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HomeMy WebLinkAbout033023 FW_ Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - March 2023 ________________________________ From: Jefferson Land Trust Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00:41 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - March 2023 ________________________________ 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=3eeb991743&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=24caaba93f&e=49e2085cc8> March 2023 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d52216082a&e=49e2085cc8> Members of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe were invited to harvest cedar bark at Valley View Forest before our pilot selective harvest in 2021. Sharing 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 Tribal members. We followed up with her to learn more. “As a Tribal community, the resources provided by the forests all around us are vital to our way of life and preservation of culture,” Laura says. “If you have resources to share, I encourage you to reach out to the Tribal people in your vicinity, and share this gift of life with them.” For the S’Klallam people, cedar trees; soapberry, aka foamberry or sx̣ʷásəm; cherry trees; alder trees; maple trees; and yew trees are necessary for carrying forward traditional teachings and practices. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=096bfb77ce&e=49e2085cc8> “The hope,” Laura says, “is that we’re able to network with our surrounding communities to honor the resources that are on our lands, especially when it comes to cultural resources that are becoming scarce now, and are so important to our people. I’d love for us to branch out and build friendships and allyships with our neighbors so that we can maximize or utilize those resources. If someone is willing to share with us, it would be such a treasure, and that treasure would be very well received.” <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=edb57edcbc&e=49e2085cc8> One of the main cultural resources from the forest essential to local Tribes is the western redcedar. “For the S’Klallam people,” Laura explains, “the cedar, or x̣páy in our language, is considered the tree of life. Every single piece of the tree is important. Cedar is a life-giving resource to our people and we look for opportunities to honor this gift.” Cedar is indigenous to this area, and it has learned to adapt and thrive in this environment. But although we see cedar everywhere, cedar bark is getting harder to find because so much of it is on private land. This is why, Laura says, it’s so important to her to share the values that her people have regarding the cedar tree and ask for the broader community’s help in accessing the resources that the tree provides. If you have a cedar that you know has to be felled or brought down — because it’s too old, it’s dying, or has become hazardous in some way; or say you plan to clear land to build a house or a garden — Laura suggests you reach out to the Tribal community in your area and invite them to gather material from tree before it comes down. It’s important to know that there's a specific time of year to gather cedar bark: when the sap runs in late spring to early summer, in accordance with the climate. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=99a0d946cf&e=49e2085cc8> To learn about the Tribes in your area and the cultural resources important to them that you may be able to share, Laura says, first look at your county maps and find out which Tribes are within your vicinity. Then, reach out to ask if the resources you have to share would be accepted. Read the full story >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=81b73992e5&e=49e2085cc8> Above right: Cedar tree in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor. Middle right: Alder tree in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor. Bottom right: Freshly harvested cedar bark at Valley View Forest in Summer 2021. Conservation Breakfast 2023 Gathers 200+ Community Members for a Morning of Inspiration <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=89bd70f29a&e=49e2085cc8> "It is our love for the world, our joy in it, its glory that is the foundation of our obligation to its continuing. The same impulse that says, this is wonderful, is the impulse that says, this must continue." - Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore On the morning of Thursday, March 16, more than 200 community members gathered virtually for our 2023 Conservation Breakfast, “First, Fall In Love: What It Means to Love a Place,” presented by noted author, moral philosopher, and environmental advocate Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore. We were honored to begin the event with warm words and a blessing shared by Dana Ward, member of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council. Then, weaving in poems, photographs, music, video, and personal stories from her own life, Dr. Moore led us on a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the complexity — the joy and grief, wonder and confusion — of loving the natural world during a time when it's increasingly threatened by destruction. What does it mean to love a place? Dr. Moore asks. To love a place, she concludes, is to pledge your life to its thriving, fiercely, for all time — to translate that love into action. This message of resilience, responsibility, and love aligns deeply with the Land Trust’s work to conserve and protect the places that matter in Jefferson County. That message resonated with many audience members, who used such words as “beautiful,” “wonderful,” “wise,” and “heartfelt” to describe the presentation. Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=9c4b7f5b46&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a8a2c88797&e=49e2085cc8> If you missed this event, or would like to watch it again and/or share it with friends and family, please visit the Jefferson Land Trust YouTube channel <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/cl ick?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=dd28d5c4da&e=49e2085cc8> , where you can watch the full presentation. Introducing the Winner of the Fairbank Award for Youth Environmental Action: Diego Murray! This year, the Land Trust established the Fairbank Award for Youth Environmental Action in honor of longtime Land Trust volunteers Owen and Sarah Fairbank <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/ click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=12de18f8ef&e=49e2085cc8> . The award and accompanying $500 prize, provided by an anonymous community member, is given to a young person (age 12-19) living in Jefferson County who has, in the last year, shown leadership, commitment, and innovation to build a community that’s healthy, happy, sustainable, and deeply connected to nature for generations to come. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=02eafe80f9&e=49e2085cc8> We’re extremely pleased to introduce the winner of the inaugural Fairbank Award: Diego Murray! Diego, 16, was nominated by four different community members who spoke glowingly of his daily dedication to, and support of, his rural community in Eaglemount; his tireless work ethic; his passion for nature; and his enthusiastic mentorship of young people as an assistant instructor at CedarRoot Folk School. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5 fb21&id=decca6d9be&e=49e2085cc8> Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=99c0164be0&e=49e2085cc8> Above right: Executive Director Richard Tucker presented the Fairbank Award to Diego Murray during Conservation Breakfast on March 16, 2023. Jefferson Land Trust’s Sarah Spaeth and Blaise Sullivan Honored at Chamber of Jefferson County's 2023 Community Leadership Awards: Sarah Wins Citizen of the Year! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=91f743cbb5&e=49e2085cc8> Blaise Sullivan, left, and Sarah Spaeth, right, enjoying their work on the land. This month, the Chamber of Jefferson County <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f2d732e693&e=49e2085cc8> honored two Jefferson Land Trust employees at the 2023 Community Leadership Awards: Blaise Sullivan was a finalist for Young Professional of the Year, and Sarah Spaeth won the Citizen of the Year Award! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=034eb020e4&e=49e2085cc8> Sarah, our Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships, was one of three finalists for the Citizen of the Year Award, and was named the winner at a festive awards ceremony at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend last weekend. The award is presented to a person whose extraordinary public service has made a positive impact on the community and is generally considered a lifetime achievement award. Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f2cb68be0b&e=49e2085cc8> Above left: Sarah Spaeth posing with her award in Uptown Port Townsend. Thank You, Nan Evans, for Eight Years of Service on the Jefferson Land Trust Board <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=83587db62e&e=49e2085cc8> Please join us in thanking our dear friend and colleague, Nan Evans, as she steps down from the Jefferson Land Trust Board after eight years of volunteer service — the maximum term limit for Jefferson Land Trust Board members. “It was a labor of love and passion,” Nan says of her time on the Board. “I believe so strongly in the mission of the Land Trust.” “Nan has shown a dedication to the Land Trust that you hope all Board members have,” says Executive Director Richard Tucker. “She loves the work we do, and loves the community in which we work." Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=25500af8f1&e=49e2085cc8> Calling All Photographers: Birding Photography Class on Chimacum Ridge Offered in May <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f8ff2941ef&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7fcfd1d5d1&e=49e2085cc8> Left: Song Sparrow by Tim Lawson. Right: Spotted Towhee by Kerry Tremain. One of the joys of spring is the return of so many bird species to our area. And capturing their images is a fantastic way to learn more about them and the art and science of photography. Join Jefferson Land Trust as we host members of the League of Extraordinary Observers (LEO) <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3b5df7a02e&e=49e2085cc8> , a group of accomplished local nature photographers, as they introduce you to the birds who call Chimacum Ridge Forest home, whether year-round or as seasonal visitors. This class consists of two sessions. The first session will include a presentation and a Q&A period focused on how to set yourself up for successful bird photography; Session 1 is free, and there's no participant limit. Session 2 participants will take a field trip to Chimacum Ridge; the cost for Session 2 is $35 (scholarships are available) and is limited to 15 participants. You must register to attend the class, and you must attend Session 