L A N D T R U S TWHIDBEY CAMANO

Forest, Prairie and Beach — A Natural Wonder is Saved

“We’ve been walking through this forest and prairie for almost 20 years ... the beauty and peacefulness I see and feel when I’m here means so much to me.

I’m so thankful it’s protected for wildlife habitat and the entire community to enjoy.”

—Linda Nordberg, Land Trust Member

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Linda Nordberg has a long relationship with the Douglas fir trees on the Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve. She and her husband Jim, have been walking through this centuries-old forest for more than 18 years.

“These trees tell a story,” Linda said. “I look at them and imagine what they’ve been through … they show the real drama and power of nature.”

Thanks to the generosity of Land Trust members like you, combined with com-petitive grant funding, the Whidbey Ca-mano Land Trust recently purchased the final phase of the Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve (Admiralty Preserve) from Seattle Pacific University. A restrictive conservation easement, held by the Wash-ington Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), was also placed on the property.

This 46-acre jewel, located within Ebey’s LandingNational Historical Reserve, connects with the first

phase of the Preserve, the Land Trust’s 33-acre Naas Prairie, located just to the north. The now 79-acre Admiralty Preserve protects over a mile of high feeder bluff shoreline on Admiralty Inlet, benefiting marine

species such as salmon that migrate along its shores. In addition, it’s home to a rare prairie remnant (less than 1% of Whidbey’s prairie remain) with a population of golden paintbrush, one of only 12 sites in the world where this endangered prairie plant is now found.

The newly acquired property has a globally-imperiled old-growth forest, including large Douglas fir trees that are over four-feet in diameter and 250 years-old. In addition to fir, the forest contains grand fir, western hemlock,

Pacific yew, Sitka spruce and red alder trees with most trees being over 145 years-old. There are lots of snags, providing excellent nesting and feeding areas for all kinds of birds, including Pileated Woodpeckers.

Golden Paintbrush, Mark Sheehan

Admiralty Inlet, Mark Sheehan

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Taking it into Your Own HandsHonor Your Favorite Trail as a Volunteer Site Steward

by former Senator Mary Margaret Haugenand current Representative Norma Smith.

Mission:

The WhidbeyCamano Land Trust protects the Islands’ most important natural habitats, scenic vistas, and working farms and forests in partnership with landowners and our island communities.

Bald eagles, Great-horned Owls and Pigeon Guillemots make nests and raise their young on the property.

With the entire Admiralty Preserve in the hands of the Land Trust, the old-growth for-est, prairie and shoreline remain forever wild. Community members, like Jim and Linda, can enjoy walking the loop trail and seeing the wonders that nature offers.

Support for this $3.3 million project came from generous member donations and public grants including endangered species fund-ing from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (administered by WDNR), an urban wildlife grant from WA Wildlife and Recreation Program funding (administered by the WA Recreation and Conservation Office), and a Washington legislative appropriation secured

Board of DirectorsLenny CorinPresident

Dyanne SheldonVice President

Tom CahillTreasurer

Christopher MathewsSecretary

Sandy BarneyJohn Boone Tom CampbellKen CohenPaul GoldfingerGrant HeikenPhyllis KindTodd PetersonLeigh Smith

StaffJanelle CastroOutreach Manager

Ida GianopulosConservation Assistant

Elizabeth GussDevelopment Director

Jessica LarsonLand Steward

Pat PowellExecutive Director

Danielle RideoutLand Protection Specialist

Vicky RiemerMember Services

Carrie ViersFinance Manager

Some do it for the exercise or to get out of the house, while others are Land Trust Site Stewards because they want to make a differ-ence. But it’s not why you volunteer that’s so important, it’s how it makes you feel.

For long-time Saratoga Woods Site Steward, Harry Jester, it’s simple, “I became a site stew-ard because it makes me feel good!”

You can volunteer and feel good about it, too! Becoming a site steward is a great way to honor a Land Trust property that’s your favorite place to hike, bird-watch, or walk the beach. As a site steward, you’ll be responsible for visiting the property, monitoring trails and leading work parties.

We need your help now more than ever. With the addition of Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve and other properties, comes more re-sponsibility to take care of these special lands. This is why our site stewards and work party volunteers are so important.

Volunteers, led by site stewards John Boone and Tom Trim-bath, remove invasive species at the Hammons Preserve during the May work party. We’re currently on the look-out for site stewards for six of our properties.

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To learn how to become a volunteer sitesteward or help at a work party, contactLand Steward, Jessica Larson at jessica@wclt.org or call (360) 222-3310.

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A sculpted old-growth forest and rare prairie remnant with a long beach below are just a few of the stunning features of the recently purchased and protected Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve. Visit our website, www.wclt.org, to learn more about the habitat, wildlife and future of the property.

