Land Trust dedication ceremony, June 11

Gazette intern reporter

The Palouse Land Trust along with Elinor McCloskey and the City of Pullman will be dedicating one-acre of land near Sunnyside Park this Saturday, June 11. The one-acre plot of land was previously owned by McCloskey's parents, which she donated in the fall of 2015 as a conservation easement to ensure the land will provide an outdoor recreational space for the public, as well as retain the nature and open space of the property.

McCloskey played in that same field that borders Sunnyside Park, and 70 years later, wants it so children continue to play in the field. McCloskey wants to make sure the field is always protected as an open space, habitat and a place for children to romp.

The plot of land is next to Sunnyside Park, and the dedication ceremony and ice cream social for the event will take place on Saturday, June 11.