Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Look to the Land campaign has successfully surpassed its goal, raising $8.6 million—104% of our original target.
Funds raised by the Look to the Land campaign will bring to life our community’s best conservation ideas for how to live and work with the land in creative and regenerative ways.
LAND FOR TODAY
Chimacum Ridge Community Forest
$3 million
Creating a model community forest for all on Chimacum Ridge that will inspire new ways to live and work in balance with the land, drive a local wood economy, and offer an array of recreational and educational opportunities.
Update: Chimacum Ridge is purchased and will open as a community forest in September 2025.
LAND FOR TOMORROW
Flexible Opportunity Fund
$1.5 million
This fund will give the Land Trust the ready capital needed to compete in a heated real estate market, and to invest in exciting new conservation ideas that promote equitable access to land.
Update: Funds are already being used to facilitate private acquisitions and launch new initiatives. Over time, we aim to grow this fund to $5 million to give us the capital to respond quickly to bigger (more expensive) opportunities.
LAND FOREVER
Forever Fund Operating Endowment
$3 million
Our Forever Fund Operating Endowment will guarantee our ability to protect and restore the land in our care, allowing us to honor the commitment we make each time we protect local farmland, forestland, and wildlife habitat.
Update: Annual proceeds from the fund are already helping to support the Land Trust's core operations. Over time, we aim to grow this fund to $20 million in order to fully support and guarantee the Land Trust's operations.
Land for Today: Chimacum Ridge Community Forest.
We will bring to life a shared vision for a model community forest that will inspire a whole new way to live in reciprocal relationship to the land and its resources.
The campaign has helped complete the purchase of 853 acres on Chimacum Ridge and now will help transform it into a community forest that is designed, managed, and directed by the community. Chimacum Ridge Community Forest (opening in 2025) will drive a local wood economy, provide timber and other harvest resources for partner nonprofits and Tribes, offer recreational and educational opportunities for community members and visitors, and sequester carbon — all while preserving critical wildlife habitat.
“We’re asking, what can we do to restore methods of forest management that nourish the land and the wildlife that depend upon it, and support the community in positive ways? Chimacum Ridge is a unique opportunity for us to chart a new path forward, and philanthropy is making it possible.”
- Richard Tucker, Executive Director, Jefferson Land Trust
Land for Tomorrow: Flexible Opportunity Fund
The campaign will establish a fund that will allow us to respond quickly to conservation opportunities important to our region, and put our community’s most creative conservation ideas into action.
In a fast-moving market increasingly stressed by development pressures, philanthropy will give us needed flexibility to respond quickly to opportunities to protect working farmland, wildlife habitat, and forests. This fund will:
• Help increase access to land for young farmers, small business owners, communities historically excluded from land access, and others.
• Allow us to invest in our community’s most forward-thinking and entrepreneurial ideas like a new Conservation Burial and Memorial Forest program.
“Jefferson County’s needs are evolving, and our conservation tools must too. This campaign is about more than responding to threats — it’s about creating opportunities to live and work in the place we love.”
- Sarah Spaeth, Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships, Jefferson Land Trust
Land Forever: Forever Fund Operating Endowment
This campaign will help build a strong backbone for all our work so that our community and the land we rely on remain healthy and strong — no matter what. A healthy endowment ensures we have the security and resources to adapt to a shifting landscape and respond to unexpected crises while creating reliable funding streams for operations each year.
The campaign offers the opportunity to make an irrevocable gift from your estate which will count toward the Forever Fund's goal. Learn more about estate gift options here.
“I invite you all to think of your ancestors and their stories and their experiences — which are yours, which are all of ours. What kind of future ancestor do you want to be? What is the legacy you are creating?”
- Heather Kawamoto, Kawamoto Farm
This is our time to prepare for the greatest threats to our climate and community, and shape the future that all living things deserve.
Our important work doesn’t stop here. We will continue to grow the Flexible Opportunity Fund (to a five-year goal of $5 million) so we can protect more vital farmlands, forests, and waterways as new opportunities arise. At the same time, we’ll keep building the Forever Fund Endowment (to a ten-year goal of $20 million) to ensure long-term stewardship and the lasting strength of Jefferson Land Trust.
The momentum we’ve built together will carry us forward, and we hope you’ll continue to be part of this journey.
We can organize for a stronger future in Jefferson County — when we look to the land as our guide.
Please consider making a special campaign gift in addition to your sustained annual support.
Gifts of all sizes are welcome.
Other Ways To Give Today
Gifts of $5,000 or greater may pledged over a period of up to five years.
To make a pledge of $5,000 or more download the pledge form here or pledge your support online here.
By Mail: Please make checks payable to JEFFERSON LAND TRUST (Note "Look to the Land" in the memo line) and mail to Jefferson Land Trust, 1033 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
By Stock Transfer: Fidelity Investments: Account name: Jefferson Land Trust; Clearing #0226, Account #Z50244180 Jefferson Land Trust Tax ID: 91-1465078.
