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HomeMy WebLinkAbout122822 FW_ Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - December 2022 ________________________________ From: Jefferson Land Trust Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 3:00:17 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - December 2022 ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Check out the latest news and events from Jefferson Land Trust! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=71d2f4485a&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f95600b0c9&e=49e2085cc8> December 2022 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=26bbd33e4f&e=49e2085cc8> Mature and old-growth forest, seasonal streams, and Hood Canal shoreline are some of the features of the recently protected land in Brinnon. Family Donates Extraordinary 32-Acre Forested Shoreline Property to the Land Trust Please join us in celebrating the recent protection of a beautiful 32-acre upland forest and shoreline property that was generously donated to the Land Trust by Carolyn and Clayton Wright after being in Carolyn’s family for more than a century. Located just north of Brinnon along the west side of Highway 101, with a sliver of Hood Canal shoreline, this extraordinary parcel contains key wildlife habitat, including some of the Olympic Peninsula’s last remaining old growth forest. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b1c0b0e827&e=49e2085cc8> “To find a parcel of land in this region with mature forest that’s also connected to the shoreline is very rare. It has an incredible amount of conservation value and benefits a lot of wildlife species,” says Sarah Spaeth, the Land Trust’s Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships. “We’re so thankful that Carolyn and Clayton chose to work with us to protect it forever in this truly generous way. It's such a gift to our community and local wildlife." In addition to old growth, the property contains mature forest, some portions of which demonstrate the complexity and characteristics of old growth. It’s also part of a migration corridor used by the Brinnon elk herd and other large mammals. Seasonal streams pass through a ravine that runs east underneath the highway, emptying into Hood Canal, offering safe passage between forest and shoreline for wildlife. Both the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Jefferson County identify the shoreline here as Priority Aquatic Habitat. The property was initially acquired by Carolyn’s family, the Irles (pronounced “earl”) in 1916. According to family lore, one of her ancestors, Dr. Ruth Irle Davies, provided medical services to a patient who couldn’t pay the bill and offered the property as compensation instead. Read the full story >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=62fe7119e5&e=49e2085cc8> Above right photo: Land Trust Conservation Coordinator Blaise Sullivan poses next to an enormous Western Redcedar tree during a site visit to the property. Join Us at the Land Trust Holiday Open House: Friday, December 30 at our Uptown Office! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=9342900ff9&e=49e2085cc8> Our annual Holiday Open House is becoming a beloved winter tradition! Stop by the Land Trust office in Uptown Port Townsend anytime between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Friday, December 30 for a warm cup of cheer (hot cider, hot chocolate) and a sweet treat (including gluten-free options) to ring in the New Year. We're so grateful for all the volunteers, supporters, and partners who do so much to help us preserve local farms, forests, and fish and wildlife habitat forever. Whether you're a longtime supporter or curious to learn more about who we are and what we do, we hope you'll join us as we celebrate the year’s progress together, and chat about what’s ahead for 2023. There will be a tent set up in the courtyard for those more comfortable in the open air and indoor space in the office. Masking is optional. Hope to see you then! Holiday Open House Details: Date: Friday, December 30 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Land Trust office and courtyard (1033 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend) Registration Lottery Now Open for Our "Tidelands to Timberline" Northwest Naturalist Course <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ef9593e68c&e=49e2085cc8> A 2022 course participant watching seabirds in the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Our extremely popular Tidelands to Timberline Northwest Naturalist Course will begin in April 2023. This eight-week, field-based course offers committed participants the chance to become intimately familiar with the natural history and ecosystems of the northeast Olympic Peninsula, absorb the knowledge and passion of some of the greatest naturalists in the area, and experience firsthand the amazing interconnections of diverse local ecosystems from the sea up to the mountains In addition to the days together on the land for six to eight hours every Friday, the course’s curriculum asks participants to spend an additional three to ten hours per week learning about (and potentially observing) certain features of our local natural history. In an effort to make access to this highly popular course as equitable as possible, 2023 course participants will be randomly selected (lottery-style) from a list of those who wish