Events

21 Aug 2025 Native Plant Sale

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust will host its annual Native Plant Sale on October 4th, 2025, at Bainbridge First Baptist Church (8810 Madison Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA).

This year, Land Trust members will get exclusive early access from 9 – 10 am, and the sale will be open to the public from 10 am – 1 pm.

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Graphic with photo of trees at dusk at Rockaway Bluff Preserve, with illustrations of a flashlight, moon, and stars layered over. Text reads "Autumn Equinox Night Walk | Mon, September 22 | 7:00 & 8:30pm | Rockaway Bluff Preserve"

20 Aug Autumn Equinox Night Walk

Embrace the longer nights and expand your senses on the autumn equinox!

Led by the Land Trust’s Conservation Director, Gina King, and Community Education Coordinator, Megan Rohrssen, this hour-long guided walk at Rockaway Bluff Preserve* is a unique opportunity to observe nocturnal wildlife, view the Seattle skyline, and experience the forest in a new way after dark.

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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.

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14 Mar 2025 City Nature Challenge: Kitsap County

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.

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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

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! 

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Graphic features a hiker on a trail, with a forest overlay and trail signs that read "Open House, Guided Walks, Conservation Work Party, Scavenger Hunt." Text reads "Drop-in Day. Sat, March 15" "Prue's House, 9600 Mandus Olson Rd" with the Stand for the Grand Forest logo and partner logos.

27 Feb Grand Forest Drop-In Day

Join us at Grand Forest Drop-in Day for an opportunity to explore the Grand Forest East and get involved with the Land Trust’s effort to protect it!

Learn about the Stand for the Grand Forest campaign and connect with partners at our drop-in Open House, volunteer at the hands-on conservation work party, hit the trails on a guided nature walk, or go for an outdoor adventure with our forest scavenger hunt!

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Boy holding an uprooted English holly plant at a work party in Cougar creek Preserve

18 Feb 2025 Work Parties

Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer at one of our Work Parties on the first Wednesday and third Sunday of every month from 9:00-11:00am.

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06 Dec January Work Party at the Wildlife Corridor

Wednesday, January 8th • 9-11am • Wildlife Corridor Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer with us at our next Wednesday Work Party— this month, we’ll be at the Wildlife Corridor, identifying and removing various invasive weeds. Current volunteers, sign up using our Volunteer Portal.  First time volunteering with the Land Trust? Fill out a volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch! Learn more about our work parties here. Please reach out to Sarah Keller with any questions.

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