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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.

Additionally, the Welcome Center at the Big Goose Natural Area will not be open on Saturday, October 17 and October 25. ...
10/17/2026

Additionally, the Welcome Center at the Big Goose Natural Area will not be open on Saturday, October 17 and October 25. The BGNA will open from dawn to dusk.

🚧 Stoke Notes: Trail Closures & Trail Improvements!

Heads up, trail users! We've got two upcoming closures while SCLT contractors treat invasive annual grasses at our natural areas.

🚁 Oct. 17–18: Soldier Ridge Trail CLOSED
Helicopter spraying at Ridgetop Natural Area. The trail is expected to reopen Monday, Oct. 19.

🚁 Oct. 21–22: Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop up to The Link CLOSED
Drone spraying at Gillispie Draw Natural Area. The affected trails are expected to reopen Friday, Oct. 23.

🌱 These treatments will help restore native grasses, improve soil health, protect wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire risk. Both are weather dependent, so stay tuned for updates if plans change.

🥾 Meanwhile, our trail crew has been busy! We've done more compacting of loose gravel along the new Soldier Ridge Trail reroute and touched up the hillside repairs just beyond the Audubon sign. We've also made some small improvements to the tread at the beginning of Hidden Hoot Trail.

🛶 Tongue River Water Trail: Water levels have dropped again, so check current conditions before planning a float.

❓ Have questions about the spraying, including impacts on wildlife, waterways or trail safety? We've put together answers in our full article.

👉 Read more: https://sheridanclt.org/soldier-ridge-trail-closed-oct-17-18-for-invasive-grass-treatment/

Thanks for helping us care for the trails and natural areas we all enjoy!

🚧 TRAIL ALERT: Upcoming Closures Oct. 17–18 & 21–22!Heads up, trail users! SCLT will temporarily close several trails wh...
10/16/2026

🚧 TRAIL ALERT: Upcoming Closures Oct. 17–18 & 21–22!

Heads up, trail users! SCLT will temporarily close several trails while contractors treat invasive annual grasses at two natural areas.

🚁 Oct. 17–18 | Ridgetop Natural Area
Soldier Ridge Trail CLOSED for helicopter spraying. Expected to reopen Monday, Oct. 19.

🚁 Oct. 21–22 | Gillispie Draw Natural Area
Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop up to The Link CLOSED for drone spraying. Expected to reopen Friday, Oct. 23.

🌱 Why the treatments? We're working to restore native grasses, improve soil health, protect wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk and keep these working lands productive for agriculture and the community's benefit.

Both treatments are weather dependent, and we'll share updates if plans change.

❓ Questions about wildlife, waterways or trail safety? We've answered these and other common questions in our full article.

👉 Read more and get answers: https://sheridanclt.org/soldier-ridge-trail-closed-oct-17-18-for-invasive-grass-treatment/

Thanks for your patience as we care for these community lands!

🚋 Help Bring Ol' #115 Into the Station!What a difference a year makes! Thanks to more than $110,000 in community suppor...
10/16/2026

🚋 Help Bring Ol' #115 Into the Station!

What a difference a year makes! Thanks to more than $110,000 in community support and the hard work of dedicated volunteers, Wyoming's last surviving streetcar has come a long way!

Now, we're just $4,285 away from our restoration fundraising goal, thanks in part to a $10,000 matching commitment from the Roberts Family Foundation!

And the work isn't slowing down. Here's what's next for Ol' #115:

🔨 Early November: Our goal is to have the streetcar weather-tight and protected from the elements before winter sets in.

🛠️ Fall and winter: Work continues on historic lettering and pinstriping, flooring, interior finishes and a viewing deck where visitors can experience Ol' #115 up close.

🚋 By June 2027: We're aiming to complete interpretive materials and historically accurate hardware for the conductor's platform. This next phase will be pursued through separate grant funding.

We've come a long way, but we're not finished yet!

Will you help us close the final $4,285 gap and keep this community restoration project moving forward?

💚 Give today and help bring Ol' #115 into the station!

👉 https://sheridanclt.org/save-sheridans-streetcar/

⚛️ How can going smaller make a BIG difference in nuclear energy?Find out tonight as Dr. Liane Moreau from the Universit...
10/14/2026

⚛️ How can going smaller make a BIG difference in nuclear energy?

Find out tonight as Dr. Liane Moreau from the University of Wyoming joins Sheridan College's Science Lecture Series to discuss nuclear nanotechnology and how studying radioactive elements at the atomic scale can advance our understanding of nuclear materials.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
📍 Whitney Academic Center, Room W153, Sheridan College
💻 Attend online: sheridan.edu/lectures

Learn more about the science behind nuclear energy and the research happening right here in Wyoming!

10/14/2026

Autumn settles across Sheridan County in a blaze of gold, crimson, and amber. Join us for a quiet journey along Sheridan Community Land Trust trails as cottonwoods glow beneath clear Wyoming skies and people gather outdoors to enjoy the season.
Featuring photographs from trails, open spaces, and community events, Breath of Autumn is a celebration of the beauty, wonder, and simple joys of fall in Northern Wyoming.

Music: "Buckaroo Holiday" by Will Dawson, from Dawson's Den. Used by permission.

⛏️ Discover the communities that coal built.Long before Sheridan County became known for its ranches and thriving commun...
10/13/2026

⛏️ Discover the communities that coal built.