Please alert us when you make a stock gift so that your donation can be directed to the campaign.
For campaign questions, please contact Director of Philanthropy Kate Godman at kgodman@saveland.org, or 360.379.9501 x102.
Look to the Land was supported by an extraordinary group of community leaders and supporters. We recognize their dedication, service, and advocacy with our deepest gratitude.
Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs
W. Ron Allen, Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Steve Moore, Former Jefferson Land Trust Board President (in Memorium)
Campaign Co-Chairs
Ellen Ferguson, Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
Phil Vogelzang, Chimacum Ridge Landowner
Jefferson Land Trust Board: Jane Guiltinan (President), Tim Lawson (Vice President), Rick York (Vice President), Craig Britton (Treasurer), Brian Rogers (Secretary), Jen Harrison, Julie Lockhart, Barry Mitzman, Sherry Moller, Tom Sanford, Edward Thompson, Jr., Ben Wilson
Campaign Steering Committee (as of March 1, 2024)
Carleen Bruins, Retired Environmental Educator
Malcolm Dorn, President of Wallyworks Enterprises
Nan Evans, Host of KPTZ’s Nature Now and Former Jefferson Land Trust Board Member
Scott Freeman, Writer and Forest Owner
Glenda Hultman Geerlofs, Attorney and Former Land Trust Board Member
Crystie Kisler, Co-Founder, Finnriver Farm & Cidery and Chimacum Center
Kees Kolff, Co-Founder, Port Townsend EcoVillage
Barry Mitzman*, Jefferson Land Trust Board Member
Brian Rogers*, Jefferson Land Trust Board President
Meredith Wagner, Community Volunteer
Thank you to our many donors (listed in alphabetical order)
Anonymous (32)
Paulette Ache
Lori and Paul Allen
Neal Apple and Vicki Allen
Jane and Michael Armstrong
Back Country Horsemen of Washington
Carol Ann Baker
Stephanie Balzarini
John and Lisa Barclay
Connie and Stan Barron
Bill Bertsch and Mary Crombie
Beth
Ellen Blackstone
Susan Blake
Bob, Helen, Salty and Coco
Chuck and Luan Borgeson
Beatrice Bradbury
Lisa Brandes
Craig Britton and Carleen Bruins
Bill and Bonnie Brock
David Brownell
Patti and Jon Buckland
Carolyn and Evan Buehl
Dan and Lys Burden
Burke and Lad Burgin
Doug and Frankie Campbell
Mary Carr and Chuck Gibilisco
Alison Center
James and Nancy Chase
Mike Chase and Terri Tyler
Rick Clendaniel and Laura Joshel
Cathy Cloutier and Scott McKay
Devon and David Pablo Cohn
Herb and Kathe Cook
Dorothy Cotton
Carole Courtney
Susan Cronshaw
Cross Charitable Foundation
Sigrid Cummings
Stephen and Suzanne Cunliffe
Dennis Daneau and Deborah K. Steele
Gary and Cajsa DeGregorio
Tony DeLorenzo
Dentistry Northwest
Jim Donaldson and Meg Snow
Malcolm Dorn
Patricia and Robert Drolet
Bob and Sue Drury
Nicolette Ducommun and Bradley Stone
Alison Ebbott and Bill Hasan
Don and Dalene Edgar
Barbara and Eric Effmann
Bob Eggleston
Kit Evans
Laurie Evans
Nan Evans and Fred Nussbaum
John and Donna Fabian
Fairbank Family
Wendy Feltham and Larry Fisher
Ferguson Family
Monica Fletcher and Stephen Evans
Fisher Family Fund
Mary and Scott Foster
Carole and Jim Franklin
Susan and Scott Freeman
Rocky Friedman
Jan Garing
Michael Garling and Kacey Trapp
Lilianne and Sam Glast
Paul Gleeson
Barbara Glenn and Susan Nivert
Kate Godman and Jerry Collum
Jim and Kendra Golden
Carol and John Gonnella
Jonni Graybeal
Margaret Groff
Jane Guiltinan and Cindy Breed
Steve Habersetzer and Jadyne Reichner
Hama Hama Company
Rob Harbour
Heather Harding
Jennifer Harrison
Lucas Hart
Hilarie Hauptman and Jody Rush
Bill Havert and Yaowapa Changsanoh
Teri Hein and Jim Smith
Amy Hepburn
Linda A Herzog
Amy Hiatt and David Pratt
Jim and Nancy Higgins
Dave and Liddy Holland
Debra and Chuck Holland
Horizons Foundation of Washington
Debra and Michael Horton
Kathleen Hudson
Glenda Hultman Geerlofs and Peter Geerlofs Clinton and Diane Hurd
Shary Irwin
Jim and Chris Jacobson
Jennifer James-Wilson and Scott Wilson
Cindy Jayne and Jeff Taylor
Janelle Jelliffe
