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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082723 FW_ Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - July 2023 ________________________________ From: Jefferson Land Trust Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 1:59:53 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - July 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=15d4034a9b&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=cf94c71c6e&e=49e2085cc8> July 2023 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d469584ae0&e=49e2085cc8> Farmworkers in Chimacum. Photo by Mae Wolfe. Chimacum Commons Project Update: Olympic Housing Trust Launches Feasibility Survey In 2014, the Land Trust purchased a 15.7-acre agricultural property in the heart of Chimacum, right around the corner from the Chimacum Corner Farmstand <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/cl ick?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=aa4e283904&e=49e2085cc8> . We called this property “Chimacum Commons,” and had a threefold vision for the project: 1) to protect this valuable farmland in Chimacum Valley’s agricultural corridor, 2) to conserve and restore the 625 feet of Chimacum Creek salmon habitat running along the property’s western border, and 3) to find a partner willing to build and manage affordable and ecologically sound housing for food system workers on the portion of the property most suited for development. As a land trust, our mission, focus, and expertise do not include housing development and management, but the tools we use to protect and conserve land can open up opportunities for partnerships with housing advocates that can advance shared goals. This project initially succeeded on two important fronts — the farmland was protected and the salmon habitat was improved. However, finding a partner willing to develop and manage the food system housing proved to be a challenge. For almost 10 years we’ve continued to care for the property and we eventually leased the majority of the land to local farmers to keep it in agricultural production, hoping that our affordable housing vision for the property could someday be realized. Today, we’re pleased to share that we’ve partnered with Olympic Housing Trust <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click? u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a1b4cfafa6&e=49e2085cc8> (OHT) to examine the potential of developing affordable housing for local food system workers on a portion of the Chimacum Commons property. OHT is a nonprofit housing provider serving Jefferson and Clallam counties that aspires to use a variety of tools to ensure affordability. To this end, the team at OHT is conducting an online feasibility survey <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=198a159d75&e=49e2085cc8> to receive input from those who work in the local food system (farms, grocery stores, restaurants, food distribution, etc.) about their housing needs. Take me to the survey >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=cb43bf220a&e=49e2085cc8> We encourage you to fill out the survey if you work in the local food system, and/or share the survey with people you know who do. The survey should only take a few minutes. Currently, a portion of the land at Chimacum Commons is leased to the awesome farmers of Creaky Knees Farm <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=90aa5003ee& e=49e2085cc8> , who work hard to keep the land in production. Keeping this land in agricultural production is central to the mission of the Land Trust and, however the project evolves, we'll ensure that any housing project pursued on the site will support this core farming function. Oh, What a Night: LandFest 2023 <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7975ad3d82&e=49e2085cc8> 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 <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=280b328488&e=49e2085cc8> to celebrate the power of local land conservation — and raised more than $273,000 to support the farms, fish, and forests of Jefferson County! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d5933b5d9b&e=49e2085cc8> The evening got rolling as 45 amazing community volunteers, led by three experienced volunteer team captains, arrived to grab an early dinner before helping with guest parking and service of delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Dan Ratigan and his team at the Fireside Restaurant at the Resort at Port Ludlow. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730f e5fb21&id=1461d5abb5&e=49e2085cc8> As local musician (and member of the legendary Brothers Four) Mark Pearson <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=defc8bbc88&e=49e2085cc8> filled the meadow with song, guests dressed in their summer best enjoyed libations from Bar Car Mobile, <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=16e9176040&e= 49e2085cc8> Marrowstone Vineyards, <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=1e1417bc7a&e=49e2085cc8> Discovery Bay Brewing, <https://saveland.us4.list-manage .com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ca53681a90&e=49e2085cc8> and Finnriver, before sitting down to a memorably delicious farm-to-table dinner from Chef Dan. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c1e24c8f03&e=49e2085cc8> Throughout the evening, emcee Luke Burbank and co-host Matt Smith kept everyone informed and laughing between guest speakers. We were honored to welcome Loni Greninger of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, who began the evening’s program with a blessing. Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships Sarah Spaeth led the audience in a fun quiz that highlighted some of the Land Trust’s most exciting conservation projects. In an emerging LandFest tradition, many guests also brightened their outfits with flowers, ferns, branches, and botanicals. This year’s “Best Dressed for Fest” first place prize went to Bob Jaffe and Susan Isaacson whose festive headwear earned them a CSA from Stellar J Farm! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=307b036bc2&e=49e2085cc8 > Please click here to read more and see photos from the event! >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3755070896&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d2cfbd607e&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=33064402fd&e=49e2085cc8> Top photo: Paddle raise at LandFest. Middle photo: Loni Greninger. Above left: "Best Dressed for Fest" winners Susan and Bob. Above right: Co-hosts Matt Smith and Luke Burbank shared a fist-bump at the end of the evening to celebrate a job well done. Thanks to volunteer Hal Everett for sharing his photographs! We're Recruiting for Two Full-time AmeriCorps Habitat Enhancement Crew Members <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=43a9d5fe6c&e=49e2085cc8> Photo by Charles Espy Jefferson Land Trust is recruiting for two habitat enhancement AmeriCorps national service positions for full-time, 10-month engagements in October 2023. The two habitat enhancement crew members will play an important role in the long-term conservation mission of Jefferson Land Trust by supporting the stewardship of lands in our care. The two crew members will work with Jefferson Land Trust staff, and with community volunteers to help increase forest and stream resilience by improving habitat, species, and structural diversity on a number of permanently protected nature preserves and forests. Habitat restoration tasks will include removal of invasive weeds; ecological forest thinning with chainsaws (training provided); creation of downed logs, standing snags, and habitat piles; restoration planting; decommissioning unauthorized trails; and monitoring and mapping current conditions. Public outreach tasks will include leading public education programs; developing materials for youth education programs; and representing Jefferson Land Trust at community events. For the full position posting and link to apply through the AmeriCorps website, please click here. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=41ae7aa5b5&e=49e208 5cc8> Interviews will be conducted beginning in mid-August. You may also apply by submitting a resume and a brief description of your commitment to environmental work and your interest in the position to Jefferson Land Trust’s Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel at cclendaniel@saveland.org <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> . Please reach out to Carrie with any questions. Contribute to Science through Birding: Volunteer with the Puget Sound Seabird Survey <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=145f89ada0&e=49e2085cc8> Common Loon in Puget Sound. Photo by Doug Schurman. The Puget Sound Seabird Survey <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b08fe50bc1&e=49e2085cc8> is looking for birders in Jefferson and Clallam counties to join this established community science program, now in its fifteenth season. As a volunteer, you’ll be contributing to valuable science that monitors wintering seabirds across Puget Sound and informs important management decisions. Volunteers are asked to conduct seven surveys with a small team of fellow surveyors at specific locations throughout the Sound. All surveys are synchronized to take place on the first Saturday of each month from October 2023 through April 2024. Volunteers will be provided training in the survey technique, and ideally will have good seabird identification skills. However, there are roles on the survey teams for birders of all levels. Olympic Peninsula survey training will take place at Fort Worden State Park on Sunday, September 24. Test your seabird ID skills with this quiz! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=9eb46b9f5f&e=49e2085cc8> Previously, this project was part of Birds Connect Seattle’s (formerly Seattle Audubon) science program, and transitioned to its new home at Puget Sound Bird Observatory in 2022. More information about the Survey can be found on their website <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4f75111e03&e=49e2085cc8> . If you're interested in taking part, please click here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e0cfd9898b&e=49e2085cc8> or reach out to Program Manager Toby Ross at t_ross@pugetsoundbirds.org. <mailto:t_ross@pugetsoundbirds.org> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=be3bd41ff4&e=49e2085cc8> Survey volunteers at Richmond Beach in Shoreline, WA. Photo by Toby Ross. Forward this newsletter to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=51c3359be7&e=49e2085cc8> Upcoming Community Events Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: River Otter Beach Walk/Talk Sunday, July 30, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Fort Flagler State Park Learn about the cute and curious otters that live throughout the Puget Sound! Take a beach walk on East Beach past the Wansboro Battery and discuss the river otter's life cycle, behavior, and where you might find them. Presenter Jennifer Riker has a deep passion and love for the Pacific Northwest. She’s