Jefferson Land Trust purchased 853-acre Chimacum Ridge Forest in 2024. Once it’s combined with adjacent Valley View Forest, Chimacum Ridge Community Forest will total 918 acres of working forest, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. The community forest will be a shared living resource, bringing economic, ecological, and social benefits to our community — forever. Save the […]
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On April 25, President Trump signed an executive order terminating active AmeriCorps grants and reducing the independent agency’s workforce by 85 percent. The order effectively ends this 30-year-old program, which annually provides opportunities to tens of thousands of Americans to meaningfully serve their communities across a range of critical sectors and services while gaining valuable […]
During the week of May 5-10, Jefferson Land Trust’s own Erik Kingfisher headed to Washington DC for “Land Trust Advocacy Days.” Organized by the Land Trust Alliance, the trip gave land trusts from across the nation the opportunity to advocate for the value of our work and the importance of continued funding directly with our […]
In times like these, the strongest conservation solutions are locally driven and forward looking. And there’s a way you can make an ongoing impact too: by joining us as an Evergreen Steward recurring donor today! Evergreen Stewards are local community members just like you who commit to making a monthly or recurring gift to the […]
Bring together your family’s creativity and love for the outdoors in our Family Plein Air Art Class — a no-cost class for kids and parents (or their grandparents, relatives, guardians, or even family friends)! The term “Plein air” is French for “in open air,” and refers to the act of painting outdoors. Local artist Patricia […]
In a world of uncertainty, your support creates lasting protection. Unlike public lands that can be opened to development, the forests, farms, and habitats you protect with Jefferson Land Trust are legally safeguarded — forever. From May 6-7, 2025, Jefferson Land Trust is participating in GiveBIG, a regional online giving event to support local nonprofits. […]
Thursday, July 24 • 5:30 – 9:00 pm • Quilcene Lantern Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening at LandFest, Jefferson Land Trust’s annual fundraising dinner — this year with a fresh twist at the stunning Quilcene Lantern! This lush 53-acre property, protected permanently by the Land Trust in late 2018, is not only a […]
Dear Friends, Right now, amid the many challenges we face, two things give me hope: you and the resilience of our community. Local nonprofits are working harder than ever to weave the best of our shared values into a strong social fabric. Like the mycelium networks beneath our forests — quietly connecting, nourishing, and sustaining […]
During the week of April 14-18, 2025, Jefferson Land Trust was pleased to offer Youth Corps, our annual paid spring break internship for high school students. Guided by Land Trust staff and our AmeriCorps crew member, as well as experts from the community, six students gained hands-on experience and education about the importance of thoughtful […]
The national land trust accreditation program, run by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission (an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance), recognizes land conservation organizations that meet certain quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Jefferson Land Trust first received national accreditation in 2009 (just a year after the program started). […]
