As we plan for the next five years of conservation in East Jefferson County, we want to make sure our work reflects the priorities, hopes, and lived experiences of the community we serve. Jefferson Land Trust is creating a new 2026-2030 Strategic Plan — and before we finalize it, we’d love to hear from you. […]
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November 24, 2025 Dear Friends, What a year it’s been! In September, our community came together to celebrate a major milestone — the grand opening of Chimacum Ridge Community Forest! This 918-acre forest, our largest and most ambitious project yet, is a shared living resource that will provide social, ecological, educational, recreational, and economic benefits […]
We’re delighted to share that the New York Times recently released an article focused on the exciting work of the Listen Up Collaborative, a pioneering regional partnership of which Jefferson Land Trust is a member. The story, by Cara Buckley, is titled “In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work: A collective […]
Back in May, we shared an important update about the uncertain future of the AmeriCorps service program. In April, President Trump signed an executive order terminating active AmeriCorps grants and reducing the independent agency’s workforce by 85 percent. The order would effectively end this 30-year-old program, which annually provides opportunities for tens of thousands of […]
Jefferson Land Trust’s 2024-25 Report to Our Community is now available, in print and online! In this year’s report, we take a deep dive into our youth education programming, reflect on the impact of the Look to the Land campaign, share an update about our Chimacum Commons affordable housing project, outline recent land protection projects, […]
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Carleen Bruins, who was recently elected to serve on Jefferson Land Trust’s Board of Directors! “The mission of the Land Trust is very near and dear to my heart,” Carleen says. “I’m looking forward to becoming more deeply involved, and exploring ways to connect people with […]
Thank you to all who joined us on Saturday, September 27 at Finnriver Farm & Cidery for a truly special event more than a decade in the making: the official grand opening celebration of Chimacum Ridge Community Forest! The 918-acre forest is a living community resource in the heart of Chimacum that safeguards wildlife habitat, […]
Jefferson Land Trust and the Northwest Watershed Institute are celebrating the recent permanent protection of 81 acres of forest and wetlands in the Tarboo-Dabob Bay Watershed area! This large and ecologically rich property was permanently protected with a restrictive easement held by the U.S. Navy, facilitated by the Jefferson Land Trust, after its recent purchase […]
Thanks to everyone who came out for the 23rd Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour on the weekend of September 13-14! During this popular annual event, hundreds of visitors from far and wide turned out to visit 13 featured agricultural properties across Jefferson County. Guests explored farmland, snacked on fresh farm products, and got to meet […]
We were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of local fisherman, salmon recovery advocate, and beloved friend Joel Kawahara, who lost his life at sea in August. When he wasn’t fishing, Joel dedicated much of his life to advocating for salmon recovery and for the livelihoods of fisherpeople and fishing families. In support […]
