The Nisqually Land Trust is an independent, private, nongovernmental organization incorporated in 1989 and federally recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in 1990.

Our mission is to acquire and manage critical lands to permanently benefit the water, wildlife, and people of the Nisqually River Watershed. We work with community partners and volunteers to maintain and restore our properties, and achieve our conservation goals.

Educational Programs
In spring, summer, and fall, we host a series of educational nature walks. Held on our properties throughout the watershed, and led primarily by volunteer naturalists, nature walks take place on weekend mornings and focus on a variety of topics. Popular nature walk programming includes bird watching, mushroom hunting and ID, and outdoor photography.

Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

• Weekly volunteer work parties on Wednesdays and Saturdays, year-round. Tasks include planting native trees and removing invasive species.
• Volunteer as a site steward by adopting a Land Trust property and helping us monitor changes on our land.
• Volunteer to lead or assist with an educational nature walk.
• Volunteer in the office, help with administrative tasks.
• Volunteer at outreach events to help grow the Nisqually Land Trust community and volunteer base.
• Volunteer at special events, such as our annual salmon bake in the fall, or auction in the spring.
• Complete a stewardship internship to gain field-based work experience.
• Complete a non-profit administration internship.
• Complete a grant writing internship.
• Complete an event planning internship.