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Volunteers at a Land Trust work party: 10 people stand in a meadow holding weed wrenches and work gloves.

Launching New “Friends of the Land Trust” Volunteer Groups

Join the Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s team of passionate environmental stewards – become a member of the Friends of Agate Passage Preserve or Friends of Manzanita Ridge Preserve! These volunteer groups offer a unique opportunity for those eager to make a meaningful impact in their local community by supporting the Land Trust’s vital conservation efforts. Learn to perform hands-on stewardship work, such as invasive species removal, habitat restoration, plantings, trail maintenance, and beach cleanups.

Questions? Email Sydney, our Stewardship Associate.

Join Friends of Manzanita Ridge Preserve

What is Friends of Manzanita Ridge?

Friends of Manzanita Ridge is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting stewardship efforts at the Preserve. Through hands-on activities like invasive species removal, trail maintenance, plantings, and watering, this group plays a key role in maintaining and preserving Manzanita Ridge.

By joining, you will:

  • Meet new friends and neighbors
  • Strengthen community connections
  • Help the Land Trust preserve this beautiful natural space
  • Gain environmental education and outreach opportunities

 

Responsibilities

  • Attend the virtual training & in-person site visit
  • Meet every few months at Manzanita Ridge Preserve to complete stewardship activities
  • Report progress back to Land Trust staff
  • Track volunteer hours
  • Coordinate volunteer work parties as needed

 

Get Involved Today!

Virtual Training: Thursday, March 6th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM on Zoom

Site Visit: Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Manzanita Ridge Preserve

Interested in becoming a member or team leader? Fill out the form here or reach out to Sydney, our Stewardship Associate. Let’s make a positive impact together!

Join Friends of Agate Passage Preserve

What is Friends of Agate Passage Preserve?

Friends of Agate Passage Preserve is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting stewardship efforts at the Preserve. Through hands-on activities like invasive species removal, trail maintenance, plantings, and beach cleanups, this group plays a key role in maintaining and preserving this beautiful natural space.

By joining, you will:

  • Meet new friends and neighbors
  • Strengthen community connections
  • Help the Land Trust preserve this beautiful natural space
  • Gain environmental education and outreach opportunities

 

Responsibilities

  • Attend the virtual training & in-person site visit
  • Meet every few months at Agate Passage Preserve to complete stewardship activities
  • Report progress back to Land Trust staff
  • Track volunteer hours
  • Coordinate volunteer work parties as needed

 

Get Involved Today!

Virtual Training: Thursday, March 6th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM on Zoom

Site Visit: Saturday, March 8th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Agate Passage Preserve

Interested in becoming a member or team leader? Fill out the form here or reach out to Sydney, our Stewardship Associate. Let’s make a positive impact together!

 

Get Involved Today!

Interested in becoming a member or team leader? Fill out the form here or reach out to Sydney, our Stewardship Associate. Let’s make a positive impact together!