Events
14 Mar 2025 City Nature Challenge: Kitsap County
Events Mac Davenport April 25-28, 2025 Let’s go Kitsap County! With your help, we will make the most observations of species, and deepen our understanding of the biodiversity of our neighborhoods, parks and shorelines. The City Nature Challenge is a global bioblitz event, providing an opportunity to observe and record natural organisms to help us better understand the biodiversity of our area. How to Participate: Use the iNaturalist app to make and share observations of wild plants, animals and fungi anywhere in Kitsap County. Join a bioblitz event or get outside and document nature solo! Apr. 25 – 28: Observe! Take & upload photos Apr. 29 – May 4: Identify observations Join our iNaturalist Group Find a BioBlitz Event Thank you to our 2025 City Nature Challenge partners!
05 Mar Grand Jam for the Grand Forest
Events Mac Davenport Saturday, April 19th | 5:30 PM Treehouse Café | 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE Join us for an epic night of live music and community action to save the Grand Forest East! The Bainbridge Island Land Trust, with the support of the Parks & Trails Foundation, is on a mission to save nearly 40 acres of Grand Forest East—a critical part of our island’s forests and trails. With a goal to raise $2.4 million this spring, we can't do this without your help! Live Music Lineup: Georgia and Andy’s Extraordinary Playlist Blue Fish Ocean Men Side Bar Six Gun Rebels (Bad Company tribute) The clock is ticking. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and together we can save this forest! Spread the word—#StandfortheGrandForest Tickets: Just $30 entry — all proceeds support Stand for the Grand Forest NOW SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support. Limited tickets may be available at the door. BUY TICKETS
27 Feb Grand Forest Drop-In Day
Events Mac Davenport Saturday, March 15 9:30am-2pm | Prue's House at Hilltop | 9600 Mandus Olson Rd Join us at Grand Forest Drop-in Day for an opportunity to explore the Grand Forest East and get involved with the Land Trust's effort to protect it! Learn about the Stand for the Grand Forest campaign and connect with partners at our drop-in Open House, volunteer at the hands-on conservation work party, hit the trails on a guided nature walk, or go for an outdoor adventure with our forest scavenger hunt! Hosted by the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, with support from the BI Parks & Trails Foundation and the BI Metro Park & Recreation District. Open House 9:30am-2pm • Prue's House Drop in to learn about the history of the Grand Forest East & our community-led effort to protect it! Chat with campaign partners from the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and BI Parks & Trails Foundation, as well as local conservation experts. Bagels and light refreshments will be served. This is a free, come-and-go event—no registration is needed for the open house. Scavenger Hunt 9:30am-2pm • Start at Prue's House Go on an adventure to discover details in the forest and search for Hooty the Owl hidden in the trees. Fun for curious minds of all ages! Drop in to Prue's House at anytime during the open house to pick up your Scavenger Hunt sheet. Complete the scavenger hunt to win a prize! Find Hooty the Owl! Conservation Work Party 10am-12pm • Meet at Prue's House The Bainbridge Island Land Trust and the BI Metro Park & Recreation District will be leading a joint work party in the Grand Forest East, initiating our ongoing partnership to restore and steward this treasured land. Volunteer with us to help remove invasive species and maintain a healthy forest habitat....
18 Feb 2025 Wednesday Work Parties
Events Mac Davenport Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer at one of our Work Parties on the first Wednesday of every month from 9:00-11:00am. Current volunteers, sign up using our Volunteer Portal. First time volunteering with the Land Trust? Fill out a volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch! Learn more about our work parties here. Please reach out to Sarah Keller with any questions. 2025 Work Party Calendar Subject to Change January 8: Wildlife Corridor February 5: Miller-Kirkman Preserve (Cancelled) March 5: Cougar Creek Preserve April 2: Springbrook Creek Preserve May 7: Day Rd. Conservation Easement June 4: Gazzam Expansion July 2: Quitslund Preserve August 6: Sunrise Dr. Conservation Easement September 3: Manzanita Ridge Preserve October: No Work Party—come to our Native Plant Sale! November 5: Springbrook Creek Preserve December 3: Rockaway Bluff Preserve Pictured: Volunteer holding an uprooted invasive English Holly plant at a work party in Cougar Creek Preserve. Photo © Sue Larkin
03 Jan 2025 Annual Meeting & Community Potluck
Events Mac DavenportYou’re invited to the Land Trust’s annual community gathering in celebration of another exciting year of land conservation! Join us for free beverages, good company & the crowd-favorite potluck dinner. Friday, January 31st, 5-8pm Social Hour: 5pm Potluck Dinner & Program: 6pm Grace Episcopal Church: 8595 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA Bring your family, friends, & a favorite dish to share! Whether you are a long-time Land Trust supporter or new to the Island, this is an excellent opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with old acquaintances, and learn about the exciting projects on the Land Trust’s horizon. We will also be honoring this year’s recipients of the Phyllis Young Award and Volunteer of the Year award. The potluck is FREE & no RSVP is needed, though donations are graciously accepted. As this is a zero waste event, please provide your own cups, plates & cutlery. Childcare will be provided— please email us or call (206) 842-1216 to arrange details.
