Want to discover and learn more about PNW birds? Join us on Anderson Island for a morning outing with Tahoma Bird Alliance. We'll explore the remnant prairie on Land Trust property at South Oro Bay, then head over to Jacob's Point Park to look and listen for the birds that visit and live on the shoreline. All attendees must register to attend.
Accessibility: Roughly 2 miles roundtrip on flat, unpaved trail at Jacobs Point Park. Uneven remnant prairie field on Land Trust property. Please consider wearing shoes with ankle support.
Times listed above include ferry travel (suggested arrival time and estimated return time).
Please note: While the Land Trust and Tahoma Bird Alliance do not charge a fee for this walk, attendees will need to purchase a vehicle pass ($22.50, includes driver) and a ticket for each additional passenger ($7.50 for adults 19 yrs & up, free for youth, $4.00 for seniors or individuals with disabilities). Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the dock prior to boarding. We strongly recommend carpooling.
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Jacobs Point Park is part of the Anderson Island Park & Recreation District and was originally purchased in 2011 with funds from Conservation Futures and the Washington State Aquatic Enhancement Account. In 2016, the Land Trust partnered with Forterra and the Park District to expand Jacobs Point Park to 100 acres, making it the largest protected marine park in South Puget Sound. The park offers pristine shorelines, mature forest and wetlands, hiking trails, and great views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier.
In 2018, the Land Trust acquired 72 spectacular acres and over one-half mile of marine frontage on Anderson Island. The property is a rich mix of tide flats, saltmarsh, wetlands, mature forest, and remnant prairie along the South Oro Bay estuary and complements Jacobs Point Park.
