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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082724 - Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - August 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=d70ba753aa&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8a5b81cbf5&e=c62e014255> August 2024 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3528b32084&e=c62e014255> Above: The Land Trust's Conservation Projects Committee (CPC) visiting the property. Below, middle: Another view of the property. Below, bottom: Members of the Chumsortium on a visit to the property in July 2024. A Special Property in Discovery Bay is Protected Forever! The Land Trust is thrilled to announce the permanent protection of a very special property on Discovery Bay, located within the estuary of Salmon and Snow Creeks <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com /track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=9bfef43fa5&e=c62e014255> . This area is critical for the recovery of Hood Canal summer chum, Puget Sound Chinook, and Puget Sound steelhead — all species listed as endangered by the Endangered Species Act. Containing more than 1,000 feet of Discovery Bay shoreline, 1.1 acres of upland habitat, and 4.6 acres of tidelands, the property is surrounded by water on three sides, with Maynard nearshore estuary to the southwest. Salmon Creek runs approximately 120 feet offshore of the property. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2f612973d4&e=c62e014255> The area surrounding the Maynard nearshore estuary provides an important transition zone for the Hood Canal summer chum which are hatched in Salmon and Snow Creeks. As juveniles, the chum will pause here on their journey to the ocean as their bodies make the physical transformation that allows them to move from a freshwater to a saltwater environment. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=88a417baaa&e=c62e014255> The estuary, saltmarsh, and shoreline here all provide critical habitat for salmon and a wide variety of forage fish, shellfish, and other marine life, as well as shorebirds and waterfowl. Planned restoration by our longtime partners the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3af5e15a08&e=c62e014255> will further increase the habitat value of the property. Today, a portion of the abandoned Chicago-Milwaukee railroad grade (last used in 1984) rises parallel to the shoreline of the protected property. NOSC’s planned restoration will remove the decommissioned railroad grade, its associated fill, and the creosote shoreline armoring, which are currently barriers to natural tidal flow along the shoreline of Discovery Bay. This will allow a more natural salt marsh formation, further increasing the habitat value of the property and estuary for salmon and other wildlife. Read more about this conservation project >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=22a2534827&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=938ed2b87d&e=c62e014255> Our ability to act quickly on land protection projects is supported by the Look to the Land <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2ccebec2ed&e=c62e014255> campaign for a resilient future. We invite you to learn more about the campaign by joining a summer tour of Chimacum Ridge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a07e022e60&e=c62e014255> , attending our campaign briefing <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=282f801938&e=c62e014255> , and by checking out our campaign website <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=597ab34f1a&e=c62e014255> . Get Ready for the 22nd Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour: September 14-15 <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ec726f7df7&e=c62e014255> The 22nd Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=84b90236e2&e=c62e014255> is coming up on the weekend of September 14-15! On Saturday and Sunday, the community is welcome to visit 15 local farms across Jefferson County. On this self-guided tour, you’ll get the chance to visit beautiful local farms, meet the farmers who care for these lands, pick up fresh produce and farm products, and more! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c6111d8413&e=c62e014255> This year, Land Trust staff and Board members are pleased to be hosted again by Kodama Farm & Food Forest <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=22d7f430be&e =c62e014255> in Chimacum (Kodama was permanently protected by the Land Trust in 2021.) We’ll be greeting guests and answering questions there on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. We hope you’ll stop to say hello to us — and to Kodama’s adorable Nigerian Dwarf goats! Learn more about Farm Tour >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=046978ab78&e=c62e014255> Get Out on the Farm as a Farm Tour Volunteer! More than 80 volunteers in the welcome booths at the farms are needed to make Farm Tour a success! Volunteers help with welcoming guests, tracking visitor numbers, offering directions/suggestions, and collecting donations. All volunteers receive goodie bags, swag, and love from Farm Tour partners and sponsors, too! Volunteer shifts are four hours: Saturday morning 9:30 am-1:30 pm; Saturday afternoon 12:30-4:30 pm; Sunday morning 9:30 am-1:30 pm; and Sunday afternoon 12:30 - 4:30 pm. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Megan Claflin, Farm Tour Manager, at jeffcofarmtour@gmail.com <mailto:jeffcofarmtour@gmail.com> or call 360.305.8488. Thank You to our 2023-24 AmeriCorps Habitat Enhancement Crew Members! