Sheridan Community Land Trust

Sheridan Community Land Trust SCLT is a conservation land trust serving Sheridan County, WY. We are a local land trust serving Sheridan County, WY. Join us today!

Together with donors and volunteers like you, SCLT protects land, preserves local history, and creates opportunities for people to connect with the outdoors. We focus on land conservation, historic preservation, and recreation projects.

❗ Only 8 seats remain! ❗ Join SCLT Explore History on Wednesday, June 17, for a field trip to the Battle of the Rosebud ...
06/11/2026

❗ Only 8 seats remain! ❗

Join SCLT Explore History on Wednesday, June 17, for a field trip to the Battle of the Rosebud 150th Anniversary Commemoration at Rosebud Battlefield State Park.

One of the easiest ways to attend is by carpooling from Sheridan. Participants can meet at The Hub on Smith between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m., where SCLT will coordinate rides and provide transportation for up to 12 participants. Any unreserved seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and snacks will be provided before departure.

The commemoration will feature ceremonies, tribal riders arriving on horseback, a reenactment of “Where the Girl Saved Her Brother,” a Victory Dance, and a community meal. The event is free and open to the public.

Reserve your seat on SCLT transportation today. A limited bus option is also available from Dayton through the Tongue River Valley Community Center.

Reserve your spot here https://sheridanclt.org/events/sclt-explore-history-battle-of-the-rosebud-150th-anniversary-commemoration/

🦌🙌 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the recent Freezeout Stock Driveway fence removal project!Over two days,...
06/10/2026

🦌🙌 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the recent Freezeout Stock Driveway fence removal project!

Over two days, 15 dedicated volunteers removed more than 2 miles of old woven wire and barbed wire fence that had been hindering wildlife movement across the landscape. The crew worked from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, with several volunteers returning on Saturday to finish cleaning up piles of posts and complete the job.

This wasn't easy work. Some sections could be wound with equipment, while others required volunteers to roll long stretches of wire by hand across rugged terrain. But thanks to their efforts, wildlife now has one less obstacle to navigate.

The project took place in an area affected by the Elk Fire, and removing this unnecessary fence will help the landscape continue to recover while improving movement for pronghorn, deer, elk, and other wildlife.

"This is exactly the kind of project that shows what can happen when conservation organizations, agencies, sportsmen, and volunteers work together toward a common goal," said John Graves, SCLT Director of Conservation and Resource Management. "Every mile of fence removed makes it easier for wildlife to move across the landscape, and these improvements add up over time. We're grateful to everyone who came out and put in the hard work."

This project also marked a milestone: it was the 16th fence removal project completed by partners in the Powder River Fence Initiative, a collaborative effort dedicated to improving wildlife connectivity across northern Wyoming.

Special thanks to the U.S. Forest Service - Bighorn National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, The WYldlife Fund, North American Pronghorn Foundation, Wyoming Sportsman's Group, Cloud Peak Back Country Horsemen, and all of the incredible volunteers who made this project possible.

Together, we're making the landscape a little easier to navigate for wildlife—one fence at a time. 🦌💚🌄

💧🌦️ A little rain has helped—but Sheridan County still has work to do.Recent precipitation has temporarily improved soil...
06/09/2026

💧🌦️ A little rain has helped—but Sheridan County still has work to do.

Recent precipitation has temporarily improved soil moisture and vegetation conditions across the county, and reservoirs are benefiting from the final snowmelt coming off the Bighorn Mountains. However, substantially more precipitation will be needed to meaningfully improve drought conditions across the region.

Want to know how local streams, reservoirs, snowpack, and drought conditions are shaping up?

📊 Read the latest Sheridan County Water Supply Report on our website https://water.sheridanclt.org/app/report/2026/6

🌿🚵 Love Let 'em Roll? Help give it a little TLC!Join us next Thursday for a Let 'em Roll Volunteer Night as we tackle we...
06/08/2026

🌿🚵 Love Let 'em Roll? Help give it a little TLC!

Join us next Thursday for a Let 'em Roll Volunteer Night as we tackle weedeating and vegetation clearing on the lower section of the trail. It's a great way to give back to a trail you love, meet fellow riders, and spend an evening outdoors.

And the best part? When the work is done, we'll celebrate with a group ride! 🎉

📍 Base Trailhead @ Red Grade Trails
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕕 6:00 p.m.
🥤 Snacks and drinks provided by SCLT

Many hands make light work—and better trails. We hope to see you there! 💪🌲🚵

🚂 Due to popular demand, we're adding more chances to explore Sheridan's railroad history!After a strong turnout and req...
06/07/2026

🚂 Due to popular demand, we're adding more chances to explore Sheridan's railroad history!

After a strong turnout and requests for additional opportunities, SCLT Explore History is expanding the Sheridan Railroad Historic District Walking Tour to three Summer Saturday dates: June 20, July 18, and August 15.

Join SCLT History Program Manager Kevin Knapp for a guided walk through downtown Sheridan as we uncover the people, businesses, and railroads that helped shape our community. Along the way, you'll hear stories of early railroad development, local entrepreneurs, and the lasting impact of rail transportation on the American West.

