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Phenology Files: March 2023

phenology fi-ˈnä-lə-jē n 1 : a branch of science dealing with the relations between climate and periodic biological phenomena (such as bird migration or plant flowering) 2: periodic biological phenomena that are correlated with climatic conditions. Osoberry: Harbinger of Spring Early osoberry buds by pacificwhitesideddolphin… Read More ›

North Olympic Land Trust Earns National Recognition

Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the natural spaces they love. Since 1990, North Olympic Land Trust has been doing just that for the people of Clallam County. Now… Read More ›

Phenology Files: February 2023

phenology fi-ˈnä-lə-jē n 1 : a branch of science dealing with the relations between climate and periodic biological phenomena (such as bird migration or plant flowering) 2: periodic biological phenomena that are correlated with climatic conditions. King Tides A lot of us heard the term… Read More ›

Mid Valley Farm is Protected Forever!

Mid Valley Farm by John Gussman In fall of last year, we shared the Land Trust’s goal to conserve two farmlands in Dungeness. Today, we’re excited to share some news - Mid Valley Farm is officially protected forever! This was a community effort. Thank you… Read More ›

New Volunteer Opportunity – Property Stewards

A site visit to the Calawah Conservation Area, near Forks. Many people are familiar with the properties we have open to the public: Siebert Creek Conservation Area located in Agnew, Lyre Conservation Area located just west of Joyce, Pysht River Conservation Area located near Clallam… Read More ›

Education & Restoration with Local Students

In early December, 7th and 8th graders from Clallam Bay School visited the Land Trust's Pysht River Conservation Area through North Olympic Salmon Coalition’s Real Learning Real Work program. Working in groups, students create, design, and implement their own salmon habitat restoration projects with guidance… Read More ›

The time to sign up for 2023 CSAs is here!

While winter is still in full swing, local farmers are busy prepping as growing season swiftly approaches. Now is the time to sign up for a farm share with one of the many nearby Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs! In 2020, eight farms in Clallam… Read More ›

Phenology Files: January 2023

Stunning Skies: The Science of Winter Sunsets & Sunrises So far, January has given us several jaw-dropping sunrises. Here are a few that I’ve captured in my neighborhood over the last couple of weeks: I’ve always thought that winter offers the best sunsets and sunrises.… Read More ›

Phenology Files: December 2022

phenology fi-ˈnä-lə-jē n 1 : a branch of science dealing with the relations between climate and periodic biological phenomena (such as bird migration or plant flowering) 2: periodic biological phenomena that are correlated with climatic conditions. Finding Climate Connections with Phenology Wheels What is a… Read More ›