The Parks & Trails Foundation supports the restoration of Moritani Preserve, a quiet, natural refuge near the heart of downtown Winslow. 

Once a strawberry farm owned by the Moritani family, the historic property was purchased in 2017 by the Fletcher Bay Foundation to preserve it for community use. The Preserve was restored with winding trails, unique artworks and interpretive elements, then gifted to the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District. Today it is a natural open space for passive recreation and habitat preservation. 

The Parks & Trails Foundation partners with the Park District on Moritani Preserve's long-term stewardship, to restore ecological balance and enhance the health and resilience of the woodlands and meadows. This work includes thinning overcrowded forest stands, removing invasive species, and replanting native vegetation to support biodiversity and climate resilience. 

We fund invasive plant removal and replanting with Northwest native shrubs and trees, spreading mulch, and creating habitat piles for small wildlife. We also fund EarthCorps and the annual Student Conservation Corps work. This collaborative stewardship has made Moritani Preserve a model of ecological restoration.