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Q&A with Refuge Outdoor Festival Founder Chevon Powell

September 10, 2021

In August 2021, despite a heatwave and wildfire smoke, around 100 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) campers of all ages came out to spend a long weekend at Refuge

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It’s Knotweed Removal Season!

August 17, 2021

It’s August, which means we (the Mountains to Sound Greenway’s restoration crew) are heading full on into knotweed season! Knotweed is commonly found growing directly along the edges of streams,

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Poo Poo Point Trail Updates

August 14, 2021

Named for the sound of long-ago steam whistles used by loggers throughout the region, in recent years Poo Poo Point has become a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts and

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Mythbusters: Nonprofit Edition

August 11, 2021

This year our favorite holiday, AKA National Nonprofit Day is on August 17, 2021. We’re celebrating by busting some common nonprofit myths and leaning into some truths as well. Whether

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Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

August 4, 2021

One year ago today, the Great American Outdoors Act was officially signed into law, marking a historic investment in America’s public lands that will impact our nation’s conservation legacy for

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Exploring Alki Beach with a Beach Naturalist

July 28, 2021

One of the best parts about living in the Pacific Northwest is that we can explore the beaches year-round. During the summer the Seattle Aquarium runs the Beach Naturalist program,

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Information on the Weyerhaeuser Tiger Mountain Harvest

July 2, 2021

Located in western Washington, West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) is about 20 miles east of the city of Seattle. The area is part of a chain of

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#RecreateResponsibly and Do Your Part to Help Prevent Wildfires

June 14, 2021

As seasons change, so do our practices to keep everyone safe outside, and to protect the places we play! In the spring, summer, and fall, environments can change quickly and

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Balancing A Beautiful Landscape and A Thriving Highway

May 27, 2021

The path following today’s Interstate 90 has long provided an east-west route across the mountains, beginning with Native American foot trails used for hunting, fishing, and gathering. The dramatic cross-state passage over

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Restoration Work at Ballinger Open Space

April 20, 2021

Imagine this: you come home after a long day. The sun is shining, and you want to go outside, but can’t go too far. Right in your backyard is a green space with

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