This past Saturday afternoon, 120 guests gathered at beautiful Pressentin Park in Marblemount for Skagit Land Trust’s Lands We Love fundraiser. Guests enjoyed a delicious catered meal from Max Dale’s Steak & Chop-House and toe-tapping live bluegrass from One Eyed Cat – against the stunning backdrop of mountains and rivers that reminded us all why this work matters.
Many guests also enjoyed educational property tours guided by Skagit Land Trust staff and representatives from conservation and restoration partners involved with our Douglas Island Conservation Area, which lies next to Pressentin Park.
We were honored to have Scott Schuyler, the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe’s Policy Representative for Natural & Cultural Resources in attendance, as well Skagit County Commissioner Ron Wesen. We are grateful to work with both governments to conserve the places that make Skagit so special.
Special thanks to Brian Adams and the staff at Skagit County Parks for opening Pressentin Park to us! If you haven’t had a chance, please check out this stunning park to see the hard work they have put into renovating and restoring the space.
Thank you also to our 2025 Event sponsors for caring about the quality of life in the Skagit, and for doing your part to ensure that special wildlife habitat, trails, farmland, forests, and scenic shorelines will be protected for generations to come!
Thanks to our generous donors, volunteers, and partners, this year's Lands We Love Social raised over $100,000 to protect natural places in Skagit County. To all of our members and supporters: your commitment is both humbling and inspiring. Thank you for saving land for tomorrow! We hope to see you all again soon at our Annual Picnic, happening July 27th at our Samish Miles Conservation Area.
CLICK HERE to register for our Annual Picnic!
Sign-up Experiences Available for this Summer and Fall
Even if you missed our Lands We Love Social this year, you can still buy a ticket for one of the fun excursions we advertised at the auction!
Please email Sarah at sarahg@skagitlandtrust.org if you are interested in purchasing a ticket to any of the excursions below.
Samish Island Foodie Fun Tour! July 12th, 3-7pm - $75/ticket Begin your outing by learning about coffee roasting at Anne Chase-Stapleton’s. Next, head nearby to Chuck & Char’s to visit their apiary. Learn about honeybees, mason bees, and planting for pollinating gardens. We’ll then visit the island’s Community Garden, where they grow tons of vegetables to contribute to Skagit Food banks. Wrap up the day with delicious appetizers and drinks. |  |
Native Plant Mingle with Terri Wilde! June 29th at 12pm – 1:30pm - $50/ticket Come meet and greet our fabulous native plants in their habitat! Learn how they can help us and how we can help them thrive. We'll talk about medicinal and edible properties and propagation techniques with long-time forager, herbal medicine maker, and plant enthusiast Terri Wilde. |  |
Diobsud Creek Watershed Adventure! October 3rd - $100/ticket Tour the incredible Diobsud Creek watershed, a few miles east of Marblemount. This up-valley adventure will provide participants with a rare opportunity to visit one of the most protected tributaries to the Skagit. Trust staff will lead guests on several short (less than a mile) walks to Diobsud Creek and Skagit River. A creek or riverside lunch is included. |  |
Paint & Sip with Thais Armstrong on Samish Island! September 6th, 1pm - 4:30pm - $80/ticket Join Artist Thais Armstrong at the Miles Conservation Area on Samish Island for an afternoon of meditative art, creative exploration, and watercolor. You will be delighted and inspired by the nature and garden art surrounding you on this beautiful wildlife sanctuary. The afternoon includes light refreshments, wine, and assorted beverages. Supplies are included, but please bring any of your own paints and brushes or reference photos if desired. |  |