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SUMMARY:San Juan Island Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Find us at the San Juan Island Farmers Market today along with San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board. 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/17362/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20260210T224340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T225405Z
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SUMMARY:Open House | Beaverton Marsh Trail Update
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our open house at the Mullis Community Senior Center for an in-person update on the Beaverton Marsh Trail! Enjoy light refreshments while checking out our current design and peruse project maps. \nLand Bank staff and commissioners look forward to sharing our progress thus far and answering any questions. \nFor more information contact Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or phone 360-370-7655. \n 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/open-house-beaverton-marsh-trail-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T111000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20260112T232722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T232722Z
UID:17368-1771577100-1771585800@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting 8:45am-11:10am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the San Juan Island Grange located at 152 First Street North. The public is invited to attend. \nClick HERE to download the agenda (includes Zoom meeting link) and meeting materials.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/monthly-commission-meeting-42/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20260204T194844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194844Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event | Guided Bird Walk at Zylstra Lake Preserve\, San Juan Island
DESCRIPTION:The Land Bank is partnering with the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center for their February Screen Free Saturday! Step away from the screen and spend the morning at Zylstra Lake Preserve to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count with local birding enthusiast\, Shona Aitken. \nNo birding experience necessary. If you’d like an intro prior to the walk\, be sure to check out our Birding 101 recording on YouTube. Bring binoculars if you have ’em! For more information contact Caleb at 360-378-5246 or email calebs@jlsfrc.org. \nThe GBBC — hosted in partnership with Cornell Lab\, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada (Oiseaux Canada) — is a global citizen science event aimed at tracking bird populations and migration patterns.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-guided-bird-walk-at-zylstra-lake-preserve-san-juan-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20260115T203841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T204038Z
UID:17373-1770976800-1770984000@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk at Channel Preserve\, Lopez Island
DESCRIPTION:Connect to birds\, nature\, and community – join us for the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! Preserve Steward\, Amanda Wedow\, will lead a walk down the trail to the beach\, taking time to observe birds in a variety of habitats: forest and shoreline. \nNo birding experience necessary. If you’d like an intro prior to the walk\, be sure to check out our Birding 101 recording on YouTube. Bring binoculars if you have ’em! Waterproof boots recommended. \nThe GBBC — hosted in partnership with Cornell Lab\, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada (Oiseaux Canada) — is a global citizen science event aimed at tracking bird populations and migration patterns.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/guided-bird-walk-at-channel-preserve-lopez-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20260106T205146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T205538Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Planting Party at Crescent Beach Preserve\, Orcas Island
DESCRIPTION:Join your island neighbors and Land Bank staff for guaranteed fun as we install thousands of plants following the recent completion of forest thinning at Crescent Beach Preserve! \nPlants will include forbs such as native violets and goldenrods\, as well as bareroot trees and shrubs such as Douglas maple\, flowering dogwood\, mock orange\, gooseberry\, red flowering currant and many more. \nPark at either the Crescent Beach Drive or Mount Baker Road parking lots and walk about halfway into the preserve to the planting spot. \nPlease bring gloves and water. Staff will provide shovels. \nRSVP appreciated but not required.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-planting-party-at-crescent-beach-preserve-orcas-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20260106T222037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T222037Z
UID:17355-1768816800-1768831200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Planting Party at Westside Preserve\, San Juan Island
DESCRIPTION:Planting Party with a view RE-DUX!  \nJoin staff at Westside Preserve for restoration work above the Goldenback Trail. We’ll take advantage of earlier burn piles and fill in and expand native habitat by planting more shrubs\, grasses and wildflowers. \nPark at the pullout across from Goldenback Trailhead (third pullout) and hike up the trail to meet staff. If anyone is unable to hike up the trail\, please email Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or phone 360-370-7655 to arrange carpool/shuttle with staff.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-planting-party-at-westside-preserve-san-juan-island-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T111000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251230T224419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T224419Z
UID:17343-1768553100-1768561800@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting 8:45am-11:10am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the San Juan Island Grange located at 152 First Street North. The public is invited to attend. \nClick HERE to download the agenda (includes Zoom meeting link) and meeting materials.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/monthly-commission-meeting-41/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251007T202710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T192014Z
