SHERIDAN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST

What SHERIDAN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST does

Sheridan Community Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust founded in 2006 in Sheridan, Wyoming, that integrates three program lines — land conservation, recreation infrastructure, and historic preservation — under a single operating organization. Conservation is delivered through voluntary conservation easements on working ranches and open space (with named holdings spanning holdings on properties such as Legacy Land and Cattle, 2M Farms, Stelindo Ranch, and B9 Ranch), wildlife-friendly fencing programs, and a strategic conservation plan executed via ArcGIS storymapping. Recreation comprises the Red Grade Trail System (over 20 miles), Soldier Ridge Trail System (over 10 miles), the Tongue River Water Trail, and the 117-acre Big Goose Natural Area, which opened a public fishery in 2025 and a staffed Welcome Center in May 2026. Historic preservation encompasses tours, oral histories, and Wyoming's first Historic Preservation Easement on the Sheridan Inn (2012), supported by a Streetcar #115 restoration campaign that has raised over $90,000 in community support.

The organization's most distinctive technical component is a direct-to-satellite virtual fencing pilot launched in 2025, using GPS-enabled cattle collars from Halter to enable wildlife-friendly rotational grazing on Bighorn National Forest allotments without cell service. Operationally, SCLT employs 10–12 staff across executive, conservation, recreation, history, and operations/finance functions, supplemented by three trail technicians, contractor support (Marketing and Development), and an extensive volunteer base. Technology integration is minimal but pragmatic — TravelStory GPS for self-guided tours, ArcGIS storymaps for planning, and Halter virtual fencing — with no proprietary software product.

SCLT generates no earned revenue from programming (Discovery Sessions, Unplug, Trailfest, Backyard BBQ, and most tours are free to the public) and relies entirely on individual donations (website, PayPal, Venmo, stocks/crypto, real estate, vehicles, employer matching, life insurance), foundation and government grants (Wyoming Community Foundation, Homer and Mildred Scott Foundation, Bridges, Hughes Charitable Foundation, Bowhunters of Wyoming, NRCS), and corporate sponsorships (Eliason Financial, First Federal Bank and Trust, MMI as event sponsors; Sheridan Bicycle Company, Foot of the Bighorns, The Sport Stop, Sheridan Spine and Sports Medicine as trail/map sponsors). Customer segments are private landowners (primarily ranchers seeking estate planning and tax benefits), community members and visitors using trail/outdoor programming, history enthusiasts, and partner schools and community organizations (e.g., Science Kids for the Unplug program).

Name

SHERIDAN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST

Legal name

Sheridan Community Land Trust

Website

https://sheridanclt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sheridan Community Land Trust is a Sheridan, Wyoming-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust that delivers conservation easements, public trail systems, historic preservation programs, and direct-to-satellite virtual fencing pilots for private landowners, community members, schools, and regional partners in Sheridan and Johnson Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Historical Sites (71212), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH), Conservation & Protected Land Brokerage (Easements, Land Trust Sales) (BPAJADAH), National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Land conservation services
• Conservation easement programs
• Public trail systems
• Historic preservation services
• Outdoor recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheridan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations via website, PayPal, Venmo, stocks/crypto, real estate, vehicles, employer matching, and life insurance. Recurring donation options available.
2. Grants: Grants from foundations including Wyoming Community Foundation ($7,000 grant), Homer and Mildred Scott Foundation, Bridges, Hughes Charitable Foundation, Bowhunters of Wyoming, and government programs through NRCS.
3. Sponsorship: Corporate and organizational sponsorships for events (e.g., Backyard BBQ sponsors: Eliason Financial, First Federal Bank and Trust, MMI) and trail/map sponsors (Sheridan Bicycle Company, Foot of the Bighorns, The Sport Stop, Sheridan Spine and Sports Medicine).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sheridan Community Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that permanently conserves working ranches, wildlife habitat, and open space through voluntary conservation easements; develops and maintains public trail systems and the 117-acre Big Goose Natural Area for free public recreation; and preserves Sheridan County history through guided/self-guided tours, oral histories, and the state's first Historic Preservation Easement.

