Something new is coming this summer! Jefferson Land Trust is launching its first-ever nature camp for children ages 4-11 (kindergarten through 5th grade), based at Sunfield Biodynamic Farm and Waldorf School (a Land Trust protected property) in Port Hadlock. Eight weeklong sessions run from July through August. Each session is designed to send kids outside […]
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Over the past year, many supporters have asked about the status of Jefferson Land Trust’s conservation burial initiative and we’re pleased to share that our commitment to bringing this innovative conservation burial option to Jefferson County has remained steady. The board of Olympic Wildland Burial Grounds LLC (a subsidiary of the Land Trust), Land Trust […]
When talking with the community about our approach to caring for the land, there’s one area in particular that stimulates a great deal of discussion and debate: forest management. For some, the idea of cutting down trees on a nature preserve — for any reason — feels out of step with the goals of conservation. […]
Slater serves as an AmeriCorps Forest Enhancement Steward at Chimacum Ridge Community Forest, where he supports hands-on stewardship and forest health work across this complex landscape. His interest in conservation began early, sparked by watching stream biologists at work in the Olympic lowlands. Growing up in South Puyallup, he spent plenty of time outdoors, developing […]
Greetings from Chimacum Ridge Community Forest! It’s been wonderful to see so many visitors in the forest this winter — walking their dogs, taking photos, and pausing to enjoy the coastal fog through the trees. And as a member of the forest management team, it’s been heartening to hear your continued enthusiasm for this project. […]
How do we nurture hope — and how do we turn that hope into action? That question was at the heart of this year’s Conservation Breakfast, where author and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams joined Jefferson Land Trust on March 9th for a morning of reflection, conversation, and connection to the landscapes we call home. Introduced […]
Jefferson Land Trust is recruiting for an AmeriCorps Habitat Enhancement Crew Member. This is an AmeriCorps national service position for a full-time, 10.5-month engagement beginning on September 1, 2026. Jefferson Land Trust works to preserve open space, working lands, and habitat forever. We collaborate with property owners to promote practices that support species and habitat […]
We’re thrilled to announce the search for Jefferson Land Trust’s next Executive Director in partnership with Potrero Group, an executive search and strategy firm with a focus on nonprofit leadership. Jefferson Land Trust seeks an inspiring and empowering Executive Director to guide and lead its mission of working with the community to preserve open space, […]
We’re thrilled to share that the Camilla Chandler Family Foundation has awarded Jefferson Land Trust a $2 million grant to support additional land protection in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor. This grant will catalyze a whole new phase of protection progress: supporting the next wave of property acquisitions, funding short- and long-term stewardship needs, matching public […]
Over the past several months, Jefferson Land Trust invited community input on our draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan through a public survey, in-person conversations, and online interviews. More than 250 community members — including donors, volunteers, partners, landowners, and local residents — shared their perspectives. We’re deeply grateful for the time, care, and thought reflected in […]
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