Skagit Land Trust conserves wildlife habitat, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open spaces, wetlands, and shorelines for the benefit of our community and as a legacy for future generations.
Get Involved
Volunteer
There are many ways to volunteer and help steward Skagit County’s natural lands. You can join a work party, become a land steward, volunteer at an event, or get involved in community science.
Attend an Event
Each year, Skagit Land Trust offers dozens of fun events for members and the general public. You can browse our news page, follow us on social media, or sign up for our e-news to receive notifications about upcoming events.
View Our News
Our quarterly print newsletters and bi-monthly e-newsletters feature conservation success stories, upcoming events announcements, and other pertinent information for people interested in nature and conservation.
Protected Lands & Waters
Skagit Land Trust has conserved 11,943 acres across Skagit County including:
- 6,992 acres of forest
- 1,176 acres of wetlands
- 993 acres of farmland
- 44 miles of freshwater shoreline
- 8.4 miles of saltwater shoreline
- 568 acres of intertidal habitat
Land Acknowledgement
The lands conserved and protected by Skagit Land Trust have been inhabited and stewarded by numerous tribes and Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. We recognize and respect the inherent, indigenous, and treaty rights of the Coast Salish People who have deep and abiding connections to these places. We seek to partner with local tribes as we conserve and care for these lands and waters. Please visit our Tribal Relations page to learn more.
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Conservation Areas
44
Conservation Easements
11k
Acres of Conserved Land
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Miles of Conserved SHoreline
“It wasn’t good enough to save a few acres here and there as parks – we wanted to protect the vistas, the rivers, wetlands, the working farms and forests, the shorelines – in short, the land and the fabric of life it knit together.”
Keith Wiggers, Founder
Become a Member
Annual support from over 1,700 households and business members makes lasting land conservation and stewardship possible. Our generous members save land for our community today and well into the future.
Wills and Planned Giving
Planned gifts can assist the natural world, the community, and the work of Skagit Land Trust — and the method of giving you choose also may offer significant financial benefits to you and your family.
March Point Heron Camera
The March Point Heron Cameras are currently offline, since the 2025 nesting season has ended, but you can still view videos from past seasons.
Become a Community Scientist
Community scientists assist with monitoring a variety of species on Skagit Land Trust properties while exploring protected lands, learning about local animals, and gaining experience with scientific protocol.