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=82693899d6&e=c62e014255> AmeriCorps crew members, from left: Kelcie Kysar, Greg Sachs, and Jaise Wilson. Jefferson Land Trust got a big helping hand this year from three amazing AmeriCorps habitat enhancement crew members! From fall 2023 through summer 2024, Kelcie Kysar, Greg Sachs, and Jaise Wilson worked alongside Jefferson Land Trust staff and volunteers to carry out important forest health improvement, habitat enhancement, and trail projects; help plan and lead work parties and youth field trips; create a preserve management plan; and much more. “This was an incredibly valuable chance to work in habitat restoration and conservation, which are fields I would love to continue to dedicate my time and energy to in the future,” Jaise said. “The fulfilling work I've been involved with here has helped me continue my lifetime commitment to leaving this world a better place than when I found it,” said Greg. “I've also really loved getting to know the hardworking, caring, and inspiring people of this organization and those in the community who have made this work possible.” Read more about this awesome crew >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=be168b599d&e=c62e014255> Congratulations to our New Field Assistant, Former AmeriCorps Crew Member Greg Sachs! We’re very pleased to announce that starting in September 2024, AmeriCorps habitat enhancement crew member Greg Sachs will step into the role of Jefferson Land Trust’s full-time Field Assistant! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8d863743a4&e=c62e014255> In this position, he’ll work in the field to support the short- and long-term stewardship responsibilities of the Land Trust by taking actions that support the desired future condition of our protected properties. “This role aligns perfectly with my values and goals, and gives me even more opportunity to be a good steward,” Greg said. Since joining the organization as a member of a three-person AmeriCorps habitat enhancement crew in October 2023, Greg has been a fantastic asset to the Land Trust with his hard work, friendly attitude, and sincere belief in our mission. Read more >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4273a7c52d&e=c62e014255> August is "Make-A-Will" Month: Get Started with FreeWill Today <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=35d48a2d69&e=c62e014255> Olympic Marmots. Photo by Greg Sachs. If you’ve been meaning to write a will but don’t know where to start, the Land Trust is excited to offer FreeWill <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c239 3fbbd7&e=c62e014255> , a no-cost online tool that simplifies the process of writing a will. This August, during National “Make-A-Will” Month (or anytime), join Jefferson Land Trust in celebrating the powerful act of planning for the future. We invite you to utilize FreeWill <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6ad83c0a75&e=c62e014255> to protect those you cherish, and leave a legacy of conservation by including a bequest to Jefferson Land Trust. FreeWill <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6e75b49d7d&e=c62e014255> offers an efficient solution for creating 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 For most people, drafting a will in FreeWill takes about 20 minutes. You can choose to share this information with the Land Trust, or remain anonymous. Learn more and get started today at saveland.org/FreeWill <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=c08a2b98b5&e=c62e014255> . For questions, or to discuss other ways to give, please contact Sarah Zablocki-Axling, Development Manager, at 360.379.9501 ext.108 or by email at szaxling@saveland.org <mailto:szaxling@saveland.org> . Have you already included Jefferson Land Trust in your will or trust? Please let us know <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=246961b702&e=c62e014255> so we can thank you for your contributions! Call for Volunteers: Forest Health Assessment <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d2396ba04b&e=c62e014255> 2023 forest health assessment volunteers in the field. Jefferson Land Trust is seeking volunteers to help conduct hands-on forest health assessments on several of our nature preserves to evaluate the ecological integrity and functions of the forests. The assessments help us identify areas of our preserves that need the most attention to accomplish our various management goals. Volunteers will participate in a group training from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, September 13 with Jefferson Land Trust staff to go over the assessment protocol, navigation, and practice using diameter tapes and other equipment needed for data collection. This fall, the forest health assessments will need to be completed before the end of October. 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. 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> by Wednesday, September 11. Thank you! Call for Volunteers: Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Work Party - Saturday, August 31 9:00 am - noon and 1:00 - 4:00 pm shifts <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=efd6c8efbe&e=c62e014255> Join us for the first volunteer work party at Chimacum Ridge Community Forest to help get it ready to open in 2025! We’ll be working on what will become the main access trail to Chimacum Ridge from the Valley View Forest parking lot by smoothing sections of the trail with shovels and rakes; moving, raking, and tamping gravel; cutting out roots; cutting vegetation and ditch small channels for water to run off; and pulling noxious weeds from trailsides. The work party will operate in two shifts: 9:00 am - noon, and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. You can sign up for one or both shifts. We recommend that you bring water, sun protection, closed toe shoes/boots that you don't mind getting dirty, work gloves, eye protection, and lunch if you plan to work both shifts. We'll provide extra water and snacks during the day. We plan to hold Chimacum Ridge Community Forest public work parties each month. Look for updates in future newsletters, on our website, and on social media. You can RSVP here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3c15c75bcd&e=c62e014255> or