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Hello Friend, and happy October! When I think of fall in our region, I think of changing leaves in our lush forests, pumpkin patches at local family farms, different birds at the backyard feeders, and abundant fungi. Along with the changes in season, we're shifting to fall programming – focusing on invasive removal with the stewardship team, exploring mycological wonders with a Walk and Talk, and moving our Land Labs programming inland to educate on climate resilient forests. More about these family-friendly events below! It's an exciting time to be outside. Won't you join us as we explore our region this month? No matter how you get involved, I'm grateful to have you as a neighbor and friend. Yours in wonderment and joy, | |
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All of us want Washington to remain a beautiful, healthy place to live, work, and do business. That’s why we should all vote NO on Initiative 2117. I-2117 would cut vital public programs that protect and restore endangered fish habitat across Washington state. More than 400 small businesses, Tribal Nations, medical organizations, and environmental organizations agree! Join the pledge to vote NO on I-2117 in November. | |
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Join our Team: Operations Manager | |
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Are you (or someone you know of) seeking a rewarding career in conservation and sustainability? We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented problem-solver to serve as Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is a critical member of GPC’s administrative team, along with the Finance Manager and the Executive Director. This multifaceted role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of all GPC’s administrative operations, human resources functions, and facilities management, and provides critical support to GPC staff, board of directors, and AmeriCorps members. The Operations Manager is an enthusiastic conservationist who inspires people to be part of a community that cares for the land. While a hybrid work model may be considered, the ideal candidate will work in GPC’s Bremerton office 3-5 days per week. Visit our website to read the job description. | |
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Walk and Talk: Fungus Among Us at Ueland Tree Farm We Pacific Northwesterners sure know our fungus! Or do we? Want to know more? Join GPC on Saturday, October 19th to walk the mushroomed trails of Ueland Tree Farm with the Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society! We will learn about the important ecological role that fungus plays in our local forests, the science of mushrooms, and identification tips! When: Saturday, October 19th, from 10am - 12pm Where: Bremerton, WA | | | | | | | |
Filucy Bay Preserve “Free the Trees” Our beautiful Filucy Bay Preserve spans 170 acres of shoreline and upland forest, providing essential habitats for wildlife like Coho salmon, cutthroat trout, and black bears. Join us on Saturday, October 19th to remove invasive species like blackberry, Scotch broom, and non-native grasses. When: Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00am-12:30pm Where: Filucy Bay Preserve, Key Peninsula | | | | | |
Forest Conservation Practices at Grovers Creek Preserve Join Great Peninsula Conservancy’s stewardship manager Adrian Wolf and Northwest Natural Resource Group's lead forester Jaal Mann on Nov. 14, 2024, on a free tour of an actively managed lowland coniferous forest. Learn about the successes and challenges of planning and implementing ecological forestry practices and how we select trees for removal in a thinning. When: Thursday, November 14th, from 10:00am-2:00pm Where: Kingston, WA | | | | | |
| | | | | | “Those of us who’ve grown up and seen open space go away—you don’t want that to happen to future generations. I just want GPC to continue the good work they’re doing. I can’t predict what the world will look like in 10 years. Part of it is frightening, but I’m also hopeful when I see these thousand points of light and how much you can do with a community-focused organization.” Margie Esola grew up in the city, but her parents always made sure the family spent their summers in nature. This early outdoor exposure instilled in Margie a deep love of nature and desire to make a difference. After reading a recent GPC newsletter, she learned about GPC’s Legacy Challenge, which matches each submitted legacy pledge (a notification to GPC that you’ve included GPC in your estate plans) with a $1,000 donation. She thought to herself, ‘I want to do that!’ Visit our blog to learn more about Margie and how she's leaving her legacy. | | | | | | | | | |
Kings of Gorst Creek Each Spring the Suquamish Gorst Creek Rearing Ponds releases nearly 1.8 million Chinook Salmon smolt into the watershed. Three to four years later, the adult salmon return to their natal creek, providing a harvest along the way for recreational, commercial, and tribal anglers, as well as seals, sea lions, and Orca whales. This wonderful documentary examines the salmon hatchery system used by the Suquamish Tribe to supplement their summer salmon harvest in Sinclair Inlet, Washington. | | | | | |
Ranchworx Soil Aerator and Seeding Demonstration | | Interested in learning more about how farms can sequester carbon? Check out this event happening at Kaukiki farm on which GPC holds a 114 acre agricultural conservation easement. | | | | | |
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