The thank you notes and poems arrived soon after Port Townsend first and second graders visited Illahee Preserve to learn about salmon. Inside were messages filled with warmth and gratitude. “Thank you for the experience of being in the forest,” Addie H. wrote. “Thank you for saving the salmons,” said Laverna. “I loved being a […]
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We’re thrilled to welcome our new Director of Philanthropy, Kate Godman, to the Land Trust’s development team! In addition to her passion for the natural environment and conservation, Kate brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to the Land Trust. A seasoned development professional, she’s skilled at managing donor relations, conducting […]
Please help us extend a warm welcome to Paula McNees, who recently joined the Land Trust team as our Finance and Administrative Assistant. With more than 20 years of accounting experience, Paula brings a set of valuable and versatile skills to the Land Trust. Paula and her family have lived in Port Townsend for more […]
We are currently seeking candidates for to serve as our Land Conservation Intern through the Veterans Conservation Corps. Celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2019, Jefferson Land Trust has a track record of high quality and innovative conservation work preserving habitat, working farms and forests in Jefferson County. The Land Conservation Intern fulfills the short- and […]
Seven high school students — three young women and four young men from four local schools — spent their spring break with us, learning and working on the land. During their stint as the 2019 Land Trust Youth Corps crew, they learned, hands-on, about land stewardship. We interwove lessons on topics like forest health, beaver […]
We are currently seeking candidates for a position that will provide financial and administrative support for Jefferson Land Trust. Celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2019, Jefferson Land Trust has a track record of high quality and innovative conservation work preserving habitat, working farms and forests in Jefferson County. The successful candidate will be a highly […]
On May 8th, Jefferson Land Trust is participating in #GiveBIG, a regional online day of giving to support local nonprofits. This is your chance to support and shape a future that includes vibrant local farms, thriving fish and wildlife, and verdant forests in Jefferson County. Your gift of $20, $50, $100, or more helps protect […]
Get your tickets today to join us on the lawn at Finnriver Farm & Cidery on Thursday, July 25th from 6-9 pm for a magical summer feast to benefit Jefferson Land Trust. Together we’ll savor an artful meal prepared by Chef Dan Ratigan of The Fireside Restaurant at the Inn at Port Ludlow. Click here […]
The new preserve on Marrowstone Island is that much closer to being ready to open to the public in late June. The preserve has been named (Chai-yahk-wh Preserve), the signs have been designed and ordered, a trailhead kiosk is being built by a local eagle scout, and we’re getting bids from contractors to build the […]
By Clif Trolin, S-Curve Preserve Volunteer Preserve Steward When I heard the Land Trust Alliance’s Executive Vice President Wendy Jackson speak at our Conservation Breakfast last year, I was struck by the point she raised at the end of her presentation. She said that Land Trusts know how to deal with preserving land, but how […]
