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 […]
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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). […]
Jefferson Land Trust’s Board of Directors is seeking two community members to serve on the seven-member volunteer Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Board of Managers. The Community Forest Board of Managers is overseeing the establishment and operation of Chimacum Ridge Community Forest, which is slated to open to the public in September of 2025 and will […]
In late 2024, Jefferson Land Trust began exploring the viability of creating a conservation burial ground on a property on Marrowstone Island, on which we hold a conservation easement and which the current landowner wishes to sell. Strong opposition to this project from Marrowstone Island residents was voiced through feedback to Jefferson County during the […]
2025 is shaping up to be another big year for conservation at Jefferson Land Trust. With multiple projects in the pipeline, we’re working across the region to protect vital habitats, preserve farmland, and restore critical natural areas — ensuring a resilient future for our community. Here’s an overview of what’s ahead: Protecting Watersheds and Wildlife […]
There’s a lot of exciting things happening in the Land Trust’s education programs over the next few months! Check out what we’re looking forward to: Field trips with public school students to Valley View Forest Preserve, Snow Creek Uncas Preserve, and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor will run March through June. We’ll also be running climate […]
