Dishman Hills Conservancy upcoming events

Community Feedback Session (09 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for a community feedback session. This is an opportunity to learn more about the potential merger, ask question where you can share your support and concerns for the proposed merger with Inland Northwest Land Conservancy.

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, find the NEWS on our website under About Us or use this link.

News -FAQ

Doors open at 6pm. Please register so we have enough chairs set up.

Start of meeting is 6:30

With decades of conservation work across our region, we remain grounded in the values that guide us – stewardship, advocacy, integrity, education, and conservation, for people and wildlife. You have been an essential part of this work, helping protect the places we all care about.

That commitment continues to guide us forward. Dishman Hills Conservancy and Inland Northwest Land Conservancy have been exploring a merger that would broaden and strengthen our collective impact. As one part of a broader review, our boards have completed an initial due diligence process to better understand what this could mean for our mission, our work, and the communities we serve. That process has helped us determine that this is an opportunity worth exploring further.

Now, we are entering a community feedback phase, where we are listening closely to our members, partners, and supporters. The perspectives and questions of our members and community are important as we continue to explore this opportunity.

You are invited to attend an upcoming member informational session on June 8 and June 9.

Summer Parkways (16 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for Summer Parkways 2026!

This free event takes place each year on or near the summer solstice and focuses on recreation, fitness, and community. Roads are closed to car traffic and open for human-powered recreation. This event is for families, friends, outdoor enthusiasts – everybody! Stop by and visit DHC at the event.

Tuesday, June 16th 6-9pm

Comstock and Manito Neighborhoods

More information can be found Here

We hope to see you there!

Inland Northwest Natural Areas Paintings by LR Montgomery (24 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Inland Northwest Natural Areas

Paintings by LR Montgomery

Save the Date!

Opening Reception

June 24

5 PM - 8 PM

At 6 PM

Short Entertaining Talks by

Natural Area Leaders and LR Montgomery

Bring your friends!

Support Dishman Hills!

Show Dates

June 20 - July 29, 2026.

Closing Reception

July 29 5 to 8 pm

Sales of the paintings raise funds to benefit our Inland NW Natural Area Nonprofits.

LR Montgomery’s 4 ft x 5ft Natural Area paintings can be viewed and purchased

at The MAC Helen South Alexander Gallery

June 20 - July 29.

Bring Your Outdoor Experiences In!

Collect Art of the Natural Areas You Love!

DHC National Moth Week Event (24 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT

National Moth Week Event

at Wilson Conservation Area

Registration for this event is by vehicle because parking is limited to 20 spots. The number of participants per vehicle is unlimited. We require a name, email and phone number for registration, please use the guest feature to register passengers. Email events@dishmanhills.org with any questions!

In celebration of National Moth Week, join local expert Carl Barrentine for an evening mothing event. This is a perfect event for kids - we will observe and identify some amazing specimens. An informational handout will be provided to help you identify moths on your own.

Zotheca

Drasteria

We will meet at the Wilson Conservation Area at 8:30pm with activities continuing until midnight. This event is designed for beginners with a 45-minute introduction before it gets too dark. One can come early and leave when you want or arrive later and stay for the midnight finale. There will be a parade of different species all evening. There are at least 750 species of moths in the Dishman Hills compared to about 50 species of butterflies.

There will be three viewing stations to observe moths within easy walking distance. This is a family friendly event -and we need them to do the collection. Flashlights and/or cellphones will be needed so you can see the moths that we collect. Please do not bring dogs, they are not allowed at the Wilson property.

National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. “Moth-ers” of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods. National Moth Week is being held, worldwide, during the last full week of July.

NMW offers everyone, everywhere a unique opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist and contribute scientific data about moths. Through partnerships with major online biological data depositories, NMW participants can help map moth distribution and provide needed information on other life history aspects around the globe. For more information: https://nationalmothweek.org

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