Planning for the Future and Keeping a Legacy Alive3 Sisters Family Farm Works Together to Do It All

The Muzzall Family, owners of 3 Sisters Family Farm, are pictured above. From left to right is Shelly, Jessica, Jennifer, Roshel and Ron. The Farm has been in the family for over 100 years. Photo: Justin Burnett

Over one hundred years ago, Ron Muzzall’s grandfather moved to Whidbey Island and bought some land on Penn Cove across from Coupeville. Little did he know he was starting a family farming legacy. The family began farming and hasn’t looked back since. Five generations later, Ron, his wife Shelly, and their three daughters operate the farm together as 3 Sisters Family Farm.

Today, the family is planning for the future, and with the partnership of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, is keeping their legacy alive. The Muzzall Family is vested in the land and saw the partnership with the Land Trust and conservation of their farm as a natural fit.

In July 2013, the Muzzalls worked with the Land Trust to conserve their 113-acre North Penn Cove farm located on Scenic Heights Road by selling a conservation easement to the Land Trust. The farm’s fertile soils will remain undeveloped and available for farming - forever. The farm also offers significant habitat benefits. Its open fields, wood lots, ponds and wet areas attract many wildlife spe-cies, including breeding, wintering, and foraging habitat for at least nine different raptor species. “You have to understand what the land will give you and make the most of that,” explained Ron Muzzall. “This is a family business, and as my girls get older and have families of their own, it has to support them too.”

From grass-fed beef, to all natural pork, to free-range eggs and turkey, the family-run business is doing just that, while remaining rooted in conservation and sustainable

practices. The 3 Sisters Family Farm animals are fed exclusively from crops raised by the Muzzalls on Whidbey Island. Crops grown successfully on the protected farm include barley, wheat, corn, alfalfa, green peas, cabbage seed, squash and coriander for seed.

Everything the Muzzalls produce from their farm supplies local and state-wide grocery stores, internet and farm stand sales, as well as the recently opened 3 Sisters Market, located off Highway 20 between Coupeville and Oak Harbor. The perma-nent protection of the Farm helps to ensure these locally-raised goods will be enjoyed by residents and visitors for years to come.

“The Muzzall Family are leaders in our community. They have a strong connection to their land and share a passion for the long-term importance of farming,” said Pat Powell, Executive Director of the Land Trust. “We were honored to partner with them to help ensure their land remains available for farming, local food production and wildlife habitat.”

Conservation of the property was made possible with fund-ing from the Island County Conservation Futures Fund, a farmland grant from the U.S. Natural Resources Conserva-tion Service, and a farmland grant from the WA Wildlife and Recreation Program (administered by the WA Recreation and Conservation Office).

Ron and Shelly Muzzall, along with their three daughters, own and operate 3 Sisters Family Farm. Through a conservation partnership with the Land Trust, the Farm was permanently protected in July 2013. The Muzzalls plan to keep their sustainable farm in the family and continue to produce and sell locally-raised goods. Photo: Cac Kamak

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Four Sons, Seven Grandchildren and a Unanimous Decision“We wanted to leave a legacy into the future, for our family and for the commu-nity. It was a family decision and it was unanimous.” —Joe Holton, Landowner

Randy Reeves, son of landowners Joe and Cathy Holton, spent his time as a child outside - hiking, swimming and learning from nature. Now, he wants his kids to have the opportunity to develop a relationship with nature like he once did. “Land is a precious resource,” Randy explained. “It’s about preserving it for future generations.”

And he is not alone. Family values like these were in the forefront of the Holton’s minds as they decided the future of their 31-acre Camano Island property.

Together, three generations of the Holton Fam-ily, after comparing the development opportuni-ties to the conservation values, partnered with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust to conserve the property. They donated a conservation ease-ment to the Land Trust that ensures the property remains permanently protected, free from devel-opment and forever wild.

Although the Holton’s property doesn’t become a public park (it remains privately-owned), it helps connect people and wildlife. A public trail connecting Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks runs along the east side of the Holton property. In addition, public tours of the property will be offered periodically.

The mature and diverse forest, with its special wetlands and unusual peat bog, attracts numerous types of wildlife, including the elusive red-legged frog. The property is a

habitat corridor between the two state parks, allowing wild-life to move freely back and forth through the parks and the Holton’s land.

A celebration was held the end of June honoring the Holtons for their enduring gift to nature. Community members, friends and supporters of the Land Trust and the Holtons gathered at the Cama Center at Cama Beach State Park for a reception followed by guided tours of the Holton property.

