Silver Creek Preserve Events, 2009

Silver Creek is one of the best examples of a high desert, cold spring ecosystem in the western United States.  Water from the Big Wood River and other sources seeps underground and moves through an aquifer until it reaches the Picabo Hills visible to the south of the Visitor Center.  Then the water rises up through numerous springs and forms the waters of Silver Creek and its tributaries.  Come visit this unique landscape, take a walk, go fishing, or watch the birds.  The Preserve is open all year, please sign in at the visitor center prior to entering the Preserve and observe all rules.  The Nature Conservancy is a non profit conservation organization and relies entirely on donations to protect and preserve special places throughout Idaho and the world. 

 Spring Volunteer Days

Volunteer for a day or an hour this spring and help take care of Silver Creek!  Meet at the Silver Creek Preserve Office (261 Kilaptrick Bridge Rd., over the hill from the visitor center) at 9:30 am.  Lunch and drinks are provided; bring gloves and clothes you can get dirty!

April 25, May 7, May 11

We also have less organized volunteer days through the spring, please call to inquire 788-7910

 Opening Day Barbeque!!   May 23, 2009

12:30-2:00 pm. At the Silver Creek Preserve Visitor Center.  We will have burgers, hotdogs, and drinks.  Come by and find out what we are up to this summer, fish, or just say hello!

 National ‘Be Outside’ Day  

June 13, 2009

What better way to spend your day and evening than exploring Silver Creek Preserve?

A birding tour will start at 5:30 pm at the visitor center.  Please call to register, 788-7910

 Silver Creek Outfitters Fly Fishing Film Festival, June 26^th

Silver Creek Outfitters presents another amazing lineup of fly fishing films to benefit fire restoration on the Silver Creek Preserve.  June 26, 2009 at the Next Stage theatre in Ketchum.  Call 726-5282 for details. 

Throughout the summer:

Natural history walks (every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.):

Join the Silver Creek staff on a tour of the preserve.  We will talk about the unique ecology, hydrology, and history of Silver Creek.

Every Saturday throughout the summer starting on June 6, 2009 and ending August 29, 2009

9:30am -11:30pm at the visitor center

Friends of Silver Creek Barbeque, September 12, 2009

A special barbeque to honor the Friends of Silver Creek and to celebrate the end of another summer season.  Contact us for information on becoming a Friend of Silver Creek.