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12 Nov Seeking Volunteers for Amphibian Monitoring 2026

News Mac Davenport

We’re hopping into another year of amphibian surveys! In partnership with Bloedel Reserve, IslandWood, and Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, we’re looking for volunteers to help survey ponds & wetlands on Bainbridge Island for frogs & salamanders. This hands-on community science opportunity plays an important role in understanding habitat health, and offers the chance to experience local ecosystems in a new way!

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26 Sep Caught on Camera: Volunteers Needed to Tag Wildlife Photos

News Mac Davenport

Love wildlife? You can help advance conservation just by spending a few hours looking through photos of cute otters and coyotes!

We’re partnering with Woodland Park Zoo for the Fall Photo Tagging Sprint, and we’d love for you to join! The Bainbridge Island Land Trust has previously operated wildlife cameras on our preserves as part of the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project. These cameras collected thousands of images that need to be carefully reviewed and tagged to support conservation research. This is a great opportunity for those with an interest in wildlife research to contribute through a computer-based conservation project and help strengthen our understanding of Washington’s wildlife populations.

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08 Sep Hoppy and Healthy: 2025 Amphibian Monitoring Success

News Mac Davenport

This spring, we surveyed ponds and wetlands on Bainbridge Island for quiet signs of amphibian life, from jelly-like egg masses to tiny tadpoles. Taking part in the first-ever amphibian surveys on the Island, six dedicated volunteers and Land Trust staff logged more than 43 hours wading and peering into the water in search of frogs and salamanders.

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

18 Feb 2025 Work Parties

Events Mac Davenport

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

13 Jan Launching New “Friends of the Land Trust” Volunteer Groups

News Mac Davenport 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...
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Northern Red-Legged Frog

17 Dec Volunteers Needed for Amphibian Monitoring

News Mac Davenport

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is seeking volunteers for amphibian monitoring!  We are collaborating with Bloedel Reserve and the Woodland Park Zoo to study frog and salamander populations on Bainbridge Island through egg mass surveys of ponds. Volunteers can expect to see red-legged frog eggs and tadpoles, as well as long-toed salamander eggs and larvae. Volunteers will be required to commit to: Completing 3-5 hours of self-paced, virtual training through the Woodland Park Zoo by January 17th, 2025 Attending one in-person field training with Bloedel Reserve the week of January 20th, 2025 Conducting one 3-hour field visit and data entry every month from January through May 2025   If you are interested in participating, please contact Megan Rohrssen or Sarah Keller. Thank you! Pictured: Northern Red-Legged Frog at Cougar Creek Preserve, © Sue Larkin

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Graphic with text over a photo of a mossy tree and pond in the Wildlife Corridor. Text reads "Join us for a Wednesday Work Party. Jan 8 | Wildlife Corridor | 9-11am"

06 Dec January Work Party at the Wildlife Corridor

Events Mac Davenport

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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14 Nov December Work Party at Rockaway Bluff Preserve

Events Mac Davenport

Wednesday, December 4th • 9-11am • Rockaway Bluff 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 Rockaway Bluff Preserve, removing invasive ivy from along the Bluff Trail. 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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18 Oct Volunteers Needed: Wednesday Work Party at Agate Passage Preserve

Events Mac Davenport

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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