It is our mission to create a legacy of abundant open space, native habitat, and natural resources on Lummi Island by inspiring people to protect and care for the island's farms, forests, wetlands,
and shorelines forever.
and shorelines forever.
"In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy."
~John C. Sawhill
~John C. Sawhill
Please check out the current edition of the Heritage Trust Newsletter,
to read about two exciting land protection announcements!
to read about two exciting land protection announcements!
Campaign to Protect the Otto Preserve Wetland
Together we have protected 843 acres
Today we have an opportunity to protect 10 more...
The Campaign to Protect the Otto Preserve Wetland was launched in December 2011. As the New Year begins, the Trust is working hard to raise the $150,000 necessary to purchase and protect ten acres of prime wetland and forest habitat adjacent to the Otto Preserve. With your help we can protect the entire northern edge of one of the largest wetland complexes on Lummi Island, expand the Otto Preserve to 104 acres, and extend the preserve's walking trails. But, we still need to raise $25,000 by March 31, 2012 to reach the goal. If the Trust fails to raise the necessary funds, a road will be installed, the land will be developed, critical wetland resources will be damaged, and pristine native plant and wildlife will be spoiled.
Together we have protected 843 acres
Today we have an opportunity to protect 10 more...
The Campaign to Protect the Otto Preserve Wetland was launched in December 2011. As the New Year begins, the Trust is working hard to raise the $150,000 necessary to purchase and protect ten acres of prime wetland and forest habitat adjacent to the Otto Preserve. With your help we can protect the entire northern edge of one of the largest wetland complexes on Lummi Island, expand the Otto Preserve to 104 acres, and extend the preserve's walking trails. But, we still need to raise $25,000 by March 31, 2012 to reach the goal. If the Trust fails to raise the necessary funds, a road will be installed, the land will be developed, critical wetland resources will be damaged, and pristine native plant and wildlife will be spoiled.
Photos, a map, and details about this exciting opportunity are in the latest editions of the Heritage Trust Newsletterand in the 2011 Annual Report. Your contribution to this land protection campaign can be made today by donating online. Please help in any way you can by making a donation.
Time is short, we need your help now! Thank you!
Time is short, we need your help now! Thank you!
Your Input Needed...
Curry Preserve
Management Plan
Management plans for Heritage Trust nature preserves address objectives, stewardship tasks, and monitoring protocols related to ecological resources and public use of the preserves. The Land Protection Committee has completed a draft of a Curry Preserve Management Plan.
The management plan is available for public comment until February 29, 2012. Written comments may be submitted by mail or email until March 5.
Thank you for helping care for the lands that we protect together!
Click here to view
To read more about the Curry Preserve please visit Protected Lands.
Curry Preserve
Management Plan
Management plans for Heritage Trust nature preserves address objectives, stewardship tasks, and monitoring protocols related to ecological resources and public use of the preserves. The Land Protection Committee has completed a draft of a Curry Preserve Management Plan.
The management plan is available for public comment until February 29, 2012. Written comments may be submitted by mail or email until March 5.
Thank you for helping care for the lands that we protect together!
Click here to view
To read more about the Curry Preserve please visit Protected Lands.
Be sure to check our Calender of Events for upcoming opportunities to discover the magic of Lummi Island in the company of friends and supporters of the Heritage Trust.
Save the Date
Green Fire movie
February 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm
The Lummi Island Heritage Trust will host a showing of "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and Land Ethic for Our Time." This highly acclaimed documentary calls attention to Aldo Leopold's extraordinary career and his influence on modern environmental thinking.
$5.00 suggested donation at the door.
Refreshments will be available.
Seating is limited to first arrivals!
Green Fire movie
February 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm
The Lummi Island Heritage Trust will host a showing of "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and Land Ethic for Our Time." This highly acclaimed documentary calls attention to Aldo Leopold's extraordinary career and his influence on modern environmental thinking.
$5.00 suggested donation at the door.
Refreshments will be available.
Seating is limited to first arrivals!
Save the Date
Heritage Trust Annual Meeting
January 26, 2012, 7-9 pm at the Grange Hall
Featuring botanist, editor, and illustrator, Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik. Linda will speak on “Island Habitats, Botanical Inspirations of Our Northwest Islands. ” With photographic images of our local islands, their habitats and plants, Dr. Vorobik will share what inspires her to create beautiful botanical art. Original botanical artwork, selected prints, and cards, as well as, hand-painted silk scarves and refreshments will be available following the presentation; and 30% of the sales will be generously donated to the Heritage Trust.
Heritage Trust Annual Meeting
January 26, 2012, 7-9 pm at the Grange Hall
Featuring botanist, editor, and illustrator, Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik. Linda will speak on “Island Habitats, Botanical Inspirations of Our Northwest Islands. ” With photographic images of our local islands, their habitats and plants, Dr. Vorobik will share what inspires her to create beautiful botanical art. Original botanical artwork, selected prints, and cards, as well as, hand-painted silk scarves and refreshments will be available following the presentation; and 30% of the sales will be generously donated to the Heritage Trust.
Save the Date
Heritage Trust Benefit Dinner
Heritage Trust Benefit Dinner March 10th
Please plan on joining us for a gourmet dinner and a lovely evening, while we raise funds for land conservation on Lummi Island. Invitations will be mailed in February.
Seating is limited, so be sure to make your reservation early!
For those who did not join us for our recent events, we thought we'd include a little sample of what you missed.
Mushroom Foray
In October, the Northwest Mushroomers Association guided a Mushroom Foray at the Otto Preserve. They helped identify and inventory over 80 different mushroom and lichen species. Please remember that plant and mushroom collecting on all Heritage Trust preserves is restricted to events like this, for educational or scientific purposes only. Stop by the Resource Center to read our growing inventory lists and learn more about the natural world around us.
In October, the Northwest Mushroomers Association guided a Mushroom Foray at the Otto Preserve. They helped identify and inventory over 80 different mushroom and lichen species. Please remember that plant and mushroom collecting on all Heritage Trust preserves is restricted to events like this, for educational or scientific purposes only. Stop by the Resource Center to read our growing inventory lists and learn more about the natural world around us.
Owl Prowl
It’s been a busy, beautiful fall this year for the Heritage Trust. Listen closely; you can hear the owls calling in the dark woods. Over 30 islanders of all ages joined expert birder Victor Burgett on an Owl Prowl at the Otto Preserve last month.Participants learned to identify the calls of Saw-Whet, Pygmy, Barred, Screech, Great-Horned, Long-Eared and Barn owls. A Barred owl even flew into view and called to the lucky owl prowlers!
It’s been a busy, beautiful fall this year for the Heritage Trust. Listen closely; you can hear the owls calling in the dark woods. Over 30 islanders of all ages joined expert birder Victor Burgett on an Owl Prowl at the Otto Preserve last month.Participants learned to identify the calls of Saw-Whet, Pygmy, Barred, Screech, Great-Horned, Long-Eared and Barn owls. A Barred owl even flew into view and called to the lucky owl prowlers!