by email to info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org> . If you'd like to help but have questions or concerns, please contact Community Forest Manager Ryen Helzer at rhelzer@saveland.org <mailto:rhelzer@saveland.org> . Directions: Meet at the Valley View Forest Preserve parking lot at 1717 Center Road, Chimacum. From Chimacum Corner, travel 1.7 miles south on Center Road to the gravel driveway on the left. Community Request: Land Trust AmeriCorps Crew Housing <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8d8423ef18&e=c62e014255> If you have or know of an affordable housing option for our incoming AmeriCorps crew member, please contact the Land Trust at info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org?subject=AmeriCorps%20crew%20m ember%20housing> . Thank you! "Summer Trails" Feature: Quimper West Preserve <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=eff820a9d9&e=c62e014255> Quimper West Preserve contains a small network of walking trails. Looking for local natural places to explore this summer? We encourage you to head out to Jefferson Land Trust's public preserves, right here in East Jefferson County! July's featured preserve is Quimper West Preserve in Port Townsend! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f6c3423592&e=c62e014255> 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=99d5a1267c&e=c62e014255> piece by piece. In early 2024, Quimper West Preserve was protected forever when the Land Trust facilitated the purchase and permanent protection of 107 acres of forestland <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=723f006f09&e=c62e014255> , including Quimper West, by Jefferson County through the Trust Land Transfer program of the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Quimper West is one of the largest parcels in the corridor and has some of the oldest trees. The peaceful trails that weave through this preserve make it a favorite destination for walkers, birders, bikers, horseback riders, student groups, and visitors from near and far. You can view and download a useful and whimsical hand-drawn map of the Quimper West trail network by clicking here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e79 e81a0ef&e=c62e014255> . Directions: Travel north on North Jacob Miller Road toward the road end (about 1 mile). Before you reach the road end, you'll see Quimper West Preserve's small parking area and trailhead kiosk on your left (the west side of the road). LandFest Sponsors Port Townsend Film Festival Jefferson Land Trust is a proud sponsor of the 25th Annual Port Townsend Film Festival <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=a70e2c2cd0&e=c62e014255> on September 19-22, which is only three weeks away! Have you purchased your Festival Pass <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b54ab552a5&e=c62e014255> yet? <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6a183c777e&e=c62e014255> Be sure to check out the film we sponsored: 399: Queen of the Tetons. This screening is a "three-for-one," as it also plays with the short film The Silverback and with Jefferson Land Trust's Look to the Land campaign video! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b16f9d59bb&e=c62e014255> Known by her research number, grizzly bear #399 has been a much-photographed fixture in Grand Teton National Park since 2007. Follow #399's struggles to raise an unusually large litter in the face of human encroachment and climate change. Watch the trailer for 399: Queen of the Tetons >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=85d655ff72&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3a281af375&e=c62e014255> Grizzly #399 with her litter. Photo courtesy of Port Townsend Film Festival. Forward this message to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=47cf8268a8&e=c62e014255> Upcoming Land Trust Events * New * Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Work Party Saturday, August 31, 9:00 am - noon and 1:00 - 4:00 pm shifts, Valley View Forest (1717 Center Road, Chimacum) Join us for the first volunteer work party at Chimacum Ridge Community Forest to help get it ready to open in 2025! We’ll be working on what will become the main access trail to Chimacum Ridge from the Valley View Forest parking. The work party will operate in two shifts: 9:00 am - noon, and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. You can sign up for one or both shifts. See story above for more information. You can RSVP here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e5178104f2&e=c62e014255> or by email to info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org> . If you'd like to help but have questions or concerns, please contact Community Forest Manager Ryen Helzer at rhelzer@saveland.org <mailto:rhelzer@saveland.org> . Directions: Meet at the Valley View Forest parking lot at 1717 Center Road, Chimacum. From Chimacum Corner, travel 1.7 miles south on Center Road to the gravel driveway on the left. ________________________________ Look to the Land Campaign Briefing Monday, September 9, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, online via Zoom Please join us for a free virtual event to learn about Jefferson Land Trust's Look to the Land campaign, a three-year $8.25 million fundraising campaign that will bring to life our community’s best conservation ideas for how to live and work with the land in creative and regenerative ways. This event will feature a presentation about the campaign's key projects, and then allow time to answer any questions you may have. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=58b116974a&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Work Party: Trail Maintenance at Chai-yahk-wh Preserve Tuesday, September 10, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Chai-yahk-wh Preserve on Marrowstone Island Mud season is nearly upon us, and it's time to make sure all trails are ready! We'll be refreshing our trail drainage at Chai-yahk-wh Preserve so we can continue to enjoy this lovely trail all winter long. Questions? Contact Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel at cclendaniel@saveland.org >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> Directions: Chai-yahk-wh Preserve can be accessed via the entrance on Flagler Road across from Griffith Point Road. The entrance is two miles past the “Welcome to Marrowstone Island” sign and is on the right side of the road. A small parking area lies just beyond the WSU Twin Vista Ranch. Please refrain from parking along East Marrowstone Road to ensure public safety. ________________________________ 22nd Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15 The mission of Jefferson County Farm Tour is to celebrate locally grown food, fiber, and farm-made products; invite community members to learn from and engage with their local farmers; and stimulate economic opportunity for farms in Jefferson County via self-guided tours of Jefferson County farms. Volunteers onsite will provide brochures and maps, collect donations, orient tour-goers to each location, and make route recommendations. Farm Tour is produced by the Production Alliance. Participating in Farm Tour is free, but a suggested donation of $10 per carload is accepted at any farm on the tour. The Land Trust is proud to be a sponsor of Jefferson County Farm Tour! We'll have a table at Kodama Farm & Food Forest <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id =4fa9b8def6&e=c62e014255> in Chimacum from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. We hope you'll stop by and say hello! To learn more about the Farm Tour, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=246b1d56a2&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Work Party: Yellow Flag Iris and Bittersweet Nightshade Removal at Lower Donovan Creek Preserve Tuesday, September 24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Lower Donovan Creek Preserve Oh Donovan — so much beauty, and so much to do! Those who have visited Lower Donovan Creek cannot forget the expansive views, recovering stream, and bright young plant community. And with the habitat recovery, we continue to support the native forest by removing plants — such as yellow flag iris and water-loving bittersweet nightshade — that threaten to take over the young creek corridor or adjoining forest. Join us this fall to dig out yellow flag iris rhizomes to stop this colonizer in its current tracts! This work will involve walking over uneven, though stunning, terrain. Rubber boots are strongly recommended. Questions? Contact Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel at cclendaniel@saveland.org >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> Directions: From Center Road, turn onto East Quilcene Road. Take the first left onto McInnis Road then proceed approximately 0.3 miles and park on the road shoulder near the top of the first driveway on the right. Contact Carrie to carpool from Port Townsend or Chimacum. Removing Barriers for Land Trust Volunteers The Land Trust recognizes that there can be financial barriers to volunteering. To address these barriers and increase broader volunteer participation that’s representative of the communities in which we work, we’ve created the Equity and Access Fund <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b1105765ba&e=c62e014255> . If you'd like to volunteer at a Land Trust work party or event, but are challenged by childcare or transportation, let us know on the form here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db17 30fe5fb21&id=f6be650a04&e=c62e014255> and we may be able to provide reimbursement. Upcoming Community Events First Sunday Prairie Saunter Sunday, September 1, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Camas Prairie Park (1948 Blaine Street, Port Townsend) Washington Native Plant Society will host this saunter around Kah Tai Prairie Preserve and Camas Prairie Park at the Port Townsend Golf Course during the monthly "Sunday in the Park" event. Botanists Dixie Llewellin and Kathy Darrow will lead the saunter. See what’s blooming and what’s in seed at the preserve, learn about the ecology of the camas prairie, and visit with other native and naturalized plants that live around the park and preserve. The walk is a leisurely 1-2 miles around the prairie, then out to Spring Valley Pond and back. Meet at the Kah Tai Prairie kiosk in the parking lot. Anyone, including leashed pets, is welcome to join. For more information, email Kathy Darrow at kathydinpt@gmail.com >> <mailto:kathydinpt@gmail.com> ________________________________ CedarRoot Folk School Presents: Introduction to Wildlife Track and Sign Saturday, September 7, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Dosewallips State Park Explore the fundamentals of animal tracking in this one-day, in-the-field, workshop with wildlife tracker, naturalist, and Jefferson Land Trust Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships Sarah Spaeth. This class will cover track shapes, gait patterns, rubs, and other sign for animals in our area. You’ll also explore where to look for tracks, considerations of tracking on a variety of substrates, and tricks for telling how old tracks are. No experience necessary; this is the perfect class to take in preparation for one of the Wildlife Track and Sign Certifications offered by CedarRoot. Ages 16+ (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult). Cost: $125.00 (includes materials). To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=45671e610d&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, September 7, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Quilcene Roads Shop (295316 Hwy 101, Quilcene) Saturday, September 21, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Port Hadlock Roads Shop (371 Chimacum Road, Port Hadlock) Jefferson County no longer has a moderate risk waste disposal facility. Instead, collection events are held across the County throughout the year for residents, and once a year for businesses. Residents can dispose of most household hazardous waste at collection events. Antifreeze, motor oil, fluorescent lights, and lithium, button, and rechargeable batteries are not accepted at collection events. Note: containers with fuel, paint, etc. will not be returned. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0c831cfd96&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden Speaker Series Presents: Gardening with Native Plants with Kathy Darrow Saturday, September 14, 1:00 pm, Salmon Shelter at H.J. Carroll Park (9884 Rhody Drive, Chimacum) The Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden is excited to present the final installment of their summer bimonthly speaker series. Presentations in the series focus on the importance of planting native plants on the landscape/garden and provide valuable information about how to plant/nurture these species in your home gardens. This talk will be presented by Kathy Darrow, a member of the Washington Native Plant Society-Olympic Chapter and the Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation. The event will be held rain or shine. There is some seating in the shelter but feel free to bring a lawn chair. Questions? Email kkhnativeplants@gmail.com >> <mailto:kkhnativeplants@gmail.com> ________________________________ Chickadee Forestry for the Jefferson County Sustainable Forestry Program Presents: Sustainable Forestry and Local Wood Tour Part 1, Chimacum County Park: Wednesday, September 18, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Chimacum County Park Part 2, Our Local Wood Economy: Thursday, September 19, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Finnriver Cider Barn Part 1: In 2021, Chickadee Forestry LLC selectively harvested timber at Chimacum County Park for the Jefferson County Forestry Program to improve overall forest health. See how the forest has responded, talk to local professionals about what forest management can look like, and take a walk through the woods. Speakers and guests will be professionals who work in land management, ecological forestry, logging, and conservation. This will also be an opportunity to learn about cost share programs available for caring for your own forest land. RSVPs encouraged. To learn more and RSVP, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=bb65b84016&e=c62e014255> Part 2: Come meet people in the community who are utilizing local wood from the Jefferson County Sustainable Forestry Program and other local forestry efforts. Learn about the issues, the opportunities, and how you can get involved. Or share your own ideas and connect with professionals who are already working in the industry. The overall goal is to increase forest health and resiliency, create living wage jobs, and support our community with products we can be proud of. After the panel discussion there will be time to wander and chat with professionals from both nights and enjoy a beverage. RSVPs encouraged. To learn more and RSVP, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=36153280eb&e=c62e01425 5> ________________________________ North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) Presents: Nearshore Restoration in Discovery Bay Member Tour Saturday, September 21, 10:30 am - noon, Discovery Bay (directions and parking information provided with registration) Visit the Maynard Nearshore Restoration site, 10 years after restoration work removed 150 creosote pilings from an abandoned railway and restored 1,700 feet to natural shoreline. Learn about the importance of nearshore restoration, how salmon utilize this key habitat, and get a sneak peek at NOSC's upcoming restoration work in Discovery Bay! You must RSVP in advance. Priority is given to NOSC members and volunteers, but if there is still space available, anyone is welcome to join. To learn more and RSVP, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=82132bf512&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Human-Carnivore Coexistence - Making Connections with Olympic Cougar Project Wednesday, September 25, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, online via Zoom Join researchers from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Panthera, who will share information about the highly collaborative Olympic Cougar Project: an Olympic Peninsula-wide project aimed at understanding the role that cougars play in our local ecosystems and how they are impacted by decreasing habitat connectivity and increasing human populations. You'll learn about about basic cougar ecology, preliminary research findings, and how to coexist with this elusive carnivore. Joining the research team will be a conflict specialist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife who will impart strategies on protecting livestock in cougar country. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=95d2afd07a&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Port Townsend Library Presents: Living with Deer Thursday, September 26, 6:00 pm, Port Townsend Library Join Cole Janowski, Wildlife Conflict Specialist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and KT LaBadie, Code Compliance Officer with the City of Port Townsend, for a talk about living with deer. Cole will cover Washington deer species, general biology, conflict background and prevention, and what people and communities can do to coexist with wildlife. KT will talk about some of the issues and prevention method she sees around code compliance in the City that can help the community better live with deer. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=549f32b44f&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Wild Church Port Townsend Saturday, September 28, 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. 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