Seven Generations Land Trust is seeking persons to be the Residential Land Stewards on a 930+ acre land trust property, a remarkable lakefront riparian parcel in Baker County in NE Oregon. The residence is on the shore of the Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River Breaks, dividing Oregon and Idaho. The property is centered around Fox Creek, a lovely year-round spring-fed creek that runs the full length of the property, over 3½ miles. This land has been protected for many years and it needs ongoing attention to further restore and maintain its wild beauty. A Land Stewardship Plan is in place.

This is a quiet, high desert retreat away from the city. Fox Creek is 2 hours from Boise, a fast growing cultural center, about 5 hours from Portland, and 60 miles from Baker City, Oregon, a quaint, historic town. The 16 mile trip on Snake River Road to the nearest town, Huntington, population 500, is a scenic drive alongside Brownlee Reservoir.

We are looking for people who enjoy living and working in the country. The main focus of the position is taking care of the land itself: the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the riparian zone of the creek. This project involves protecting the water rights, and is designed to eventually model working with beaver as a restorative agent to the riparian zone. Another routine chore is using ecological methods to protect the valley and slopes from the invasion of several types of noxious weeds, primarily cutting scotch thistle. The position also involves routine care of the orchard, yard, equipment and buildings, including a 2 story house, double-wide mobile home, historic post office and farm buildings.

The Fox Creek project offers an opportunity for working with volunteers from area schools and groups for service projects and provides environmental education.

Some basic office work is involved: paying bills and maintaining files and records. Other skills are helpful, such as grant writing and public relations for acquiring funding and other assistance for the project.

Grants, gifts and donations to the nonprofit pay the basic expenses. There is time for the residents to have a part time home-based business to bring in income, if desired. It is possible to earn some money from the garden and orchard by selling produce at the Farmer's Market.

The most striking feature of this property is its natural setting, a dream come true for wild nature lovers. The property has a variety of plants and wildlife, especially beautiful birds, butterflies and flowering plants. Brownlee Reservoir is a recreational area that has been known for its fishing.

Check out the website at: FoxCreek.7GLT.org. The departing Land Stewards may be available for questions about on-site details.

Interested parties contact:

Seven Generations
P.O. Box 3417
Berkeley, CA 94703
510-849-9876
email kmahaffeys (at ) sbcglobal.net