Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area

09/08/2025

The Spokane Conservation District is hosting a free Forestry Field Day 2025 at 4422 E. 8th Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99212. They have done a marvelous job converting the Stone Products quarry into offices, a year-round farm market and natural area. It’s worth a visit. For more info call 509-535-7274 or go to the SCD website and click on the event calendar.

REGISTER HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e83565ae7613a1497231b3f74703

Choose Your Sessions
Attendees are welcome to move between hikes and demonstrations throughout the morning. Please note: ISA CEUs are available only for hike sessions.

Guided Hikes (1 CEU each - Sign up after Registration)
• 9:00 AM – Quarry Hike with Jack Nisbet - No Spaces Left
• 10:00 AM – Wildlife Habitat Hike with Ken Bevis, DNR
• 11:00 AM – Bugs & Crud Hike with Dana Brennan, DNR

Live Demonstrations
• 9:00 AM – Tree Climbing – Amber, City of Spokane Parks & Rec
• 10:00 AM – Milling Demo – Guest TBD or Matt Stewart, SCD
• 11:00 AM – Tree Felling – Bartlett Tree Experts (TBD)

04/15/2023

An online film festival telling stories of healing and courage, lived outdoors. Proceeds benefit OutLive (outlivecancer.org).

01/14/2023

07/07/2022

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources are looking for your feedback on e-bikes on their land.

05/30/2022

From parking efficiently in small lots to leaving room for emergency vehicles, there are lots of ways to park for the people.

02/10/2022

BREAKING: Gun shots were reported in Dishman Hills Natural Area and there is reported police activity in the area. We have received updates that the parking lot at Camp Caro is being evacuated. Please avoid the area.

12/31/2021

Happy New Year from the Dishman Hills Conservancy!

Happy New Year from the Dishman Hills Conservancy. A hike through the snowy winter land will brighten your day. And a short drive home for football or music.

12/31/2021

Happy New Year from the Dishman Hills Conservancy. A hike through the snowy winter land will brighten your day. And a short drive home for football or music.

10/26/2021

Check out this video about the various encounters among living - and non-living elements found in the Enchanted Ravine! We will be offering 2 guided hikes on Saturday, October 30th - one at 2:00pm and one at 3:00pm. Of course, if you prefer to brave the trail on your own, you are always welcome.

Register in advance if you would like to attend! https://dishmanhills.org/halloween/

Video produced by DHC Education Committee

Funding for educational materials provided by Morning Star Foundation

Join Rick, George, and the rest of the DHC for a fun-filled Halloween event! The Enchanted Ravine awaits your visit...

10/18/2021

Take this survey that helps to determine Washington State funding for outdoor recreation.

Help plan for the future of Washington's great outdoors! This survey is your opportunity to help shape the 2023 Washington State Recreation and Conservation Plan and Statewide Trails Plan.

07/23/2021

Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area and Camp Caro Trailhead will remain open through the DNR shutdown.

As of 12:01am on Friday, July 23, all public lands owned by Washington State Department of Natural Resources will close indefinitely due to fire risk. Since the Dishman Hills Natural Areas are jointly owned and managed by DNR, Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf and Dishman Hills Conservancy, the following trailheads will remain open: Camp Caro Trailhead, Glenrose Trailhead, Phillips Creek Trailhead, Iller Creek Trailhead, and Stevens Creek Trailhead.

We encourage you to be especially cautious while using trails because fire risk is extreme. Please refrain from driving or parking on dry vegetation, using chainsaws or equipment that uses fuel or has flammable components, or smoking ci******es on public lands. If you see a fire of any kind - even an attended campfire or barbecue, call 911 and report it to Spokane Valley Fire Department.