Art event celebrates Lightning Creek
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February 21, 2013 |
The National Forest Foundation (NFF), in
partnership with the Idaho Panhandle National
Forest, the Pend Oreille Arts Council (POAC) and
Panhandle State Bank, will host a public art
reception at the Sandpoint Center on March 1,
2013.
The event will celebrate beautiful Lightning
Creek on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, a
recent addition to the NFF’s Treasured
Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences
conservation campaign.
This national campaign is addressing restoration
challenges on 14 National Forests from Alaska to
Florida.
“We are excited to be co-hosting this event,”
said NFF President Bill Possiel. “Lightning
Creek is a treasure for North Idaho and Eastern
Washington, and we are proud to include it in
our Treasured Landscapes conservation campaign.”
In Lightning Creek, the NFF, the Idaho Panhandle
National Forest and several local organizations
will be working together to address wildlife
habitat restoration, creek health improvements,
and improved recreational opportunities
throughout the drainage.
Restoration strategies will include planting
whitebark pine trees, removing invasive weeds
and planting native plants and restoring
fisheries and riparian habitat. To further
enhance the visitor experience, project plans
include improving hiking trails and constructing
a warming hut for winter recreation use using
wood products sourced from the Idaho Panhandle
National Forest.
“Our forest is honored to be a part of the
Treasured Landscapes campaign,” said Idaho
Panhandle Forest Supervisor Mary Farnsworth.
“The community support has already been amazing
and we can’t wait to get started on all of the
wonderful restoration efforts we have lined up
for Lightning Creek.”
During the March 1 event, the NFF, POAC, and the
Idaho Panhandle National Forest will share more
than 25 unique pieces of art created by local
artists in celebration of the Lightning Creek
area.
Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service and
the NFF will be at the event and available to
answer questions and discuss the restoration
plans. Open to the public, the event will begin
at 6 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m.
Officials from the NFF, POAC, and the U.S.
Forest Service will speak briefly beginning at
6:15 p.m. Please call (406) 830-3361 for more
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