Events

21 Dec 2023 Annual Meeting Open House at Rockaway Bluff Preserve

Registration is now full for our Open House at Rockaway Bluff Preserve. If you registered for a tour, we look forward to seeing you out on the trail! If you missed the registration window, please contact our office to schedule a private tour of the Preserve. Registered Participants please park at Pritchard Park and take our shuttle to the tour site. There is no parking at Rockaway Bluff Preserve. Tours will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and will include a 0.5 mile walk through Rockaway Bluff Preserve. Land Trust staff and supporters will be on site to guide you around the property and share information about the history and ecology of this special place. The trail is flat but it may be muddy so plan for appropriate footwear, and as always, be sure to dress for the weather. Pastries and drinks will be available for your enjoyment. Please bring your own mug to enjoy warm beverages. In 2021, the Land Trust acquired a 35-acre parcel of mature intact forest at Rockaway Bluff. The following year, the Land Trust had the opportunity to add an additional 10-acres including a wetland. The 45-acre Preserve provides habitat for over 80 bird species and is a critical part of the Land Trust’s efforts to build a network of climate resilient lands on Bainbridge Island. The Preserve is not yet open to the public so this is a unique opportunity to visit and learn about the property. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
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01 Dec Join us for a Work Party in 2023!

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is committed to the stewardship and restoration of our protected properties. We appreciate the contribution of volunteers like you to make this possible! We have several work parties already scheduled for 2023: Rockaway Bluff Preserve (January 25 and March 1); Springbrook Creek Preserve (February 1 and 8); Quitslund Preserve (April 5); Ferguson-Wang Conservation Easement (May 3); Miller-Kirkman Preserve (May 10). We invite you to sign up here. Please check back for more work party dates for the fall and summer. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew.

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03 Nov First Wednesday Work Party at Miller-Kirkman Preserve – December 7, 2022

Don’t miss this chance to check out the incredible Miller-Kirkman Preserve! Our last work party of 2022 will be held on December 7 from 9am to 11am and will focus on removing invasive species from the property. As always parking is limited so please RSVP if you are planning to attend. Parking directions will be provided for those who sign up. The Miller-Kirkman Preserve – the third addition to the collection of lands the Land Trust has acquired through the Stand for the Land campaign. This 13.27-acre preserve includes a 1-acre estuary, ¼ mile of fish stream, 910 linear feet of natural shoreline, and intact riparian vegetation. It’s also home to a range of important species including salmon, kingfishers, eagles, heron and salamanders. Miller-Kirkman Preserve is not currently open to the public, so you won’t want to miss this chance to come and see all that it has to offer. Bainbridge Island Land Trust will supply all necessary tools, as well as treats and refreshments. Just be sure to bring your work gloves. Expect to get muddy and enjoy all that Miller-Kirkman Preserve has to offer! If you are interested in attending, please sign up below.

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11 Aug Save the Date – 2022 Native Plant Sale

Mark your calendars for the Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s annual Native Plant Sale! Saturday, October 8th 9 am – 11 am: Member Early Access* 11 am – 4 pm: Open Sale Bainbridge First Baptist Church – 8810 Madison Ave NE *Not a member? No problem! You can become a member at the event or donate online. This year, the Land Trust is excited to expand our Native Plant Sale to include community partner booths. Please visit the Native Plant Sale event page to learn more. Interested in volunteering to help with the Native Plant Sale? Please email Lexi.

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15 Apr Stand for the Land at Bainbridge Brewing on May 10th

Drink local beer to support local conservation! Come celebrate the Land Trust and support Stand for the Land at Bainbridge Brewing’s Brewery & Taproom. From 5 to 8 pm on May 10th, Bainbridge Brewing will donate $2 from every pint of beer sold to Stand for the Land. That’s A Some Pizza is available next door for slices or pies, plus they have other snacks, soft drinks, and ciders at the Brewery. We hope to see you there! Questions? Feel free to give us a call at (206) 842-1216 or email Lexi.

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25 Mar Kitsap Great Give is April 19th!

