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HomeMy WebLinkAbout103024 - Jefferson Land Trust News and Events - October 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=7cf0063d5d&e=c62e014255> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=b01820310e&e=c62e014255> October 2024 eNews <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=f02d1571bf&e=c62e014255> Above: Quilcene Bay by John Gussman. Below right: The protected farmland. Historic 67-acre Farmland near Quilcene Bay Protected Forever! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6bc5e3761f&e=c62e014255> Great news! Working with willing landowners, Jefferson Land Trust recently placed a conservation easement on a 67-acre farmland property near Quilcene Bay, permanently protecting it against development, while preserving its significant agricultural and ecological values for all time. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=53e9b6358d&e=c62e014255> The property is one of the largest remaining farmland properties in the Quilcene area, and has been in agricultural use for more than a century. It has large swaths of pastureland, a portion of Jakeway Creek, water rights available for agricultural uses, and rural open space visible from nearby roads and Quilcene Bay. Now that it’s protected, the land will always be available as productive agricultural land. Along with these important agricultural and scenic values, the property is a key puzzle piece in the greater picture of wildlife habitat and farmland conservation efforts in and around Quilcene Bay, which is fed by both Jakeway Creek and Donovan Creek. Its location is highly significant, as it’s nearly completely surrounded by land already protected by Jefferson Land Trust and other organizations. Read more about this protection project >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=e30969563f&e=c62e014255> Progress on Chimacum Ridge Community Forest <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=4972c4f812&e=c62e014255> Community Forest Manager Ryen Helzer doing trailwork on Chimacum Ridge. Photo by Tegra Stone Nuess. Jefferson Land Trust kicked off 2024 with the biggest acquisition in our 35-year history: 853-acre Chimacum Ridge. Once it’s combined with adjacent Valley View Forest, Chimacum Ridge Community Forest will total 918 acres of working forest, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=bee86211fe&e=c62e014255> The community forest will be a shared living resource that models a regenerative relationship with the land, bringing economic, ecological, and social benefits to our community — forever. Over the last year, Land Trust staff members have been working with a multitude of volunteers and contract crews to get the forest ready to open to the public next year. We’re excited to tell you more about what we’ve accomplished together so far — and what we’re looking forward to in 2025! <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=2de12234f5&e=c62e014255> One of our current focuses is building visitor infrastructure on the Ridge so that, when it opens in 2025, everyone can discover its beauty and begin to imagine the possibilities it holds for the future of Jefferson County. This includes designing and building trails, developing signage and parking plans, as well as creating and finalizing policies to guide future use of the forest. A few new trails connecting to existing ones are now beginning to define the recreational use of the forest. After contracting with a fantastic Washington Conservation Corps crew to cut out most of the initial trail routes on the Ridge, Land Trust staff members and volunteers have been working hard to complete them. Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=69e9e92876&e=c62e014255> Above right photo, top: Volunteers Jane Guiltinan (a Jefferson Land Trust Board member) and Cindy Breed working on a trail during a Chimacum Ridge Community Forest work party in August 2024. Bottom: Education volunteer Herb Tracy with Chimacum students at the community pavilion during a field trip to Valley View Forest on Chimacum Ridge. Learn More About Washington's Community Forests <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7f422e5d2f&e=c62e014255> Jefferson Land Trust's Community Forest Manager, Ryen Helzer, and Director of Stewardship and Resilience, Erik Kingfisher, were recently interviewed by Daniel O’Neil for "Forests for Good <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=fa434c9bcf&e=c62e014255> ," his article about Washington’s community forests in 1889 Washington’s Magazine <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=3744e8cfce&e=c62e014255> . <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=8f90142993&e=c62e014255> The exciting progress on Chimacum Ridge is supported by the Look to the Land <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=163305f359&e=c62e014255> campaign for a resilient future. You can learn more about the campaign by signing up for a free tour of Chimacum Ridge <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d56641b8b6&e=c62e014255> or by checking out our campaign website <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=89559958a7&e=c62e014255> . Request for Proposals Available: Opportunity to Purchase Protected Farmland in Chimacum <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7750254ad5&e=c62e014255> Jefferson Land Trust plans to sell 47 acres of protected farmland in Beaver Valley, Chimacum, through an open application process that’s now underway. Interested parties should read the Request for Proposal (RFP) and complete a pre-application questionnaire before midnight November 17, 2024 (from which up to 10 applicants will be selected and invited to submit full RFPs). You can view the RFP and questionnaire, get details about the application process, view a virtual information session, and more by visiting saveland.org/beaver-vall ey-farmland-RFP <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=db97cde4d3&e=c62e014255> . Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=1c975da536&e=c62e014255> Do You Know about the New Community Wildfire Protection Plan? <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=66fed2ad0d&e=c62e014255> Photo by John Gussman. This past summer, Jefferson County became a safer place to live as the county officially adopted its first-ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/c lick?