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18 Oct Volunteers Needed: Wednesday Work Party at Agate Passage Preserve

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Wednesday, November 6th • 9-11am • Agate Passage Preserve Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer with us at our next First Wednesday Work Party— this month, we’ll be at Agate Passage Preserve, removing invasive species from the lower meadow area. This beautiful 12.5 acre preserve, located on the north end of the Island, features ecologically sensitive shoreline, tidelands, and riparian habitat, in addition to second-growth forest, open meadows, and wetlands. 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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04 Sep 2024 Native Plant Sale

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The Bainbridge Island Land Trust will host its annual Native Plant Sale on October 5th, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (8810 Madison Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA).   We’ve just released our 2024 Plant Catalog, available here. It includes detailed information on the native plants we’ll have available, along with some helpful planting tips. We hope to see you there!   Register for this event here! Registration is not required.   Happy planting!

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15 Apr Critical Landscape Activities for Birds and Pollinators Event

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Join us for an exploration into the beauty and functionality of native landscaping with native plant landscape designer and restoration ecologist, Anna Thurston. Prepare to be inspired as Anna shares her expertise and passion for native plants, revealing their transformative potential for your landscape while fostering biodiversity and supporting local wildlife populations.   Critical Landscape Activities for the Benefit of Birds and Pollinators May 25th, 2024 11:00am-3:00pm 11:00am – 12:30pm Learn plant identification on the trails 1:00pm – 3:00pm Presentation/Q&A with Anna Thurston Bookings and consultations available with Anna before and after the event   To register for this event, CLICK HERE. Presentation Highlights: Enlightening Insights: Gain valuable knowledge about the fascinating world of native plants; including soil preparation, ecological significance and the benefits of sustainable landscaping practices. Practical Tips: Discover tips and techniques for integrating native plants into your landscape design, enhancing aesthetics and sustainability. Q&A Session: Engage with Anna during a Q&A session, where you can seek personalized advice and insights. Pre-Presentation Native Plant Identification Walk: Before the presentation, you can join a guided walk through the Grand Forest. Explore local flora on this unique excursion, gaining insight into native plants and their ecological significance in their natural habitat Who Should Attend: Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a nature enthusiast, or curious about native landscaping, this event is for you! All are welcome to join us for an enriching experience that promises to inspire and empower. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about our native plants and the benefits to wildlife. Reserve your place today and take the first step towards creating a thriving ecosystem right in your own backyard! Reserve your spot today! Space will fill up quickly – reserve your spot today! Unlock the potential of native plants and transform your landscape with their beauty and benefits….

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28 Mar Celebrate Earth Month with the Land Trust

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We invite you to celebrate Earth Month with the Bainbridge Island Land Trust! We will be taking action throughout the month of April to support wildlife habitat on the Island, so mark your calendars to join us for these exciting events: Please join us on Wednesday, April 3rd from 9 – 11 AM at Springbrook Creek Preserve for our First Wednesday Work Party! We will be removing Scotch broom and preparing the Preserve for opening later this spring! Please register here. On Saturday, April 20th from 10am-2pm stop by our booth at the Bainbridge Island Farmer’s Market and learn about the different ways we are working to conserve and restore Bainbridge Island habitats. On Sunday, April 21st and Sunday, April 28th from 10 AM – 4 PM, we invite you to bring your invasive weeds to the Bainbridge Disposal Transfer Station for our FREE invasive weed disposal event. 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. Learn more here. On Saturday, April 27th from 10 AM – 2 PM, stop by our table at the 2024 Earth Day Expo at Battle Point Park. We will be partnering with IslandWood to demonstrate iNaturalist as part of the City Nature Challenge! A calendar of all Earth Month events on Bainbridge Island is available here.  

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07 Mar Free Invasive Weed Disposal Days are Here!

