Walk n' Talk: Salmon Recovery at the North Shore Preserve

How does protecting shorelines help salmon?

Join us for a guided walk at the North Shore Preserve, a newly protected 58-acre landscape on Orcas Island. With its upland forests, wetlands, feeder bluffs, tidelands, and over 1,800 feet of public shoreline, this preserve provides critical habitat for eelgrass and forage fish that salmon depend on. Learn how the San Juan Preservation Trust and San Juan County Conservation Land Bank partnered to save this place, and how its protection supports salmon recovery, healthy forests, wetland restoration, and public access for generations to come.

About Our Guide

We are delighted to have this walk led by one of our conservation and stewardship experts, Kathleen Lewis.

Kathleen Lewis has been with the San Juan Preservation Trust since 2005. As Special Projects Director, she leads species recovery efforts for the Western Bluebird and Island Marble Butterfly, and played a key role in securing the conservation easement that now protects the North Shore Preserve.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: North Shore Preserve, Orcas Island
Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. The walk will be on established trails with some uneven ground and a moderate incline to/from the beach.
Bring: Water, comfortable walking shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Ready to Join Us?

Space is limited to 20 guests to ensure a personal and engaging experience for all participants. Please register early to secure your spot!

Questions? Please reach out to us at info@sjpt.org.

Please Note:

All participants are required to sign an SJPT liability waiver. Please ensure that everyone you register, including yourself, has filled out our online waiver in English or en Español (this is a required part of the registration process).
(Todos los participantes deben firmar una exención de responsabilidad del SJPT. Asegúrese de que todas las personas que registre, incluido usted mismo, hayan completado nuestra exención en línea en inglés o en español requerido como parte del proceso de registro).