Posts by Lillian Schneider
Oh, What a Night: LandFest 2023
The Jefferson Land Trust team is still basking in the glow of LandFest! On Thursday, July 13, more than 300 community members came together for a magical evening at Finnriver Farm & Cidery to celebrate the power of local land conservation — and raised more than $273,000 to support the farms, fish, and forests of…
Read MoreJefferson Land Trust Awarded Cornell Grant for New Bird Monitoring Study
This summer, with the support of a $25,000 Cornell University grant and in collaboration with Kitsap County’s Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC), we’re excited to launch a new monitoring study on our nature preserves in which we’ll be recording and analyzing birdsong. Mapping the presence of certain indicator bird species will help us determine whether our forest management…
Read MoreMeet Our June Intern: Youth Corps Alumna Claire Moe!
During the month of June, Jefferson Land Trust got a big helping hand from intern superstar Claire Moe. Claire, who has just completed her freshman year at Colorado College, first got involved with the Land Trust last year, when she participated in our annual spring break Youth Corps paid internship for high school students. “When…
Read MoreThank You, Marcia Schwendiman, for Six Years of Board Service!
Our friend and colleague Marcia Schwendiman recently stepped down from the Jefferson Land Trust Board of Directors after six years of dedicated volunteer service. “My time with the Land Trust has been my favorite volunteer gig ever,” Marcia says. “The staff, my fellow Board members, and the innumerable volunteers who work on Land Trust projects…
Read MoreEgg And I Angus: 115-Acre Historic Family Farm Protected Forever!
We’re thrilled to announce that Egg And I Angus, one of the largest family farms remaining in the Chimacum Creek watershed, is now protected forever! Located four miles south of Chimacum in Center Valley, Egg And I Angus is a 115-acre historic cattle farm run by daughter-and-mother team Julia Nottingham and Laurie Hannan. The farmland…
Read MoreA Warm Welcome to our Newest Board Member: Jennifer Harrison
We’re excited to introduce Jennifer “Jen” Harrison, the newest addition to Jefferson Land Trust’s Board of Directors. With a deep passion for environmental preservation and a diverse background that spans technology and sustainability, Jen brings extensive experience and expertise to the board. Her dedication to nonprofit and civic work demonstrates her commitment to protecting our…
Read MoreTwo New Statewide Programs Help Jefferson Land Trust Protect Almost 40 Acres of Farmland in Chimacum
We’re thrilled to share that Jefferson Land Trust was recently able to purchase and protect an agricultural property in Chimacum with the key support of two exciting new statewide programs. The Farmland Protection and Affordability Investment (FarmPAI) program, offered through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, provides low interest loans with extremely favorable terms to…
Read MoreVehicle Donation: An Effective Way to Support the Land Trust
How do you turn an old car into protected land? It’s a magic trick made possible by donating your car (or truck, RV, motorcycle, or boat) to Jefferson Land Trust through our nonprofit partner, CARS. Just ask Jon Pinnow and Jane Maxwell. On a cloudy morning in February, Jon snapped pictures as his family’s old…
Read MoreGiveBIG for Farms, Fish, Forests, and Forever…
From today through May 3, Jefferson Land Trust is participating in GiveBIG, a regional online giving event to support local nonprofits. This is your chance to support and shape a future that includes vibrant local farms, thriving fish and wildlife, and verdant forests in Jefferson County. Your gift of $20, $50, $100, or more helps…
Read MoreSharing Earth’s Gifts: Local Tribes, Local Lands, and Natural Cultural Resources
During the Q&A session at last year’s Virtual Conservation Breakfast, Listening to the Land: Understanding the Indigenous Landscape of Jefferson County, Laura Price, Cultural Resources Director for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe noted that local property owners can play a valuable role in addressing the scarcity of natural cultural resources by sharing them with local…
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