SJPT MEMBERS ON ICEBERG POINT, LOPEZ ISLAND

March-April 2019 Postcard from the Islands

Special Issue: 2019 Events & Outings

NOTE FROM ANGELA: An Event-Filled Year Ahead As an expression of SJPT's heightened commitment to connect people to land and nature, we have doubled the number of member outings and volunteer work parties that we invite you to participate in this year. I've signed up for several myself, and hope to see you out on some of the precious island lands that we conserve and care for together. Please browse our list of events below. Or: SEE ALL EVENTS ON OUR WEBSITE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 13 and 27 Vendovi Wildflower Walks By popular demand, we're taking TWO trips to Vendovi this year to see the beautiful spring blossoms. (Both departures from Skyline Marina in Anacortes.) 10:15am–3:30pm

WALK I, APRIL 13: SEE MORE | SIGN UP

WALK II, APRIL 27: SEE MORE | SIGN UP

April 4 Cleanup at Beecher Preserve Come help tidy up trails on this 40-acre community preserve on Lopez Island. 10:30pm–2:30pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

April 19 Weeding at Bitte Baer-Pt. Disney Help eradicate chervil near the top of Point Disney on Waldron Island. 10:30am–3:30pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

April 20 C leanup on Henry Island Spend Great Islands Clean-up Day bagging trash at Henry Island Preserve. 10:30am–2:30pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

May 4 Annual Meeting, Lunch and Lecture Celebrate SJPT's 40th Anniversary, socialize with fellow members, and hear featured speaker Andrew Bowman, President of the Land Trust Alliance. 11:30am–1:30pm

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May 10 Cleanup at Peach Preserve Come help tidy trails and pull weeds at the Peach Preserve on Guemes Island . 10:00am–3:00pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

May 24 Cleanup at Richardson Preserve Help us maintain the Richardson Wildfowl Preserve on Orcas Island. 10:00am–3:00pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

June 1 Thistle Pull at Thomas Preserve Remove invasive plants on this small preserve on Iceberg Point, Lopez Island. 10:00am–3:00pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

May 25, July 21, October 12 Forest Immersion Walks Learn how to slow down, engage your senses, and enjoy the woods in a whole new way during these easy, mindful walks on SJPT-protected preserves. Various times on each date.

MAY 25, GRAHAM PRESERVE (SHAW): SEE MORE | SIGN UP

JULY 21, ZYLSTRA PRESERVE (SAN JUAN): SEE MORE | SIGN UP

OCTOBER 12, BEECHER PRESERVE (LOPEZ): SEE MORE | SIGN UP

June 22 Geology Journey on Lopez See 10,000-year old clams and fossil pillows with SJPT trustee John Whetten. 10:00am–2:30pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

August 24 Circle Shaw by Boat Board a boat at the Ellis Family Preserve for a tour of protected areas on Shaw. 10:30am–3:00pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

Sept. 21 Sunset Walk on Turtleback Celebrate the equinox with a hike and family fun before twilight on Turtleback. 5:00pm–7:45pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

October 5 Planting Native Seedlings on Henry Help plant native grass plugs and pull invasive competitors at beautiful Henry Island Preserve. 10:00am–3:00pm

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Oct. 18 Garry Oak Planting at Phelps Preserve Help us enhance bluebird habitat by planting Garry oak seedlings on the Phelps Preserve on San Juan Island. 10:00am–3:00pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

Nov. 2 Fall Tree Planting at the Ellis Family Preserve Celebrate autumn and the spirit of Fred and Marilyn Ellis by planting trees at the Ellis Family Preserve on Shaw Island. 10:30am–3:00pm SEE MORE | SIGN UP

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