The January book selection is A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit A Paradise Built in Hell is an investigation of the moments of altruism, resourcefulness, and generosity that arise amid disaster's grief and disruption and considers their implications for everyday life. It points to a […]
A Brief History of Vashon Island by Bruce Haulman Reachable only by ferry, Vashon Island is a breathtaking rural retreat from the bustling activity of nearby Seattle and Tacoma. The island's first inhabitants, the sx̌ʷəbab", took advantage of its evergreen forests and rich marine resources. In 1792, George Vancouver was the first Anglo to […]
Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action by Elinor Ostrom The governance of natural resources used by many individuals in common is an issue of increasing concern to policy analysts. Both state control and privatization of resources have been advocated, but neither the state nor the market have been uniformly successful in […]
Anticipating Future Environments: Climate Change, Adaptive Restoration, and the Columbia River Basin by Shana Lee Hirsch PUBLISHED: July 2020 Drought. Wildfire. Extreme flooding. How does climate change affect the daily work of scientists? Ecological restoration is often premised on the idea of returning a region to an earlier, healthier state. Yet the effects of climate […]
48-hour GiveBIG Challenge May 4- May 5. Imaging a trail the length of Judd Creek. From Quartermaster to Town. Together we can build this dream - one leg at a time. Boots are on the ground and shovels are in hand to make this vision a reality. Let's build a trail! Double Your Impact During […]
Our annual meeting will be June 16th via Zoom at 7:00-8:30 PM. Meet our new Executive Director, connect with old friends, and help us usher in our next Strategic Plan. We will also be re-electing board members and saying a special goodbye to a longtime friend and board member. To join us please RSVP Your […]
The Ministry for the Future, by Kim Stanley Robinson. This is a widely-lauded and enthusiastically-reviewed science fiction work about how climate change will affect our near future and some of the more audacious approaches and human responses we might anticipate as the world copes and adapts. Vashon Bookshop is happy to special order copies, but […]
*Be assured we will be following the most current State COVID protocols. **And remember, it’s July under the Big Sky. Bring your sun hats!
At our September meeting, we’d like to have two books for up for discussion: We will have a brief continued discussion of the June book, The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson for those who didn’t get a chance to read that book or to make it to the June Meeting. The Ministry […]
Bring a friend, bring your family, or come on your own! We will be at the Judd Creek Preserve trailhead between 1-4PM. The parking is in the grave lot on 111th, 300 feet south of the 204th turn.
Walk in costume or as you are! Come one come all to this family friendly walk - aglow with pumpkins carved by fellow Islanders.
SAVE THESE DATES! The 2022 native plant sale opens for ordering on Monday, January 3, 2022. Sales end Sunday, January 30th. Plant pickups will be Saturday, February 5th from 9am-1pm at the Land Trust building (10014 SW Bank Rd.) Schedule your pick-up time at purchase. The 2022 species list. To Order Now
SAVE THESE DATES! The 2022 native plant sale opens for ordering on Monday, January 3, 2022. Sales end Sunday, January 30th. Plant pickups will be Saturday, February 5th. All times and species details to be announced.
SAVE THESE DATES! The 2022 native plant sale opens for ordering on Monday, January 3, 2022. Sales end Sunday, January 30th. Plant pickups will be Saturday, February 5th. All times and species details to be announced.
Join us for our annual meeting at the picnic shelter at Island Center Forest off 188th Street. When: Wednesday, March 30th, 5-6:30PM Where: Island Center Forest, 10612 SW 188th St, Vashon, WA 98070
Two Days, Four Tours Tour dates and times: Saturday, 7 May - 10-11AM Saturday, 7 May - 11-noon Sunday, May 8 (Mother's Day) - 1-2PM Sunday, May 8 - 2-3PM SIGN UP NOW!
The Land Trust is teaming up with the Vashon Nature Center to share the experience of BioBlitz- an epic 24 hour survey to document the biodiversity of the island. Come with your family on an easy walk around Fisher Pond with nature interpreters in English and Spanish!