• 509-487-8552
  • 6116 N Market St. Spokane, WA 99208
Log Volunteer Hours
Logo_Refresh_Horizontal_White_COLORED copy 4

conservation

  1. Events
  2. conservation

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Volunteer Opportunity – Birch Tree Planting

Volunteer Birch Tree Planting Project for Sharp-tailed Grouse Winter Habitat   When:  October 23, 2021, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Where:  Telford Management Area, BLM Public Lands in Lincoln County, WA. *RSVP requested by Oct. 15.  Volunteers are needed to:   1) Lay out and stake down weed mat on ground, 2) Use motorized hand augers to drill planting holes, 3) Plant 90 water birch trees, 4) Construct enclosures around the trees using t-posts and hog panels.    Light refreshments will be provided.   The project will improve riparian habitat for sharp-tailed grouse, migratory songbirds, and mule deer. Water birch (Betula occendentalis) provides critical winter habitat for sharp-tailed grouse, a state-threatened species.  The project is coordinated with the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area and will support an existing population of approximately 50 sharp-tailed grouse. The project is located on Lake Creek alongside wetlands that were restored by Ducks Unlimited in 2009. Birch trees planted in 2010 are thriving on-site, and we will add 90 more!  

INWC Monthly Meeting – Wilderness Survival

This month our meeting seminar will walk you through the basics of wilderness survival with Jake Newton. Doors open at 6:30, presentation begins at 7:00. Light refreshments provided. Jake Newton is an innovative and devoted security professional with over 12 years of experience in both the Public and Private sectors. Throughout his career, Jake has specialized in crisis preparedness, contingency planning for austere environments, and facilitating security-related education. Jake is currently the Vice President of Security Solutions for Center for Personal Protection and Safety, Inc (CPPS) where he consults with organizations to develop comprehensive Violence Prevention and Intervention, as well as Travel Risk Management programs. Jake also routinely leads a team of six on the Ministry Security team of Victory Faith Fellowship where he’s responsible for the safety and security of about 650 weekly congregants. Prior to joining CPPS, Jake enjoyed a distinguished tenure in the U.S. Air Force as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Specialist. During his service, Jake provided Combat Survival Training for over 3,000 U.S. Government personnel ensuring operational readiness in the world’s highest risk environments. Jake also held an instrumental role in re-writing the Air Force Combat Survival Course curriculum—a first in twenty years. Jake routinely consults with numerous Fortune 500 companies and facilitates training for their personnel; he’s led multinational combat search-and-rescue and mass casualty exercises and has been published by several corporations and industry periodicals. Jake earned his Bachelor of Science in Business, Education and Health Sciences through Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Global Security from Arizona State University. Jake is also a member of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association    

Blue Mtn Fence Project – Volunteers Needed

Our fencing removal project supporting the Blue Mountain elk herd is back! Join us for a fun weekend of camping, friends, and conservation. Free camping at the wildlife office with water and toilet available. Volunteers are needed both on the mountain and at camp, we have a job for everyone at this event. Directions, and more camp information to come shortly. Contact the office for more information or to register (509) 487-8552, info@inwc.org 

INWC Monthly Meeting – Robbie Kroger Presenting

This month our meeting seminar presentation will be provided by Robbie Kroger, founder of Blood Origins. INWC Junior will be painting and preparing flower pots for an upcoming project (planting flowers for bees during the meeting with Inland Empire Bee Keepers) Doors open at 6:30, presentation begins at 7:00. Light refreshments provided.  

INWC Monthly Meeting – Chris Flanagan IEBA Presenting

Chris Flanagan member of Inland Empire Beekeepers Association, IEBA, and a local bee keeper will be sharing a presentation with us about local pollinators, pollinator habitat, and beekeeping. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the importance of pollinators and steps you can take to help them in your own backyard. Doors open at 6:30, presentation begins at 7:00. Light refreshments provided. INWC Junior Activity - Pollinator Plants At the June meeting several INWC Junior members painted flower pots in preparation for this month’s meeting. For September’s INWC Junior gathering we will be planting flowers that are great for pollinators, and sharing information about bees with our junior members. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The INWC Junior program is only possible with the support of our volunteers. You don’t have to be an expert in bees to succeed at this project. We provide all the supplies and materials, you just bring a smile and a dose of patience.    

INWC Monthly Meeting – Holiday Potluck and Board Elections

6116 N Market Spokane, WA, United States

Come hungry and ready to vote! The INWC will be providing ham and turkey, please consider bringing a side to share with everyone. We will be holding our annual elections for our board of trustees (biographies for current candidates will be posted in our digital newsletter on November 20, 2022). You must be a current member in good standing to vote so call the office today (509-487-8552) to check your membership status. Doors open at 6:30, meeting begins at 7:00.    

INWC Monthly Meeting – Kalispel Natural Resources & Arrow Lakes Caribou Society

6116 N Market Spokane, WA, United States

We will have a presentation by Kalispel Natural Resources & the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society. Join us as we learn about the efforts under way to help stabilize and recover the Selkirk Caribou herds. There will also be an appetizer potluck, prize raffles (in person attendees only), and BHS updates. Please consider bringing an appetizer to share. Doors open at 6:30, meeting begins at 7:00. **This will be a hybrid meeting if you cannot join us in person you can view the meeting online by clicking HERE    

INWC Monthly Meeting – Pike Minnow Reward Program

Inland Northwest Wildlife Council 6116 N Market Street, Spokane, WA, United States

Our program for the May General Meeting will be presented by John Hone, of WDFW Fisheries Division, where he will present information on the history and science behind the Pike Minnow Reward Program, and how to catch them. Doors open at 6:30, meeting begins at 7:00.    

INWC Monthly Meeting – National Hunting & Fishing Day

6116 N Market Spokane, WA, United States

We will have a presentation by Steven Dazey on the upcoming National Hunting and Fishing Day. Join us as we learn about how we can get involved and how kids can participate. Click the link below for more information. 2023_NHFD_poster_8.5x11 We will also have an INWC volunteer presentation, committee updates and drawings for in-person attendees. Doors open at 6:30, meeting begins at 7:00. **This will be a hybrid meeting if you cannot join us in person you can view the meeting online by clicking HERE    

Leaders in Volunteer Conservation and Organizers of the The Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show

  • 509-487-8552
  • 6116 N Market St. Spokane, WA 99208

© 2025 Inland Northwest Wildlife Council. All Rights Reserved.