Our first planning meeting on April 8th to determine the future of the Divide Community Forest was a big success! Community members and GPC staff gathered at the Village Green…
2025 Salmon in the Classroom Program Makes a Splash
Each year, Salmon in the Classroom brings the wonder of salmon life cycles directly into Central Kitsap classrooms. This spring, 1,134 elementary students from over 30 classrooms took part in…
Boy Scouts Build Kiosk at Hahobas Shoreline Preserve
A blog by Boy Scout Simon Soriano about his recently completed Eagle Scout project at Hahobas Shoreline Preserve. At the beginning of 2024, I had no idea what I’d do…
Divide Community Forest Public Meetings & Tours
Join us to shape the future of The Divide Community Forest! In April & May of 2025, we will hold a series of six forest tours and community meetings to…
The Historic Petersen Farm Becomes Part of GPC’s Conservation Legacy
We are delighted to share exciting news, in January Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) acquired the beloved Petersen Farm, securing 142 acres of prime agricultural land and vital salmon habitat in…
Tahuya River Preserve Featured in WALT’s Groundswell 2024
Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) is proud to be featured in the 2024 edition of Groundswell, the Washington Association of Land Trusts’ (WALT) annual report celebrating the collective power of Land…
Great Peninsula Conservancy Completes the Kitsap Forest and Bay Project in North Kitsap, Washington
We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of the 467-acre Divide Community Forest, a strategic land conservation project in north Kitsap County that preserves critical wildlife habitat and supports planned…
Fall 2024 Newsletter Showcases GPC’s Impactful Work
Our fall 2024 newsletter is here! This latest edition is a celebration of the incredible work made possible by our supporters and community. This issue highlights some of our most…
Community Learning in Forest Conservation
This fall, Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) and Jefferson Land Trust (JLT) partnered to host two transformative ecological forestry workshops, guided by Jaal Mann, lead forester at Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG). At JLT’s Valley…
Great Peninsula Conservancy Brand Survey
Your Input is Needed! In 2025, Great Peninsula Conservancy will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary. This exciting milestone is prompting us to reflect deeply on our journey, evaluate how we…