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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032124 - Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - March 2024ALERT: 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=a7e2fa8cc9&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b5073d67de&e=c62e014255> March 2024 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3672be9158&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=351f822812&e=c62e014255> We’re Celebrating: 107 Acres in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Transferred to the County and Protected Forever! For nearly three decades, Jefferson Land Trust has worked with the community, Jefferson County, and the City of Port Townsend to protect the Quimper Wildlife Corridor <https://saveland.us4.list-manag e.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e97b0afd4c&e=c62e014255> piece by piece. Now, we’ve arrived at a milestone decades in the making: facilitating the purchase and permanent protection of 107 acres of forestland by Jefferson County through the Trust Land Transfer program of the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR). <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=62d5c38301&e=c62e014255> “These are such important pieces of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor puzzle,” said County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour. “It’s very exciting that the long-held vision for these properties is being realized. They will benefit the community and wildlife for generations.” The Land Trust was able to facilitate the transfer of the three beautiful forest properties — known as Quimper West, Quimper East, and Baby Quimper — from DNR to Jefferson County ownership for permanent protection thanks in large part to the incredible outpouring of community support we received after launching the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Challenge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage. com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7758d24e7f&e=c62e014255> in early 2021. Community donations were matched by a grant from the Jefferson County Conservation Futures Fund to reach the sale price. This acreage, comprising three separate properties, is the largest addition to the corridor yet. Its successful protection is the result of many years of collaboration, creative problem solving, and extraordinary community support. Read more about this major milestone >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e8f3182f98&e=c62e014255> On the above map, the yellow line shows the Quimper Wildlife Corridor habitat area, the green areas show permanently protected land (protected by easement or owned by Jefferson Land Trust and other partners), the blue areas indicate properties protected since 2021 by funds raised by the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Challenge, the pink outlines indicate undeveloped parcels as of June 2023, and the yellow stars indicate entrances to the corridor. The three properties that make up the 107 acres now in county ownership (Quimper West, Quimper East, and Baby Quimper) are yellow. Above photo: Volunteers and AmeriCorps crew members during a 2023 Jefferson Land Trust work party at Quimper West Preserve. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=55496a435f&e=c62e014255> Dr. Mark Elbroch (left) and teammate Andy Stratton from Panthera were the featured speakers at 2024 Conservation Breakfast on March 14. Conservation Breakfast 2024 Draws a Crowd Thank you to all who joined us on the morning of Thursday, March 14 for virtual Conservation Breakfast 2024! It was our biggest Breakfast yet, with more than 350 community members tuning in on Zoom for this year’s program, “The Olympic Cougar Project: Conservation in a Human-Dominated Landscape,” featuring keynote speakers biologist Dr. Mark Elbroch and his teammate Andy Stratton from Panthera <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4240a9587d&e=c62e014255> . Panthera is a nonprofit organization devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the ecosystems they inhabit. 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, Dr. Elbroch and Andy led us on an inspirational and educational journey. They shared compelling insights into the evolving role of the Olympic Peninsula as an isolated enclave for cougars, relayed fascinating information about cougar dispersal and movement, showed how Panthera and the many individuals and partner groups that make up the Olympic Cougar Project safely collar and track cats, and much more. Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8e7857be4a&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c045666845&e=c62e014255> Watch the presentation on YouTube! If you missed this event, or would like to watch it again and/or share it with friends and family, you can now watch the full presentation on the Jefferson Land Trust YouTube channel <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=aea1066717&e=c62e014255> . Honoring the Life and Legacy of Lee Doughty Port Townsend resident Walter Lee Doughty, known locally as “Lee,” passed away in 2022 at the age of 84. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3993c3675f&e=c62e014255> Lee was a lifelong supporter of environmental causes and a member of the Jefferson Land Trust community. As an Evergreen Steward <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730 fe5fb21&id=190a091b30&e=c62e014255> for more than five years, he made a regular monthly gift to Jefferson Land Trust. At the end of his life, Lee surprised and moved us by leaving the bulk of his estate to Jefferson Land Trust — an extraordinarily generous gift. Teri Nomura was Lee’s real estate agent, and the executor of his estate. It was Teri who helped Lee put his affairs in order in the last months of his life, during the summer of 2022. Recently, she sat down with us to share some insights into Lee’s life, and his values. “Lee really believed there should be more wild places,” Teri said. “Conserving places for animals to live was important to him. Now that Lee’s legacy is with Jefferson Land Trust, it will be used for environmental causes — and he would have been happy with that." Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=177f7fef63&e=c62e014255> Photo of Lee courtesy of Teri Nomura. Introducing FreeWill: Simple, Online, and Free Jefferson Land Trust is excited to introduce a new resource: FreeWill, a user-friendly online tool <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d7e206e3fe&e=c62e01 4255> that simplifies the process of creating a will. This service can help empower you to make informed decisions that reflect your commitment to the environment and your personal legacy. FreeWill offers an efficient and no-cost solution for securing your estate plan, enabling you to: * Clearly define your future intentions, ensuring that your wishes are realized * Secure the future of your loved ones while considering the causes dear to your heart * Gain the comfort and reassurance of knowing that your plans are thoughtfully laid out. If you have questions about where to start, please contact Sarah Zablocki-Axling, Development Manager, at 360.379.9501 ext.108 or by email at szaxling@saveland.org <mailto:szaxling@saveland.org> . Or, learn more on our website >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=58c3df24f2&e=c62e014255> If you've already included the Land Trust in your plans, please let us know <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=093b19794b&e=c62e014255> so we can include you in our Legacy Circle and thank you for your gift. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=9e58b052ac&e=c62e014255> Now Seeking Advisory Group Members for Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Jefferson Land Trust is excited to announce a unique opportunity for community members to participate in the development of Chimacum Ridge Community Forest <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track /click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=eb2c53bbc2&e=c62e014255> by serving as a member of one of three new community forest Advisory Groups. The community forest is governed by a seven-member community volunteer Board of Managers, and the day-to-day operations of the community forest are managed by a full-time staff Community Forest Manager. The Board of Managers is now seeking community members to join three Advisory Groups, which are focused on specific aspects of the forest's development and management: * Social Advisory Group Members: Advise on cultural, recreational, and educational access policies and plans for the community forest * Economic Advisory Group Members: Advise on ways the community forest supports the economic resilience of the community and sustains the community forest. * Ecological Advisory Group Members: Advise on the natural and ecological welfare of the community forest. Those interested in contributing to the development and management of Chimacum Ridge Community Forest are encouraged to apply. The Board welcomes individuals with expertise, skills or experience in forest and timber management, education, community development, ecology and natural sciences, business development, and/or environmental health to apply and seeks a broad representation of community members to enrich our community forest, fostering inclusivity and benefiting the community as a whole. The final date for submissions is Friday, March 29, 2024. Click here to learn more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=16a58a7f6d&e=c62e014255> We're Seeking Volunteers: Forest Health Assessments Jefferson Land Trust is currently seeking volunteers to help conduct hands-on forest health assessments on several of our nature preserves. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=38b8613725&e=c62e014255> Volunteers will participate in an all day training (from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm) on Monday, April 8 with Jefferson Land Trust staff to go over the assessment protocol and navigation, and practice using diameter tapes and other equipment needed for data collection. This spring, the forest health assessments will need to be completed before the end of May. Volunteers will work in teams of two to four for quality control and safety, as the assessments require walking off trail, through thick brush, and over uneven terrain. This project also involves entering data into an online data form after the in-the-forest assessment is complete. The forest health assessments help us evaluate the ecological integrity and functions of forests and streams within our preserves. Our goal is to have ongoing and historical evidence of the progress that our care and management is making at our preserves. Assessments like these provide clear indications about which areas of our preserves need the most attention to accomplish our various management goals. If you’re interested in volunteering to be on the forest health assessment team, please contact Cristina Villalobos at cvillalobos@saveland.org <mailto:cvillalobos@saveland.org?subject=Forest%20Healt h%20Assessment%20volunteering> by Wednesday, April 3. Thank you! Photo: Volunteers from a previous year carrying out the forest health assessment. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=689261c6af&e=c62e014255> Photos: Students and volunteers at Duckabush Oxbow and Wetlands Preserve in 2023. We're Seeking Volunteers: Youth Education Are you interested in inspiring future generations to be good caretakers of our lands? At Jefferson Land Trust, we’re committed to educating our local students about the natural world and about how to protect our forests and streams forever. You can help by joining us as an education volunteer! We’re currently seeking volunteers to help lead 3rd through 12th grade students who will be taking field trips to Jefferson Land Trust preserves this coming spring. Students from East Jefferson County will be learning about local ecosystems, healthy forests, salmon life cycles, and much more! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e6390ddbde&e=c62e014255> Field trips generally run between five to seven hours, and consist of leading classes through nature-based games and activities. No prior teaching experience nor training in natural resources are necessary. All volunteers will receive a one- to two-hour online training from Jefferson Land Trust on how to lead activities (training times are flexible to meet individual needs). All volunteers working with children must pass a background check. If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for you and/or you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org?subject=Education%20Volunteer%20interest> . Thank you! Request for Proposals: Strategic Planning Consultant Jefferson Land Trust is requesting proposals for consulting and facilitation of a new strategic plan to guide the organization from 2025 to 2029, following our current capital campaign. We envision the strategic planning process as including three phases, but will consider alternatives based on the contractor’s experience: * A retreat workshop with our 12-member board of directors and executive staff to set the plan framework and initial priorities, * A process to engage Jefferson County residents and stakeholders, and * Consulting assistance to the executive staff in fully developing the new plan. Our strategic planning contractor should have extensive experience with nonprofit organizations, particularly those with environmental and land trust missions. To learn more, please click here >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=1866fca6ff&e=c62e014255> Spring Break Youth Corps Paid Internship Returns April 1-5: High School Students Apply Today! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=5130697260&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=11b6bab952&e=c62e014255> Jefferson Land Trust is pleased to bring back our annual Spring Break Youth Corps internship program <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=91f697c12b&e=c62e 014255> from April 1-5, 2024. Spring Break Youth Corps is a one-week paid internship position for high school students aged 16 and up. With Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers, students will learn about and undertake a variety of habitat enhancement and conservation activities on permanently protected nature preserves across East Jefferson County. Students will also learn about a variety of conservation and natural resources-related career paths from natural resource professionals and other local experts. Applications are open now through March 24. To learn more and access the application form, please click here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=fdd433320 4&e=c62e014255> or visit saveland.org/youth-corps. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7e0994b593&e=c62e014255> Check It Out: 2024 World Nature Photography Award Winners Announced Established in 2019, the World Nature Photography Awards <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d83d7d1c36&e=c62e014255> honor the 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 delight you. Check them out now! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e9977bc731&e=c62e014255> Tracey Lund of the UK was awarded the Grand Prize of World Nature Photographer of the year for her photo (above) of gannets diving for fish off the coast of Shetland. She said, "The hired DSLR camera in the waterproof housing was attached to polecam system and lowered into the water. Thousands of gannets were in the sky above us and then started to dive into the sea after locally caught fish. An unbelievable spectacle to witness, let alone photograph. I took 1800 images on that day but only had two that I could use." Forward this message to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3cfaafbf72&e=c62e014255> Upcoming Land Trust Events Work Party: Creating Nurse Logs for Wildlife Tuesday, April 23, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Duckabush Riparian Forest Preserve Let there be nurse logs! Help us help wildlife. This season we embark on a journey to create over 300 nurse logs, standing snags, and habitat piles for critters of many shapes and sizes. This work will require moving logs in teams over uneven terrain, and using our architectural eye to build wildlife-friendly habitat features. Directions: Carpool from Land Trust office or Valley View Forest, or the Dosewallips State Park to caravan to the Preserve area south of the Duckabush River. To carpool and/or learn more, please email Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel at cclendaniel@saveland.org >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> ________________________________ Birding by Ear: Identifying Birds by their Songs Wednesday, May 1, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Quimper West Preserve Wednesday, May 15, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Quimper West Preserve Saturday, June 1, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Quimper West Preserve Have you ever heard a bird in the forest but couldn’t see it and wondered what it was? Join ornithologist Dr. Jackie Canterbury as she leads tours through Quimper West Preserve in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, and shows how by training your ear you can identify birds through their unique songs. Preserve Steward Wendy Feltham and a Jefferson Land Trust staff member will welcome the group at the Quimper West trailhead and share information about the area before the walk. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited to 15 people each session, and you must register in advance. We will take waitlist submissions. You may sign up for more than one session. Click here to learn more and register >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7158e3043b&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Upcoming Community Events Wild Church Port Townsend Saturday, March 23, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Fort Townsend State Park Every 4th Saturday of the month, join guide Katy Taylor to gather in and with creation, with other folks, and with the other beings on this earth. Practice together to move from human being to earth being, in reverence and respect for earth. Begin by meeting in circle and sharing some opening words, song, and practices, and then wander in silence. Afterwards, the group will reconvene to share their experiences. For more information, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d7bdef4ba5&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Tuesday Morning Barefoot Walks at Fort Worden Tuesday, March 26 and Tuesday, April 23, 9:30 - 11:00 am, meet outside Madrona MindBody Institute (310 Fort Worden Way) Barefoot walking is a way of connecting to oneself and earth mother more deeply, a way to feel and move toward natural alignment in the body, and a way to free oneself from the confinement of mainstream footwear. Through meditative guidance, we remember how to walk slowly, connect to the earth, and breathe more deeply. By listening to our feet, we unravel from old patterns, taught to us by a fast culture and over-protective, constrictive footwear. For cold season walks, come wearing warm clothing! Once the feet get moving, the circulation provides natural warming to the feet. You are welcome to come in barefoot style footwear. Come with your curiosity and questions. Rain or shine. All feet are welcome! Questions? Email Emmy Joy: emmy.joy@aol.com >> <mailto:emmy.joy@aol.com> ________________________________ Jefferson County Farmers Markets Winter Training Series Presents: Market Channel Training Wednesday, March 27, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, online via Zoom Calling small food and farm business operators in Jefferson and adjoining counties! This speaker panel addresses expanding your small business market channels to offer community-sustained agriculture or sell to wholesale buyers. This training is part of Jefferson County Farmers Markets’ Winter Training series, presented in partnership with the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Regional Small Farms Program. All trainings are free of charge and open to JCFM vendors and other small food and farm businesses in Jefferson and adjoining counties. To register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c54371d8d6&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Olympic Chapter Presents: Sidewalk Botany - Plants of Urban Cracks and Crevices Friday, March 29, 9:00 - 11:30 am, Port Townsend “When a naturalist yearns for far places and new sights yet cannot get away from the city, it is possible to partly assuage the longing by trying something new—a sidewalk safari in search of plants... Plants occupying cracks in the sidewalks provide a source of collecting... and learning the names of plants hitherto ignored. These specimens are as interesting, and often are as difficult to identify, and as challenging to find as those to be found in far-off places.” -Virginia Eifert, 1966. Come join this occasional Port Townsend crack-plant foray! Route and meeting place to be determined For details and to sign up, contact Fred Weinmann: fweinmann@cablespeed.com <mailto:fweinmann@cablespeed.com> or 360.379.0986 ________________________________ Northwest Watershed Institute Presents: Dabob Days Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Tarboo Wildlife Preserve (2151 Dabob Road, Quilcene) Support the ongoing restoration and protection of the Tarboo watershed, from the headwaters of Tarboo Creek to Tarboo-Dabob Bay, by volunteering at monthly Dabob Days projects with Jefferson Land Trust's longtime partners Northwest Watershed Institute. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=01855b04c7&e=c62e014255> This month, join student leaders to install protective cages around newly planted trees and remove tree protector tubes from well-established trees on the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve in Quilcene. To sign up, please contact Megan Brookens: megan@nwwatershed.org <mailto:megan@nwwatershed.org?subject=Dabob%20Days> or 407.383.0851 ________________________________ Still Here: Portraits of the Chemakum Saturday, March 30, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Quimper Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (2333 San Juan Avenue, Port Townsend) In 2021, the League of Extraordinary Observers (LEO), a local photography group, was invited to photograph local families of Chemakum descendants. Brian Goodman made the portraits with the assistance of LEO members Tim Lawson, Robert Tognoli, and Kerry Tremain. During this event, members of the Chemakum Tribe will gather with the community to share the portraits and tell their stories. Their presentation will be followed by an invitation to view portraits and mingling with tribal members and the photographers. For more information about this event, contact Jo Blair: barbarajoblair@gmail.com <mailto:barbarajoblair@gmail.com> or 425.417.2164 ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Olympic Chapter Presents: Native Plant Walk at Kah Tai Prairie Wednesday, April 10, 10:00 am, Kah Tai Prairie Preserve in