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Our mission is to preserve and steward Aquidneck Island’s open spaces for the lasting benefit of the community, while connecting people with the land that defines the Island’s natural character. Using our strategic position and expertise, we are stepping up our conservation work, protecting more land, engaging islanders more deeply in community stewardship, encouraging smart land use decisions, and making every effort to connect as many islanders as possible with the benefits of our work.

Conserve wildlife habitat, wetlands, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open space and shorelines throughout Skagit County for the benefit of current and future generations.

Conserve and care for the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Columbia River region through sound science and strong relationships.

A charitable, non-governmental organization that: • Accepts donations of significant natural land and cares for it in perpetuity • Enters into conservation agreements with land owners and ensures that provisions designed to protect the natural character of the land are upheld • Coordinates land stewardship activities across the lands in our care • Helps people to learn more about the ecological, social, cultural and economic benefits of land conservation and encourages them to become involved in this important work • Collaborates with a broad range of partners, including community groups, private sector organizations, individuals and all levels of government in support of conservation in the Kawarthas • Promotes a viable natural environment for the long-term

OFT actively protects farmland by working directly with landowners who have a desire to see their farms permanently protected for agriculture. We offer both landowners and community groups tools, such as farmland conservation easements, that can be used to protect individual properties of value to them. OFT also assists in raising awareness of the impacts of farmland loss, the need for greater farmland preservation and the importance of land stewardship. We provide ongoing volunteer and learning opportunities and encourage collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders, including farmers, local food groups, land use planners, health advocates and government.

We are committed to saving lives, conserving nature, and promoting coexistence.

To purchase and permanently protect privately held forest lands in the buffer zone of Sinharaja World Heritage Rainforest to secure its buffer zone, create bio-diversity corridors to connect fragmented rainforest patches and restore damaged ecosystems.