Happy May Day from the Land Bank

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY LAND BANK |||

Director’s Note

Lincoln Bormann

Happy May Day!

One of the best things about living in the islands is the opportunity to watch spring unfold in all its splendor. This season hasn’t disappointed with spectacular wildflower displays throughout natural areas, and the successive blooms of all kinds found everywhere from our town streets to our most rural places.

In addition to current habitat enhancement planning,

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Stewardship – Field Notes

Mild winter weather led to some prolific planting days at Crescent Beach, Turtleback Mountain, Upright Head, and Westside Preserves. During the months of January and February, staff and volunteers, along with help from the

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March 4 Beaverton Marsh Trail Project Open House

On March 4, your Conservation Land Bank hosted its first Open House update regarding the $5.2M Federal Funding allocated to Beaverton Marsh Trail Project. And what a turnout! Upwards

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Snapshots in the Field

1 of the 200 Western flowering dogwood seedlings planted in the forest understory at Crescent Beach Preserve, Orcas Island.

Fallen tree snag which was removed at Upright Head Preserve, Lopez Island.

Field Assistant, Shauna Barrows, planting at Westside Preserve, San Juan Island.

Orcas staff met with neighbors of the new preserve off Dolphin Bay Road to share future management plan, Orcas Island

Meet Your Newest Land Bank Commissioners

This year, your Land Bank welcomes two new volunteer commissioners, Mary Gropp and Chris Guidotti.

We are lucky to live in a community enriched with members possessing a diverse array of backgrounds, viewpoints, and skills. We eagerly anticipate the guidance and input of our two newest volunteers!

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