“We have a connection to the land. We believe this is the highest and best use of our

property and can only hope through our efforts we inspire other gifts of conservation.”

— Joe & Cathy Holton, Landowners

The Holton Family is pictured above: from left to right is Randy Reeves, Pete Holton, Joe Holton, Cathy Holton, Stephanie Reeves, William Reeves (6), and Anna Reeves (3).

The Land Trust works with willing landowners, just like the Holton Family, to protect the most important natural habitats, scenic vistas, and working farms and forests on Whidbey and Camano Islands. For more information and to learn how to protect your irreplaceable land, please contact Executive Director, Pat Powell at pat@wclt.org or call (360) 222-3310. She would love to talk with you!

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Farming for the Future: Partnerships Make it Possible

For many local area residents, the best part about Green-bank Farm isn’t the pie - which is delicious - it’s knowing that your grandkids will have the opportunity to enjoy and learn from the Farm for years to come.

In 1997, with tremendous community support, the Trust for Public Land facilitated saving 522-acres of farm and forest land from development. The Port of Coupeville purchased 151 of these acres, those with the fields and buildings that now comprise Greenbank Farm. Although the Farm was pro-tected from the immediate threat of development, it was not a long-term solution. The only way to permanently protect the Farm from development was through a conservation easement.

With professional conservation guidance from the Whid-bey Camano Land Trust, a conservation easement, held by Island County, was placed on the 142-acres surrounding the commercial building area to keep the fields free from devel-opment and available for the community to use and enjoy.

“The permanent protection of the Farm would not have been possible without the Land Trust,” explained Helen Price Johnson, Island County District One Commissioner.

“The conservation easement fulfills the need for protectionof this important asset for future generations.”

The protected land is used and loved by residents and visi-tors daily. Open space, scenic vistas, trails open to the public and their dogs, community gatherings and a farm training school are just a few ways the Farm is enjoyed.

With momentous community support, an alliance of community partnerships and the guidance of the Land Trust, Greenbank Farm is now permanently protected. Residents and visitors can enjoy everything the Farm has to offer for generations to come. Photo: Mark Sheehan

Land Trust Board Member, Phyllis Kind, came to Whidbey Island almost 15 years ago. She was drawn to the open space, wildlife and most of all, the diversity of birds. Phyllis became involved with the Land Trust and saw the difference her generosity was making in the community. She wanted to make a greater impact, one that she could see in her lifetime and be a part of. That’s when she become a monthly donor.

“The beauty of these islands means so much to me and I want to see them kept just the way they are,” explained Phyllis.

You can join Phyllis and make conservation possible year-round with your monthly gift starting at just $10 per month. Monthly donors ensure we can help conserve wildlife habitat, farms, forests and beach access so important to the residents of and visitors to our Islands.

Being a monthly donor is convenient and secure. You can set-up your automatic monthly payment on our website, www.wclt.org. It will take only a minute of your time but make a world of difference.

“Greenbank Farm is a jewel of the island landscape and represents a landmark in our history.” —Helen Price Johnson, Island County District One Commissioner

Increase Your Impact —One Month at a TimeMonthly Giving: Conservation Year-Round

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Your continued support has conserved the Islands’ most important natural habitats, scenic vistas, and working farms and forests.Together, we’ve connected people to the land and helped create the next generation of conservation leaders.

Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who contributed from October 16, 2012 to June 15, 2013.

Anonymous (11)Carol & Paul Abodeely Douglas Adams Gail Adams Gordon & Kitty Adams William Seth Adams & Amy Donohue-Adams Andrew & Caroline Adamyk Rachael Adondakis Andrew & Tereisa Albrecht Kathleen & Thor AlbroAlexander Tucker David Allen & Kathleen Stetz Jan & Don Allen Thomas Allen Allan & Deloris Ament Janice AmesDave & Karen Anderson Kurt Armbruster Joyce ArnoldGayle AustinJerry Bach Virginia & Lester BaggMary & Aaron Baker Leo Baldwin Jennifer Bardsley Susan BarnettLydia Bartholomew MD Tony & Lyn Bartley Corrine Bayley & Laurie Julian Richard & Janet Beall Ron & Gillian Beattie Linda Beeman Harriet Behncke & Todd Graves GayLynn & Murray Beighton Christopher Bell Joan Benedusi Susan & Stephen Bennett Martin Benum Adam & Sali Benzion