UID:17195-1766133600-1766152800@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Commission Meeting and Annual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold an abbreviated monthly meeting and annual retreat Friday\, December 19. The monthly meeting is scheduled for 8:40am – 9am. The annual retreat is scheduled for 9am – 2:10pm. The meeting will be in person only in the Commons Room at the UW Friday Harbor Labs campus\, located at 620 University Road\, Friday Harbor. The public is invited to attend. \nClick HERE to download the agenda and meeting materials.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/monthly-commission-meeting-40/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251209T230558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T221142Z
UID:17309-1766052000-1766070000@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Planting Party at Westside Preserve\, San Juan Island
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE DEC 17: CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER \nWe’re throwing a POP UP Planting Party – with a view! Join staff at Westside Preserve for restoration work above the Goldenback Trail. We’ll take advantage of earlier burn piles and fill in and expand native habitat by planting more shrubs\, grasses and wildflowers. \nPark at the pullout across from Goldenback Trailhead (third pullout) and hike up the trail to meet staff. If anyone is unable to hike up the trail\, please email Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or phone 360-370-7655 to arrange carpool/shuttle with staff.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-planting-party-at-westside-preserve-san-juan-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251112T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215009Z
UID:17283-1763892000-1763899200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Planting Party at North Shore Preserve\, Orcas Island
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Planting Party! Fall is a great time to get plants in the ground to establish strong root systems over the winter. Share your Sunday morning with Land Bank staff\, planting herbaceous plants around the wetlands and elsewhere. We’ll meet in the main parking lot. Rain or shine! \nFor more information contact Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655 or email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org. \n 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-planting-party-at-north-shore-preserve-orcas-island-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251112T214817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T192742Z
UID:17285-1763719200-1763726400@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Planting Party at Watmough Bay Preserve Addition\, Lopez Island
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Planting Party! \nLast fall\, the Land Bank removed an old sport court and volunteers helped to replant the uncovered soil with native plants. Now we’re ready to fill in the area and expand native habitat by planting more shrubs\, grasses and wildflowers. \nWe’ll meet in the main parking lot and hike up. Rain or shine! \nFor more information contact Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655 or email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-planting-party-at-watmough-bay-preserve-addition-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251007T202612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T185914Z
UID:17192-1763107200-1763116200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting 8am-10:30am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center located at 23 Pear Tree Lane\, Lopez Island. The public is invited to attend. \nClick HERE to download the agenda (includes Zoom meeting link) and meeting materials.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/17192/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251009T193638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T193808Z
UID:17149-1761672600-1761676200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 County-Wide Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Created in 2021\, Community Conversations emerged out of a desire to continue offering “Town Hall” public meetings whilst working in the world’s new\, remote reality. What began as an online solution for public engagement\, transformed into a bi-annual hybrid public meeting series. To date\, the Land Bank has hosted 14 Community Conversation meetings. \nClick here to learn more and register for the Fall 2025 County-Wide Community Conversation. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/fall-2025-county-wide-community-conversation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250917T205020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T185135Z
UID:17098-1761490800-1761498000@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Sowing and Growing Native Wildflowers\, Orcas Island
DESCRIPTION:Broaden your gardening horizons with native wildflowers! Growing native plants helps pollinators\, biodiversity and climate resilience. Eliza Habegger\, nursery manager for the Salish Seeds Project\, will explain how to grow these beauties from seed in containers and directly in the ground. You’ll learn the basics of seed-sowing and seed-saving\, how to choose plants for your site\, and how to care for them. Take home seed samples to plant at home. \nThis free event takes place at the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Hall in partnership with the WSU San Juan County Extension Master Gardener Program.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-sowing-and-growing-native-wildflowers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250917T202959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T185118Z
UID:17092-1760886000-1760893200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Sowing and Growing Native Wildflowers\, Lopez Island
DESCRIPTION:Broaden your gardening horizons with native wildflowers! Growing native plants helps pollinators\, biodiversity and climate resilience. Eliza Habegger\, nursery manager for the Salish Seeds Project\, will explain how to grow these beauties from seed in containers and directly in the ground. You’ll learn the basics of seed-sowing and seed-saving\, how to choose plants for your site\, and how to care for them. Take home seed samples to plant at home. \nThis free event takes place at the Lopez Island Grange in partnership with the WSU San Juan County Extension Master Gardener Program. \n 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-sowing-and-growing-native-wildflowers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T111000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251007T201939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T201939Z
