We’re on a mission to protect Jefferson County’s wild green spaces, working farms, and forests for the benefit of all — forever. Join us!
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Our Conservation Priorities
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Farmland
Farms are an essential part of our region’s cultural and physical landscape. We’re protecting local farms for a more resilient peninsula.
Our Focus on Farmland
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Working Forests
Forests are important to Jefferson County’s identity, economy, and way of life. We want to ensure that sustainable, working forests.
Our Focus on Forests
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Wildlife Habitat
We’ve been protecting and restoring open spaces and wild places for the benefit of fish and wildlife for more than three decades.
Our Focus on Fish & Wildlife Habitat
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Community
Community is at the center of our work, whether we're expanding trail networks, providing conservation education, or protecting scenic and cultural landscapes.
Connect & Support
The Impact of Our Work
Since 1989, we’ve partnered with our community and private landowners to help protect thousands of acres of local land.
1,585
Acres of protected local farmland
11,344
Acres of protected fish and wildlife habitat
5,968
Acres of protected working forestland
Volunteer With Us!
Our volunteers help make conservation happen! Lend a hand on the land during one of our two monthly work parties at our nature preserves. Or help support our mission in a variety of other helpful ways.
“The land is not only where we live, but the basis for how we live. As our world changes, it's our responsibility to protect and care for the land in ways that preserve it for future generations of all living things.”
– Sarah and Owen Fairbank
"Making the decision to include Jefferson Land Trust in our estate plans came naturally. We feel strongly about making philanthropy local, and it's hard to think of another organization that has a greater impact on improving the quality of life for people in Jefferson County — currently and into the future."
– Katy McCoy and Phil Vogelzang
– Scott and Susan Freeman
"When I look at the bigger picture, our little piece of forest is just one dot on the map of protected land. But in joining the Land Trust and its supporters, we are one of many dots — thousands of acres, dozens of projects, hundreds of volunteers. Collectively, we are creating a much bigger story. We're making a difference."
– Scott and Susan Freeman
"It’s very comforting to know that what we’re creating at Midori Farm won’t be undone later. By working with the Land Trust, we’ve preserved a really prime piece of agricultural land for future generations."
– Marko Colby and Hanako Myers, farmers and co-founders of Midori Farm