North Olympic Land Trust

06/13/2026

JOIN US TODAY at 10am! Karla and Ingrid from the Washington State Bee Atlas will be leading our Second Saturday Stroll at the Dungeness River Levee Road on Saturday June 13th.

This property offers a diverse opportunities for bees to create nests and forage. This event is designed to be beginner friendly and garner more interest in how native bees play a vital role in the ecosystem. By attending, our guides hope to leave leave you with directions on the best practices to promote healthy native bee populations.

See you out there!

06/08/2026

Name this BLOOM! HMMMM....what could it be????

If you attended our Second Saturday Stroll last month you should know!

Scott Gremel the Land Trust's resident Land Manager guided a group of budding and seasoned botanists down the winding trails of the Lyre Conservation Area to the small protected nearshore prairie. It the protected confines of the prairie this bloom was showing off along with red sorrel and barestem biscuitroot.

The name of this bloom is ...

Cerastium arvense aka field chickweed or field mouse-ear. It is a perrenial herb and grows in many parts of North America and Europe.

Don't miss out on June's Bee Buzz themed Stroll. The Land Trust has partnered with the Washington Bee Atlas and the Washington Native Bee Society to provide you with a crash course in native bee ecology!

Sign up here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/north-olympic-land-trust/second-saturday-stroll-bee-buzz

Photo courtesy of Annabelle ByrneStrong

06/07/2026

A good read to sit with this morning over your Sunday cup of coffee.

One step closer to permanent protection!

06/06/2026

Partake in National Trails Days TODAY!!!!

Since 1993 every first Saturday of June the American Hiking Society has promoted getting outside and hitting the local trails.

The Land Trust has several trails that are free and open to the public. Pictured is the main trail from the Lyre Conservation Area, courtesy of Annabelle ByrneStrong.

Learn more about Land Trust Trails here: https://northolympiclandtrust.org/our-work/projects/

06/05/2026

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 our next Second Saturday Stroll at the Dungeness River Levee Road on Saturday June 13th.

This property offers a diverse opportunities for bees to create nests and forage. This event is designed to be beginner friendly and garner more interest in how native bees play a vital role in the ecosystem. By attending, our guides hope to leave leave you with directions on the best practices to promote healthy native bee populations.

RSVP link: https://northolympiclandtrust.org/event/second-saturday-stroll-bee-buzz/

06/04/2026

Do you want to be the photo of the month?

Submit your finest photography shots here:
https://northolympiclandtrust.org/connect/share-your-photos/

Jesse Greer, our Land Protection Specialist, spotted this beautiful Marsh Wren at River’s Edge. His photo was featured in the May edition of our Landscapes newsletter!

06/04/2026

The PDN published an article about Big Red Barn Farm! Click the link to read the full article.

An original homestead with largest barn is secured for $6.25 million

06/03/2026

World Bicycle Day!

The Land Trust's Land Protection Specialist, Jesse has been pedaling his way to a greener future these past couple weeks. Jesse, along with many of our staff have chosen to leave the car at home and walk/bike to work. Little steps like these can lead to a healthier, mind, body, and planet!

So, if you've been itching to get outside and enjoy the spring weather, consider dusting off that old bike and celebrating World Biking Day at one of the Land Trust's conservation properties!

More info: https://northolympiclandtrust.org/our-work/projects/

06/02/2026

Name this BLOOM! HMMMM....what could it be????

If you attended our Second Saturday Stroll last month you should know!

I will provide you all with an answer in a few short days! In the meantime....

Don't miss out on June's Bee Buzz themed Stroll. The Land Trust has partnered with the Washington Bee Atlas and the Washington Native Bee Society to provide you with a crash course in native bee ecology!

Sign up here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/north-olympic-land-trust/second-saturday-stroll-bee-buzz

Photo courtesy of Annabelle ByrneStrong

05/29/2026

LANDSCAPING VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!
We are seeking several dedicated landscaping volunteers to help us maintain the greenspace surrounding our office in downtown Port Angeles throughout the spring summer, and fall. Responsibilities include weeding, mulching and the occasional pressure washing.

Projects will vary based on season and weather! If you are interested we will send out more timely invitations describing project specifics and work load.

https://secure.givelively.org/event/north-olympic-land-trust/landscaping-volunteers