UID:17190-1760690700-1760699400@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting 8:45am-11:10am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the Orcas Island Fire Hall located at 45 Lavender Lane\, Eastsound. The public is invited to attend. \nClick HERE to download the agenda (includes Zoom meeting link) and meeting materials.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/monthly-commission-meeting-39/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251007T173409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T173409Z
UID:17184-1760635800-1760641200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Sowing and Growing Native Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Salish Seeds Project nursery manager\, Eliza Habegger\, shares how to build resilience with local wildflowers. This presentation is part of the San Juan Island Grange’s monthly “Island Resilience Series.” \nGrowing native plants helps pollinators\, biodiversity and climate resilience. Eliza will explain how to grow these beauties from seed in containers and directly in the ground. Learn the basics of seed-sowing and seed-saving\, how to choose plants for your site\, and how to care for them. Native wildflowers can succeed on farms\, in pots\, in backyards\, even as living roofs. Participants will take home seed samples to plant at home. \nThis free event takes place at the San Juan Island Grange located at 152 First Street in Friday Harbor.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-sowing-and-growing-native-wildflowers-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20251007T183639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183639Z
UID:17187-1760605200-1760616000@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Third Thursdays at the Salish Seeds Project
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join other native plant lovers at the Salish Seeds Project nursery on San Juan Island every third Thursday of the month\, April – October.  Tasks vary by the season\, and can include weeding\, seeding\, thinning\, transplanting\, harvesting seed\, spreading woodchips\, pruning\, and watering.  Tools are provided\, but please bring gloves\, water\, and anything else you may need for the morning.  As an added bonus\, volunteers can take home any “orphan” plants on hand. \nThe Salish Seeds Project is a joint program of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust. Click here to learn more. \nRegistration is requested. R.S.V.P. to Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655 or email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-third-thursdays-at-the-salish-seeds-project-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250929T223812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T213146Z
UID:17152-1760176800-1760191200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Apple-Palooza at North Shore Preserve\, Orcas Island
DESCRIPTION:Gather your apples and gardening tools and join Land Bank staff and partners at North Shore Preserve for a half-day event focused on heritage apples! \nKwiáht’s Madrona Murphy and local apple expert\, Lori Brakken\, will be on hand to identity apples from the preserve as well as any that community members bring from home. We will pick North Shore apples for tasting and pressing and include apples Madrona has collected from around the islands. \nLocal landscaper and orchard expert Marguerite Greening will provide an overview of pruning and tool maintenance techniques and share her expertise in rehabilitating an abandoned orchard. She’ll also discuss the potential for additional plantings and grafting at North Shore Preserve. Participants will be invited to join in the long-term stewardship of the old orchard. \nRain or shine! \n 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-apple-palooza-at-north-shore-preserve-orcas-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250917T211437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T211437Z
UID:17101-1759572000-1759586400@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Fall Great Islands Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference in the community\, with a beach or roadside clean – the more people who come together\, the bigger the impact! \nVolunteers will meet\, choose a site\, head out with provided gloves\, bags\, and pickers\, and then return to the meeting point to see how much trash they removed. Find your islands meeting location by visiting: plasticfreesalishsea.org/events. \nThis effort happens every fall and spring and is led by the County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship Solid Waste Program\, and powered by partnerships with The Exchange/Orcas Recycling Services\, Lautenbach Recycling\, Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District\, San Juan Sanitation\, Friends of the San Juans\, the Stewardship Network of the San Juans\, and numerous individual\, business\, and service group volunteers. The event is made possible through funding from the WA Department of Ecology’s Community Litter Cleanup Program.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/fall-great-islands-clean-up-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T111000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250719T201752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T201752Z
UID:16329-1758271500-1758280200@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting 8:45am-11:10am via Zoom. The meeting will also be available for in person public attendance at the San Juan Island Grange located at 152 First Street North. The public is invited to attend. \nClick HERE to download the agenda (includes Zoom meeting link) and meeting materials.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/monthly-commission-meeting-38/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250711T155625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T232321Z
UID:16294-1758186000-1758196800@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Third Thursdays at The Salish Seeds Project
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join other native plant lovers at the Salish Seeds Project nursery on San Juan Island every third Thursday of the month\, April – October.  Tasks vary by the season\, and can include weeding\, seeding\, thinning\, transplanting\, harvesting seed\, spreading woodchips\, pruning\, and watering.  Tools are provided\, but please bring gloves\, water\, and anything else you may need for the morning.  As an added bonus\, volunteers can take home any “orphan” plants on hand. \nThe Salish Seeds Project is a joint program of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust. Click here to learn more. \nRegistration is requested. R.S.V.P. to Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655 or email tanjaw@rqg.mhr.mybluehost.me .
