- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Little Mountain Darvill Stewardship
ORGANIZATION: Skagit Land Trust
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
This conservation easement has been a well-loved part of the trail system at Little Mountain Park for years! The Little Mountain Darvill property is 37 acres adjacent to Little Mountain Park, and features the Darvill Trail. The forest provides good habitat for a wide range of species. There is cover for resting, nesting, and hiding from predators or the elements. There are trees in a wide range of decay, including snags appropriate for nesting and cavity dwelling animals. This protected area adjoins Little Mountain Park and helps provide a wildlife corridor connecting to Big Lake, Devil’s Mountain and the foothills of the Cascades. Salamanders, frogs, eagles, woodpeckers, owls, coyote, deer, bobcats and many other species call this area home. Directions: Drive on Cedardale Road, which is east of and runs parallel to I-5, which is south of Mount Vernon. From the junction of Cedardale Road and Hickox Road, south of Mount Vernon, go east on Hickox Road. Drive about one mile on Hickox Road on your left will be a small gravel parking area.
More opportunities with Skagit Land Trust
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Skagit Land Trust
Location:
PO Box 1017, 1020 S Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Mission Statement
Skagit Land Trust conserves wildlife habitat, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open space, wetlands, and shorelines in Skagit County, Washington for the benefit of our community and as a legacy for future generations.
Description
Conservation
Skagit Land Trust acquires land for protection through purchase or gifts of land and by assisting landowners and other conservation groups and agencies to protect land. The conservation easement is a popular option as it allows the land to remain in private ownership while restricting certain future uses to protect the land’s wildlife and conservation values. Some of the Trust's most successful projects have protected habitat areas across private ownership boundaries, helping residents, ranchers, farmers, and businesses to join a wider protection network.
Stewardship
Each Trust-owned property has dedicated Land Steward volunteers committed to regular site visits, reports, and help with volunteer projects. Annual monitoring visits to easement properties provide an opportunity to review stewardship goals with landowners. Ongoing stewardship needs vary by site and can involve restoration projects such as native plantings and invasive species removal or providing public access via trails or wildlife viewing stations.
Education
Conservation lands offer outdoor learning experiences for children and adults. Educational tours and volunteer events are organized in partnership with various community groups. Interpretive signs designed by naturalists are located at publically accessible properties and share information on the area’s natural features such as the elk of Hurn Field, forage fish of Fidalgo Bay, and wildflowers of Guemes Mountain.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17999-17901 Mountain Ridge DrMount VernonMt Vernon, WA 98274
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 2