We’re thrilled to announce the search for Jefferson Land Trust’s next Executive Director in partnership with Potrero Group, an executive search and strategy firm with a focus on nonprofit leadership. Jefferson Land Trust seeks an inspiring and empowering Executive Director to guide and lead its mission of working with the community to preserve open space, […]
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We’re thrilled to share that the Camilla Chandler Family Foundation has awarded Jefferson Land Trust a $2 million grant to support additional land protection in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor. This grant will catalyze a whole new phase of protection progress: supporting the next wave of property acquisitions, funding short- and long-term stewardship needs, matching public […]
Over the past several months, Jefferson Land Trust invited community input on our draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan through a public survey, in-person conversations, and online interviews. More than 250 community members — including donors, volunteers, partners, landowners, and local residents — shared their perspectives. We’re deeply grateful for the time, care, and thought reflected in […]
After more than a decade of land protection, creek restoration, farming, and community conversations, the Chimacum Commons project is entering an exciting new phase. With design work advancing and permitting preparations underway, Jefferson Land Trust and Olympic Housing Trust (OLT) are taking concrete steps toward realizing a long-held community vision: permanently affordable housing for local […]
2026 Spring Break Youth Corps Applications Open March 14 Jefferson Land Trust’s Youth Corps paid internship is back this spring, offering local high school students (ages 16+) the chance to earn $350 while gaining hands-on conservation experience in the field. From April 13-17, 2026 nine students will work alongside Land Trust staff on habitat restoration […]
After nearly four years supporting the Land Trust’s stewardship team, Marlowe Moser is stepping into a new role as Conservation Coordinator, with a focus on advancing protection efforts in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor. Marlowe first joined the Land Trust as Stewardship Assistant, working alongside staff, volunteers, and landowners to monitor conservation easements and help care […]
What does stewarding a working forest actually look like? At Chimacum Ridge Community Forest, the answer is taking shape through a recent harvest and planting effort rooted in careful planning, ecological repair, and hands-on work. The plot of land at the center of this story has a long history as a commercial forest, managed for […]
Over the past several months, we’ve had the privilege of listening to community members, partners, supporters, and friends as we developed Jefferson Land Trust’s next strategic plan. More than 260 respondents shared thoughtful insights and perspectives to help sharpen our thinking and make the plan stronger. Our thanks to all those who participated! We’re pleased […]
Deadline: February 14, 2026 Do you know a young person who’s taking meaningful action to protect the environment or inspire others to care for the natural world? If so, we’d like to hear about it! Jefferson Land Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Fairbank Award for Youth Environmental Action, which recognizes local youth […]
“The takeaway for me is clear: the Land Trust is all in on education, and our community is better for it.” – Devon Buckham Through hands-on experiences, Jefferson Land Trust helps students build understanding, curiosity, and care for the farms, forests, and waterways that sustain our region. As we reflect on our fall field trip […]
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