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SUMMARY:Land Bank Farmland Lease Opportunities on San Juan Island
DESCRIPTION:Request for proposals now open for Beaverton Marsh and Frazer Homestead Preserves.\nSAN JUAN COUNTY\, WA. December 11\, 2023 \nThe San Juan County Land Bank requests proposals from farmers or agricultural/food systems organizations interested in a long-term agricultural lease of its Frazer Homestead and/or Beaverton Marsh Preserves on San Juan Island. \nFrazer Homestead Preserve: This property includes up to 50 acres of farmland\, 40 of which is available for a long-term lease and 10 additional acres that may be available on a short-term basis. Recent agricultural uses consist of grazing\, haying\, and grain production. Water is currently limited to a half-acre pond for stock water equipped with a solar water pump. The farm is located next to American Camp National Park and allows scenic views across its pastures. The Land Bank’s goals for the Preserve include increasing the property’s agricultural productivity and infrastructure while maintaining its ecological and scenic qualities. \nBeaverton Marsh Preserve: This property includes up to 35 acres of farmland available for a long-term lease. Recent agricultural activities have included grazing and haying. There are two wells within the lease area that could support a smaller area irrigated crops and/or livestock water. The farm borders Roche Harbor Road and several hundred acres of conserved wetland\, marsh\, and forest lands. The Land Bank’s goals for the Preserve include increasing the property’s agricultural productivity and infrastructure while maintaining its ecological and scenic qualities. \nRequest for Proposal Information Packets can be viewed online at https://sjclandbank.org/news/.  \nFor application form\, please contact Charlie Behnke\, Agriculture Coordinator\, at charlieb@sjclandbank.org or 360-830-7340.  \nWritten proposals will be due on February 29\, 2024. Mail to 350 Court Street #6\, Friday Harbor\, WA 98250 or drop off at 328 Caines Street in Friday Harbor or email to charlieb@sjclandbank.org \nMedia Contact: Tanja Williamson\, Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator\, tanjaw@sjclandbank.org\, 360-378-4402
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fieldwork-Turtleback Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Help Steward Your Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain Preserve! \nVolunteer alongside Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust staff as we take advantage of fall’s cooler days. Activities include planting Garry oak acorns and native wildflowers\, performing trail maintenance\, and invasive plant control. \nBe sure to dress for the weather and bring snacks/water if needed. \nWe’ll meet at the South Turtleback Mountain Preserve parking area and work from 9am to Noon. \nRSVP to Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or phone 360-378-4402. \n 
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/first-friday-fieldwork-turtleback-mountain-2/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:First Friday Fieldwork-Turtleback Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Help Steward Your Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain Preserve! \nVolunteer alongside Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust staff as we take advantage of fall’s cooler days. Activities include planting Garry oak acorns and native wildflowers\, performing trail maintenance\, and invasive plant control. \nBe sure to dress for the weather and bring snacks/water if needed. \nWe’ll meet at the South Turtleback Mountain Preserve parking area and work from 9am to Noon. \nRSVP to Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or phone 360-378-4402. \n 
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/first-friday-fieldwork-turtleback-mountain/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Salish Seeds Project-Third Thursday Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join other native plant lovers at the Salish Seeds Project nursery on San Juan Island every third Thursday of the month\, April – October.  Tasks vary by the season\, and can include weeding\, seeding\, thinning\, transplanting\, harvesting seed\, spreading woodchips\, pruning\, and watering.  Tools are provided\, but please bring gloves\, water\, and anything else you may need for the morning.  As an added bonus\, volunteers can take home any “orphan” plants on hand. \nThe Salish Seeds Project is a joint program of the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust. Click here to learn more. \nOctober’s tasks will include weeding and fall clean-up in the nursery and in the shed making some seed packets.  \nRegistration is required. R.S.V.P. to Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655 or email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org .
URL:https://islandgrownsj.com/event/salish-seeds-project-third-thursday-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:San Juan Island
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