Alec and Leslie Jensen
Robyn Johnson and Peter Newland
Lisa and Kris Karlstrom
Candy Kerr and Charlie Horsman
Kit Kittredge
Dale Klein and Jack Gray
Diane and Mark Kochendorfer
Kees and Helen Kolff
Peter and Cheri Kopp
Vida Kotte and Vern Bessey
Gene and Karin Kraft
Doug Kurata
Michele Laboda
Kathryn and Neil Lamka
Land Trust Alliance
Joe and Cinda Langjahr
Mary Larson
Carolyn Latteier
Tim Lawson
Keith and Milly Lierman
Susan Localio
Julie Lockhart
Karen Lohmann
Paul and Frances Loubere
Love Your Neighbor
Bob and Adele Lowe
Cheryl and Chuck Lowe
Lisa Macchio
Tony Magee and Ann Pilkington, in memory of George Randels
Kevin Maifeld and Shaun Stephenson
Emily Mandelbaum
Chester Mark
Kristina Mayer
Wendy McClure and Bill Thomson
Pam McCollum Clise
Annalee McConnell
Kathleen McCoy and Philip Vogelzang
David and Julie McCulloch
Judy McCutchen
Diane McDade and Barry Mitzman
Mark and Jennifer McDonald
Gerry and Allegra McFarland
Tom and Vivian McFarling
Andy McGregor
David Meggyesy and Carolyn Silk
Elisabeth Mention
Bill and Lynn Meyer
Kathleen Mitchell
Elizabeth and Ron Moller
Steve Moore and Gigi Callaizakis
Margaret More
Patricia Moreland
Kris Morris
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Mush Mouse and Krazy Cat
Elaine and Gary Nelson
The Norcliffe Foundation
Jeannie Nordstrom
Jan North
Elaine Nye
Robin Nye
Gary and Julie O'Donald
Michele Olsen and Steve Jefferies
Olympic Crane LLC
Cheryl and Shaun O'Neil
onX
Libby Palmer
Scott and Nancy Pascoe
Mary and Mark Paxton
Tom Pendley and Kathy Darrow
Cindy Phillips and Eileen Stretch
Fran and Dan Post
Cheryl and Jeff Powell
Susan Pratt Barbara Priest
Kathleen Purdy
David and Jerilyn Reid
Sally Renee
Fran and Ron Reynolds
George Rezendes and Lindsay Hamilton
Karen Richards and Matt Armstrong, in memory of Douglas R. Partridge
Maude Richards
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program Janlyn Robinson
Sharon Lia Robinson
Brian Rogers and Sherry Modrow
Kate Roosevelt and Caroline Maillard
Cyndi Ross - Tahlequah Farm
Roberta and Paul Rovner
Richard and Robin Rudell
Catherine Russell
Fran Russell
Stacy and Mark Sabella
Jeff Saeger and Linda Sullivan
Jack and Carolyn Salmon
David and Christine Satterlee
Charles and Mary Ann Schroeter
Marcia Schwendiman
Hal and Jo Scott
Scotty Scott and Pat Killian
David Shiah
Dennis and Chris Shields
Carol Shisler and Fred Videon
Marilyn Showalter and Steve Aos
Frank S. Shuri
Steve Siegfried
Laura Simpson
Rich Slettvet
Mike and Kay Smallwood
Hillary Smith
Julie Smith
Lorna and Darrell Smith
Phil and Gail Smith
Linda Spurgeon, dedicated to Rusty
Jenny Stamper
Chris and Kevin Stevenson
Kathy Stevenson and Mike Morrissey
Tegra Stone Nuess
Rosemary Streatfeild and Gundars Rudzitis
Laurie Stusser-McNeil and KC McNeil
Jim and Devon Surgent
Kirsten Szykitka and Joshua Sage
Gail Tate Dennis and Carol Temlin
Terrapin Architecture PC
Bill and Ann Testerman
Virginia Thompson
Ann and Edward Thompson, Jr.
Laura Tucker and Hank Walker
Richard Tucker
Bree Turner
Yuko Umeda and Dave Thielk
Connie and Tom Unsicker
Urquia Law, PLLC
Donna and Gary Usa
Doug and Nancy Van Allen
James and Gabrielle Vanwert
Marie and Richard Von Ancken
Daniel Waggoner
Peter and Meredith Wagner
Rob and Karen Wamstad
Steve Wang and Kathryn Hamilton Wang
John Watts
Anne Weaver and Bobbie Hasselbring
Mark and Jani Weller
Chris Werme and Mike Connor
Jenny Westdal
Dorothy and Mark Westlund
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation
Catherine White
Bill and Stephanie Wiegand
Lauren Wiener
Michele and Scott Wilbur
Jean Wilcox
Margaret Williams
Judith and Don Willott
Ben and Suzanne Wilson
Bill Wohlhaupter
Rick and Linda York
Bob and Carol Young
Sarah Zablocki-Axling and Chris Axling
Rick and Debbie Zajicek
Paul and Andrea Zeusche
Jenny Zimmerman
* Please contact Development Assistant Sydney LaRose at slarose@saveland.org with requests for adjustments to this list
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