March 2025

Free invasive weed disposal flyer with illustrations of English ivy

14 Mar Free Invasive Weed Disposal 2025

Sunday, April 20 & 27 | 10am - 4pm Bainbridge Disposal Transfer Station - 7215 Vincent Rd.   Keep your yard and our Island looking beautiful! Pull those pesky invasive weeds, drop them off, and we'll take care of the rest. All costs will be covered by the Land Trust. We will accept Scotch broom, English holly, English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, tansy ragwort, English laurel, and the noxious weeds on King County’s “Noxious Weed” list. Please do not mix in non-invasive yard waste. For questions about whether or not something will be accepted, email Andrew Fraser, Land Trust Stewardship Manager, or call (206) 842-1216. A separate check-in line will be set up at the entrance to the Transfer Station for people going to the free invasive weed disposal. No limits on the amount of invasives you can bring for this event. The Land Trust will have staff on site to inspect the weeds and verify they are invasive, and volunteers to help with offloading plants. Sign up to volunteer here. If you miss the Free Invasive Weed Disposal Days, do not despair! The Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding their own Free Noxious Weed Disposal program. Between April 1st – October 31st, private landowners can bring in one truckload per day of noxious weeds to the transfer station for free disposal. This program is restricted to only noxious weeds—be sure to check the state noxious weed list to see what is accepted. About Invasive Weeds Invasive plant species are one of the leading causes of vegetation biodiversity loss. They spread quickly and can displace native plants, prevent new native plant growth, and create monocultures. Lack of diversity among native plants reduces the quality and quantity of fish and wildlife habitat. Remove your invasives now while the ground is soft...
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14 Mar 2025 City Nature Challenge: Kitsap County

April 25-28, 2025 Let’s go Kitsap County! With your help, we will make the most observations of species, and deepen our understanding of the biodiversity of our neighborhoods, parks and shorelines.   The City Nature Challenge is a global bioblitz event, providing an opportunity to observe and record natural organisms to help us better understand the biodiversity of our area. How to Participate: Use the iNaturalist app to make and share observations of wild plants, animals and fungi anywhere in Kitsap County. Join a bioblitz event or get outside and document nature solo! Apr. 25 – 28: Observe! Take & upload photos Apr. 29 – May 4: Identify observations Join our iNaturalist Group Find a BioBlitz Event Thank you to our 2025 City Nature Challenge partners!
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Flyer for Grand Jam with evergreen trees overlaying retro sunset graphic and guitar headstock.

05 Mar Grand Jam for the Grand Forest

Saturday, April 19th | 5:30 PM Treehouse Café | 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE Join us for an epic night of live music and community action to save the Grand Forest East! The Bainbridge Island Land Trust, with the support of the Parks & Trails Foundation, is on a mission to save nearly 40 acres of Grand Forest East—a critical part of our island’s forests and trails. With a goal to raise $2.4 million this spring, we can't do this without your help!  Live Music Lineup: Georgia and Andy’s Extraordinary Playlist Blue Fish Ocean Men Side Bar Six Gun Rebels (Bad Company tribute) The clock is ticking. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and together we can save this forest! Spread the word—#StandfortheGrandForest Tickets: Just $30 entry — all proceeds support Stand for the Grand Forest BUY TICKETS
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