Stand for the Land – a bold Land Trust campaign to safeguard critical habitat before it’s gone – has placed down payments on 66 acres (across four properties) of ecologically significant Island land.

Now, a small group of conservation-minded Islanders has come forward with a new, incredibly generous $1,000,000 challenge grant! They’ll match every dollar we raise through Spring 2020 for a total of $2 million – but we absolutely need your help to get there.

Island people protecting Island places, since 1989.

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s mission is to preserve and steward the diverse natural environment of Bainbridge Island for the benefit of all. To achieve this goal, the Land Trust acquires interests in land having significant or potentially significant conservation values such as scenic vistas, wetlands, open spaces, tidelands, forest, unique plant and animal habitats and stream and wildlife corridors. We work with private landowners to protect their land using land protection agreements called conservation easements. We also work with a variety of partners to acquire land for preserves, parks, trails and public use.

1417

Protected Acres

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1080

Acres Open to Public

Conservation Easements

The Latest

10 June | News | Matt Steinwurtzel
Nature and Communities of all Backgrounds, Flourish, Together
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust works to preserve and steward the diverse natural environment of our Island, for the benefit of all. Acts of racism, discrimination, and brutality work against our mission. We fundamentally believe that nature and communities of all colors and backgrounds, flourish, Read More
20 April | News | Matt Steinwurtzel
Bringing Nature to You
The Land Trust is excited to provide new ways to bring the wonders of our Island’s natural world to you, virtually. We welcome you to explore our Bringing Nature to You page, a webpage designed to provide you with interactive materials, resources, and activities that bring the natural wonders ofRead More
17 March | News | Matt Steinwurtzel
Bainbridge Island Land Trust and COVID-19: We’re all in this together.
Dear Supporters of the Land Trust, Your health and the safety of our community are vital to the work of the Land Trust, as is, of course, our staff. While work of the Land Trust continues, to help protect all our health, we have made the decision for Land Trust staff to work remotely at this timeRead More

10 June | News | Matt Steinwurtzel
Nature and Communities of all Backgrounds, Flourish, Together
The Bainbridge Island Land Trust works to preserve and steward the diverse natural environment of our Island, for the benefit of all. Acts of racism, discrimination, and brutality work against our mission. We fundamentally believe that nature and communities of all colors and backgrounds, flourish, Read More
20 April | News | Matt Steinwurtzel
Bringing Nature to You
The Land Trust is excited to provide new ways to bring the wonders of our Island’s natural world to you, virtually. We welcome you to explore our Bringing Nature to You page, a webpage designed to provide you with interactive materials, resources, and activities that bring the natural wonders ofRead More
17 March | News | Matt Steinwurtzel
Bainbridge Island Land Trust and COVID-19: We’re all in this together.
Dear Supporters of the Land Trust, Your health and the safety of our community are vital to the work of the Land Trust, as is, of course, our staff. While work of the Land Trust continues, to help protect all our health, we have made the decision for Land Trust staff to work remotely at this timeRead More

03 March | Events | Matt Steinwurtzel
17th Bainbridge Environmental Conference – Our Forests: Bainbridge Island the Climate Crisis
UPDATE: Dear Friends, Although we were very much looking forward to welcoming you to the Association of Bainbridge Communities Environmental Conference next weekend, out of an abundance of caution, we are canceling the event.Read More
26 November | Events | BILT Admin
First Wednesday Work Parties
Join us for a First Wednesday Work Party! Meet new people, visit unique conservation, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts!Read More
26 November | Events | BILT Admin
January 31 Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for the “best potluck on Bainbridge Island” and celebrate another great year of land conservation with the Land Trust membership! This event is open to the public and family-friendly – bring a dish to share!Read More