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Who are the Friends of the Bluff?

Friends of the Bluff is the non-profit organization responsible for maintaining and protecting Spokane's High Drive Bluff. We are a group of hikers, runners, mountain bikers, dog walkers, bird watchers, and nature lovers who work together to maintain the bluff, purely on a volunteer basis.

We are a sustainable, community-supported organization that - through education, outreach, and direct conservation efforts - ensures that the Bluff will always be a protected, healthy, and natural ecosystem, accessible to all who wish to respectfully enjoy it.

Through volunteer efforts and community partnerships, we organize trail maintenance, fire suppression, invasive plant management, tree planting, park cleanup, and naturalist events.

Everything we do is made possible by the passion and care of the people in our community.

Join us and be a Friend of Bluff!

What is the High Drive Bluff?

Hundreds of people drive along High Drive on Spokane's South Hill every day, yet many are completely unaware of the 500 acres of Ponderosa Pine forests and bunchgrass meadows that thrive along a steep hillside below. This large natural space is known as the High Drive Bluff, and there is a lot more to explore than most people realize.

With over 20 miles of trails, the bluff is the perfect spot for anything from a morning stroll to a grueling mountain bike ride. It is also an ideal location for trail-running, hiking, dog-walking, birding, and watching the sunset.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat, Apr 20
Trash Pickup and Willow Whips Planting
Campion Park
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Apr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Campion Park, 7199 S Inland Empire Wy, Spokane, WA 99224, USA
10 am - 12pm We will be cleaning up trash and planting willow whips in Hangman Creek to help prevent erosion and improve the health of the riparian area. Click "Learn More" to find the link to RSVP.
Mon, Apr 22
Polly Judd Earth Day Event
Polly Judd Park
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Apr 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Polly Judd Park, W Cannon Pl Ln, Spokane, WA 99204, USA
Celebrate Earth Day! Free Ponderosa seedlings and a self-guided walk along the bluff.
Sat, Apr 27
Arbor Day at Finch Arboretum
Finch Arboretum
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Apr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Finch Arboretum, S F St, Spokane, WA 99224, USA
Come visit our booth at the Arbor Day Celebration!
Sun, May 05
Bluff Walk: Landscape photography with your cell phone with Charley Gurche
Polly Judd Park
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May 05, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Polly Judd Park, W Cannon Pl Ln, Spokane, WA 99204, USA
Sat, May 18
Brush on the Bluff
Polly Judd Park
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May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Polly Judd Park, W Cannon Pl Ln, Spokane, WA 99204, USA
10:00am - 4:00pm Brush on the Bluff is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates art's deep roots in nature. Dozens of professional local artists set up their easels on the bluff and draw inspiration from the natural beauty around them.
Sat, Jun 01
Lilac Bowl Vendor Village
Lilac Bowl
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Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lilac Bowl, Riverfront Park, 507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201, USA
As part of the Expo'74 50th celebrations, we will be hosting a booth at the Bowl Vendor Village for environmental groups in Riverfront Park!
Wed, Jun 05
Bluff Walk: Hangman Creek Talk and Litter Pickup
Highbridge or People's Park
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Jun 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Highbridge or People's Park, 2500 W Clarke Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, USA
Riverkeeper Jule Schultz will host a walk and talk and trash pickup with Riverkeeper Outreach Lead, Liv Kindl.

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The Friends of the Bluff is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization. Your contribution is key to the purchase of tools and other elements that allow us to sustain and conserve the Bluff and its trails.