volunteered as a mountain steward with the Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest and at the zoo in Seattle, and is a naturalist for the Mountaineers. Jennifer loves learning about all the wildlife that she is fortunate to co-exist with and continues her education taking many classes at North Cascade Institute on plants, birds, and dragonflies. To register and learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=365bb2791b&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Port Townsend Marine Science Center Presents: Low Tide Walks Sunday, July 30, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Fort Worden State Park Tuesday, August 29, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Fort Worden State Park Join a guided walk on the beach at low tide with PTMSC naturalists! Explore tide pools and learn about how marine organisms adapt to the challenges and daily extremes of surviving and thriving in the intertidal zone. Meet at the museum exhibit portico entrance in Fort Worden State Park for a guided low tide walk on the beach with PTMSC naturalists. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes with good traction for moving around on wet slippery rocks. Space is limited, so sign up soon to ensure your spot. For more information and to register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=623d3fd125&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Weaving the Web - Soil, Pollinators, and Human Health Wednesday, August 5, 5:00 pm, online via Zoom Join Presenter Jill Allison to learn about techniques to create a healthier home garden which includes pollinators! Jill will review the effects of pesticides on pollinators, soil, and human microbiome, and share how we as a community can affect change. Jill has a background in science and medicine which adds to her understanding of the interactions (and the biology and chemistry) between soil health, pollinator health, and human health. Jill has a B.S. in biology, has done graduate studies in bacteriology and public health, and holds a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. For more information and to register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=400ab082be&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Olympic Peninsula Mindfulness Presents: All Day “Deep Soak” Forest Bathing Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula Thursday, August 10, Sol Duc Trail (4 miles) Friday, September 1, Lower Big Quilcene River Trail (5 miles) 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. These day-long hikes are selected to be on easy to moderate trails. The focus is to take in the atmosphere of the forest, walking at a leisurely pace, in silence, pausing often to soak in the subtle and not-so-subtle activities around us. For more details and to register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7bc30f3379&e=49e2085cc8> ________________________________ Bigleaf Maple Syrup Workshop Friday, September 8, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Quilcene (exact location will be sent to registrants) Learn how to tap bigleaf maple and make your own syrup! Syrup and other sugar products made from bigleaf maple sap is an emerging non-timber forest product in the Pacific Northwest. Tapping bigleaf maples is an exciting way to engage with your forest, spend time with family and friends, and create a delicious treat for personal use or even commercial sale. At this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about the essential tools needed for tapping, how and when to tap trees, and how to process sap. This workshop will focus on the hobby-scale production of syrup but will also touch on tools, methods, and tips for those interested in selling bigleaf maple syrup commercially. Attendees will get a free sample of bigleaf maple syrup and a chance to take home a beginners tapping kit! This workshop is pesented by a tri-university partnership between Washington State University Extension, University of Washington, and Oregon State University. There will be an opportunity to join their community science project <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a1cd731167&e=49e2085cc8> and help contribute to a regional repository of information on sap collection. Cost: $50 per household. Pre-registration is required, and is open until midnight on Tuesday, September 5. To learn more and pre-register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=5b8a63f48e&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=a99daa6e5f&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. 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. ________________________________ Forward this newsletter to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=51c3359be7&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0412bc7aad&e=49e2085cc8> Facebook <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6c12d5b485&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4937cfe55a&e=49e2085cc8> Instagram <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=28ab3b202d&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=848e552642&e=49e2085cc8> YouTube <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f7aa9cc3a2&e=49e2085cc8> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=31a9b464d0&e=49e2085cc8> Website <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=db5c3bca05&e=49e2085cc8> <mailto:info@saveland.org> Email <mailto:info@saveland.org> Copyright © 2023 Jefferson Land Trust, All rights reserved. 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