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September 10, 2021
Eliza Foster, Communications Coordinator & Caroline Villanova, Community Projects Manager
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 Outdoor Festival at Squire Creek Park near Darrington. Participants  took workshops, participated in a silent disco, attended a partners market, and most importantly, had...

August 17, 2021
David Dalby, Restoration Crew Assistant Lead
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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, creeks, and rivers, which has seriously detrimental impacts for our native salmon, and subsequently, our resident orcas. What this means for us is that...

August 14, 2021
Mike Stenger, Recreation Projects Manager
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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 view seekers. On a clear day, you’ll enjoy fantastic views of Lake Sammamish, Squak Mountain, the City of Issaquah, and even Mount Rainier to...

August 11, 2021
Eliza Foster, Communications Coordinator
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 you’ve worked in this sector or you never have, the chances that you’ve heard about some stereotypes throughout the years are pretty high. We...

August 4, 2021
Amy Brockhaus, Deputy Director
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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 generations to come. This legislation permanently funded the Land and Water Conservation Fund and inaugurated the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund,...

July 28, 2021
Eliza Foster, Communications Coordinator
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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, a group of volunteers that “are local residents who care about Puget Sound beaches and want to help protect them.” On low tide days...

July 2, 2021
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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 Cascade Mountain Range foothills known locally as the “Issaquah Alps,” which includes Tiger, Squak and Cougar Mountains. Effective on July 6, 2021, portions of...

June 14, 2021
Information shared by the Recreate Responsibly Coalition (recreateresponsibly.org)
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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 access points may be more limited. As the weather becomes warmer and wildland vegetation begins to dry out, it is time to plan for...

May 27, 2021
Mia Howerton, Greenway Trust AmeriCorps Member & Eliza Foster, Communications Coordinator
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 Snoqualmie Pass has always been a reminder of the splendor and diversity of nature in the Pacific Northwest.  In 1909, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and...

April 20, 2021
Evany Wang, Greenway Trust AmeriCorps Member
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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 a small creek running through it and a lot of tall trees with big shady leaves in the summer. Problem is, it’s overrun with...