Hole Birding Festival! When: May 22–25, 2025 Where: Center for the Arts, Jackson Hole, WY This three-day celebration will showcase the incredible birdlife of our region with expert-led field excursions, conservation talks, and educational opportunities. Teton Regional Land Trust is proud to be a partner and will have a booth at the Center for the Arts before the evening speaker events—stop by and say hello! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g4xVbM76 . . . #JacksonHoleBirdingFestival #Birding #TetonWildlife #Conservation #TetonRegionalLandTrust

Welcome to the board, BRUCE S. LINGER! We're so excited to have you.

Michael B. Whitfield Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications! In honor of Michael B. Whitfield, a founding member and long-time Executive Director of Teton Regional Land Trust, we are proud to offer an annual $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Michael’s dedication to land conservation in eastern Idaho played a pivotal role in preserving vital landscapes in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Eligibility: -Must live in the Teton Regional Land Trust service area (Bonneville, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, and Teton counties in Idaho, and Alta, Wyoming). -Planning to pursue a degree or vocational training in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, environmental planning or policy, agriculture, or a related field. Deadline: Applications must be received or postmarked by March 28, 2025. Click here to apply:?https://lnkd.in/gGXz3_Z5... . . . #TRLTScholarship?#Conservation?#LandTrust?#EnvironmentalScience?#HigherEd?#TetonRegionalLandTrust?#EasternIdaho

?? Teton Regional Land Trust is celebrating 35 years of conserving the wild and working lands that make eastern Idaho so extraordinary! This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our donors and supporters—thank you for being part of this work . ?? This year, we have exciting plans to honor our shared conservation successes and look toward the future. Save the date for August 2, 2025, and join us for a special 35th-anniversary celebration. Stay tuned for more details! ??

Teton Regional Land Trust is excited to celebrate the closing of a 140-acre conservation easement along the Teton River, thanks to the incredible partnership of local landowners. They have chosen to keep the land open, with no residential building permissions, so that the property's wetland resources will be forever protected. Over one-half mile of spring creeks flow through the property and into the Teton River. Numerous bird species, including Sandhill Crane, Long-billed Curlew, Trumpeter Swan, waterfowl, raptors and songbirds, rely on the property's wetland habitats, as well as moose and deer. This conservation effort also protects the Teton River's scenic and ecological integrity, ensuring that the floater, boater, and angler experiences along this beloved waterway remain pristine and accessible. We deeply appreciate the landowners' vision to help conserve the Teton River and safeguard the wildlife and recreation opportunities that make our region extraordinary. . . . #TetonRegionalLandTrust #conservation #wetland #TrumpeterSwans #SandhillCranes #moose #elk #anglers #fishing

???? Giving Tuesday is TODAY! All eligible contributions to Teton Regional Land Trust today are TRIPLED, maximizing your impact for the agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and vital waterways of eastern Idaho. Help us reach our $10,000 match! Ask development pressures continue, your support is critical now more than ever. It is because of our community that we currently protect over 42,000 acres of critical land in this special place. Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/gKJCbhSR ??: Kimberly Holmes . . . #GivingTuesday #TetonRegionalLandTrust #conservation #wildlife #saveopenspace

Thanks to two anonymous donors, every eligible gift will be matched 2:1 from now until Giving Tuesday (December 3), tripling the power of your support to help us protect the beautiful landscapes, vital waterways, and working agricultural lands that define our region. Eligible donations for the match include: ??New Donors: Giving for the first time? Your gift will be doubled! ??Increased Donations: Already a supporter? Any increase in your gift will be matched. ??New Monthly Donors: Any new monthly subscription will be matched for the entire year! Your commitment to Teton Regional Land Trust is essential to protecting the landscapes, wildlife habitats, and migration routes that define the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. With this matching opportunity, your gift can go even further, directly supporting our conservation staff and ensuring they receive livable wages as they carry out this critical work. Together, we can continue to preserve these cherished lands for future generations. Click the link in our bio to donate! ??: Devin Pool . . . #TetonRegionalLandTrust #GivingTuesday #SaveOpenSpace #conservation

We're excited to announce that thanks to two anonymous donors, every eligible gift will be matched 2:1 from now until Giving Tuesday (December 3), tripling the power of your support to help us protect the beautiful landscapes, vital waterways, and working agricultural lands that define our region. Eligible donations for the match include: ??New Donors: Giving for the first time? Your gift will be doubled! ??Increased Donations: Already a supporter? Any increase in your gift will be matched. ??New Monthly Donors: Any new monthly subscription will be matched for the entire year! Your commitment to Teton Regional Land Trust is essential to protecting the landscapes, wildlife habitats, and migration routes that define the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. With this matching opportunity, your gift can go even further, directly supporting our conservation staff and ensuring they receive livable wages as they carry out this critical work. Together, we can continue to preserve these cherished lands for future generations. Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/gKJCbhSR ?? : Linda Swope . . . #TetonRegionalLandTrust #conservation #GivingTuesday #saveopenspace

Teton Regional Land Trust is thrilled to announce that an anonymous donor is providing a 1:1 match until the end of 2024, doubling the power of your support. Eligible donations for for the match include: ??Donations from new donors: If you’re giving for the first time, your gift will be doubled! ??Increased donations: If you’re already a supporter and increase your gift the additional amount will be matched. ??Monthly donations: Any new monthly subscription will be matched for the entire year! Your commitment to Teton Regional Land Trust is essential to protecting the landscapes, wildlife habitats, and migration routes that define the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. With this matching opportunity, your gift can go even further, directly supporting our conservation staff and ensuring they receive livable wages as they carry out this critical work. Together, we can continue to preserve these cherished lands for future generations.?Click the link in our story to donate! CLICK HERE TO DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gKJCbhSR ??: Marya Moosman . . . #TetonRegionalLandTrust?#match?#donate?#protectourlandscapes #conservation