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=7243f7062c&e=c62e014255> : a comprehensive strategic plan that aims to reduce the risk of wildfire damage to people, property, and natural and cultural resources. Jefferson County’s CWPP <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=607fadc47d&e=c62e014255> was developed over the past couple of years with the participation of local residents, community leaders, land managers, fire personnel, and other stakeholders, including Jefferson Land Trust. The CWPP development process involved a thorough assessment of the community's wildfire risk and vulnerabilities, including the analysis of fire history, fuel (vegetation) conditions, weather patterns, and the community's capacity to respond to wildfire events. Based on the assessment, the CWPP outlines a set of actions that can be taken to reduce risk and improve our community's preparedness and resilience. Read more >>> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=00b560f183&e=c62e014255> Salmon Viewing Season is (Still) Here! <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/a4058253-ae8d-ec2e-ad9a-40039cba623e.jpg> Hood Canal summer chum are still returning from the ocean to spawn in Snow Creek, Salmon Creek, the Duckabush River, and Chimacum Creek. We encourage you to go see this amazing natural phenomenon at Snow Creek Estuary Preserve, <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ad76b18fd0&e=c62e014255> Duckabush Oxbow & Wetlands Preserve, <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=d3e5bbabda&e=c62e014255> and/or Illahee Preserve. <https://saveland.us4.list-m anage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=19016aa390&e=c62e014255> Salmon make their epic journey, swimming in from the ocean and up the very stream in which they hatched, in order to spawn and complete their life cycle. View a neat “map” of the salmon life cycle by clicking here <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=dda23f3614&e=c62e014255> . When viewing the salmon, please be kind to the fish and other wildlife by: * Remaining on designated trails (and off of live or dead streamside vegetation) * Keeping voices and loud noises to a minimum, and * Leaving your pets at home. Salmon-viewing season usually lasts through mid-November. Hope to see you out there! Request for Donation: Stewardship Vehicle <https://mcusercontent.com/25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21/images/ec3476d0-88a7-3b6b-ea7d-4967f8078e85.png> Jefferson Land Trust seeks the donation of a reliable vehicle that can travel throughout the county. This vehicle will be used primarily by our awesome stewardship team on monitoring visits to easement-protected properties. If you're interested, please email info@saveland.org <mailto:info@saveland.org?subject=Stewardship%20vehicle%20donation> . Thank you! Request for Donations: Tools and Supplies for Chimacum Ridge Community Forest Working with the community, Jefferson Land Trust is making exciting progress on establishing a community forest on Chimacum Ridge. As we keep growing our operational space, we've identified some tools and supplies that will help us keep the work running smoothly. Thank you to the generous community members who already stepped up to donate several of the items on our wishlist this month! If you're interested in donating any of the remaining items, listed below, please email Community Forest Manager Ryen Helzer at rhelzer@saveland.org <mailto:rhelzer@saveland.org> . If possible, include a picture of the item(s) you wish to donate. Thank you! Trailer: A utility or dump trailer that measures 5' - 6' wide and 8' - 10' long. Maximum towing capacity needs to be higher than 2, 900 lbs (GVWR > 2900 lbs). This will help us move equipment, tools, and supplies to different parts of the ridge. The GVWR can be found on the trailer's driver-side panel. Filing cabinet: A two-drawer, locking filing cabinet for office space. Toolbox/organizer: A toolbox to organize tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Forward this message to a friend >>> <https://us4.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0df3a8374c&e=c62e014255> Upcoming Land Trust Events Forest Conservation Practices Tour and Workshop Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Chimacum Join Jefferson Land Trust's Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel and Northwest Natural Resource Group’s (NNRG) lead forester Jaal Mann on a tour of an actively managed lowland coniferous forest. Objectives for the Land Trust's 65-acre Valley View Forest (the future gateway to Chimacum Ridge Community Forest) include increasing forest resilience and improving structural and species diversity through selective thinning, gap cuts, and creating wildlife habitat structures. As we walk through several treatment units, leaders will discuss the successes and challenges of planning and implementing ecological forestry practices and how we select trees for removal in a thinning. Free site visits provided by NNRG to assess habitat diversity and forest health, and provide management recommendations, will be available to attendees. This workshop is offered at no cost to attendees thanks to funding through Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/clic k?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=9a92f5f2eb&e=c62e014255> . Questions? Contact Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel at cclendaniel@saveland.org >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=64e07dc0fa&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Work Parties: Removing Dilapidated Shed in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Tuesday, November 12, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Quimper Wildlife Corridor Tuesday, November 26, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Quimper Wildlife Corridor Imagine walking through a lush forest, resident birds singing, quiet wind sighing, just taking in the view of...a dilapidated shed??? Not for much longer! This month we roll up our sleeves and begin removing the detritus from an old shed hiding just off the edge of our beloved trails. This work will involve some extra walking from the demo site to our work truck, both on trail and through brush, while working as a team to carry out debris. Directions: Meet at Cook Avenue and Elmira Street in Port Townsend. Questions? Contact Preserve Manager Carrie Clendaniel by emailing cclendaniel@saveland.org >> <mailto:cclendaniel@saveland.org> ________________________________ Save the Date: Jefferson Land Trust Holiday Open House Monday, December 30, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Land Trust office (1033 Lawrence Street, Uptown Port Townsend) Join us for a cherished Jefferson Land Trust tradition! Stop by the Land Trust office on Monday, December 30, to ring in the New Year with a warm cup of cheer. Whether you’re a longtime supporter, partner, volunteer, or simply curious to learn more about who we are and what we do, we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the year’s progress together over hot cider, hot chocolate, and plenty of sweet treats (including gluten-free options). This year, we’ll also be serving up fresh waffles from 10:00 am – noon, with a delectable topping bar to create the waffle of your dreams! All are welcome. Hope to see you there! 