Product overview

Sheridan Community Land Trust operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust offering a unified portfolio of conservation, recreation, and historic preservation programs centered in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The core offerings include Conservation Easement programs for voluntary land protection, three major trail systems (Red Grade Trail System with 20+ miles, Soldier Ridge Trail System with 10+ miles, and the Big Goose Natural Area with 117 acres), the Tongue River Water Trail for paddling recreation, Virtual Fencing Technology using GPS-enabled collars for wildlife-friendly cattle management, and Historical Tours with guided, self-guided GPS, and video/audio presentations. The SCLT Welcome Center serves as the hub for community education and engagement, while programs like Discovery Sessions, Unplug, Trailfest, and annual events like the Backyard BBQ provide ongoing community connection to land and history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCLT Big Goose Natural Area A 117-acre community natural area blending outdoor recreation, agriculture, conservation, and historic preservation. Features two miles of scenic trails, public fishing access on Big Goose Creek, wildlife-friendly fencing demonstrations, and indoor/outdoor educational spaces including the SCLT Welcome Center.
• Red Grade Trail System Over 20 miles of non-motorized scenic trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians across five trailheads, winding through State, BLM, and Bighorn National Forest lands. Funded entirely by grants and private donations.
• Soldier Ridge Trail System Over 10 miles of connected trails including Soldier Ridge Trail, Hidden Hoot, The Link, Kicking Horse, and Double Eagle. Access from three trailheads with views of the Bighorn Mountains, crossing working ranch land protected by conservation easements.
• Tongue River Water Trail Paddling trail following streams and rivers of central Sheridan County, providing public access and safe floating conditions for kayaking, canoeing, and tubing.
• Green Room Trail at Malcolm Wallop Park 1.25-mile natural-surface path in Malcolm Wallop Park connecting to the Sheridan Pathway, offering elevated landscape views and peaceful stretches along Goose Creek.
• Conservation Easement Program Voluntary conservation agreements that permanently protect working ranches, wildlife habitats, rivers and streams, and scenic open space in Sheridan County. Provides tax incentives and estate planning assistance to landowners.
• Virtual Fencing Technology GPS-enabled collar-based cattle management system using direct-to-satellite technology. Allows ranchers to manage grazing boundaries without physical wire or posts, offering wildlife-friendly fence alternatives and remote monitoring via smartphone app.
• Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Program Program modifying, removing, or rebuilding fencing to enhance wildlife passage while maintaining livestock containment functionality. Uses data from University of Wyoming research to reduce wildlife entanglement.
• Historical Tours and Interpretive Programs Guided and self-guided historical tours including Iron Riders Trail Driving/Cycling Tour, Black Diamond Driving and Virtual Tour, Big Goose Walking Tour, and Soldier Ridge Walking Tour. Uses TravelStory GPS App for virtual tour delivery.
• Discovery Sessions Free outdoor education programs led by local experts, offering opportunities to learn skills like mountain biking, trail running, plant identification, birdwatching, geology, and Plains Indians history.
• Trail Maps and Guides Downloadable trail maps including Red Grade Trail System maps, Soldier Ridge Trail System maps, Tongue River Water Trail maps, Big Goose Natural Area maps, and Gravel Ride Guide.
• Pocket Nature Guides Pocket-sized nature guides for Red Grade Trails and Soldier Ridge Trail System, covering local flora, fauna, and natural features.
• Gravel Ride Guide Guide for gravel cycling routes in Sheridan County, developed in partnership with local cycling enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 miles of trails created and maintained for public use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Wyoming PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Recreation Community Liaison Program support to SCLT for developing Tongue River Valley Pathway, updating planning documents, providing education resources, and identifying natural surface trails. Funded by Hughes Charitable Foundation.
• Land Trust Alliance / Land Trust Accreditation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent accreditation body that awarded SCLT national accreditation recognizing excellence in land conservation and organizational standards.
• Science KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Unplug program collaboration - designed to get kids and families unplugged from technology and spending time outside together.
• John C. Schiffer Collaborative SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents and staff volunteer for wildlife-friendly fence removal and invasive species removal projects at SCLT properties, providing hands-on learning opportunities.
• Wyoming NRCScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural Resources Conservation Service - provides conservation programs, financial and technical assistance for Wyoming ranchers and agricultural producers. Partner for virtual fencing, rotational grazing, and invasive species management.
• UW Extension Agriculture ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Wyoming Extension - partnered with SCLT and NRCS for integrated invasive species management using Rejuvra treatment at Big Goose Natural Area.
• Wyoming Game and FishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on wildlife monitoring and conservation. SCLT shares temperature logger data from Big Goose Creek with WGFD biologists for fish management decisions.
• Working Lands CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder collaborative focused on preserving and protecting working lands in the region. SCLT is a member organization.
• Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Ag and Natural Resources CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCLT is a member of the Chamber's committee focused on agriculture and natural resources issues affecting the community.
• Powder River CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition addressing natural resource and conservation issues. SCLT is a member organization.
• Powder River Fence InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative focused on wildlife-friendly fencing modifications and removals. SCLT is a member and active participant.
• Northeast Wyoming Invasive Grasses Working GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group addressing invasive grass species like ventenata and cheatgrass. SCLT participates in collaborative management efforts.
• Eliason FinancialmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SCLT Backyard BBQ 2026, presenting the annual community celebration event.
• First Federal Bank and TrustmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of SCLT Backyard BBQ 2026, presenting the annual community celebration event.
• Sheridan Bicycle CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrail map sponsor supporting Red Grade Trails System mapping and public access.
• Foot of the BighornsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrail map sponsor supporting Red Grade Trails System and Soldier Ridge Trail System mapping.
• The Sport StopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrail map sponsor supporting Red Grade Trails System and Soldier Ridge Trail System mapping.
• Sheridan Spine and Sports MedicineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrail map sponsor for Soldier Ridge Trail System mapping.
• Bighorn AudubonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing Bird Basics Guide for trail users at Soldier Ridge Trail System.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Wyoming Game and Fish Department: State agency managing wildlife, fisheries, and public lands in Wyoming. SCLT already partners with WGFD on fisheries data sharing and wildlife monitoring, making it a key ecosystem participant even though not a peer in the nonprofit sense.

