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Landowner Support Secures Sauk River Habitat
December 4, 2025“I have always assumed this land belongs to the river,” says local landowner Michael Knapp (pictured above, right), who is partnering with Skagit Land Trust …
Involving Youth: Utopia Conservation Area as a Conservation Classroom
October 29, 2025Utopia Conservation Area offers opportunities for field-based learning for schools and communities along the Skagit River. It is a popular site for Skagit Land Trust’…
Encouraging a Sense of Place
October 15, 2025Summer 2025 was a busy one for Skagit Land Trust’s Kulshan Creek Neighborhood Youth Program! Local youth and their families biked the Kulshan Trail to …
Protecting the Voice of Our Local Wetlands
July 2, 2025If you live in a marshy area, spring arrives with the pulse of throaty frog songs. In the traditions of many local tribes, frogs symbolize …
Stewardship Strikes at Stinky Invader
July 2, 2025A silent battle is underway in the forested understory of the Trust’s Pressentin Ranch Conservation Area, which lies along the Skagit River near …
Forging Pathways for Youth to Love Land & Wildlife
July 2, 2025Herons in the Classroom “Five growing herons and two pooping parents make a total of…seven pooping herons!” reads Skagit Land Trust’s Volunteer & …
Protecting Habitats & Harvests
July 2, 2025Our vibrant farmlands fuel our local economy and preserve the scenic, rural beauty that defines Skagit County. But their value doesn’t stop there. These …
Gaining Ground Against Reed Canary Grass
April 25, 2025When settlers first began farming in the Pacific Northwest, reed canary grass was introduced as a potential food source for their livestock. The problem? It …
Executive Director’s Letter to Members
April 25, 2025Dear Members and Partners, At Skagit Land Trust, we are deeply grateful for our volunteers, whose dedication helps us in so many different ways. Among …