See Our July 2021 e-News
Sunset Beach, Vendovi Island | Heather Bansmer In this month’s issue: New Orcas Preserve Midseason Updates Western Bluebird [...]
A Story Written in the Land
In the Coast Salish Indian language, Spálhxen refers to the coastal prairie ecosystem, which is characterized by the interrelationships between key [...]
Rebooting the Red Mill
Pete Kilpatrick on Glacier Peak, July 2020 Pete at Red Mill Farm Preserve, June 2021 [...]
Island Marble Conservation Update
Looking for larvae at Frazer Homestead Preserve | Staff archive In May and June, all over the south end of San [...]
See Garry Oak “Director’s Cut”
Watch the full "director's cut" version of our documentary video, "What's So Great About Garry Oaks?"
2021 Midseason Bluebird Update
Western Bluebird pair | Kathy Finholm The weather has warmed up and my oh my the bluebird season is upon us! [...]
A Delicious Duet
Viola adunca and Fragaria vesca Nature’s garden is full of delights. Along paths, shorelines, waterways, and even roadsides, an array of [...]
Congrats to Our 2021 Scholarship Winners!
Izabela Janecek Ayla Ridwan The San Juan Preservation Trust is pleased to announce this [...]
School Partnerships
This past year, we've made some of our preserves available as “learning landscapes” through partnerships with schools. We recognize the benefits [...]
In Case You Missed It
The Preservation Trust's 42nd Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, May 20. For the second year in a row, it was [...]
Capturing Aspects of Nature
Aaron Vliet from Friday Harbor High School chose to work with the Preservation Trust to complete a community project this past [...]
Passing of A Dear Friend
The Preservation Trust and many others lost a dear friend and colleague when, on May 5, Martha Fuller passed away peacefully [...]
Air Hugs for Volunteer Month
Volunteers help lift and carry forward an organization’s mission, and the San Juan Preservation Trust has been blessed by many over [...]
See Our March 2021 e-News
March planting party with Spring Street School students | Staff archive In this month’s issue: Kudos to Shaw Volunteer [...]
It’s Amphibian Season!
With Spring comes another a joyful amphibian season in the islands. Just last week, SJPT Land Steward Rob Roy McGregor spotted [...]
Kudos to Skip
Ruthie Dougherty, Ellis Preserve Curator, writes: Two years ago, faced with some unusual projects at the Marilyn and Fred Ellis Preserve [...]
Critter Cozy Video
SJPT naturalist and Ellis Preserve Curator Ruthie Dougherty shows how to add a "critter cozy," or hibernaculum, to enhance wildlife habitat [...]
The “Steller” Stars of Whale Rocks
Dr. Frances Robertson, Coordinator of the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC), takes a boat trip to the swift waters [...]
2021 Climate Scholarships
We are pleased to announce the second year of the San Juan Preservation Trust's Climate Leadership Scholarship program. The 2021 scholarship [...]
See Our February 2021 e-News
A Photo Contest Winner from 2021 Swan Count | Sheila Bolka In this month’s issue: We [Heart] Swans (2021 [...]
2021 Swan Count Results
Each year in late January, Preservation Trust's Stewardship Manager, Kathleen Foley Lewis (with help from Sierra O’Connell) coordinates a count of [...]
Remembering Walter MacGinitie
A memorial tribute to Walter MacGinitie, long-time Preservation Trust supporter and conservation easement donor (together with his wife, Ruth).
Winter 2020 Dispatch e-Version
In our 2020 Year In Review (online version):Letter from AngelaCONSERVE HighlightsCARE HighlightsCONNECT HighlightsList of Donors Bequests, Gifts in Memory and in [...]
Three Warm Welcomes
Sadly, two long-serving members of the Preservation Trust staff retired this year—Conservation Director Debby Clausen stepped down at the end of [...]
Protected Forever: Reef Island
Reef Island, a jewel of the Wasp Island group | Staff photo On July 31, we announced that Malcolm Goodfellow, a [...]
Thankful for You!
Semi-Wild Turkeys* Near the Orcas Ferry Landing, Nov. 21, 2020 | Staff photo Q: Why did the turkeys cross the road? [...]
Visiting Preserves with iNaturalist
Looking for a new solo activity that can enhance your environmental literacy? Join one (or all) of our iNaturalist projects and [...]
See Our November 2020 e-News
Southwest tip of Reef Island, with more Wasp Islands in the background | Staff photo In this month’s issue: [...]
“Just a Moment” Video Series
Staying connected to our community and to nature is important, which is why the Preservation Trust staff created a video series [...]
Saving Land to Support Salmon
Local Conservation Organizations and Private Landowners Take Action to Support Recovery of Salmon and Southern Resident Orcas An innovative partnership [...]