to register and are prepared to commit to the course. The lottery is open for signups now through midnight January 13. <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/ecbc2d7c-a506-5370-3dad-1627751ff3af.jpg> Some course details: Cost: $375 Course Dates: Fridays from April 14 - June 2, 2023 Curriculum Time Estimate: 15 hours per week Course Spots: Limited to 18 participants For more details and to enter the registration lottery, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=00b5bd6e2c&e=49e2085cc8> 'Tis The Season! <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/65aebc75-50d6-57cb-7b56-7d5d53d06361.png> As you’re thinking about your year-end giving, please consider including Jefferson Land Trust in your plans. Our work is powered by your gifts — gifts that help protect wildlands, farmland, and forests in Jefferson County at risk of being lost forever. Donations made online on or before December 31, or checks postmarked by December 31, will count toward your charitable giving for 2022. Click here to give today. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com /track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6e34840a6e&e=49e2085cc8> Thank you for your support! If you prefer to pay by check, mail to: Development Department Jefferson Land Trust 1033 Lawrence Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Photo Spotlight: Wintering Swans In Flight <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/5c791753-9208-119e-687a-41324ee7d3ec.jpg> Local photographer John Gussman of Doubleclick Productions <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d35a9274c2&e=49e2085cc8> generously supports Jefferson Land Trust by letting us share his incredible nature photography with our community. He captured this beautiful shot of wintering Swans near Sequim in November. The Pacific Coast population of Swans — Trumpeter and Tundra — spends the summer north of Washington, in Alaska and the Yukon, and migrates south down the Pacific Coast each winter. Upcoming Land Trust Events Jefferson Land Trust Holiday Open House Friday, December 30, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Jefferson Land Trust office (1033 Lawrence Street in Uptown Port Townsend) Stop by the Land Trust office in Uptown Port Townsend anytime between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Friday, December 30 for a warm cup of cheer (hot cider, hot chocolate) and a sweet treat (including gluten-free options) to ring in the New Year. Whether you're a longtime supporter or curious to learn more about who we are and what we do, we hope you'll join us as we celebrate the year’s progress together. There will be a tent set up in the courtyard for those more comfortable in the open air and indoor space in the office. Masking is optional. Hope to see you then! ________________________________ Work Party: Harvest Cleanup at Valley View Forest Tuesday, January 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Valley View Forest in Chimacum Happy New Year! Let us ease into the new year with an old favorite: Valley View Forest. We will take advantage of leaf-off season to revisit the 2021 selective harvest area and remove temporary flagging tape that marked individual "leave trees." This work will involve some extra walking over uneven terrain and hauling small logs, but we'll break it up with extra granola bars! Directions: From Chimacum Corner, travel 1.7 miles south on Center Road to the gravel driveway on the left (opposite mailbox for 1720 Center Road, and approximately 300 feet south of Short’s Family Farm entrance). This leads to Valley View Forest's public parking area and trailhead. ________________________________ Work Party: Planting at Valley View Forest Tuesday, January 24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Valley View Forest in Chimacum Back at it! We'll bring the shovels and the trees, if you'll bring yourself and an enthusiasm for planting young seedlings. To kick off this planting season, we'll be welcoming a few new fir seedlings to the sunny openings within the harvest area. These seedlings will add species and age diversity and drought resistance to our forest. Directions: From Chimacum Corner, travel 1.7 miles south on Center Road to the gravel driveway on the left (opposite mailbox for 1720 Center Road, and approximately 300 feet south of Short’s Family Farm entrance). This leads to Valley View Forest's public parking area and trailhead. ________________________________ Upcoming Community Events Birding Walks with Beverly McNeil Every Saturday in January, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Fort Worden, Lake Anderson, Fort Flagler, and Fort Townsend State Parks Beverly McNeil, Admiralty Audubon trip leader and nature photographer, conducts bird walks at a local Washington State Park every Saturday. She offers her walks for no cost at Lake Anderson State Park every third Saturday and at Fort Flagler State Park every fourth Saturday. When these no-cost outings are full (five people), folks can reach out to Beverly to book bird walks for a fee at any of the four state parks on first and second Saturdays or on any other chosen dates. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for changeable weather; bring binoculars and your own water. Please note this program is dependent on good weather. To sign up and get details, email Beverly >> <mailto:Bevybirds53@gmail.com?subject=Birdwalk> ________________________________ Washington State University Extension Forestry Presents: Forestry Lunch Breaks - Washington Birds January 9 - 13, 12:00 - 12:30 pm, online Spend lunch learning about Washington’s birds! Washington State and the greater Pacific Northwest are home to many species of birds. Private timberlands can serve as critical habitat for many of these species, partly because these forests tend to be more diverse in species composition and structure. In this weeklong series of live, interactive webinars, speakers will discuss multiple types and species of birds native to Washington and how forest owners can enhance bird habitat on their property. There is no cost to attend, but you must register by 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 8. Recordings of each session will be made available to those who register. For more information, complete schedule, and to register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=fadedf08b4&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Olympic Peninsula Chapter Presents: "Garry Oak Restoration: An Ecological Lifeboat in a Changing Climate" Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 pm, via Zoom In this webinar, Robert Steelquist will present an overview of Garry Oak natural history in the Pacific Northwest, restoration efforts on the Sequim Prairie, Garry Oaks in deep time, and Indigenous ethnobotany and implications in a changing climate. Robert is a Sequim-based naturalist, writer, photographer and environmental educator whose experience and interest in Garry oaks spans a lifetime of living among oaks of the Pacific Northwest. There is no cost to attend. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=798cb7c01e&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Port Townsend Marine Science Center Future of Oceans Series Presents: "Recovering Pinto Abalone: Use of Conservation Aquaculture to Give the Salish Sea’s Largest Rocky-Reef-Cleaning Marine Snail a Population Boost" Sunday, January 22, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Fort Worden Chapel Josh Bouma, Abalone Program Director at Puget Sound Restoration Fund, will present about the critical state of our local pinto abalone populations and the restoration efforts being undertaken to save them. Pinto abalone in Washington waters have undergone long-term declines and are facing potential population collapse. In 2019, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife listed this ecologically important rocky-reef grazer as a state endangered species. Over the past decade, many partners have carefully released 45,000 genetically diverse, healthy Pinto abalone to 28 restoration sites in the San Juan Archipelago, setting the stage for scaled up recovery efforts to save this iconic species. There is no cost to attend; assisted listening devices will be available. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b5a4e2b7ec&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Port Townsend Marine Science Center Presents: Bull Kelp - Our Remarkable Underwater Forests Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through February 26, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Gallery at Flagship Landing Building (1001 Water Street in Port Townsend) This family-friendly traveling exhibit explores the vital worlds of kelp forests just off our shores. Come enjoy this combination 3D experience of a bull kelp forest and its creatures with illustrated interpretive panels, video, and sound. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d5d43cfd25&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Call for Board Members: Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board Positions open until filled. The Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board is looking for new Board Members! As an environmental regulatory board under RCW17.10, the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Board strives to preserve and protect our county's ecosystem, agriculture, recreational areas, and citizens from the economic losses and adverse effects associated with noxious weeds. They're currently accepting applications for three out of their five districts: District 3 (Marrowstone Island, Chimacum, and Port Ludlow), District 4 (Olympic and West End), and District 5 (Quilcene and Brinnon) are currently vacant. Priority will go to applicants who are involved in the production of agriculture in any way. If you're interested, please email Sophie DeGroot <mailto:sdegroot@co.jefferson.wa.us?subject=Interest%20in%20serving%20on%20the%20Board> or call Sophie at 360.316.9332. ________________________________ <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=394cca6158&e=49e2085cc8> Facebook <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d4303e3795&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ed86c785d7&e=49e2085cc8> Instagram <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0f29df9382&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d6f0bbe41d&e=49e2085cc8> YouTube <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=74247dd475&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=109ea005ed&e=49e2085cc8> Website <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=bc8d08ebb4&e=49e2085cc8> <mailto:info@saveland.org> Email <mailto:info@saveland.org> Copyright © 2022 Jefferson Land Trust, All rights reserved. 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