This newsletter highlights two new conservation victories in the Nookachamps watershed. Read further to learn about stewardship's monitoring and maintenance work, as well as a volunteer spotlight on Skagit Valley College students.

The SLT Speaker Series Presents: "Plan. Prepare. Protect: A Wildfire and Emergency Readiness Panel" with local emergency management professionals and landowners. Attendees will learn strategies, tips, and processes for preventing and responding to wildfire and other emergencies.

Skagit Land Trust's Annual Membership Meeting is happening at the Mount Vernon Library on Thursday, March 19th @ 5:30pm-7:30pm. Come see what we have accomplished together this past year -- and learn from guest speakers and ocean acidification experts Betsy Peabody and Bill Dewey.

Do you love working with children and sharing knowledge about the natural world? Skagit Land Trust is seeking a few enthusiastic environmental educators and volunteers to support kids in some fun outdoor learning experiences at our Utopia Conservation Area this May. Click here to read more.

On Wednesday February 11th @ 6pm, Skagit Land Trust's online Speaker Series will host well-known wildlife biologist Martha Jordan to discuss swans, snow geese, and their habitat.

Skagit Land Trust has multiple events planned in February for Trust members and the community to view hundreds of Trumpeter Swans as they take off or return for the day at their overnight resting spot at Barney Lake.

During this dark time of the year, create some light and community together by making nature luminaries with Skagit Land Trust, WA Native Plant Society's Salal Chapter, and Tri-Dee Arts. Join us from 2pm - 5pm on Wednesday, January 21st at Tri-Dee in Mount Vernon!

Have you ever wondered what role conservation plays during flood events? Click below to learn how some of our conservation projects help prevent flood damage in local communities.

Our Executive Director shares memories and reflections about the importance of connecting youth with the natural world.

When retired high school science teacher Mike Antrim moved from Southern California to Anacortes in 2016, he was eager to dive into the ecosystems of his new home. Through the Salish Sea Stewards program, run by Skagit County Marine Resources and the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mike discovered Skagit Land Trust – and a calling to join our Great Blue Heron monitoring project at March Point Heronry.