Wildflower Hike
Enjoyment and learning are yours to savor as Dr. Becky Brown (Botany professor at EWU) acquaints you with the various botanical treasures in Palisades Park. Wear appropriate clothing and protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks. This will be an easy-going hike of about two hours with plenty of stops along the way. This activity is limited to 15 participants. Meet at Greenwood Rd and Rimrock Dr parking lot.
Register early at: https://inlandnwland.org/event/may-17th-palisades-wildflower-hike-with-dr-becky-brown/
Rimrock-to-Riverside Recognition Ceremony and Trailhead Groundbreaking
Time Still TBD
Come hear the remarkable story and get acquainted with the people and organizations who accomplished this most remarkable addition of 140 beautiful acres to our precious Palisades Park. Spokane Parks Department board members, Mayor Lisa Brown and other City and County officials will lead this commemoration and recognition event. Expect representatives from Friends of Palisades, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy, the Spokane Tribe, Back Country Horsemen, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Washington Trails Association, Spokane Mountaineers and more! Plan on hiking the new 1.5 mile “loop” trail before or after the ceremony!
NO registration required ☺ Meet at Greenwood Rd and Rimrock Dr parking lot.
Geology Hike
Look back millions and then thousands of years with Dr. Chad Pritchard (EWU Geology professor) to learn the highlights of the geological events that formed Palisades Park and Indian Canyon as we know it today, here at the leading edge of the “channeled scablands”.
We will meet at the Greenwood Rd and Rimrock Dr parking lot. Please make sure to dress for the weather, wear good hiking footwear and protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks. The ending time of the hike will be somewhat determined by the group as we go (q. & a., particular interests to select from, etc.) but typically the walk lasts 3 or so hours.
Capacity is limited – register now to reserve your spot at: https://inlandnwland.org/event/june-7th-palisades-geology-hike-with-dr-chad-pritchard/
Fall Clean-Up
Join Friends of Palisades and Inland Northwest Land Conservancy for our fall edition of keeping Palisades Park “spiffy”. Dress for the occasion and don’t forget gloves. We will provide trash bags. As always, Spokane Parks Department will haul away all the trash we collect. Meet at Greenwood Rd and Rimrock Dr parking lot.
Come a bit early; coffee, hot cider, cookies and pastries will be served starting at 8:30 am
Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will be held at 3pm on Sunday, November 9th OR Sunday, November 16th at Woodland Center- Finch Arboretum (3404 W Woodland Blvd, Spokane, WA 99224).
In addition to elections and other necessary business, we always have an interesting featured program. This year, we will focus on the launching of our bold, new initiative; “Upgrading and Improving Palisades Park”
Spring Clean–Up
Friends of Palisades and Inland Northwest Land Conservancy “team up to clean up” at our annual Spring “park spiffing” event. Trash bags will be provided. Please dress appropriately, wear good shoes/boots and bring a pair of gloves. This is a particularly fine opportunity for families. Children learn by example!
Meet at Greenwood Rd and Rimrock Dr parking lot. Please register in advance at INLC: https://inlandnwland.org/event/april-19th-palisades-park-spring-clean-up/
Come a bit early to enjoy coffee, apple juice, cookies and pastries starting at 8:30 am
Fall Clean-Up
Spend a morning with Friends of Palisades and the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy helping to keep Palisades Park spiffy for all!
Meet at the Greenwood Road parking area and find our event canopies and snack tables near the trailhead.
Arrive around 8:30am to join us for a pastry and a hot beverages and hear a little update on plans for the park. We’ll start the clean-up around 9:00am and wrap up by Noon.
Friends of Palisades will provide garbage bags, snacks, and beverages. Please plan to bring your own gloves and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear!
You can learn more and RSVP here: https://inlandnwland.org/event/october-5th-palisades-park-fall-clean-up/
Building a New Trail
Friends of Palisades teams up with Washington Trails Association, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and the Ponderosa Chapter of Back Country Horsemen to establish a brand new trail. This will be a loop route on the newly-acquired “Rimock to Riverside” additions to Palisades Park. Lots of fun with picks and shovels with fellow trail enthusiasts!
You can learn more and RSVP here: https://inlandnwland.org/event/september-28th-national-public-lands-trail-building-at-rimrock-to-riverside/
Geology Hike
Dr. Chad Pritchard (EWU Geology professor) shows and tells the highlights of the geological events that formed Palisades Park as we know it today … at the leading edge of the “Channeled Scablands”.
We’ll meet at 9:00am at the Greenwood Parking area. Please make sure you’re dressed for the weather and are wearing sturdy hiking boots or shoes!
Capacity is limited – register now to reserve your spot.
Weed Awareness Walk
Come learn all about weeds at Palisades Park on Saturday morning with The Lands Council, Friends of Palisades, and members from Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Our event will be running from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with coffee and donuts offered starting at 8:30 am. The morning will begin with a brief orientation from Private Lands Biologist Brian Walker, introducing the invasives and their impact on Spokane County. Following that, we’ll walk about three quarters of a mile to a patch of Dalmation Toadflax. Along the way, we’ll identify different invasives we see along Rimrock Drive that can be pulled by everyday recreators.
Please bring gardening gloves, if you have them. We also recommend wearing long pants and socks out of precaution for allergic reactions and to minimize contact with ticks. The site we will be going to is by a creek, so bug repellant will also be useful, and proper sun protection (sunhat, sunscreen, and sunglasses)
Sign up at landscouncil.org/events/weed-awareness-walk
Wildflower Hike
Enjoyment and learning are yours to savor as Dr. Becky Brown (EWU Botany professor) shows you the various botanical treasures of Palisades Park.
Meet at 9:00 am, Greenwood Rd and Rimrock Dr parking lot.
Participation is limited to 15 persons.
Registration is Required: Visit INLC’s website to sign up.
Spring Clean–Up
Spend a morning with Friends of Palisades and the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy helping to keep Palisades Park spiffy for all!
Arrive at 8:30 am for Hot Beverages and pastry. Clean-up runs from 9:00 am to noon. Meet at Greenwood Rd and Rimrock Dr parking lot.
Bring gloves and prepare for weather conditions.
Friend of Palisades will provide garbage bags.
Visit INLC’s website to RSVP.