Trillium Tour

Whidbey Camano Land Trust’s effort to purchase 664 acres of the foreclosed Trillium property north of Freeland excited Windermere agents, who toured the land on July 6^th with Trust Director Pat Powell and Stewardship Associate Jessica Larson. Pat told us about the importance of the watershed on that acreage for Mutiny Bay drainage and of the wildlife corridor connecting with South Whidbey State Park. If the Land Trust is successful in raising the $4.2 million purchase price, the land would be owned by Island County and open for use as a community nature and recreation area. Vulnerable wetland and forest areas would be protected under a conservation easement held by the Land Trust.

            Over half the funds have already been pledged, and the banks have granted a 90-day extension - until September 10^th - to raise the remaining $1.8 million. Realtors want to challenge vacation and second home owners who value Whidbey’s calm beauty, to step up and support this critical campaign.

            Want to help? Send your check payable to WCLT to 765 Wonn Road #C-201, Greenbank, WA 98253 or email Elizabeth@wclt.org for additional information.

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