News & Press

9/30/2026 Lunch & Learn - "Fire With a Purpose"

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our July CDLT Lunch & Learn! We truly appreciate you taking the time to be part of the conversation.

A new StoryWalk® book has been installed at Jacobson Preserve in Wenatchee! 

Walk the beginning of the trail to read "Acord was a little wild," written by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson.

About the book:  Acorn is the first one off the tree, longing for adventure and new experiences (though maybe not being eaten), but when a squirrel buries Acorn he is forced to stay still in the dark until the exciting changes begin, and he grows into a mighty oak--though at heart he is still a little wild.

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9/3/2026 

Helping an Endangered Plant Thrive at Mountain Home

At Chelan-Douglas Land Trust’s Mountain Home property, conservation sometimes means giving a small, rare plant a little more room to grow.

The Wenatchee Valley checker-mallow (Sidalcea oregana var. calva) is an endangered plant found only in central Washington. Since the species was listed as endangered in 1999, conservation partners have worked to protect existing populations and restore the plant in suitable habitat throughout the region.

7/29/2026 Lunch & Learn - "From Time Immemorial to Today: Reciprocity-based Conservation in Action."

Chelan-Douglas Land (CDLT) hosted another Lunch & Learn event, bringing CDLT members together for an engaging and informative conversation on land conservation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us-we’re grateful for your time and participation. For those who were unable to attend, the presentation details and resources are shared below.

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust has completed a conservation easement protecting 998 acres of shrub-steppe and grassland habitat in Douglas County, providing important habitat for the state-endangered Greater Sage-Grouse.

Through this voluntary agreement with Mansfield Acres, LLC, the property near CDLT’s Spiva Butte Nature Preserve will be permanently protected from subdivision and development, helping preserve this rare landscape and the wildlife that depend on it.

This project was made possible through funding from:

Building the Next Generation of Field Ecologists

Every conservation professional starts somewhere. For many aspiring field ecologists, getting that first hands-on experience in the outdoors can be the biggest hurdle.

This summer, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is partnering with University of Washington professor Julie Larson to help create opportunities for undergraduate students who are interested in field ecology but who may have had limited access to outdoor recreation, camping, or field research experiences.

Thank you to everyone who has already taken our Strategic Planning Survey. We appreciate the time you've spent sharing your thoughts and helping shape the future of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.

If you haven't had a chance to participate yet, there's still time! The survey is open through June 30 and takes just 10–15 minutes to complete.

A new StoryWalk® book has been installed at Jacobson Preserve in Wenatchee! Walk the beginning of the trail to read "Wildflowers of the Wenatchee Foothills" by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.

About the book: Our Wildflowers of the Wenatchee Foothills kids book is a fun, interactive way for young explorers to learn about the plants they see on the trail. With simple descriptions and engaging activities

About StoryWalk®:

4/29/2026 Lunch & Learn - From Dead Zone to Healthy Habitat: Options for Replacing Your Existing Lawn

Chelan-Douglas Land (CDLT) hosted another Lunch & Learn event, bringing CDLT members together for an engaging and informative conversation on land conservation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us-we’re grateful for your time and participation. For those who were unable to attend, the presentation details and resources are shared below.

3/25/2026 Lunch & Learn - Chelan PUD Winter Mule Deer Monitoring in the Sage Hills 

Chelan-Douglas Land (CDLT) hosted another Lunch & Learn event, bringing CDLT members together for an engaging and informative conversation on land conservation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us-we’re grateful for your time and participation. For those who were unable to attend, the presentation details and resources are shared below.

At the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, our volunteers and staff rely on specialized equipment to maintain trails, restore habitats, and manage our conservation properties. In addition to financial contributions, in-kind donations of tools and equipment make a huge difference in helping us steward the land effectively.

2/26/2026 Lunch & Learn - Landscaping for Fire Resistance: Native Plant Strategies in a Changing Climate

Chelan-Douglas Land (CDLT) hosted another Lunch & Learn event, bringing CDLT members together for an engaging and informative conversation on land conservation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us-we’re grateful for your time and participation. For those who were unable to attend, the presentation details and resources are shared below.