FEBRUARY 1 BIRD WALK AT ZYLSTRA LAKE | JOE BELCOVSON
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February 2020
Postcard from the Islands
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Help us protect the islands you love!
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NEWS FROM THE PRESERVATION TRUST
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BLUEBIRDS ARE BACK! | PHIL GREEN
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Stewardship Manager Kathleen Foley Lewis just received this note from two bluebird volunteers. It's a harbinger of spring that's too sweet not to share!
"Dear Kathleen,
I want to take a moment to thank you for your multi-year efforts to reintroduce western bluebirds to the San Juan Islands. Although our family of bluebirds has been spotted repeatedly over the winter, they never lingered, that I could tell, until recently. ... "
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JONATHAN AND NANCY ATKATZ
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To make yours a gift that keeps on giving all year, click "Donate Now," scroll down the page, and check
"Make this a recurring donation."
You can choose a monthly, quarterly, or 6-month recurring schedule.
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“The reason we have chosen to become recurring donors is that it's the most efficient way to protect and preserve aspects of our beloved San Juans that government and regulation either cannot, or does not have the political will, to accomplish. A recurring donation also makes it easier for the Preservation Trust to budget and manage its finances.
"Thanks for all of your hard work to preserve our San Juan Islands.”
Best regards,
Jonathan and Nancy Atkatz
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TWO $2,000 SHOLARSHIPS FOR H.S. SENIORS
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The San Juan Preservation Trust is offering up to two $2,000 scholarships to graduating high-school seniors who are San Juan Island County residents and attend high school in the San Juan Islands.
The scholarships are intended to recognize and encourage young members of our island communities who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment, effort, and imagination in addressing the issue of climate change, and who plan a course of collegiate study that equips them to amplify their climate-focused endeavors.
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EXPANDING CAPACITY FOR FUTURE GROWTH
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As we look to expand the Preservation Trust’s capacity to meet future challenges and opportunities, we are seeking candidates to fill two senior staff positions: Conservation Director and Director of Operations and Finance. Please help us spread the word! Click the links below for more information.
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KYLIE MCLATCHY | STAFF ARCHIVE
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On February 10, we welcomed Kylie McLatchy as she began a year of service as our first AmeriCorps team member. She's working closely with Stewardship Manager Kathleen Foley Lewis on both the Western Bluebird Reintroduction and Island Marble Butterfly Habitat Expansion projects. Welcome, Kylie!
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Names:
Meredith & Rick Machin
Gann Society Member since:
2014
Favorite Island Place:
Machin Overlook at Sharpe Park (see quote below).
Quote: "
While we were purchasing our property on Fidalgo Island's Burrows Bay in 1998, with its northwesterly views of Burrows, Orcas, Blakely, Allan and Cypress Islands, we were thrilled to learn that our bluff is part of the Preservation Trust's Geary Preserve, protected forever from development.
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Subsequently during Rick's tenure on SJPT's board, a massive effort resulted in the purchase of the largest undeveloped shoreline on Fidalgo near Sharpe Park, which was immediately given to Skagit County Parks for permanent protection. The Montgomery-Duban addition to this park has helped secure this special place as a destination for hikers from near and far.
"Surrounded as we are by the uncluttered, green and peaceful places made possible by SJPT, it's the most natural decision ever to be part of saving places like these for future generations. Being members of the Gann Society is an honor and a privilege
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The Gann Society is a group of individuals who have notified us that they have provided for the San Juan Preservation Trust in their estate plans.
Protect these islands for generations to come with a bequest to SJPT.
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March 19 Gardening for Butterflies
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Celebrate the spring equinox by planting seeds of hope for the island marble butterfly.
10:30am–2:30pm
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March 20 Star Party at Red Mill Farm
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March is a great time to look up. When dark skies and amateur astronomy collide, a Star Party is born!
7:30pm–11:00pm
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March 25 Bluebird Monitoring Training
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Spend an evening discussing the bluebird project and brush up on your monitoring skills.
5:30pm–6:45pm
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March 27 Building for Butterflies
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What's a duckboard? Come find out and help build a few at our first Fieldwork Friday of the season.
10:30am–2:30pm
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April 7 Bluebird Blitz No. 1 (of 2)
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Meet for hot drinks and snacks, get your territory assignment, and head out to count western bluebirds.
8:00am–10:00am
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April 11 Vendovi Wildflower Walk I
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Explore the breathtaking blooms of Vendovi Island with a small group of SJPT members. (1st of 2.)
10:15am–3:30pm
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April 18 Earth Day on Henry Island
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Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up and brushing trails at gorgeous Henry Island Preserve.
10:30am–2:30pm
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April 18 Earth Day on Peach Preserve
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OR celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the beach and tidying trails at gorgeous Peach Preserve.
10:30am–2:30pm
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April 25 Vendovi Wildflower Walk II
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Explore the breathtaking blooms of Vendovi Island with a small group of SJPT members.
(2nd of 2.)
10:15am–3:30pm
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A FLOCK OF HAPPY BIRDERS AT ZYLSTRA LAKE | JOE BELCOVSON
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San Juan Island photographer Joe Belcovson took this group portrait during our Winter Bird Walk at Zylstra Lake on February 1, 2020.
Join us for a guided outing or volunteer work party!
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The San Juan Preservation Trust
PO Box 759, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-2461 | SJPT.org
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