February 2024 eNews

"This winter, my wife and I decided to take a trip to South Africa, bringing along our two-year-old daughter. ... We decided on Africa because after reading about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of 1996, I realized how much Black history is world history, and wanted to explore further the parallels of the fight for freedom and equality taking place on both sides of the Atlantic. ..." Read the essay by Thyatira Thompson

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Spring in on the way, and with it comes a fresh shower of opportunities to get out on the land with us. Whether your thing is scanning the skies for bluebirds, prepping habitat plots for butterflies, hunting down invasive species, or hoofing it on a guided walk, there's something you'll love in our 2024 event schedule. Check the event listings below—and keep checking the list of upcoming events on our website, because we'll be adding more soon. 

Hope to see you out there!

Help us seed host plants in SJPT's Island Marble Butterfly habitat plots on San Juan Island. (Session 1 of 2)

Help us seed host plants in SJPT's Island Marble Butterfly habitat plots on San Juan Island. (Session 2 of 2)

Help us give the heave-ho to invasive English holly at the beautiful Marilyn and Fred Ellis Preserve on Shaw Island.

On the evening before our first Bluebird Blitz of the year, join us at Red Mill Farm for an evening of Q & A about Western Bluebirds. Returning and new volunteers alike are encouraged to attend.

Our first Bluebird Blitz of the year. As a volunteer community scientist, you’ll be assigned to an area on San Juan Island to search for Western Bluebirds to assess where they have returned from winter migration.

Our second Bluebird Blitz of the year. As a volunteer community scientist, you’ll be assigned to an area on San Juan Island to search for Western Bluebirds to assess where they have returned from winter migration.

Take in the spring splendor of wildflower blooms on Vendovi Island while learning about the fascinating natural and cultural history of this rare whole-island preserve.