06 Dec January Work Party at the Wildlife Corridor
Events Mac DavenportWednesday, January 8th • 9-11am • Wildlife Corridor Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer with us at our next Wednesday Work Party— this month, we’ll be at the Wildlife Corridor, identifying and removing various invasive weeds. Current volunteers, sign up using our Volunteer Portal. First time volunteering with the Land Trust? Fill out a volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch! Learn more about our work parties here. Please reach out to Sarah Keller with any questions.
04 Dec Solstice Night Woods Walk
Events Mac Davenport Embrace the winter dark and expand your senses on the winter solstice! Led by the Land Trust's Conservation Director, Gina King, and Community Education Coordinator, Megan Rohrssen, this hour-long guided walk at Rockaway Bluff Preserve* is a unique opportunity to observe nocturnal wildlife, view the Seattle skyline, and experience the forest in a new way after dark. Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cider following the walk. Red-light flashlights will be provided to better preserve your night vision. REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. Thank you all for your interest! Reach out to [email protected] to get on our list for future night walk opportunities. WHEN: Saturday, December 21, 2024 Session 1: 6:00pm-7:00pm | Session 2: 7:30pm-8:30pm Please register for one session only. WHO: Open to all. We ask that you not bring dogs in order to minimize disturbance to the Preserve's habitat and inhabitants. Children are welcome under close adult supervision. Groups are limited to 10 total attendees per session. WHERE: Meet at the entrance to Rockaway Bluff Preserve. Carpool if possible because parking is limited. Please park by the mailboxes at the bend in Creosote Hill Rd, and avoid blocking any driveways. HOW TO REGISTER: Please make a $5 suggested donation per attendee at time of registration (additional donations are always welcome.) Email Megan if you are unable to pay the donation but would still like to register. Can't make it but interested in joining future night walks? Reach out to Megan to get on our list for future opportunities. WHAT TO BRING: Clothing appropriate for the weather, especially sturdy, water-resistant shoes, and a reusable cup for hot cocoa/cider. Red-light flashlights will be provided— if you bring a regular flashlight, you are welcome to use it getting to and from the Preserve entrance but please leave it off for the duration of the walk. WEATHER: The walks will...
14 Nov December Work Party at Rockaway Bluff Preserve
Events Mac DavenportWednesday, December 4th • 9-11am • Rockaway Bluff Preserve Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer with us at our next First Wednesday Work Party— this month, we’ll be at Rockaway Bluff Preserve, removing invasive ivy from along the Bluff Trail. Current volunteers, sign up using our Volunteer Portal. First time volunteering with the Land Trust? Fill out a volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch! Learn more about our work parties here. Please reach out to Sarah Keller with any questions.
18 Oct Volunteers Needed: Wednesday Work Party at Agate Passage Preserve
Events Mac DavenportWednesday, November 6th • 9-11am • Agate Passage Preserve Meet new people, visit unique conservation lands, and support the Land Trust’s ongoing stewardship efforts! Volunteer with us at our next First Wednesday Work Party— this month, we’ll be at Agate Passage Preserve, removing invasive species from the lower meadow area. This beautiful 12.5 acre preserve, located on the north end of the Island, features ecologically sensitive shoreline, tidelands, and riparian habitat, in addition to second-growth forest, open meadows, and wetlands. Current volunteers, sign up using our Volunteer Portal. First time volunteering with the Land Trust? Fill out a volunteer interest form and we’ll be in touch! Learn more about our work parties here. Please reach out to Sarah Keller with any questions.