1 in order to attend Session 2. To learn more and register, click here >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f44bd0c4c1&e=49e2085cc8> For scholarship information, email info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org?subject=LEO%20Birding%20Class%20inquiry> . Check It Out: World Nature Photography Award Winners Announced <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=bfb5f7c142&e=49e2085cc8> Jens Cullmann of Germany won the grand prize and was named world nature photographer of the year for this photograph of a crocodile in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. An extended drought had reduced the pool to rapidly-drying mud. Established in 2019, the World Nature Photography Awards <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=98e28c043f&e=49e2085cc8> honor the incredible natural splendor of our planet and celebrate the photographers who strive to capture its beauty. Spread across 13 categories, this year's winning photographs are sure to amaze. Check out the winning photographs now! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2c5e81d93b&e=49e2085cc8> Upcoming Land Trust Events Work Party: Forest Thinning in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Tuesday, April 11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Quimper Wildlife Corridor in Port Townsend Can you picture a beautiful forest, full of lush vegetation and a sunlight-dappled forest floor? Sadly, that is not quite the case in a small area of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, where trees are growing so closely together that barely any light reaches the forest floor and the remaining live trees are stressed for water and light resources. At this work party, we'll work together as a group to identify and mark the most stressed trees in preparation for a small forest health hand-thinning project. This is the first of two April forest thinning work parties here. Directions: Meet at 49th St. and Hendricks in Port Townsend. Parking is limited, so please bicycle, walk, or carpool if possible. ________________________________ Work Party: Forest Thinning in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Tuesday, April 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Quimper Wildlife Corridor in Port Townsend Can you picture a beautiful forest, full of lush vegetation and a sunlight-dappled forest floor? Sadly, that is not quite the case in a small area of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, where trees are growing so closely together that barely any light reaches the forest floor and the remaining live trees are stressed for water and light resources. This week we'll work together to turn some of those small, stressed trees into nurse logs that will support nearby thriving trees and area wildlife. This is the second of two April forest thinning work parties here. Directions: Meet at 49th St. and Hendricks in Port Townsend. Parking is limited, so please bicycle, walk, or carpool if possible. ________________________________ Birding Photography Class with LEO (Registration Required) Session 1: Thursday, May 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Finnriver Farm & Cidery Session 2: Saturday, May 13, 6:00 - 10:00 am, Chimacum Ridge Join Jefferson Land Trust as we host members of the League of Extraordinary Observers (LEO) <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ed71e90749&e=49e2085cc8> , a group of accomplished local nature photographers, as they introduce you to the birds who call Chimacum Ridge Forest home, whether year-round or as seasonal visitors. This class consists of two sessions. The first session will include a presentation and a Q&A period focused on how to set yourself up for successful bird photography; Session 1 is free, and there's no participant limit. Session 2 participants will take a field trip to Chimacum Ridge; the cost for Session 2 is $35 (scholarships are available) and is limited to 15 participants. You must register to attend the class, and you must attend Session 1 in order to attend Session 2. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2dfe221499&e=49e2085cc8> For scholarship information, email info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org?subject=LEO%20Birding%20Class%20inquiry> Upcoming Community Events Port Townsend Farmers Market Opening Day Saturday, April 1, 8:45 am - 2:00 pm, 650 Tyler Street in Uptown Port Townsend The Port Townsend Farmers Market is back for the season, and they're kicking it off with many fun activities. 2023's opening day will begin with the ribbon-cutting ceremony and group photograph. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, patrons can enjoy the goat parade, music from local musicians Kristin and Otto Smith, and of course, food and other artisanal local goods for sale from farmers, producers, and vendors. For information, visit the website >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e7fedd0234&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Spring Fungi from Patch to Plate Saturday, April 1, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Brinnon Community Center (306144 US-101, Brinnon) Join award-winning author and forager Langdon Cook for a virtual stroll through the woods in search of the Pacific Northwest’s best edible fungi of spring. From morels to porcini to oyster mushrooms (and many more), Langdon will present slides of local delicacies in their habitat as well as in finished dishes — just in time for the beginning of another