Elizabeth & Pete Berg Susan Berta & Howard Garrett Holly Bieniawski Judy Bierman & Chris Byrne Lance & Sherryl Bierschenk Mildred K. BilligWilbur & Karen BishopBarry & Lisa Bjork Hunter & Audrey Black Stephen & Christine Black Diana BlakeEleanor BobaMike & Erin Boden Charles & Mamie Bolender Vincent & Betty Bond Ronald & Verleen Boyer Mark Brady & Muriel Hastings Dr. Sarah Brandon David BravenderBen Breedlove & Ann O’Barr-Breedlove Mary BrencickBrady & Darcy Brewer Herbert M. Bridge Marshall & Jan Bronson Ted BrookesDavid Brown & Christina Rockrise Jennifer Brown David & Linda Brubaker James & Linda Bruner Judi & Julius Budos Edward & Virginia Buzzell Ruth T Byers Robert & Penny Cabot Bruce & Trudy Campbell Jeff & Bev Campbell Wallace & Sally Campbell Bobbi Cantwell Shirley Caraway Bruce & Juliet Carpenter

Jerry & Judith Case Beverly Casebeer Judith Chapman & Carl Johansen Lela Chavez Steve & Liz Christian Neal & Connie Clark Rebecca Cleary, Stacey Bakula & Andrew Grenier Bruce Cleveland & Linda Parker Benjamin Cline The Clyde TheatreDavid & Patricia Cohick Allen & Alison Cole Deborah ColferAlice Collingwood Patricia & Robert Colyer Joel Connelly James Copenhaver & Kelly McDonald Dorothy Cort Marilyn L. CowgerPat Cozine Robert Craig Claire Creighton Robert & Linda Dally Homer & Karen Davenport Katherine Davies & George Duwars Agna & Lucas de Clercq Ana de Give Pat & Richard de la Chapelle Robert & Dorothy Deering Rowena DeFato & Scott Thor Diane & Richard Delmonte Delores Foxgrover Debbie & Steve Derkoski Paula Deter Linda B. DevittJulian & Alice Dewell Gabriele DickmannMackenzie Dolstad Betty J. DorotikErick Winger & Julie Dougherty Tom & Kay Dowd Lee Drew Clancy & Marcia Dunigan Sharon DunnAnn & Robert Dursch Lydia & William Edison Heidi Eisenhour Jane Ely Dominique Emerson Karen & Dan Erlander

You Make it Possible!Conservation Depends on You—What a Difference You are Making!

Photo: Pigeon Guillemot, Craig Johnson

General MeMber—Up to $364.00

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Judith FinnWendy FerrierRob & Judy FeldingCharles D FayLois FarringtonLois & Win EwingJudy Feldman Debra & Bernd Fischer Robert & Judith Fisher Tom & Mary FisherLynn & Wayne Flaaten Evelyn Fletcher Alyne Fortgang Demis FosterNick & Dawna Fowler Larry L. FoxKirk Francis & Leslie Larch Cecelia Frawley & Kenneth Dvorak Pam Fredericksen Maureen Freehill Bob Friedman & Cheryl Combest Ann Fruechte & Mic Kisinger Ray & Laurie Gabelein John & Suzanne Gappa Marilyn Garner Steven Gilbert Donald & Faithann Gill Lianna & Robert Gilman Richard Goldstein & Helen Kinsella Sally GoodsonJudith GormanGuy Granger Rod & Evelyn Grant Daniel GraybillAnne Greaves Mark Greaves Bonnie Gretz Matt Griffin & Mike Kimball Richard Gubner Jennifer Guild Donald & Rebecca Gurka Aaron Guss Lewis & Julia Haldorson Susan & James Haley Jim & Louisa Halfaker Vera Halfmoon Cleveland Hall & Lafe Lawyer Dick & Arnelle Hall Jennifer Hallman & Derek Luhn Sarah Halsey & Bruce Towne Ray Haman Christie H. Hammond Eric Hansen & Jody LaBissoniere Christopher & Michele Hanzeli Donald & Sandra Harper Jack A. Harvey Vicky & Matt Hassrick Barbara Hawkins William & Belinda Hawkins Paul Hayes & Kim Robinson Sandra L. HayesSharen Heath & Simon Frazer Jack Hebert

