Join us for the 18th Annual North Olympic Land Trust Conservation Connection! Art in Conservation Sunday, April 12th, 2026 Doors open at 1:00 p.m. | Presentation at 1:30 p.m. | Refreshments after the presentations Field Arts & Events Hall | 201 W Front St, Port Angeles Join us for our 18th Annual Conservation Connection (formerly... Read more
Location: Lyre River Conservation AreaPlease join us on Thursday, April 16th for beginner-friendly trail work planned at the Lyre River Conservation Area. This event is weather-dependent. Please bring a full water bottle and be sure to dress for the weather. More details will be sent out to all those who RSVP. Carpooling will be offered for this location.... Read more
Let’s ring in the spring with some native prairie plant identification at the Land Trust Lyre River Conservation Area. Scott Gremel will be leading a group down to the nearshore prairie situated just East of the Lyre River mouth. We will be seeking out flowering plants like Menzies' Larkspur, Biscuitroot and nodding onion! This event... Read more
Volunteer with our land manager Scott Gremel! For the May work party we will be doing beginner-friendly field work at the Lower Dungeness Prairie; spreading mulch to protect the planted Gary Oak trees. This event is weather-dependent. Please bring a full water bottle and be sure to dress for the weather.
The inaugural meeting of the Lands and Letters naturalist book club is centered around Seabirds as Sentinels, Eric Wagner explores life on a remote seabird research station off the Washington coast. Wagner brings the science of seabirds into vivid focus while meditating on solitude, patience, and what these birds reveal about the health of our oceans.
The season is buzzing with bees and has presented the Land Trust with a ripe opportunity to hone in on native bee ecology. Karla and Ingrid from the Washington State Bee Atlas will be leading a group on the Dungeness River Levee Road. This property offers a diverse opportunities for bees to create nests and forage. This... Read more
Volunteer with our Land Trust team! For June we will be doing beginner-friendly trail brushing at the Lyre Conservation Area. These work parties are monthly and their locations change. We love to see new faces, please let us know your interest and abilities:) Volunteer Start Time: 10:00 am Date: Thursday, June 18th Location: Lyre Conservation... Read more
For our July Stroll we will be exploring what used to be Lake Aldwell on July 11th at 4:30 pm, led by Chris Morgan. We will be meandering the trails and discussing the transformation of the Elwha Watershed's ecosystems after the famous dam removals of 2011 - 2014. In addition to working as an instructor... Read more
CANCELLED DUE TO THUNDER & LIGHTNING Volunteer with our Land Trust team! For July we will be doing beginner-friendly trail work. primarily removing the non-native Arch Angel that lines the edges of the trail at the Clallam River Conservation Area. These work parties are monthly and their locations change, join our newsletter for the most up-to-date list... Read more
Help us throw a fabulous picnic! Jobs: Check -in, parking, food organization and placement, tent set-up, seating area set-up, and more jobs to come! As we continue planning we will send out emails to formally sign up for tasks. Please let us know what kind you are most excited to help with. Event Description: Grab... Read more
Grab your camp chairs and picnic blankets and join us for a potluck! We are providing the main dish (vegetarian/vegan options available) and non-alcoholic drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert! As with any potluck, keep in mind that food will be left out for long periods of time. Feel free to bring your... Read more
Join North Olympic Land Trust and Steven Pate of Port Book & News for a guided nature journaling stroll at the Lyre Conservation Area. Whether you prefer writing, sketching, or simply slowing down to observe, this experience invites you to connect with nature through curiosity and creativity. No artistic experience is necessary. Bring your favorite notebook, sketchbook,... Read more