Land Trust News
Posted Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Gary Miles and his wife, Betty first met with Skagit Land Trust in 1999 to discuss leaving their
10-acre forested property on Samish Island to the Trust. Their dream was that the house
would come down and the land would be a home for wildlife, forever.
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Posted Monday, July 25, 2022 at 2:38 PM
Protecting A Wild Place at the Edge of Our Urban Life - Knitting Together a Place for Wildlife One Conservation Project at a Time at Barney Lake.
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Posted Monday, July 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Washington State Department of Transportation's Commercial Aviation Coordination Commission is currently looking at potential sites for commercial and passenger air service. Two proposed sites are located on conserved lands here in Skagit County. Click to learn more and add your voice to the conversation.
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Posted Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 2:45 PM
We are excited to welcome our community together on the land this summer for an in-person Open House. Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 23rd, and join us at the Marblemount Conservation Area.
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Posted Monday, May 16, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre nuestros paseos en el lago Barney este mayo y junio para ver garzas, castores & ranas.
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Posted Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 11:35 AM
Click here to view livestream videos from the cameras at the March Point Conservation Area.
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Posted Monday, April 25, 2022 at 3:25 PM
Click here to learn more about our "Herons, and Beavers, and Frogs, Oh My!" walks at Barney Lake this May and June.
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Posted Monday, April 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM
The next 30 years starts now! We want to celebrate with you on the lands you’ve saved for generations to enjoy. We have a series of events, tours, and walks we’ll be rolling out this year.
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Posted Monday, April 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM
With a funny name for an important part of the ecosystem, ‘snags’ refer to standing dead trees. Without snags, many different types of wildlife would not be able to survive. More than 100 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians use snags for nesting, roosting, shelter, denning, and feeding.
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Posted Monday, April 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM
As stewards of over 6,000 acres of forestland in Skagit County, we get questions from landowners interested in learning more about how to best manage their own lands to preserve wildlife habitat and protect conservation values on their properties. It all starts with getting to know your land and deciding what your management goals are. There is a lot to learn, but there are some great programs out there for those interested in managing their own forests.
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