Whidbey Camano Land Trust

09/11/2026

We're hiring! 📣🌿 Join our team as a Stewardship Assistant and help care for the places that make Whidbey and Camano Islands so special. Interested? Apply today!

Find more information here: www.wclt.org/get-involved/job-opportunities

09/10/2026

Two beautiful islands. Two awesome events. One day! 🙂

1. Whidbey Children's Day - Join Partners for Young Children in Island County for a free, full-day celebration for the whole family! Enjoy live music, engaging activities, explore helpful resources, ways to stay connected and more. And be sure to stop by our booth to say hello!

📅 September 12 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
📍 South Whidbey Community Park
🔗 Learn more here: www.partnersforyoungchildren.org/childrens-day

2. Camano 101 - Join WSU Extension Island County for a day to celebrate living on an island! Learn more about the place you live, find helpful resources and connect with your neighbors. And don't forget to stop by our table to learn more about your local land trust!

📅 September 12 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Camano Center
🔗 Learn more here: https://extension.wsu.edu/island/island-county/camano-101-living-on-an-island/

09/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: Prescribed fire tomorrow at Admiralty Inlet Preserve and Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship. Be advised, the parking lot at Admiralty Inlet Preserve will be closed to the public for burn operations.

The worlds of fire preparedness and environmental stewardship are coming together! These rare, fire-dependent ecosystems provide the opportunity for our local firefighters to train while giving threatened plants and animals a boost. Thank you Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue for your partnership!

Community Notice | Prescribed Fire Scheduled 🔥

A prescribed burn is scheduled for tomorrow, September 10, from approximately 10 AM–4 PM at the Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve and Pacific Rim Institute.

Community members in the surrounding area may see or smell smoke during burn operations.

Please note that timing is weather-dependent and subject to change.

Please see original post for additional details and information regarding this burn.

Thank you, Central Whidbey!

09/08/2026

Our 2027 Calendars are here! 🌟

Bring a little island magic into your home all year long with beautiful moments captured by talented photographers. Each month showcases the breathtaking scenery, local wildlife and the unique charm that make Whidbey and Camano Islands so special!

Pick up your calendar today at any of the local retail outlets listed here: www.wclt.org/2027-calendars

📸 Calendar cover photo by Cynthia Rausch.

09/05/2026

Next Saturday, September 12, is National Day of Service - a perfect opportunity to get outside, lend a hand and make a difference in the community.

Join us at Keystone Preserve for a volunteer opportunity to care for land and make a positive impact on this special place!

📅 September 12 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Keystone Preserve
🔗 Sign up here: www.wclt.org/get-involved/volunteer

09/04/2026

📣 We're hiring! The Land Trust is seeking an HR & Operations Specialist to support human resources, administration, risk management, facilities and IT coordination.

If you're organized, collaborative and a strong problem-solver - and want to support meaningful conservation work - we'd love to hear from you!

Application review begins September 18. Position open until filled.

Learn more and apply today! www.wclt.org/get-involved/job-opportunities

08/20/2026

Join us on Tuesday, August 25 at Pratt Barn! Hear from the the Land Trust's Stewardship Director, Jessica Larson, as she gives a presentation all about Walking Ebey's Trail System - including plans for the next phase of trails. We hope to see you there! 🙂

🗓 Tuesday, August 25 @ 2:00 - 3:30 pm
📍 Pratt Barn - 162 Cemetery Road, Coupeville

🌿 **ONE WEEK AWAY!** 🌿

Join us next Tuesday for our upcoming Pratt Barn Program: Walking Ebey’s Trail System - Connecting People to the Land.

Whidbey Camano Land Trust Stewardship Director Jessica Larson will share how the Land Trust, private landowners, public agencies, and local organizations are working together to create a connected trail network through the prairies and farmland of Ebey’s Reserve.

🥾 Virtually explore existing trails
🌾 Learn about the partnerships making them possible
🗺️ Get a look at plans for the next phase of trail construction

And the setting is pretty special, too! The program takes place inside the historic Pratt Sheep Barn, a National Park Service-restored barn that is only opened for educational programs. It’s a wonderful opportunity to step inside and experience this beautiful historic structure while learning more about the landscape that surrounds it.

📅 Tuesday, August 25
🕑 2:00–3:30 p.m. (allow 10-15 minutes to walk to the barn)
📍 Pratt Sheep Barn

Getting there: The Pratt Barn is accessed from the trailhead at 162 Cemetery Road in Coupeville Look for signs at the trailhead directing you to the barn. Bring water!

Presented in partnership with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust.

Special thanks to Friends of Ebey's for sponsoring this event!

We hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

POP-UP WORK PARTY! Tomorrow, August 20 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 🌿

Trillium Community Forest is blooming with tansy ragwort and we need help removing it! Join us to help snip, pull and bag this noxious w**d. We will meet at the Pacific Dogwood parking lot at 9:00 am before walking into the site.

No registration is required!

Please bring gloves, a water bottle, and clothing that can get dirty. We will be walking on uneven terrain along a logging road. Tools will be provided, but if you have a favorite hand pruner, feel free to bring it! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Additional questions, please contact Taylor Schmuki at [email protected] or 360.222.3704.

08/13/2026

ThrivingFest is happening today through August 15! 🌿🌞

Our Land Trust team is excited to be part of this wonderful community event! Join us tomorrow, August 14, for engaging panel discussions.

We hope to see you there and look forward to some inspiring conversations!

🔗 Learn more here: www.thrivingcommunities.org/thrivingfest