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Sundays, April 21st and 28th from 10 am to 4 pm. 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 Kitsap 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! You can also report noxious weeds at Kitsap1 online. The resources listed below may be able to help you identify and manage small instances of noxious weeds on your own. If you have or know of a larger noxious weed infestation, please reach out to Kitsap County’s Noxious Weed Control Program Coordinator, Jade Jarvis, at [email protected]. Resources: The Land Trust’s Invasive Weed Primer Jeannette Franks’ Despicable 6 Kitsap County Noxious Weed List 2024 Kitsap County Noxious Weed Service Providers Bainbridge Island Cooperative Weed Management Area Priority Weeds A special thanks to Bainbridge Disposal for helping facilitate this important event.

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15 Sep Join us for the 2023 Native Plant Sale!

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Mark your calendars for the Bainbridge Island Land Trust’s annual Native Plant Sale! Saturday, October 7th Bainbridge First Baptist Church – 8810 Madison Ave NE 9 am – 10 am: Member Early Access* 10 am – 12 pm: Open Sale *Not a member? No problem! You can become a member at the event or donate online.   Please visit the Native Plant Sale event page to learn more.   Interested in volunteering to help with the Native Plant Sale, or have wheelbarrows to lend? Please Sign Up Here or email Thea at [email protected]

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16 Aug Wetland Wonders: Welcoming Back Beavers – Event Series

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Meet the orange-toothed, tail-slapping engineers of the natural world.      Please join us for this three-part celebration of beaver brilliance:   1. Join a virtual webinar with Ben Goldfarb on September 6th at 6:00 pm  Ben Goldfarb is the author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. His work has appeared in publications including the Atlantic, Science, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. His next book, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, will be published by W.W. Norton & Co. in September 2023. Registration required. 2. Bring the kids to the Bainbridge Island Library on September 9th at 11:00 am  Children’s book reading and activity session all about beavers with librarians at Kitsap Regional Library’s Bainbridge Island branch. No registration is required.    3. Learn, Discuss, Explore at Islandwood on September 17th from 12:00 – 5:00 pm Learn from educational presentations by BeaversNW, King County Department of Natural Resources, Wild Fish Conservancy, Kitsap County Planning and Environmental Programs, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Discuss beavers in the Living with Beaver Neighbors panel discussion focusing on beaver management strategies and resources for landowners. Our panel consists of representatives from BeaversNW, Kitsap County Planning and Environmental Programs, the City of Bainbridge Island Water Resources, and the Little Andersen Creek Watershed Working Group. Explore Islandwood’s beaver pond with a self-guided hike. Registration required.   Please register at www.islandwood.org. We look forward to your participation in Wetland Wonders: Welcoming Back Beavers, as we come together to protect and preserve the natural beauty and function of our local watersheds.   This event series aims to provide a space for community members to learn about beaver ecology, their role in the ecosystem, the…

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10 Aug Volunteers Needed! Support Stream Restoration at Springbrook Creek Preserve

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  The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is seeking dedicated volunteers to support an exciting milestone with the Watershed Initiative! This September, we will be breaking ground at Springbrook Creek Preserve to remove barriers to fish passage, and construct a bridge as part of trail restoration. We need your help to fill soil bags that will be used in the stream restoration project. You will have a direct impact on this important conservation work!   There are two dates scheduled, with two shifts each:   Wednesday, August 30th — 9 – 11 AM, 12 – 2 PM Wednesday, September 6th — 9 – 11 AM, 12 – 2 PM   We need all hands on deck to ensure the success of this project, so feel free to bring your friends and family, and spread the word! Please register here.   If you have any questions, please contact Thea. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you out on the land!

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13 Apr Birds and Blooms Walk at Springbrook Creek Preserve

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Join us on Saturday, May 20th to discover the birds and blooms of the Springbrook Creek Preserve. Whether bird or bloom, species composition and diversity are great indicators of ecosystem health. Ecosystems with higher species diversity are more resilient to disturbance and change. We invite you to join us as we take an inventory of the bird and plant species at the newly acquired Springbrook Creek Preserve.  

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