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Bainbridge Island Land Trust

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Conserving and stewarding the diverse natural environments of Bainbridge Island since 1989.

10/31/2026

They only come out at night... 🦇and only if they have safe, snug places to hang out and hunt for insects. The good news is that there’s still viable wildlife habitat on Bainbridge Island, but it’s disappearing at a frightening rate.

Snags and logs, which can be chillingly scarce on much of the Island, are abundant on protected lands and offer vulnerable creatures like bats the large cavities they need to survive.

Bats aren’t scary, but a future without our wild neighbors is. Join us as we work to safeguard more wildlife-friendly habitat 👉 bi-landtrust.org

Happy Halloween!

10/23/2026

Get ready to experience the remarkable salmon migration firsthand! 🐟

Join the Kitsap Salmon Tours on November 7 for exciting opportunities to explore all things salmon. Discover local salmon species, their lifecycles, and the role you play in their survival through interactive activities, guided walks, salmon viewing, and more.

More info: https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/water-stewardship/kitsap-salmon-tours/

10/21/2026

It’s prime time for planting natives! 🪴

Moist soil & mild temperatures help native plants easily take root in the fall (no extra watering needed) so take some time this week to put those Native Plant Sale purchases to good use!

After planting, please return your 1-gal nursery pots to our office at 292 Ericksen Ave by October 30th so they may be reused by the nursery.

10/19/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to care for a nature preserve? Get a behind-the-scenes look at a day of field work with JJ, one of our summer stewardship interns!

10/16/2026

Leave the leaves and your wild neighbors will thank you! 🍂

Fallen leaves offer a cozy layer of protection for insects like moths and bees to hibernate, and for amphibians and birds find food and warmth through the fall and winter. Leaf litter also helps out our native plants by suppressing weeds, retaining moisture, and enriching the soil below.

This fall, consider leaving out (or creating) an area of leaf litter or a little log pile. You can rake the fallen leaves out of the way, into garden beds and under trees. A bit of “mess” can be a huge help for our wildlife friends!

10/14/2026

Meet the Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)!

Next time you're enjoying one of Bainbridge Island’s wonderful shorelines or beaches, listen for the sound: a loud, almost metallic rattle, followed by a flash of blue and gray as the Belted Kingfisher flies past. These beautiful, blue shaggy birds earn their title as “kingfisher” by dramatically diving into the water to hunt small fish, crustaceans, and amphibians.

These birds burrow in the banks of streams and shorelines to build their nests and protect their offspring from predators. Their short, stocky legs and two webbed toes make the kingfisher an efficient tunneler. Belted Kingfishers have been known to dig nesting holes as deep as 15 feet!

Fun Fact: The Belted Kingfisher can fly up to 35 miles per hour! Impressive!

10/09/2026

Read more about our recent Star Party & Night Walks in partnership with Battle Point Astronomical Association! 🌟

On Sept. 19, local astronomers, stargazers and conservationists alike gathered in the Grand Forest’s Hilltop meadow for a night of observation and exploration.

10/09/2026

As the nights grow longer, we invite you to slow down, look up, and experience familiar places in a whole new way. 🌝

Last month, on NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night, more than 50 community members joined us at Hilltop for an evening of nighttime exploration in partnership with the Battle Point Astronomical Association. Stargazers observed the Andromeda galaxy, Saturn, the Great Hercules Cluster, the International Space Station and a waxing gibbous moon. We led night walks through the Grand Forest East, where we caught glimpses of its nighttime inhabitants, including bats. 🦇

This partnership reminds us of the wide-ranging impacts of conservation. By reducing light pollution, we can both protect wildlife and maintain our ability to see the night sky.

Read more in this recent Bainbridge Island Review feature: https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/09/23/a-night-of-observation-exploration-at-hilltop-meadow/

📸 Mark Young

10/07/2026

Curious about forest health & the role of ecological thinning? 🌲

Join us October 14 at 10 AM at Quitslund Preserve for a Forest Health Walk & Talk. We’ll explore what makes a healthy, resilient forest and learn more about the ecological thinning work happening at the Preserve.

👉 Sign up at the link in bio!

10/05/2026

Happy planting! 🌱
Thanks to all who joined us at the Native Plant Sale this weekend, bringing home around 2500 native plants! Supporting habitat starts in our backyards, and every native plant makes a big difference for our pollinators.

Don’t forget to save your pots! 🪴 Please return your 1 gal nursery pots to our office at 292 Ericksen Ave by Oct. 30 so they may be reused by the nursery.

For more info on planting and care of native plants, visit the link in bio.

Address

292 Ericksen Avenue
Bainbridge Island, WA
98110

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12068421216

Website

http://www.bi-landtrust.org/, https://linktr.ee/bi_landtrust

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