PHOTO: STEVE SMITH | ORCASART.COM
October 2018
Postcard from the Islands
Help us protect the islands you love!
NEWS FROM SJPT
NOTE FROM ANGELA: PLANNING OUR FUTURE
When you read this, I—along with the rest of the Preservation Trust staff and nearly all of our Trustees—will just have emerged from an intensive two-day retreat focused on strategic planning for SJPT’s future. After lots of preparation, we're finally on our way.
FRED WHITRIDGE WITH TROPHY WEED PILE
FRED WHITRIDGE
1922–2018
Fred Whitridge, a philanthropic fixture on Orcas Island and champion of the San Juan Preservation Trust, passed away on September 25. He was 95 years old.
NEW STAFF MEMBER BAILEY J. QUISHENBERRY
WELCOME, BAILEY!
We’re happy to announce that Bailey J. Quishenberry joined the Preservation Trust staff on September 17 as our new Development/Admin Specialist.
ALLIANCE PRESIDENT ANDREW BOWMAN
INTRODUCING THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE
We have invited the Land Trust Alliance to contribute two articles to this issue of our E-newsletter. But first, who or what is the Land Trust Alliance?
CATHERINE WATERSTON, ALLIANCE WESTERN PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
ONE ALLIANCE, MANY COMMUNITIES
The Land Trust Alliance works with the land trust community in countless ways, demonstrating how we are all stronger together.
PHOTO COURTESY OF FEATHER RIVER
LAND TRUST
NURTURING A CONSERVATION ETHIC
Land trusts and schools make ideal allies, uniting around a shared goal of bringing kids outdoors.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 6 Mount Grant Trail Building I
Our partner, the Land Bank, is launching the first phase of trail construction on Mount Grant Preserve.

10:00am–2:00pm
Oct. 10 Mount Grant Trail Building II
Our partner, the Land Bank, is launching the first phase of trail construction on Mount Grant Preserve.

10:00am–2:00pm
Oct. 20 Vendovi Photo Safari
Join photo pro Joe Belcovson on a hunt for great fall images on Vendovi Island.

10:15am–3:30pm Fee: $45
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
PHOTO CREDIT: STEVE ALBOUCQ
"The end of summer is not the end of the world. Here's to October."
–A. A. Milne | Trumpeter swans, Orcas Island
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