San Juan County Conservation Land Bank

Mount Grant Preserve Gate Open
2020-01-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) and 5 more dates
Mount Grant Preserve Gate Open
Driving access to the summit will be open, weather permitting, from 10am to 4pm, so everyone, regardless of physical ability, is able to enjoy the Preserve’s expansive views when they arrive at the top. The preserve is open daily to hikers.

Regular Land Bank Commission Meeting
2020-01-17 08:30 - 11:15
Regular Land Bank Commission Meeting
San Juan Island Grange, San Juan Island: 8:30am to 11:15am

Land Bank Commission Meeting and Annual Retreat
2019-12-13 08:30 - 16:00
Land Bank Commission Meeting and Annual Retreat
Regular Meeting: 8:30am to 4:00pm

Volunteer Event - Taming Invasive Blackberry at Westside Preserve
2019-11-29 10:00 - 12:00
Volunteer Event – Taming Invasive Blackberry at Westside Preserve
Work off some holiday calories with the Land Bank!
Grab your out of town guests, some gloves and water, and join Outreach Coordinator, Tanja Williamson, to clear invasive Himalayan blackberry along the trails of Westside Preserve.
We’ll meet at the Preserve’s middle pullout at 10am and work until noon, cutting back as many blackberry bushes as possible.
RSVP not required, but appreciated! Contact Tanja at 360-378-4402 or tanjaw@sjclandbank.org for more information.
PARK and RIDE FROM FRIDAY HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT – San Juan Transit is donating shuttle service between town and the preserve. Pick up is at 9:45am in the parking lot. Plenty of room for out of town guests to join!
Westside Preserve, San Juan Island: 10am to Noon

Volunteer Event - Salish Seeds Project Work Party - CANCELLED
2019-11-28 09:00 - 12:00
Volunteer Event – Salish Seeds Project Work Party
Held the fourth Thursday of the month, volunteers meet at the Salish Seeds Project Red Mill Farm nursery to help with seasonal tasks and projects.
For more information contact Tanja Williamson at 360.378.4402 or tanjaw@sjclandbank.org.
Red Mill Farm, San Juan Island: 9am to Noon

Volunteer Event - Turtleback Mountain Preserve Planting
2019-11-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-14 10:00 - 14:00
Volunteer Event – Turtleback Mountain Preserve Planting

Fall is a great time to get plants in the ground and we’ve got plugs o’ plenty from The Salish Seeds Project ready for Turtleback Mountain Preserve!

Join Land Bank Field Steward, Kayla Seaforth, to get your hands dirty and learn more about habitat restoration at the Preserve.

Meet at the South Turtleback Trailhead at 10:00 am. We’ll provide some tools. Please bring gloves, water, and a snack. RSVP not required, but appreciated.

Contact Kayla Seaforth 360-317-3367 or kaylas@sjclandbank.org

for more information.

Regular Land Bank Commission Meeting
2019-11-15 08:00 - 10:45
Regular Land Bank Commission Meeting
Grace Episcopal Church, Lopez Island: 8am to 10:45am

Volunteer Event - Trail Construction at Mount Grant Preserve
2019-11-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-24 10:00 - 14:00
Volunteer Event – Trail Construction at Mount Grant Preserve
Fall is upon us and staff is ready to focus on constructing the “mountain biking” trail at Mount Grant Preserve. Leave your mark as a trailblazer on the Land Bank’s newest trail – please join us!

For more information contact Tanja at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or 360-378-4402.

Mount Grant Preserve, San Juan Island: 10am to 2pm

Public Scoping Meeting on the Stewardship and Management Plan for Zylstra Lake Preserve
2019-11-07 17:30 - 19:00
Public Scoping Meeting on the Stewardship and Management Plan for Zylstra Lake Preserve
The San Juan County Land Bank is seeking input as we develop a Stewardship and Management Plan for the Zylstra Lake Preserve. To start the process, there will be a public scoping meeting on Thursday, November 7th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Brickworks. Land Bank staff will share the results of completed resource assessments, and there will be time for public comments and discussion.
Brickworks, San Juan Island: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Regular Land Bank Commission Meeting
2019-10-25 08:15 - 11:30
Regular Land Bank Commission Meeting
Eastsound Fire Station, Orcas Island: 8:15am – 11:30am
