Stand for the Land – a bold call to action to safeguard critical habitat on Bainbridge Island. This movement has protected 120 acres across six properties of ecologically significant land.
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and steward the diverse natural environments of Bainbridge Island for the benefit of all.
The Land Trust’s work to protect and restore Bainbridge lands and waters is done to honor past generations, preserve a legacy for future generations, and build a network of protected lands resilient to a changing climate.
We acknowledge that the land on which we work is within the aboriginal territory of the Suquamish People. Expert fisherman, canoe builders, and basket weavers, the Suquamish People live in harmony with the lands and waterways along Washington’s Central Salish Sea as they have for thousands of years.
To achieve our conservation goals, the Land Trust acquires interests in lands having significant or potentially significant conservation values such as shorelines, streams, wetlands, forests, tidelands, and unique plant and animal habitat networks. These lands provide ecosystem values such as watershed protection, scenic vistas, and open spaces. We work with a variety of partners to acquire land for preserves, parks, trails, and public use or to restore lands to enhance habitat values. We also work with willing private landowners to protect their land using land protection agreements called conservation easements, while being a partner in the stewardship of these lands.
Protected Acres
Acres Open to Public
Conservation Easements
On September 8, our very own Nora Nickum, Board Member and Public Policy Committee Chair at the BainRead More
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust will host its annual Native Plant Sale on October 5th, 2024, from 9Read More
Cullen Brady and Phedra Elliott — Guest Column in Kitsap Sun Two years ago, when HousinRead More
On September 8, our very own Nora Nickum, Board Member and Public Policy Committee Chair at the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, appeared alongside Governor Jay Inslee and No On 2117 organizers to speak out against Initiative 2117 at a local rally. The Land Trust is leading the effort to create a localRead More
Cullen Brady and Phedra Elliott — Guest Column in Kitsap Sun Two years ago, when Housing Resources Bainbridge (HRB) and the Bainbridge Island Land Trust co-wrote a newsletter article which explored our interest in one another’s work and our still-nascent partnership, a supporter of boRead More
Another win in the recovery of threatened and endangered species such as Puget Sound Steelhead. In a landmark restoration effort, the Bainbridge Island Land Trust has restored a critical section of Springbrook Creek by removing an underground culvert to allow free fish passage through SpringbRead More
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust will host its annual Native Plant Sale on October 5th, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (8810 Madison Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA). We’ve just released our 2024 Plant Catalog, available here. It includes detailed information on the Read More
Join us for an exploration into the beauty and functionality of native landscaping with native plant landscape designer and restoration ecologist, Anna Thurston. Prepare to be inspired as Anna shares her expertise and passion for native plants, revealing their transformative potential for your landsRead More
We invite you to celebrate Earth Month with the Bainbridge Island Land Trust! We will be taking action throughout the month of April to support wildlife habitat on the Island, so mark your calendars to join us for these exciting events: Please join us on Wednesday, April 3rd from 9 – 11 AM at Read More
