During the month of June, Jefferson Land Trust got a big helping hand from intern superstar Claire Moe. Claire, who has just completed her freshman year at Colorado College, first got involved with the Land Trust last year, when she participated in our annual spring break Youth Corps paid internship for high school students. “When […]
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Our friend and colleague Marcia Schwendiman recently stepped down from the Jefferson Land Trust Board of Directors after six years of dedicated volunteer service. “My time with the Land Trust has been my favorite volunteer gig ever,” Marcia says. “The staff, my fellow Board members, and the innumerable volunteers who work on Land Trust projects […]
We’re thrilled to announce that Egg And I Angus, one of the largest family farms remaining in the Chimacum Creek watershed, is now protected forever! Located four miles south of Chimacum in Center Valley, Egg And I Angus is a 115-acre historic cattle farm run by daughter-and-mother team Julia Nottingham and Laurie Hannan. The farmland […]
We’re excited to introduce Jennifer “Jen” Harrison, the newest addition to Jefferson Land Trust’s Board of Directors. With a deep passion for environmental preservation and a diverse background that spans technology and sustainability, Jen brings extensive experience and expertise to the board. Her dedication to nonprofit and civic work demonstrates her commitment to protecting our […]
Jefferson Land Trust’s Board of Directors is seeking three community members to serve on the new seven-member, volunteer Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Board of Managers. If you’re a resident of East Jefferson County with enthusiasm for the Land Trust’s mission, a deep knowledge of the local community, and a strong interest in community forests, we […]
We’re thrilled to share that Jefferson Land Trust was recently able to purchase and protect an agricultural property in Chimacum with the key support of two exciting new statewide programs. The Farmland Protection and Affordability Investment (FarmPAI) program, offered through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, provides low interest loans with extremely favorable terms to […]
How do you turn an old car into protected land? It’s a magic trick made possible by donating your car (or truck, RV, motorcycle, or boat) to Jefferson Land Trust through our nonprofit partner, CARS. Just ask Jon Pinnow and Jane Maxwell. On a cloudy morning in February, Jon snapped pictures as his family’s old […]
Please join us in welcoming the Land Trust’s new Development Assistant: Sydney LaRose! “I love living in this area because of everything the Land Trust supports: wildlife, habitat, small farms, nature preserves, and natural spaces,” Sydney says. “Family is important to me and I want to make sure I’m part of an organization that focuses […]
From today through May 3, Jefferson Land Trust is participating in GiveBIG, a regional online giving event 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 […]
During the Q&A session at last year’s Virtual Conservation Breakfast, Listening to the Land: Understanding the Indigenous Landscape of Jefferson County, Laura Price, Cultural Resources Director for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe noted that local property owners can play a valuable role in addressing the scarcity of natural cultural resources by sharing them with local […]