Broad incumbents

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit focused on land conservation, parks, and trails. Comparable mission around public access and conservation finance; significantly larger scope, funding base, and advocacy capacity.
• National Trust for Historic Preservation: National nonprofit that preserves historic sites and operates historic preservation easement programs. Directly comparable to SCLT's Wyoming-first Historic Preservation Easement on the Sheridan Inn, though at much larger national scale.
• Intermountain West Land Trust: Regional land trust serving multiple Intermountain West states with conservation easement and stewardship programs. Comparable organizational model and accreditation profile, broader geographic scope.
• The Nature Conservancy (Wyoming): Global conservation nonprofit with a Wyoming chapter running conservation easement programs and protecting working lands. Comparable easement-stewardship model and conservation-planning approach, but operates at national scale with a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Wyoming Open Spaces: Wyoming nonprofit that supports land conservation, public access, and outdoor recreation. Closely aligned mission to SCLT around conserving working landscapes and expanding public access in Wyoming.
• Wyoming Land Trust: Wyoming-focused nonprofit land trust that holds conservation easements and protects working lands across the state. Closest direct peer given overlapping mission of permanent land conservation, ranchland stewardship, and wildlife habitat protection in the same region.

Regional players

• Teton Conservation District: Wyoming conservation district focused on natural resource management, water quality, and habitat work in Teton County. Comparable community-based natural resource focus, but serves a different Wyoming geography and operates under district (governmental) authority rather than as a nonprofit land trust.
• Vital Ground Foundation: Regional land trust focused on wildlife habitat conservation (notably grizzlies) in the Northern Rockies. Comparable conservation-easement-plus-habitat model but with a wildlife-driven rather than recreation-driven mandate.

Emerging players

• Wyoming Trails Foundation: Wyoming nonprofit supporting trail development, maintenance, and recreation access statewide. Comparable outdoor-recreation focus and trail-building mission, though narrower scope (trails only, no conservation easements or historic preservation).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4Ld0xmSv5PVNJrjhTTxZIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SheridanCLT
• Instagraminstagram.com/sheridanclt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheridan-community-land-trust

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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