Posts by Stephanie Wiegand
Three Community Members Sought to Serve on the New Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Board of Managers
Jefferson Land Trust’s Board of Directors is seeking three community members to serve on the new seven-member, volunteer Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Board of Managers. If you’re a resident of East Jefferson County with enthusiasm for the Land Trust’s mission, a deep knowledge of the local community, and a strong interest in community forests, we…
Read MoreSarah and Owen Fairbank: The Heart and Soul of Jefferson Land Trust
Jefferson Land Trust has relied on the generosity, support, and skills of hundreds of dedicated volunteers since our beginnings as a grassroots, community-powered organization more than three decades ago. This Valentine’s Day, as we celebrate the amazing contributions of all our volunteers, we’re honored to pay special tribute to two who have served the Land…
Read MoreCall for Nominations: Fairbank Award for Youth Environmental Action
Do you know any 12- to 19-year-olds who impress you with their commitment to the environment and their leadership skills? If so, we encourage you to nominate them for the newly created Fairbank Award for Youth Environmental Action. The $500 award, provided by an anonymous community member, will be given to a young person who…
Read MoreBoard Member Spotlight: Board President Brian Rogers
Elected in December 2019, Brian Rogers is entering his third year as President of Jefferson Land Trust’s Board of Directors. “I’ve always felt that wherever you live, you owe a sort of civic rent — how you give back to the community in return for what the community gives to you,” Brian says. “The Land…
Read MoreConservation Breakfast 2022 Offers Rich Food for Thought!
Earlier this month at our 2022 Virtual Conservation Breakfast, more than 300 community members joined us virtually for Listening to the Land: Understanding the Indigenous Landscape of Jefferson County. Guided by moderator David Brownell, Executive Director of the North Olympic History Center and a Land Trust Board member, special guest panelists discussed the past, present,…
Read MoreHousing Solutions Network and the Share Our Spaces Campaign
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, Jefferson County is one of the most expensive counties in Washington state. Rental vacancy rates in Jefferson County hover between zero and one percent, so even those with stable incomes can’t find available housing. Given this, it’s not surprising that housing is both an acute local…
Read MoreHiking with a Local Videos Showcase Three Great South County Trails
In addition to being a County Commissioner for District 3 in Jefferson County and on the board of the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce, Greg Brotherton is a storyteller. He’s written fiction, screenplays, and many silly songs that he claims to play badly on a host of different instruments. And at one point, he…
Read MoreCelebrating Chuck Sams as New National Park Service Director
The Land Trust team joins conservation organizations and outdoor enthusiasts across the nation in celebrating the leadership of Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III as Director of the National Park Service (NPS). Chuck, who was ceremonially sworn in by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in mid-December, is the first Tribal citizen to lead the agency,…
Read MoreJefferson and North Olympic Land Trusts Seek Climate Resilience Project Management Contractor
Request for Proposals 2022 Climate Resiliency Project Manager North Olympic and Jefferson Land Trusts are seeking the engagement of consulting services to guide our organizations as we determine metrics and strategize our collective efforts toward increasing Climate Resiliency on the North Olympic Peninsula. Background: In 2020, the two land trusts of the northern Olympic Peninsula…
Read MorePort Townsend Woodworkers Show on Taylor Street — November 1-8
During the first week in November — from Monday, November 1 until Monday, November 8 — you’ll have the opportunity to view the 2021 Port Townsend Woodworkers Show by taking an easy stroll down Taylor Street in Port Townsend. Because of Covid-19, the Splinter Group, who organizes the annual show, has moved it from a…
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