Events

16 Feb Join us for the Virtual 2021 Bainbridge Environmental Conference!

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The Future of Our Forests – Bainbridge Island & the Climate Crisis Passionate about Bainbridge Island’s forests and wildlife? Want to learn more about the impact of climate change, and what you can do about it? Join city, state, and regional scientists for the free, virtual 2021 Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference! Each Sunday throughout March, we’ll be hosting a community conversation on the research and best practices for stewarding our natural environment in the face of climate change. Feel free to sign up for one session, or join us for all four! To sign-up, visit islandwood.org/conference. March 14th’s conversation will include a presentation by the Land Trust’s own Gina King (Conservation Project Lead) and Ken Bevis of the Washington Department of Natural Resources on managing forest habitat to support wildlife.  

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22 Jan The 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting Has Arrived!

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Normally, Land Trust members would gather tonight at a near-full gymnasium with people lined up for their second run at the potluck buffet. But due to COVID-19, the 2021 Annual Meeting has been adapted to a virtual format. Not to fear! Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and staff, this adapted format still has many of your favorite Annual Meeting elements. Hear from Executive Director Jane Stone as we celebrate our community’s conservation accomplishments in the face of a difficult year, honor the Phyllis Young Award recipient, Craig Trueblood, and the Jo Schaffer Volunteer of the Year, Sandy Schubach, and help us confirm our next slate of Board Members. Whether you are a long-time Land Trust supporter or new to the Island or our organization, this is an excellent opportunity to learn about our work and all of the exciting efforts on the horizon. Plus, you can download a ‘Land Trust Potluck Recipe Sampler’ featuring some of the most cherished recipes from longtime Land Trust members. To view this year’s virtual Annual Meeting program, click here.

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17 Dec Participate in the Annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count – From Your Backyard!

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Attention Islanders – the Kitsap Audubon Society’s Annual Christmas Bird Count is this Saturday, December 19th! While this year’s initiative will look different due to COVID-19, individuals are still encouraged to participate in counting from the comfort and safety of their backyards.  To participate, email your observations to the Kitsap Audubon Society’s CBC Compiler, Janine Schutt, at [email protected].  According to Janine, participants should “use the high count seen or heard for each species.  For example, if someone were to see 2 song sparrows at 9:00 and 3 at 10:00 they would submit 3 song sparrows.  The exception is for species where males and females can be differentiated.  For example, if there were 3 female house finches at 9:00 and 4 male house finches at 10:00 all 7 house finches could be counted.”   Our Island is home to a diverse array of avian species, so please be sure to report your observations to Janine following the completion of Saturday’s count! For more information, please click here.   Above Photo: Wilson’s Warbler at Cougar Creek Preserve © Sue Larkin  

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15 Dec Save the Date for the *Virtual* Annual Meeting!

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This past year has certainly required adaptation by all of us and the courage to continue boldly on the path of conservation, even in such uncertain times. The Land Trust has accomplished so much this year and we most certainly couldn’t have done it without the support from our members. Thank you! Normally we’d be celebrating in person, together, at the “best potluck on Bainbridge Island.” But since this year has been anything but normal, we’re looking forward to celebrating with you virtually. On January 22nd, 2021, we’ll be distributing a pre-recorded program through email, but rest assured this format will still provide for a fun-filled Annual Meeting experience, as we have much to share. This year’s program will include: An update from Executive Director, Jane Stone, on the Land Trust’s conservation accomplishments in 2020. The presentation of the Phyllis Young and Jo Schaffer Volunteer of the Year Awards The ability for you to vote as a part of our formal election of new and second-term Land Trust Board Members. Celebrating the work and accomplishments of our outgoing Board Members. Testimonials from members on the importance of the Island’s natural spaces, especially now. And more!   And yes – if you are pining for Connie’s deviled eggs, Jane’s curry chicken salad (from the Streamliner Diner recipe book), or any other of your favorite Annual Meeting dishes, there will be an opportunity for potluck recipe sharing! Click here to submit your favorite potluck recipe to our Community Engagement Coordinator, Matt. On the date of the Annual Meeting, we’ll include a downloadable copy of all the submitted recipes! We will miss you and so wish that we could gather at our favorite Land Trust event.  But, we will still celebrate together and toast to what we as a community value and cherish, our conserved natural areas!…

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15 Sep Join us for the 2020 (Socially-Distant) Native Plant Sale!

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We hope you will join us for the 2020 Native Plant Sale, located at Bainbridge First Baptist Church, on October 2nd from 4 – 6:30 PM, and October 3rd, from 9 AM – 12 PM.  Please know that this year’s Native Plant Sale will look a bit different, as we accommodate social-distancing protocols. Face-coverings or masks will be required to attend the Plant Sale. Friday is open to Land Trust Members only, so if you have not yet submitted your membership donation, you can do so by clicking here! For a complete list of this year’s species for sale, please click here. Questions? Contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Matt Steinwurtzel, at [email protected]

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