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Free invasive weed disposal flyer with illustrations of English ivy

14 Mar Free Invasive Weed Disposal 2025

Events Mac Davenport Sunday, April 20 & 27 | 10am - 4pm Bainbridge Disposal Transfer Station - 7215 Vincent Rd.   Keep your yard and our Island looking beautiful! Pull those pesky invasive weeds, drop them off, and we'll take care of the rest. All costs will be covered by the Land Trust. We will accept Scotch broom, English holly, English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, tansy ragwort, English laurel, and the noxious weeds on Kitsap County’s “Noxious Weed” list. Please do not mix in non-invasive yard waste. For questions about whether or not something will be accepted, email Andrew Fraser, Land Trust Stewardship Manager, or call (206) 842-1216. A separate check-in line will be set up at the entrance to the Transfer Station for people going to the free invasive weed disposal. No limits on the amount of invasives you can bring for this event. The Land Trust will have staff on site to inspect the weeds and verify they are invasive, and volunteers to help with offloading plants.   Volunteers needed! We need volunteers to help with offloading plants. Staff will be on-site to assist with identification of invasives, so no knowledge is needed—just a willing pair of hands! Current volunteers, sign up here using our Volunteer Portal. First time volunteering with the Land Trust? Fill out a volunteer interest form here and we'll be in touch! Please reach out to Sarah Keller with any questions. If you miss the Free Invasive Weed Disposal Days, do not despair! The Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding their own Free Noxious Weed Disposal program. Between April 1st – October 31st, private landowners can bring in one truckload per day of noxious weeds to the transfer station for free disposal. This program is restricted to only noxious weeds—be sure to check the state noxious weed list to...
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Boy holding an uprooted English holly plant at a work party in Cougar creek Preserve

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
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Volunteers at a Land Trust work party: 10 people stand in a meadow holding weed wrenches and work gloves.

13 Jan Launching New “Friends of the Land Trust” Volunteer Groups

News Mac Davenport Join the Bainbridge Island Land Trust's team of passionate environmental stewards – become a member of the Friends of Agate Passage Preserve or Friends of Manzanita Ridge Preserve! These volunteer groups offer a unique opportunity for those eager to make a meaningful impact in their local community by supporting the Land Trust's vital conservation efforts. Learn to perform hands-on stewardship work, such as invasive species removal, habitat restoration, plantings, trail maintenance, and beach cleanups. Questions? Email Sydney, our Stewardship Associate. Join Friends of Manzanita Ridge Preserve What is Friends of Manzanita Ridge? Friends of Manzanita Ridge is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting stewardship efforts at the Preserve. Through hands-on activities like invasive species removal, trail maintenance, plantings, and watering, this group plays a key role in maintaining and preserving Manzanita Ridge. By joining, you will: Meet new friends and neighbors Strengthen community connections Help the Land Trust preserve this beautiful natural space Gain environmental education and outreach opportunities   Responsibilities Attend the virtual training & in-person site visit Meet every few months at Manzanita Ridge Preserve to complete stewardship activities Report progress back to Land Trust staff Track volunteer hours Coordinate volunteer work parties as needed   Get Involved Today! Virtual Training: Thursday, March 6th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM on Zoom Site Visit: Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Manzanita Ridge Preserve Interested in becoming a member or team leader? Fill out the form here or reach out to Sydney, our Stewardship Associate. Let’s make a positive impact together! Join Friends of Agate Passage Preserve What is Friends of Agate Passage Preserve? Friends of Agate Passage Preserve is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting stewardship efforts at the Preserve. Through hands-on activities like invasive species removal, trail maintenance, plantings, and beach cleanups, this group plays...
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