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Celebrating Earth Month with Environmental Stewardship  April 10, 2024
As environmental stewards, we all want to leave the land better than we found it. Earth Month is an opportunity to reflect on how we
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Kubota Garden: A Japanese Oasis in Seattle  April 4, 2024
In the middle of Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood sits a 20-acre-historic Japanese garden begun over 95 years ago by a self-taught gardener.
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Using Tree Cuttings to Restore Coe-Clemmons Creek  March 29, 2024
Within wetlands that sit east of the Snoqualmie River lies a riparian corridor with salamanders and juvenile salmon that call Coe-Clemmons Creek home, this is
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Celebrating Legislative Successes Across the State March 13, 2024
The Washington State Legislature closed its supplemental session last week with some wins for public lands, ecosystem resilience, and active transportation. Check out the
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Celebrating Women’s History Month by Remembering Alison Bridges Gottfriedson March 12, 2024
This month, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing the story of Alison Gottfriedson, a notable Puyallup tribal councilwoman and activist for tribal
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Restoration at Saint Edward State Park  February 21, 2024
Just a few turns off a busy road in Kenmore lies Saint Edward State Park, a serene recreation area with a rich history and an
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2024 Legislative Priorities January 9, 2024
From Ellensburg to Seattle, the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway NHA) encompasses spectacular natural lands, productive working farms and forests, opportunities for
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The Teanaway Community Forest Celebrates a Decade of Partnership November 13, 2023
In October, the Teanaway Community Forest (TCF) celebrated their first decade with a joyous gathering in the Teanaway Camping Area. The TCF, a 50,241
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2023 Accomplishments Across the Greenway October 20, 2023
It’s hard to believe, but 2023 is already winding down and the new year will be here before we know it! With each year’s
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Education Program  October 11, 2023
This year marks a significant milestone as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Education Program. Over the past quarter-century,
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Recreate Responsibly: Reflecting on Three Years of Impact October 4, 2023
This post is a collaboration between the current co-leads of the Washington Recreate Responsibly Coalition, Caroline Villanova, National Heritage Area Coordination Manager and Cassidy Giampetro,
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How Do Salmon Get Over the Mountains? September 15, 2023
Beginning in late summer through the fall, beautifully colored salmon and steelhead can be seen migrating upstream through the Yakima River Basin, all the way
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