Carolyn M. HeckOnee HedeenMichael Heep Vicki & Eugene Hemner Nancy Hepp Hilton & Julie Herrin Christin Hilton & Mike Mabie Marguerite & Ken Hilton Sally Goodwin & Kurt Hoelting Sydney & Mike Hoffman Dale & Donna Hoggins Steven & Ann HolmbergRuss & Patricia Holmes Kevin & Nancy Horan Maureen & John Horn Geoffrey & Kathy Hornsby Jeffrey & Katheryn Howell Vicki Huff & Eric Boerwinkle Molly Hughes Peter K. & Winifred C. Hussey Barbara & Tom HuttonGeorge & Donna Jackman Sego Jackson & Raven Jirikovic Wendy Jackson Deanna Jacobsen Kurt & Jane Jaehning Karen Jeffers Gay Jensen & Robert Plotnick George & Lynne Jensen Morris & Anita Jerome Joan Gueci John Newhoff Beth & Kurt JohnsonIngri & Richard Johnson Jill Johnson John & Linda Johnson Robert & Bonnie Johnson Richard & Colette Johnston Billie & Leo Jordan Alan Joyce Diane & Steve Kane Sydney Janet Kaplan Doug & Dana Kelly Diane Kendy Nancy KennedyMike & Joan Kenney Kent Wallner Ron & Dale Kerslake Karen & Phil Kezele Damian King Sarah King & John Giamberso Susan King & Grace Hilliard Judy & Ralph Kiracofe Linda Klein Sarah Kline Jean KnappSteven & Josie KobylkArlene & Edward Koetje Mary Alice Kois Marty & Bruce Kortebein Kenneth Kortlever Debra & Norm Kosky Lea KoubaRebecca H Kranz

Melanie Kristoferson Robert & Linda Kruse Walter A. Kuciej & MaryAnn Meaney Carole Lafond Walker LandelJames & Nancy Langler Richard & Patricia Laurence Steven & Marcia Lazoff Berniece LeafDonald & Joyce Leak Stephen LeCuyer & Joan O’Connell Don & Ann Lee John Lee Charles LeWarne Charles P. & Pauline N. LeWarne Janet & Joachim Lewinsohn Margaret Lie Barbara Lindahl Ann Linnea & Christina Baldwin Robin Llewellyn George & Shirley Lockeman Drake & Andrea Loeser Bruce Long & Lorraine Gibbs Nancy Long Raymond Lottie Elisabeth Loux Lucretia Vanderwende Nancy Luenn & Glenn Duncan Tad & Lara Lutz Nick Lyle & Jean Whitesavage Jack & Lynne Lynch Doak & Sarah Mahlik Marilyn Mahoney Marcia Meyers Marcia Moriarty A.T. Birmingham-Young & Thomas MarekMargaret Kenney Marilee Nauman Richard & Carolyn Mattern John McCallum

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Thanks to your support, with the purchase and conser-vation of the Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve, we’ve protected more golden paintbrush and prairie habitat. Photo: Mark Sheehan

Robert & Janet McConnell Bill McGeary & Sheryl Clough Elizabeth McKay & Patrick McLaughlin Ronald & Barbara McKinnell Paul Greg Meredith, Jr.Claire Miccio & Josh Polansky Terry Montgomery & Nancy RisserNancy Michelsen Elise Miller & Dan NeumeyerIvan & Darlene Miller Roberta MillerRonda & Brad Miller Jerry Millhon Judith R. MilnerLauri & Wayne Morgan Marsha Morgan & Claire Moore Marie & Peter Morton Phyllis & David Mossman Coralie & Gerhard Mueller Lisa Mueller Holly Muenchow Mully MullallyAnn Murphy & Glen Moss Carolyn & Frank MurphyAnn NeupertJulie Newnam Jillian NiederRand & Gail Nilsson Michael & Jennifer Nunn Inge & Eric Nussbaum Oak Harbor Garden ClubJohn Hastings & Robin ObataJudith Oerkvitz & Peter McKee Joy & Homer Oldemeyer Ken & Linda Olsen Robert & Carol Olson Janet & Arthur Olver Kit O’Neill & Thomas Leschine Carl Ostertag Natalie F Pace Johnny & Yvonne Palka Rusty Palmer & Susan Prentiss Terry & Nancy Parker Richard & Sally Parks Sharon Parks & Larry Daloz August & Janette Parlier Mary Jean & Martin Paup Edythe A. Pavish Martin & Helen Payne Steve & Sandy Pearse Mary Pembroke Perlin & David Perlin Daniel PenttilaVirginia Phalen June Piggott & Walter Share Bill & Kathy Pigott Evelyn & Alfred Pike James PolicarMarc & Sue Policar Porter Group LLCJulie Powell LaVerne & Leigh Power Charlton Price Patricia & Kenneth Price Pam PritzlRollin & Loretta Radwick

Doug & Katherine RaffRobert & Patricia Raichle Ted Ravetz Janice T. RaymondJ. Clark & Mona Reardon Jan Reck Dale Reiger & Teri Jo Summer Elwood & Carol Rice Elaine & Chris Richards Mary Richardson Sherry Richardson & James Montague Carol A. RiddellPeter Rinallo Celeste Rivers Charles Robinson Tyrell Rockafellar Roderick & Janet McNaeJoann & John RoomesJanet Ross Penelope & Cornelius Rosse Karen RothboeckErin & Walter RuthensteinerLehan J Ryan Lorraine SantiSarah Garaas George & Sheila Saul Joan Hansen & Shelby ScatesCarol Scheuffele & Percy Tierney Deb & Tony Schiro Margaret & Gale Schmidt Marion P. Schroeder Mark Schuster

