This 33-acre site, located within the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, protects an endangered plant species, the golden paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta). The natural area preserve supports one of only 11 populations of golden paintbrush remaining in the world. Recovery goals on the site include restoration of this species to a viable population size and to its former health and vigor. Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve is jointly managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. The land trust refers to the site as the Naas Natural Area Preserve to honor the Naas family for locating golden paintbrush populations on Whidbey Island. (Island County)