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-third-thursdays-at-the-salish-seeds-project-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250821T211602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T211810Z
UID:16852-1757062800-1757070000@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Growing Old Growth: The Relationships That Define the Future of Our Forests - Field Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty with Tal Engel of WolfTree Integrative Forest Rehabilitation as he implements his methods to help dense young forests recover from over a century of land use impacts. \nThis interactive field seminar is hosted in partnership with the San Juan Islands Conservation District and promises to deepen your understanding and appreciation of healthy old-growth forests. \nSpace is limited – email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org to register and for more information.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-growing-old-growth-the-relationships-that-define-the-future-of-our-forests-field-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250821T204320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T163737Z
UID:16846-1757012400-1757017800@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Growing Old Growth: The Relationships That Define the Future of Our Forests - Lecture
DESCRIPTION:It is often said that “time heals all wounds.” But what if\, for our second and third-growth Douglas-fir forests\, time alone may not be enough? What does it actually take to “grow” a healthy old-growth forest? \nJoin Tal Engel of WolfTree Integrative Forest Rehabilitation as he shares methods he has developed to help dense young forests recover from over a century of land use impacts\, and make the case for why the time for action is now.* \nThis free lecture will cover intermediate and advanced topics for anyone who has or loves forests and is hosted in partnership with the San Juan Islands Conservation District. \nLocation: Marie Boe Building located within the San Juan County Fairgrounds at 849 Argyle Avenue\, Friday Harbor. \nThe meeting will also be available for streaming via Zoom. Click here to join virtually. \nMeeting ID: 871 2845 4154 \n*Free Field Seminar Friday\, September 5. \n 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-growing-old-growth-the-relationships-that-define-the-future-of-our-forests/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250711T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T184903Z
UID:16286-1756368000-1756400400@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event | Third Thursdays at The Salish Seeds Project
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join other native plant lovers at the Salish Seeds Project nursery on San Juan Island every third Thursday of the month\, April – October.  Tasks vary by the season\, and can include weeding\, seeding\, thinning\, transplanting\, harvesting seed\, spreading woodchips\, pruning\, and watering.  Tools are provided\, but please bring gloves\, water\, and anything else you may need for the morning.  As an added bonus\, volunteers can take home any “orphan” plants on hand. \nThe Salish Seeds Project is a joint program of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust. Click here to learn more. \nRegistration is requested. R.S.V.P. to Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655 or email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org. \nNOTE: August’s work party is the Fourth Thursday of the month
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/volunteer-event-third-thursdays-at-the-salish-seeds-project-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250808T184659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T184659Z
UID:16544-1756231200-1756238400@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Free Guided Poetry Sessions with Island Verse Literary Collective at Mount Grant Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Island Verse Literary Collective (IVLC) for a Writers’ Circle series: Poetry of Place with Land Bank preserves. Our last stop in this series will be at Mount Grant Preserve.  \nPlease give yourself ample time before 6pm to meet at the summit; you will need to hike up from the main parking lot (~1 mile). If you have accessibility concerns with hiking\, please let us know and we can make accommodations.  \nBring writing supplies\, something comfy to sit on the ground (otherwise pull up on a patch grass)\, snacks\, bug spray\, and water.  \nWhether you seek adventure\, tranquility\, or a deeper connection with nature\, these beautiful landscapes offer something for everyone and IVLC is excited to offer the community these free writing workshops in August. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-free-guided-poetry-sessions-with-island-verse-literary-collective-at-mount-grant-preserve-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250711T155028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T155129Z
UID:16289-1756126800-1756134000@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Afternoon Adventures - Fourth Monday Nature Walk at Limekiln Preserve\, San Juan Island
DESCRIPTION:Get in touch with nature and its many benefits this summer! Land Bank staff member\, Tanja Williamson\, will lead a series of walks on Land Bank preserves across San Juan Island. These walks are geared towards seniors (60+) and great for the beginner to intermediate walker. \nWe’ll leave from the Mullis Community Senior Center at 1pm and head to the Westside Pond Loop at Limekiln Preserve. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring any water/snacks you may want for an enjoyable excursion. \nRegistration required to plan accordingly for transportation from the Mullis Center. Please contact Anna at info@mulliscenter.org or phone 360-370-4015 to register and let her know if you’ll be riding with the group or providing your own transportation. 
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-afternoon-adventures-fourth-monday-nature-walk-at-limekiln-preserve-san-juan-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250808T184235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T184415Z
UID:16541-1755626400-1755633600@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:Partner Event | Free Guided Poetry Sessions with Island Verse Literary Collective at Third Lagoon Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Island Verse Literary Collective (IVLC) for a Writers’ Circle series: Poetry of Place with Land Bank preserves. Our third stop in this series will be at Third Lagoon Preserve.  \nPlease meet shortly before 6pm at the parking area at the very end of Cattle Point Road by Fish Creek. \nBring writing supplies\, something comfy to sit on the ground (otherwise pull up on a patch grass)\, snacks\, bug spray\, and water.  \nWhether you seek adventure\, tranquility\, or a deeper connection with nature\, these beautiful landscapes offer something for everyone and IVLC is excited to offer the community these free writing workshops in August. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/partner-event-free-guided-poetry-sessions-with-island-verse-literary-collective-at-third-lagoon-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T132450
CREATED:20250806T214446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T214446Z
UID:16527-1755426600-1755462600@sjclandbank.org
SUMMARY:San Juan County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 San Juan County Fair! Your Conservation Land Bank will be located in the Green Village\, next to the Ag Tent\, along with partner organizations Wolf Hollow\, San Juan County Environmental Stewardship \, The Whale Museum\, San Juan Islands Conservation Corps\, and San Juan Islands National Monument and Bureau of Land Management\, and Lautenbach Recycling. \nThe Green Village and WSU Extension have a great speaker series! Check out today’s below.
URL:https://sjclandbank.org/event/san-juan-county-fair-21/
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