Robert & Katherine Schutte Jack Scott Ruth & Michael Scrivner Tillie Scruton & Chris Rogge Scott & Patricia Sebelsky Barbara Seely Rolf & Barb Seitle Philip & Robin Semas

Michael Seraphinoff & Susan PrescottPaul & Constance Shapiro Kathleen Shaw Marie Shaw & Colleen Fox Philip & Peggy Sheehan Barry & Lynn Sherman Catherine & Fritz Shoemaker Caolee E. Shubert Steven Siegfried Janene Siers Marcia Joslyn Sill & Peter Sill Tom & Barbara Silliman Nancy & Mark Skullerud Douglas Slaten & Patricia Milligan Jana Kay Slater & Marc BravermanAlice Copp SmithMaureen Smith Tyler & Lori Smits Nettie & Joseph SnyderSonia Challancin William & QuinSerra Stanley Jack Stansfield Richard & Maxine Steele Jonathan Stein & Sharon Bucher Sharon & David Stellrecht Vivian Stembridge Robert Stern & Dina Burstein Ann Stevens Bob & Charlotte Stockdale Marilynn Strayer & Sam Wolfe Steve & Laura Strehlau Lee Strucker

Jack & Ruth Sumey James & Rebecca Sundberg Captain Kelly & Frances Sweeney Erika Lynne SwegerShea Taisey Kestutis & Birute Tautvydus Doris & Michael TaylorRick & Tina Taylor

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With your generous dedication and commitment, more shoreline and beaches are protected for kids and their families to explore. Pictured above is Karen Price and her daughter, Lydia. Photo: Scott Price

Warren & Sue Terrell Bonnie Thie & R.V. Cowart Mary Louise Thie Holly Thomas Babette & John Thompson Dick & Rosemary ToftD.B. Torset Larry Lowary & Gerry BetzCarol TriplettPamela Truss Marilyn & Craig Tuohy Sue Van Etten & Dan Pedersen Sharon & John Vanderslice Donna & Demetri Vasiliades Grady & Mary Vaughan Carrie & Michael ViersGrady and Mary Vaughan Carol & William Viertel Virginia Dealaman Veronica Von AllwordenTom & Sharon Vos Nancy WaddellChris WagnerSally & Dee Walker Walter S. Bobo Gary KunisRichard & Julie Ward Whidbey Environmental Action NetworkDan Weber & Laurie Carron John & Ellen Welsch Dennis White & Charlotte Bell Martin & Julie Whittaker Anne Wickstrand Kurt & Christine Wieland Brenda & Robert Wilbur Phill & Maria Wilder Marcia Wiley Crispin Wilhelm, MD Christine & Jeffrey Williams Dennis Willson William & Judith Wilson Keith & Cynthia Winzenried Merrell Wiseman Barry & Cheryl Wood Gordon & Beverly Young Tom & Susan Young Dale & Diane Zehms Charleen Zettl Vito & Dorit Zingarelli

conservation partner$365-$4,999:

Anonymous (4)Louise Abbott & David Earp Charles & Zane Adams*Robin & Judith Adams*Margaret Andersen & Bob Wolters Bill & Yseldah Applegate Scott & Suzanne Ashworth John & Merritt Atwood*Annabet Berlin*Peter & Frances Bigelow*Sally Bigger William & Mary Black*Thomas Blumer & Poli Davila Dick & Kathy Bowen Jessica Bowman Karen Bunney*