The Kitsap Great Give is a 24-hour “give-day” event that unites our community through a special online donation platform to support the many nonprofit organizations that make Kitsap a great place to live – for all of us. Presented by Kitsap Community Foundation and the United Way of Kitsap County, this annual “community movement of generosity” has resulted in more than $12 million in community support since 2014. Mark your calendars for April 19th, 2022 to join in on the Kitsap Great Give. Funds raised through the Kitsap Great Give help the Land Trust to further our mission of conserving and stewarding the diverse natural environment of Bainbridge Island – for all! Give to the Bainbridge Island Land through the Kitsap Great Give.  

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07 Mar April’s Free Invasive Disposal Days Are Back!

Sundays, April 17 and 24 from 10am to 4pm. We’re here to help you get your yard in order with two days of FREE Invasive Weed Disposal! Bring your weeds to the transfer station and the Land Trust will cover the cost of disposal. Invasive plant targets are 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. 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 and make room for native plants come fall and winter when the weather is best for planting! Resources: The Land Trust’s Invasive Weed Primer Jeannette Franks’ Despicable 6 King County Noxious Weed List Bainbridge Island Cooperative Weed Management Area Priority Weeds A special thanks to Bainbridge Disposal for helping facilitate this important event. If you are interested in volunteering for the invasive disposal effort, please email Lexi.

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07 Jan Save the Date – 2022 Annual Meeting & Open House

Just like last year, we are taking our Annual Meeting virtual. The program will be available to watch on our website on January 28th.  But we miss you, and the land does too! So, we’ve come up with an additional exciting opportunity for our community to supplement our virtual meeting. The Land Trust is delighted to announce a new element of this year’s Annual Meeting – an “open house” on one of our Preserves. Drop by any time between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturday, January 29th to tour Springbrook Creek Preserve, learn about the importance of the watershed, and get to know the Land Trust. Bring your families, friends, and neighbors – this is a community event! Springbrook Creek Preserve is an incredible, diverse 23-acre property that encompasses meadows, a wetland and a stream, and a mature upland forest. With the Preserve not yet open to the public, this is an event that you won’t want to miss. Please be prepared for wet weather and uneven, muddy terrain. Tours will be running on a drop-in basis, and we will send groups out as they arrive. This is a great opportunity to learn from our knowledgeable staff out in the field, who will be set up at different stations throughout the property. Binoculars are recommended for those who enjoy birds and wildlife! Pastries and warm drinks will be available for your enjoyment! To minimize waste, we ask that you bring your own thermos or mug. Whether you are interested in stopping by for a coffee and a chat or to take the tour of Springbrook Creek Preserve, we hope to see you there! Questions about the open house? Email Lexi or call our office at (206) 842-1216.

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25 Oct First Wednesday Work Party at Quitslund Family Farm – November 3rd, 2021

Join us for the November First Wednesday Work Party (November 3rd) at Quitslund Family Farm from 9 am to 11 am! We need your help removing invasive Himalayan Blackberry from the property. As always parking is limited so please RSVP if you are planning to attend. Parking directions will be provided next week for those who sign up. Quitsland Family Farm, off of NE Torvanger Rd between N Madison Ave NE and Sunrise Dr NE, is a special property that delicately balances development and conservation made possible by a collaboration between the four Quitslund brothers of Bainbridge Island, Jefferson Fine Home Builders, and the Land Trust. Learn all about this incredible property at our November First Wednesday Work Party! The Land Trust will provide tools, refreshments, and treats – all you’ll need is pair of work gloves! Be prepared for wet weather and a good time. If you are interested in attending, please email Lexi Wagor ([email protected]) or sign up below.

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13 Oct Introducing Friends of Agate Passage Preserve!

Bring your work gloves and passion – we need your help caring for Agate Passage Preserve.   Friends of Agate Passage Preserve is a volunteer group dedicated to assisting the Land Trust in achieving stewardship goals by helping with tasks on the preserve. Future dedicated members of Friends of Agate Passage Preserve will aid the Land Trust in achieving its conservation goals on the ground. Weren’t able to attend our Zoom info session? View the recording here! Interested in learning more or becoming a friend? Sign up below! If you are a current friend looking to track your volunteer stewardship hours, please fill out this form. Questions? Please email Thea.

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