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Planting Trees at Snow Creek

Open Position with Veterans Conservation Corps, Land Conservation Intern

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 […]

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2019 Spring Break Youth Corps

Youth Corps 2019 — Bigger and Better than Ever

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 […]

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Anna's Hummingbird

We’re Hiring a Finance and Administrative Assistant!

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 […]

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GiveBIG for Farms, Fish, Forests, and Forever…

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 […]

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Dreamfest 2018

ForeverFest Tickets Available Online!

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 […]

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Aerial View of Property

Preserve on Marrowstone Island Closer and Closer to Opening

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 […]

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S-Curve Preserve

Reflections of a Preserve Steward

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 […]

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Golden-crowned-Kinglet. Photo by Stephen Cunliffe.

We’re Hiring a Director of Philanthropy

Come live and work on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula of Washington state! Jefferson Land Trust is seeking an experienced, collaborative fundraising professional as our new Director of Philanthropy. 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 […]

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Ivy removal

Readying the Preserve on Marrowstone Island for its Summer Opening

Thanks to funding from the Department of Defense and the generosity of our community, the Land Trust was able to purchase 51 acres on Marrowstone Island on October 31, 2018. Getting to Know and Caring for the Preserve Since then, we’ve been getting to know the property and our new neighbors, gathering community input and […]

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Blaise Sullivan

Welcome Blaise Sullivan!

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Blaise Sullivan, the newest member of the Land Trust team. She’s recently joined us as Conservation Assistant — a newly created position. In this role, Blaise will split her time assisting Sarah Spaeth with land protection projects and helping Erik Kingfisher and Carrie Clendaniel care for […]

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