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October 1, 2017

Western Toads a Symbol of Restoration Success at Dugualla Preserve

Watching thousands of tiny toads crawl across a landscape can be a moving experience. It was for Ruth Milner when she started her career 30 years ago as a biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Using fire to restore native prairie habitat

Before Bob Wilken lowered his drip torch to ignite some dry grass at the Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve, the husky, bearded man did something he’s found essential when conducting controlled prairie burns. He blew bubbles.

Protection Efforts Stacking up in Ebey’s Reserve

Some things never change. Robert Bishop realized that on a recent sunny afternoon when he found himself covered in sweat and green alfalfa dust after loading bales of hay into a pickup driven by his older brother, Malcolm.

Bounty Loop Trailhead Takes Shape

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust and Island County are partnering on a project that will feature an ADA-compliant loop trail.

September 12, 2017

REI Builds Team Unity by Tackling Weeds

The job was colossal. A jungle of Canada thistle with mats of seed heads as thick as pillows greeted a group of mostly young men and women who came to Whidbey Island looking for a way to care for the land.

August 28, 2017

2017 Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue

Each year, the Land Trust celebrates its volunteers in a special way by holding an event in their honor. This year, the Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue was held at 3 Sisters Farm in Oak Harbor. If success could be measured by smiles and laughter, this event was a hit.