📍 Grinnell Plaza (outside Sheridan City Hall)
🗓 June 20, July 18 & August 15
🕐 1:00 p.m.
💲 Free to attend

A special thank-you to volunteers Mickey Douglas and Jean Harm, whose research helped bring this tour to life. 🚂❤️

Sign up today at https://sheridanclt.org/events/sclt-explore-history-saturday-sheridan-railroad-historic-district-walking-tour-june/

The SCLT Welcome Center is now open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all summer long.Stop in to explore exhibits on loca...
06/06/2026

The SCLT Welcome Center is now open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all summer long.

Stop in to explore exhibits on local history, conservation, and recreation, then head outside to enjoy the Big Goose Natural Area. More than two miles of trails, fishing access, wildlife viewing, designated off-leash dog trails, and Wyoming's last remaining streetcar all await.

Whether you're looking for a family outing, a place to take visitors, or simply an excuse to get outside, the Welcome Center is a great place to start your adventure.

📍 SCLT Big Goose Natural Area
🕙 Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

🌲🚵 Stoke NotesTrail season is in full swing, and so is vegetation control. Here's a friendly reminder that every mile of...
06/05/2026

🌲🚵 Stoke Notes
Trail season is in full swing, and so is vegetation control. Here's a friendly reminder that every mile of trail requires two miles of trimming (both sides of the trail!). Vegetation never seems to take a day off, but our trail crew is steadily making progress across the trail systems. Thanks for your patience as they work to keep your favorite trails clear and enjoyable.

🚵 Red Grade Trails
✔️ More than 2 miles trimmed and raked clear.
✔️ Several rocky sections received extra attention to improve riding and hiking conditions.

📅 Let 'em Roll Volunteer Night next Thursday! Help with weedeating and vegetation clearing on the lower trail, then stick around for a group ride. Starts at 6 p.m. at Base Trailhead. SCLT will provide snacks and drinks.

🐦 Soldier Ridge Trail System
✔️ Nearly 2 miles of Hidden Hoot raked clear of loose stones for a smoother hiking and riding experience.
✔️ Double Eagle trimming and clearing is in progress.

🌿 The Green Room Trail
✔️ All 1.2 miles trimmed and looking great.

🎣 Big Goose Natural Area
The mayflies are hatching, the fish are feeding, and conditions are looking good for fly fishing along Big Goose Creek.

🛶 Tongue River Water Trail
Flows have dropped and are expected to continue declining through the weekend. Expect slower floats and lower water conditions.

Thanks to our trail crew and volunteers for helping keep these places in great shape. See you out there! 🙌

🏔️📚 Last week, SCLT History Program Manager Kevin Knapp joined approximately 60 fifth-grade students from Coffeen Elemen...
06/05/2026

🏔️📚 Last week, SCLT History Program Manager Kevin Knapp joined approximately 60 fifth-grade students from Coffeen Elementary at Red Grade Trails to explore the deep history of the Bighorn Mountains.

Students learned how the mountains provided food, water, and shelter for generations of Plains Indian Tribes and discussed the Medicine Wheel, a remarkable cultural site so ancient that no one knows for certain who built it.

Kevin also talked about how to recognize artifacts and why it's important to leave them where they are. When artifacts remain in place, they can help scientists, archaeologists, and historians better understand the people who lived and traveled here long before us.

Thank you to the students and teachers from Coffeen Elementary for spending time on the trail learning about the history, culture, and stewardship of this special landscape. 🌲🔍🏔️

👀 Ever seen thousands of insects dancing above a creek?What you're seeing is often a mayfly hatch—one of nature's most i...
06/03/2026

👀 Ever seen thousands of insects dancing above a creek?

What you're seeing is often a mayfly hatch—one of nature's most important annual events.

Most of a mayfly's life is spent underwater, sometimes for a year or more, living as a tiny aquatic insect in the streambed. During that time, they help recycle nutrients and serve as an important food source for fish and other wildlife.

Then, almost overnight, they emerge as winged adults. Their time above water is brief—often just a day or two—but it serves a critical purpose: finding a mate and starting the next generation.

For trout and other fish, a mayfly hatch is a feast. Fish often key in on these insects, rising repeatedly to the surface as mayflies drift downstream or flutter above the water. Birds, bats, spiders, and other wildlife benefit too.

Perhaps most importantly, mayflies are a sign of a healthy stream. Because they are sensitive to pollution and poor water quality, thriving mayfly populations are often an indicator of clean water and a functioning aquatic ecosystem.

So if you visit the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area and notice clouds of delicate insects above Big Goose Creek, take a moment to appreciate them. They may be small, but they play a big role in the life of Wyoming's streams.

🐟🌿🦇 Healthy streams support healthy wildlife—and sometimes they put on quite a show.

06/03/2026

The SCLT Big Goose Natural Area is closed to the public today, Wednesday, June 3.

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14 Lane Ln/PO Box 7185
Sheridan, WY
82801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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