Long before Sheridan County became known for its ranches and thriving communities, coal mining fueled the local economy and gave rise to dozens of bustling coal camps.

Join SCLT Director of History Kevin Knapp for our October Explore History program as he shares the stories of these once-busy communities, the miners and families who called them home, and their lasting impact on Sheridan County.

We’re offering two opportunities to attend with our Explore History partners, The Hub on Smith in Sheridan and Tongue River Valley Community Center in Dayton.

Free and open to all!

💧 Sheridan County Water Supply UpdateDrought conditions across Sheridan County have changed little over the past month. ...
10/12/2026

💧 Sheridan County Water Supply Update

Drought conditions across Sheridan County have changed little over the past month. While conditions haven't worsened, they haven't improved either, and reservoir levels continue to decline.

With cooler temperatures and rain in the forecast, we're hopeful some much-needed moisture is on the way.

How dry is Sheridan County, and what do current reservoir levels mean for our water outlook? Get the full picture in SCLT's latest monthly water report, including updated drought conditions, reservoir levels, and water resources across the region.

👉 Read the full report at https://sheridanclt.org/water/

🎣 A big thank you to the folks who helped us get hooked on fly casting!Last month's SCLT Discovery Session: Fly Casting ...
10/11/2026

🎣 A big thank you to the folks who helped us get hooked on fly casting!

Last month's SCLT Discovery Session: Fly Casting Skills Workshop at Big Goose Natural Area gave participants a chance to learn the fundamentals of fly casting with expert instruction and plenty of one-on-one coaching.

A special thank you to Jess Johnson, Paul Yochim, Ruth Martin, Brett Edwards, Bob Warnecke, David Dill, and Tina Krueger for sharing their time, knowledge and encouragement!

We're also grateful to our partners at Steady Stream Hydrology, Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited, and the Frank Johnson Memorial Chapter of Fly Fishers International for helping make this free workshop possible. It's partnerships like these that help connect more people to nature and the outdoors!

🎣 Ladies, here's another chance to cast a line!

The Powder River Basin Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a special All-Women's Fly Casting Workshop at Big Goose Natural Area on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 2 p.m.

The event will also raise funds to help send someone to Casting for Recovery in Casper, a program that brings women affected by breast cancer together through fly fishing.

Thanks again to everyone who helped make our Discovery Session a success and continues to share the joys of fly fishing with our community!

🍂 Stoke Notes: Fall Colors Are Popping!If you've been waiting for a good excuse to get outside and enjoy the fall colors...
10/09/2026

🍂 Stoke Notes: Fall Colors Are Popping!

If you've been waiting for a good excuse to get outside and enjoy the fall colors, this is it!

🍁 Big Goose Natural Area and the Green Room Trail are putting on quite a show right now! We've also added new benches at Big Goose, giving you a few more places to sit back, relax and take it all in.

🥾 Soldier Ridge Trail offers beautiful views of fall colors stretching across the foothills. With rain expected this weekend, please tread lightly on the newly rerouted sections. The tread is still fresh and fragile when wet. Our trail crew will be back for additional touchups after the moisture helps things settle in.

🏔️ Red Grade Trails are looking beautiful in their fall colors, too! With snow in the forecast, though, the scenery could be changing in a hurry. Get out and enjoy it while you can!

🛶 Tongue River Water Trail flows are up significantly, offering another opportunity to take in some of the season's best colors from the water. If you're planning a paddle, be prepared for longer floats, changing hazards and cooler conditions.

These places are here for our community to enjoy because people continue to invest in connecting others to nature and the outdoors. That investment also comes with a responsibility to care for these places long after the trails are built and the projects are completed.

Thanks for helping us make the most of these beautiful places today while ensuring they're here to enjoy for years to come! 🍂

🏛️ : From Plunge Baths to Streetcars to the City Barn!Today’s Throwback Thursday takes us to Alger and Dow Streets, whe...
10/09/2026

🏛️ : From Plunge Baths to Streetcars to the City Barn!

Today’s Throwback Thursday takes us to Alger and Dow Streets, where one building has had quite a few lives over the years!

🏊 1910: The building operated as the Plunge Baths, complete with an indoor swimming pool.

🚋 1911–1926: Sheridan Railway and Light Co. purchased the building for $13,000 and converted it into a streetcar barn. It housed Sheridan's streetcars until increasing automobile use and declining demand brought streetcar service to an end.

🔧 1929–1981: After being sold to the City of Sheridan at a sheriff's sale for just $4,841.88, the building served as the city's maintenance shop and barn.

By 1982, the building had found yet another purpose as a temporary home for Sheridan College's diesel technology program.

These photos and details come from a 1982 heritage tour booklet, offering a fascinating look at how one building served Sheridan through decades of change.

A huge thank you to the 1982 Heritage Tour Committee, Sheridan Centennial Committee, Sheridan County Board of Realtors, the library and the many local volunteers who helped preserve these stories.

And special thanks to Kathy Fay for preserving and sharing this wonderful piece of Sheridan history with SCLT!

💬 Now we'd love to hear your memories!

Do you remember the old City Barn when it was the city maintenance shop? Did your parents or grandparents ever tell stories about swimming at the Plunge Baths or riding Sheridan's streetcars?

Share your memories in the comments! We'd love to hear them.

Address

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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+13076734702

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