Notes from the Executive Director Archives - San Juan Preservation Trust

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Craig Canine2021-11-29T15:33:59-08:00November 29th, 2021|

Many of you might have received our Annual Membership Activation letter in the mail. As a reminder—or for those who didn't [...]

Craig Canine2020-05-28T13:08:31-07:00May 28th, 2020|

Vendovi Island North Cove in the "Before Times" As San Juan County begins Phase 2 of our state’s re-opening process, I’m [...]

Craig Canine2020-03-25T17:40:31-07:00March 25th, 2020|

Note From Angela Angela Anderson at home with Leo Dear Preservation Trust family and friends, I write this on [...]

Craig Canine2020-08-31T13:57:42-07:00January 24th, 2019|

Trumpeter swans on San Juan Island | Joe Belcovson In this month’s issue: Note from Angela: A Recipe for [...]

Craig Canine2019-01-21T12:54:09-08:00January 17th, 2019|

A Recipe for the Year Ahead Many of those who read this may know of Judy Anderson, an independent (and indispensable) [...]

Craig Canine2018-12-28T10:43:02-08:00December 28th, 2018|

Red Mill Farm at Night | Rob Roy McGregor In this issue: Letter from Angela: Looking Ahead and Behind [...]

Craig Canine2018-10-02T09:03:25-07:00September 26th, 2018|

Our retreat venue: Westcott Bay Shellfish Farm When you read this, I—along with the rest of the Preservation Trust [...]

Louise Kelly2018-09-05T19:47:02-07:00August 4th, 2018|

We all watched, heartbroken, as the orca known as J35 (aka Tahlequah) carried her dead calf around the Salish Sea for [...]

Louise Kelly2018-09-17T12:23:26-07:00June 17th, 2018|

Growing Community Conservation, Part II (This article is adapted from Angela's presentation at SJPT's Annual Meeting on May 5. Part two [...]

Louise Kelly2018-09-17T15:36:42-07:00May 25th, 2018|

Growing Community Conservation, Part I (This article is adapted from Angela’s presentation at SJPT’s Annual Meeting on May 5. Part one [...]

Louise Kelly2018-09-18T06:12:37-07:00March 29th, 2018|

Breaking for lunch during a cleanup day at the Ellis Family Preserve | Staff photo BUOYED BY OUR SHARED [...]

Louise Kelly2018-11-07T09:46:43-08:00January 21st, 2018|

This quote, chiseled into the tombstone that stands above his final resting place on Shaw Island, tells you that Fred Ellis [...]

Louise Kelly2023-06-27T16:36:55-07:00August 17th, 2017|

Tenth birthday at Westcott Bay Shellfish Farm (birthday girl in center) | Photo: SJPT Staff Off the Map Oysters [...]

Louise Kelly2018-09-18T06:11:13-07:00May 25th, 2017|

During my 15 years as executive director of the San Juan Preservation Trust, I’ve worked for 64 dedicated volunteers who have [...]