Tom & Ann Campbell*Robert & Amanda Clark Ken & Susan Cohen*Ruth W. CookEdward & Peggy Cooley Leonard & Carla Corin*Donald & Barbara Coyner Mark & Kim Dales Suzannah DalzellAnn C. Dannhauer, MDElizabeth & Fletcher Davis Patricia Davis*Leann Dawson & Arthur Fleming Deborah Dix & Frank Worster Sherry & John Douceur Harry Dursch & Kirsten LemkeSteve & Martha Ellis Valorie Eyer Peter Feichtmeir & Sarah Patton Jerry & Gunilla Finrow*Peter Freund & Anna Kolousek*Duane Fulgham & Marti AnamosaFarmhouse Bed & Breakfast* Gary & Janie Gabelein*Paul & Sherryl Goldfinger*Patrick & Sheila Gross Stephen & Elizabeth Guss*Tom HaenslyPat & Marcia Halligan*Margaret Harris & Roger Harrison Joe & Val Hillers Michael & Elizabeth Hilton Christopher & Lorraine Holt*Cheryl Houser Judy Howard & Chris Fisher*Patrick Hurley Thomas Hyde & Sharon Gauthier Bill & Ruth Ingham* James B. Denton Memorial Fund*Carole & Bruce Johnson George & Betty Johnson Jack & Pam Jolley*Deborah Jones Floyd Jones Steven Jones John & Janice Joynt Nora & Geoff Kenway Steven & Patricia Kessler Phyllis Kind*Bill & Gloria Koll Kathleen & Jeff Landel Cheryl Lawrence*Nan & Ken Leaman Robert Lehman & Christopher Mathews* Kelly & Diana Lindsay Mike & Barbara Lopuszynski*Paul Louden Janet Hall & Nicole Luce*Judy Lynn Consider it DoneBrenda & Donald Mallett*Therese & Marc McGowan Harriet McKelvey Stephen McMinn*Franny & Casey Mead*Celia Michael & Fred Herzon Wendy & John Moon*David A Mowat*Jenanne Murphy*Isabel Neddow Tracy & Barb NeighborsMike & Carol Newlon*Vern & Martha Olsen

Janice & Michael O’Mahony Patrice O’Neill Margie & Gary Parker Karen Pasewark Todd & Chris PetersonDave & Pam Pinkham*Anne Cushing Post & John Post Pat Powell & Mark Sheehan*Steve & Joan Raymond*Jo Reeves & Cathy Darracott*Valerie Reuther & Linda Bartlett*Reliance Ricketts & Dick Wearn Robert Dickson Inge & John Roberts Kris & Teri Robinson Barbara Schaetti*Eric & Mary Schlegel William Schmalhorst MD*Val Schroeder & David Baumchen*Karl & Fran Seemann*Steve Shapiro & Debora Valis Nancy Sharp Dyanne Sheldon & Jean Singer*Kim & Jack Shepard Ron & Eva Sher Michael & Loralyn Simmons Simon Edison Foundation, Inc.Leigh Smith*James Somers & Melissa Merickel Sound Investment StrategiesMary Jo & Michael Stansbury Greg & Diane Stone*Trudy Sundberg Jeana Walker Debra Waterman & Michael Cramer Cynthia Weeks & Don Johnston Whidbey Island BankJoyce & David Williams*Lee Williamson*Mary Willis Douglas & Dianne Wills Anne & Ken Winkes*Jacob, Mary Ann, Teddie & Addie Wolda Constance Wolfe & Susan Johnson Judith Yeakel

island visionary

$5000 and above:

Anonymous (4)John, Jake, & Ellie Boone*Sally & Tom Cahill*Bernie Camin Wayne & JoAnn English Dr. George Fairfax*Elizabeth George & Tom McCabe Wayne & Anne Gittinger Donald Guthrie & Candace Tkachuck Larry Harris & Betty Azar Elizabeth HebertGrant & Jody Heiken Joseph & Cathlyn Holton Eugene Kahn & Lisa Meserole Robert Kramer & Sharon Hummel-Kramer Julia & John McCone Nancy Nordhoff & Lynn Hays*Jan Pickard & Anne Harvey Richard Renninger*Willow Pond Lodge LLC

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*Island Guardian

Here is sample language you can use: “I give to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, a Washington State non-profit corporation, having its principal offices at 765 Wonn Rd., C-201, Greenbank, WA 98253 the sum of $_______ (or alternately, ______% of my estate) to pursue its mission of land protection.” We recommend you consult with a financial or legal advisor.

For more information and to discuss your legacy giving options, please contact Development Director, Eliza-beth Guss at elizabeth@wclt.org or call (360) 222-3310.

“Protecting this island and all its beauty is a personal matter for me. I want to know that

not just a few years, but many generations downthe road ... the woods, the beaches and the farms

will all still be here.”

—Diane Kendy, Legacy Circle Member

donations in MeMory of:

Ellen CaminCappi - Aaarrff!Charles GretzDiane StewartDorothy GerlicherEdie WebbJeanne Marie CooleyLucas - Aarrff!Marsha Herzon and Henry MansfieldMichael PlattnerNan El-Sayed

donations in Honor of:

Bonnie and Bob JohnsonCarol WilliamsDr. George FairfaxDr. Robert KramerFaith WilderJack and Fredi CartwrightLeigh Smith and Gretchen LuxenburgMolly Sayvetz and Nick SandersPam PritzlTom CampbellJohn Edison

land donations:

Mary BicknellDixon Burgess Kelle BurgessJoe & Cathy HoltonGreg & Ann LyleJan PickardKen PickardPickard Family, LLC

MatcHinG &Workplace Gift s:

Allstate GivingBill & Melinda Gates FoundationBoeing Gift Matching ProgramCombined FederalCombined Fund Drive -- WAGoogle Matching Gift ProgramIBM CorporationJP Morgan Chase FoundationMicrosoft Matching Gifts CampaignPfizer Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramPuget Sound Energy FoundationQualcomm FoundationThe Seattle FoundationStarbucks

in-kind donations:

3 Sisters Family FarmA.S.E & T. Inc. Surveying AirsideBayleafBayview Farm and GardenLenny Corin Crockett BarnNancy DuncanMary EngleCraig JohnsonCac KamakJerry LloydCheryl LoweMidnight KitchenScott & Karen PriceLeigh SmithMark SheehanWhidbey Coffee

Conservation can last forever: in the hearts of families walking the trails, exploring the beaches and learning about and ap-preciating wildlife and nature. You can make sure this happens throughout Whidbey and Camano Islands, with a legacy gift in your estate plan to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. It’s simple to do and the impact will last for generations.

Making Conservation Last for GenerationsLeave Your Legacy for the Future of Whidbey and Camano Islands

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Photo: Craig Johnson

Photo: Collin Engle, Mollie Bailey and Justin Engle, by Mary Engle

volUnteers:

Chuck AdamsJohn BarneySandy BarneyCorrine BayleyChris BellEllie BooneJohn BooneSally CahillTom CahillTom CampbellKevin CaronLaurie CarronSarah CassattDominic CastroCandy CharlwoodRobin ClarkKenny CohenAlice CollingwoodCarla CorinLenny CorinPat CozinePlanting CrewNancy DuncanSharon DunnJohn EdisonDuane FulghamBob GentzMike Gerhardt

Paul GoldfingerSteve GussCleveland HallJanet HallKathy HavenGrant HeikenMackenzie HezelSteve HolmbergLori HoltHarry JesterJanet JohnsonPhyllis KindJean KnappSteve Kobylk Tim LarsonConnie LloydJerry LloydMeagan LongdonMuzzall FamilyPaul LoudenCheryl LoweMarilyn MahoneyJeff MargraffJosh MargraffChristopher MathewsSheila NewlandsGreg NieKate Noble

Bill OakesSarah SchmidtJoni PamaeraTodd Peterson Ed ServeringhausHelen Price JohnsonJim ReddKyle Riemer Steve ShapiroMark SheehanDyanne SheldonLeigh SmithMaia SparkmanDiane StoneGreg StoneTom TrimbathSharon VandersliceHaley ViersDennis White

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Volunteers make it possible!Join us this summer and autumn at a

volunteer work party. Everyone is welcome.

Friends, Connie Lloyd and Kate Noble, smile at the May 2013 Trillium Community Forest Work Party where they were weed-whacking warriors!

Work parties are opportunities for members and the general public to help us care for the Land Trust proper-ties. We need your help to build trails and parking lots, remove invasive species and plant trees.

Check out the back cover for the summer/autumn work party schedule, and visit www.wclt.org for work party details and to sign-up today.

We do our best to acknowledge all of our valued supporters. If you were not recognized, or have questions about this list please call (360) 222-3310. Thank you for your support!

Whidbey Camano Land Trust765 Wonn Rd., C-201Greenbank, WA 98253

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 2

Mailed from 98253

Upcoming Events & Work Parties

Visit www.wclt.org for details and to sign-up

MaxWelton preserve Work part y Wednesday 9/11Place: Langley Area Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pmBlackberries are taking over and we need your help! Join us to remove invasive species and repair fencing. No experience is needed and all ages and abilities are welcome. All you need to bring is a pair of work gloves. Visit www.wclt.org for details and to sign-up.

trilliUM coMMUnit y forest Work part y Saturday 9/21Place: Freeland Area Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pmCome enjoy the Trillium Community Forest this September at our autumn work party. You can help repair and build trails that are open to the public. Everyone is welcome at this work party - no trail building experience is needed. Visit www.wclt.org for details and to sign-up.

explore tHe preserve event Saturday 9/14Place: Admiralty Preserve, Coupeville Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What do fungi and military history have in common? They’re both interesting topics you can learn about at the upcoming Explore the Preserve event held at the newly pro-tected Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve.

Land Trust experts will walk you through the two-mile loop trail where you’ll learn about fungi, tree identification, the old-growth forest and some of the birds you may see on the Preserve, and the rare prairie remnant where the endangered golden paint-brush plant is found.

Everyone is welcome! This event is free and open to the public. Please visit www.wclt.org for details, directions and to RSVP; or contact Outreach Manager, Janelle Castro at janelle@wclt.org or call (360) 222-3310.