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=6139693469&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=673f9d956e&e=c62e014255> and we may be able to provide reimbursement. Upcoming Community Events Jefferson County Conservation District Native Plant Sale Orders open now through Friday, November 22. Pickup Saturday, February 22 The purpose of this annual plant sale is to make inexpensively priced native trees and shrubs available to the public in order to enhance natural biodiversity and sequester carbon. Order native trees and shrubs online through November 22 while supplies last. Plant pickup is Saturday, February 22 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. To learn more and order, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=0c476a26f0&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Washington Native Plant Society Presents: Dosewallips State Park Fall Hike Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am, Dosewallips State Park (near Brinnon) Come walk the 2.5 mile Maple Valley Loop as well as the very short beach trail across the highway. The Maple Valley Loop goes through old growth forest and a beautiful stand of maples. At the beach (across the highway), explore the Dosewallips River delta with associated marshland. Plan to meet at the Dosewallips State Park campground parking lot at 10:00 am. Leaders: Varn Brooks and Fayla Schwartz. Group size is limited. Please RSVP by October 31. To RSVP, email olympic@wnps.org >> <mailto:olympic@wnps.org?subject=November%202%20Dosewallips%20hike> ________________________________ First Sunday Prairie Saunter Sunday, November 3, 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 view 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> ________________________________ Jefferson County Historical Society Presents: Dino Day Saturday, November 9, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Jefferson County Historical Society (450 Water Street, Port Townsend) The Jefferson County Historical Society is excited to host the Burke Museum's traveling BurkeMobile "Dig In" program! Learn how the three types of rocks that make up our planet are formed from minerals. Uncover the dynamic, shifting nature of our planet with activities focusing on continental drift and plate tectonics. Find out how paleontologists "read" the fossil record for clues about what the world used to look like. Then, become a paleontologist yourself by excavating fossils from dig pits and exploring exhibits with fossils and cast replicas of plants and animals from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic Eras. Drop-in, no registration needed, and no cost to attend. Dino costumes welcome! For kids and adults of all ages. Questions? Email programs@jchsmuseum.com >> <mailto:programs@jchsmuseum.com?subject=Question%20about%20Dino%20Day> ________________________________ Washington State Parks Free Days Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day) and Saturday, November 24 (Autumn Day) The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated two free Saturdays in November: November 11 (Veterans Day) and November 24 (Autumn Day). On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at Washington state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. These are the final two free days of 2024. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=6614425ba0&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Port Townsend Marine Science Center's "Future of Oceans" Lecture Series Presents: Did You Hear That? The Physics of Sound Sunday, November 17, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Fort Worden Chapel, Port Townsend Eric McRae, a Principal Electrical Engineer at the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory, will cover the basics of sound creation, propagation and perception, both in air and in water. You'll learn how we hear, the role of sound in how bats and orca locate their food, and some peculiar characteristics of sound that are often experienced but rarely understood. Finally, there will also be a discussion about those noisy ships and jets. By donation. To learn more, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=ae623a1d12&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Friends of Fort Flagler Presents: Busy Beavers - Nature's Ecosystem Engineers Wednesday, November 20, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, online via Zoom Join experts from Beavers Northwest to learn about one of our region's least seen but most impactful creatures. As ecosystem engineers, beavers have a big impact on the habitats that they call home. This can often be a boon for fish and wildlife sharing this space, but a headache for people nearby. Throughout the Puget Sound region, many beavers find homes in the urban and ex-urban waterways, resulting in conflicts with human land use. Beavers Northwest staff will dive into beaver ecology and discuss the benefits as well as the challenges and opportunities for living with beavers in a landscape dominated by human infrastructure. To learn more and register, click here >> <https://saveland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=25cbb92181e6db1730fe5fb21&id=24de5b304a&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Wild Church Port Townsend Saturday, October 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=ac5d5cfd8d&e=c62e014255> ________________________________ Tuesday Morning Barefoot Walks Tuesday, November 26, noon - 2:00 pm, Gibbs Lake (Chimacum) 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! Meet at the main parking lot at Gibbs Lake in Chimacum. Questions? Email Emmy Joy at emmy.joy@aol.com >> <mailto:emmy.joy@aol.com?subject=Barefoot%20walks> ________________________________ Birding Walks with Beverly McNeil Saturdays, 9:00 am - noon, 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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