Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts

You can call us COLT. We unite the conservation community in Oregon and serve and strengthen land trusts across the state.

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

We're grateful for you! Today and every day, we're so thankful for all you do to help protect Oregon's wild places for fish, birds, wildlife, and people—from donating, to volunteering, to sharing your time and talents as staff at land trusts. Thank you!

📸 @tinyseedpdx

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

We're hiring! COLT is looking for a self-starter to join our team as the Oregon Agricultural Land Easement Program Coordinator to support successful farm and ranch protection projects. #oregonjobs #pdxjobs https://t.co/CmaGWftQqS

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Great news for oaks in the Upper Willamette Valley! 🌳Our friends at Oregon Agricultural Trust just received $9.23 million to help restore, protect, and support tribal connection to native oak habitat in Lane and Linn Counties.

More: https://t.co/Wc5O5jb9IN

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Congrats to our friends at Black Oregon Land Trust for receiving the Outstanding Innovative Philanthropic Project Award this week at Association of Fundraising Professionals's Philanthropy Awards Luncheon! Learn more about their work: https://t.co/qlA7jxulAg

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

"You’re not just caring for nature. Nature is caring for you...This is a relationship like you would have with a friend or a mother."

For Native American Heritage Month, we talked with Amanda Craig of @tpl_org about her work and her hopes for the future.
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[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Our friends at @GreenbeltNature were recognized as one of the many organizations whose work helped delist the Nelson's checker-mallow, a NW wildflower that grows in the Willamette Valley and Coast Range! The delisting will be effective Nov. 16 🎉 More: https://t.co/WSqpTP02vS

[Oregon State Representative Dan Rayfield @RepDanRayfield]

🌱Oregon has a rich agricultural history and future because of intentional state investments and work by folks across the state to support the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program and other resources that benefit key projects and land-owners.

[Wetlands Conservancy @oregonwetlands]

The Wetlands Conservancy has been a core part of the Oregon Land Justice Project, a project from @ORlandtrusts to promote #Indigenous land access, land return, and tribal sovereignty. Read more & make a gift to the Indigenous Land Relationship Fund here: https://t.co/mzv26b2Tsx

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a day we honor Indigenous peoples who have acted as the first and best stewards since time immemorial. Today and every day, we invite you to join us in reflecting, learning, and taking action. https://t.co/tsy4IWGz39

[Underscore Native News @Underscorenews]

The summit was an unofficial part of a week-long #landtrust convention. Traditionally not Indigenous-led, land trusts often prioritize activities like #hiking while limiting Indigenous activities such as #hunting and #gathering.

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Currently distributing about $50,000 per year, the fund is open to Indigenous-led nonprofits, Indigenous individuals, and Tribal governments whose ancestral lands include Oregon. Learn more, contribute to the fund, or apply today.

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[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

The Oregon Land Justice Project’s new Indigenous Land Relationship Fund is now open! This small grant program was created by land trusts in Oregon to directly support Indigenous people in reclaiming and reconnecting to culture, traditional landscapes, and First Foods.

[Land Trust Alliance @LTAlliance]

"Here in Oregon, we know intimately the challenge of a changing climate... Rather than competing for a slice of pie, let's bake a bigger damn pie."

- Jessica McDonald @GreenbeltNature on the success of the Oregon ACE Program
#rally4land

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

We kicked off #rally4land this week by hosting a bike tour of Portland! We explored parks, greenways, and urban natural areas while learning about how organizations including land trusts are working together to create a more vibrant, climate-resilient, and equitable Portland🚲

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Last week, we traveled to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs with 30 land trust staff to build relationships and learn how land trusts in Oregon can show up for their community.

Read the full recap 👉https://t.co/7BXGGQMuZC

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Read his full bio below!
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[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

We're so excited to introduce Kade Peden as our new Operations Manager. Before coming to COLT, Kade worked in higher education in college admissions and residence life, where he discovered his passion for mission driven organizations.

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

More than 11,000 acres of working forest in Oregon will be protected thanks to a historic investment from @USDA's Forest Legacy Program! 🎉https://t.co/PtEBaVjYqW

[Pacific Forest Trust @PacificForest]

@PacificForest Trust is proud to be a @ORlandtrusts member.

[Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts @ORlandtrusts]

Congratulations to our friend and colleague Gabe Sheoships for winning a 2023 @ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award! https://t.co/u7TyuWq0jc