Port Townsend Join trip leaders Dixie and Fayla at peak flowering season to learn about and walk among the flora of this remaining patch of Olympic Peninsula prairie during Native Plant Appreciation Month. Meet at the Port Townsend Golf Course parking lot. Space is limited, so please register at least a day ahead of time. To register, email olympic@wnps.org >> <mailto:olympic@wnps.org> ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Introduction to Bats of Washington & Marrowstone Island Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, online Are you curious about bats in Washington, including the types of bats found on Marrowstone Island? Join Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, Kelsey Hansen, as she shares about bat life history, bats in Washington and on Marrowstone Island, and ways to watch and help bats. There’s so much to learn about our winged neighbors! To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b0400e37b2&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Friends of the Port Townsend Library Present: “A Forest of Your Own” Author Talk Thursday, April 11, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Port Townsend Library's Carnegie Reading Room From those who own forested property already to those who dream of someday having a forest to call their own and everyone in between, “A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry” will teach you everything you need to know. The first comprehensive resource for Pacific Northwest forest stewards, this thorough yet accessible how-to includes details on how to “read” a forest, sustainable management, wildfire risk reduction, climate change adaptation, ways to enhance wildlife habitat and watershed protection, and much more. Authors Kirk Hanson and Seth Zuckerman explore all aspects of forest management from how to evaluate a piece of land before you buy it through implementing long-term plans and protecting your forests far into the future. Kirk Hanson is an experienced forest educator and practitioner, skilled in guiding forest owners to manage their land sustainably. Seth Zuckerman is a journalist who’s reported extensively on forests, salmon, and the human communities that depend on them, and he's the executive director of the Northwest Natural Resource Group <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92 181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=dd12f9a2e8&e=c62e014255> . To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ac204fad6c&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Olympic BirdFest 2024 April 11 - 14, multiple locations on the Olympic Peninsula Olympic BirdFest is a partnership of the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, Dungeness River Nature Center, and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Choose from many activities, including field trips to Sequim Bay, Port Angeles Harbor, Dungeness Bay, Ediz Hook, Dungeness Spit, and the Elwha River; field trips through wooded areas and fields to view songbirds; and cruises around Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge. Birders can also participate in presentations, workshops, and a banquet with featured speakers and a raffle. Proceeds from this festival help support the educational programs of the Dungeness River Nature Center. To learn more and sign up, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=1a05243422&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2024 Youth Art Contest Deadline: Saturday, April 12, 9:00 pm The 2nd annual Washington DNR Youth Art Contest is now accepting artwork from K-12 students who are residents of Washington State. This year’s contest theme is Environmental Justice, with three topic areas related to the work of the Washington DNR and Environmental Justice: Wildfire Resilience & Recovery, Responsible Recreation, and Urban Canopy Cover & Tree Equity. To learn more and submit your entry, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=50b5db48c3&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ CedarRoot Folk School Presents: Birding by Ear Weekend Walkabout Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Port Townsend During this wildlife walkabout through Port Townsend’s north side, immerse yourself in springtime birdsong and practice identifying birds by their distinct voices in order to gain understanding about what they’re communicating. This will be a slow walk with frequent pauses to help the group listen for and watch wildlife. The group will explore habitats from the shoreline through suburbs, including some forest, meadows, and a lake. You’ll learn to focus on the sounds around you, get to know a bird’s world, and connect more deeply with nature. Course instructor Dave Rugh, wildlife biologist, is a longtime Jefferson Land Trust Volunteer Preserve Steward and a co-lead of the Land Trust’s popular Tidelands to Timberline natural history course. Cost: $140. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c1aa32d943&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Invasive Seagrass Pull Sunday, April 21, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fort Flagler Historical State Park (Lower Camp Area, Flagler Campground Road) Get your hands dirty and help save our coastal ecosystems by pulling out pesky invasive seagrass that's been causing trouble in our beautiful waters. A team of experts will guide volunteers through the process of identifying and removing the seagrass, ensuring we protect the native marine life. This is a hands-on event, so be prepared to get a little dirty. Tools and refreshments provided. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e0af669bbd&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ 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. 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