Submitted by San Juan County

Saturday, Aug. 3, Island Rec, the Conservation Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust will celebrate a short and significant new trail connection between John O. Linde Community Park and the eastern portion of Beaverton Marsh Preserve. A 72-foot boardwalk links Linde Park’s newest paved path to the Land Bank’s freshly constructed Redtail trail – a half-mile gravel loop dotted with valley vistas.

Join commissioners and staff from all three organizations at Linde Park between noon and 3 p,m. A short opening ceremony including locally inspired poetry is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m.

This collaboration marks the initial phase of our goal to offer the community convenient walking access from town to the island’s natural landscapes, all without stepping onto roadways.

“We are incredibly excited about this partnership,” said Kerry Jack, Director of Island Rec. “Our combined efforts will make it easier for people to explore a slice of natural beauty without having to leave town, encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle and a deeper connection to nature.”

Media Contact: Tanja Williamson Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator, tanjaw@sjclandbank.org, 360-370-7655

About San Juan County’s Conservation Land Bank

San Juan County’s Conservation Land Bank, funded by a 1% real estate excise tax paid by purchasers of property at closing, acquires and preserves areas in the county that have environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historic, scenic, or low-intensity recreational value. The Land Bank offices are located at 328 Caines Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Conservation Land Bank, visit www.sjclandbank.org.