year of mushroom hunting! Q&A and book signing to follow. For more information, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b52fe77aa8&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Kids Make-It at the Library: Sprout Starter Kit April 1 - April 30, Jefferson County Library (620 Cedar Street, Port Hadlock) Explore, learn, and create something new each month at the Jefferson County Library’s crafting station! In April, kids can leap into spring with a free earth and plant kit. Add seeds or a little plant start to the soil pod, wrap it in moss, and then keep it damp and watch things grow! Can't make it to the library? Drop by the bookmobile <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/trac k/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=50de005968&e=49e2085cc8> and pick up a kit to create your Sprout Starter at home. For information, visit the website >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=391b4502f9&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Local 20/20's Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023 April 1 - April 30 The Ecochallenge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=17645f358c&e=49e2085cc8> is a behavior change program that helps you take action to create a healthier world by committing to achieving sustainable development across three dimensions — environmental, social, and economic — in an inclusive and integrated way. The Ecochallenge offers five categories of daily and one-time actions an individual can take. Every team member can select actions, track and share their individual progress, earn points for taking action, and see the real-time impact of their actions in a robust online platform. The combination of collective action, camaraderie, and friendly competition makes change a little easier — and a lot more fun. To learn more and join Local 20/20's team, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=aea76708f5&e=49e2085cc8> For specific questions, email Cindy from Local 20/20 >> <mailto:cindy@l2020.org?subject=Ecochallenge%202023> ________________________________ Jefferson County Conservation District Presents: Two Natural Landscaping Courses - Urban/Small Lot Focused Course and Large Lot Focused Course Register by Friday, April 7. Courses offered on various dates throughout April. Urban/Small Lot Course in Port Townsend; Large Lot Course in Port Hadlock. This interactive three-class, two-field trip course emphasizes native plants and sustainable landscape design and maintenance practices. Two separate courses will be offered: a course with classes in Port Hadlock will emphasize large lot landscaping, while one in Port Townsend will have a more urban focus. Conservation District manager Joe Holtrop will teach participants how to analyze the unique ecological conditions of their properties and develop site-specific landscape plans designed to meet homeowner needs while being in harmony with the environment. Course participants will be coached through the steps necessary to prepare individualized landscape plans that will conserve water and save time and money, while also enhancing wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Cost: $15 registration fee covers the cost of the book "Grow Your Own Native Landscape," access to downloadable reference materials, and facility rental. The cost for couples that share one book is $20. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. To learn more, view specific course dates, and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=04fe997d55&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness Presents: Forest Bathing Walks at Old Fort Townsend and Fort Worden State Parks Saturday, April 8, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Old Fort Townsend State Park Saturday, April 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Fort Worden State Park Forest Bathing (“Shinrin Yoku”) is a delightful form of contemplative walking in a wooded area, gently connecting us to the natural world through actively engaging our senses. In the ‘cathedral’ of the park's space you can walk comfortably and safely far apart without masks, or as you choose. The walk follows paths linking the woods and meadows in the park. Several times you will pause to listen to a nature poem, sit in silence, or follow a bit of guided meditation led by Ellen Falconer, mindfulness teacher. By donation. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0558b41418&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Home Composting Classes: Online or In-Person Tuesday, April 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, online via Zoom Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, online via Zoom Saturday, April 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am, in person at Finnriver Farm & Cidery Join your fellow Jefferson County citizens for an engaging interactive workshop with instruction on how to create and maintain a healthy compost system with food and yard waste. Create compost to amend your soil, retain moisture, provide essential nutrients for your plants, and more! Available to Jefferson County residents only who have not attended this class previously. Cost: $25. Participants will receive a $125 Earth Machine compost bin (one per household, please.) Participants must attend the full workshop to receive their compost bin. Additional family members and/or friends may attend at no charge with one paid registration. Tuesday, April 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, online: register here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=db4f353ce8&e=49e2085cc8> Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, online: register here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=71d72aeb3c&e=49e2085cc8> Saturday, April 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am, in person: register here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ee139b37ce&e=49e2085cc8> For more information, email Laura Tucker <mailto:Ltucker@co.jefferson.wa.us?subject=Home%20composting%20class> or call her at 360.379.4491 ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Earth Day Scotch Broom Cleanup Saturday, April 22, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Fort Flagler State Park Help restore the natural beauty at Fort Flagler State Park on Marrowstone Island by removing invasive plant species. The Park will be giving free day passes to any volunteer who does not have a state park pass. Volunteers are asked to bring their own tools, water, masks, and gloves. Join this work party for as much time as you like. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=38fe7b91c1&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Earth Day Beach Cleanup Sunday, April 23, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Fort Flagler State Park at the Lower Campground Protecting Puget Sound from trash and winter debris begins with each of us! As waste continually pollutes our parks, waterways, and beaches, Friends of Fort Flagler provides the opportunity for you to help protect and restore the environment we all call home. The Park will be giving free day passes to any volunteer who does not have a state park pass. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e9baaf1c57&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Present: Digging For Dinner Sunday, April 23, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, Quilcene Bay WDFW Tidelands Bring the family and learn about the different types of clams, where to find them, how to harvest safely and sustainably, and the basic rules and regulations to follow to help ensure clam and oyster harvests into the future. Enjoy a short presentation from WDFW shellfish biologists, then dig for your dinner on the beach with their guidance. Directions, parking, and other details will be sent to all registrants. You will need a current WDFW shellfish license, bucket, mud boots, and digging tools. Cost: Free, but space is limited, so register soon. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7557741629&e=49e2085cc8> For more information, email Monica Montgomery >> <mailto:monica.montgomery1@wsu.edu?subject=Digging%20For%20Dinner> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Presents - Underground Allies: Tiny But Mighty Monday, April 24, 7:00 pm, online via Zoom David Montgomery and Anne Biklé will draw from their latest book, “What Your Food Ate,” as well as their "Dirt" trilogy to share the history and science underlying the burgeoning movement to consider soil health in farming and gardening. When farming and gardening practices nourish and conserve the grand symbiotic partnership between a plant and the trillions of soil organisms, especially the root microbiome, it ripples through to the health of crops, farm animals, and ultimately people. It turns out that what’s good for plants and the land is good for us too. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6d3ef17681&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Northwest Natural Resource Group Presents: Stewarding a Climate-Resilient Forest West of the Cascades Saturday, April 29, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Valley View Forest in Chimacum At this workshop, conducted at Jefferson Land Trust's Valley View Forest <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=06c6b7210e&e=49e2085cc8> , professional foresters will introduce forest owners to a set of simple, hands-on strategies for increasing their forests' resilience in the face of a warmer and drier climate. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the ecological risks facing Jefferson County forests, and discuss how to evaluate the current health of a forest based on desired future conditions; when thinning might be appropriate and how to select trees for thinning; and how forest owners can use woody biomass to create wildlife habitat structures such as constructed logs, snags, and habitat piles. Participants can also sign up for a limited number of free two-hour site visits with Director of Forestry Kirk Hanson or Lead Forester Jaal Mann of Northwest Natural Resource Group. During the site visit, the forester will help landowners refine plans for managing their forest and answer site-specific questions. Cost: Free, made possible with financial support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Western Extension Risk Management Education. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=23cecd65bc&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Birding Walks with Beverly McNeil Saturdays, 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> ________________________________ Call for Board Members: Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board Positions open until filled The Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=31b47e5d17&e=49e2085cc8> 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 two out of their five districts: 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. 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