Forterra NW

Thank you to our wonderful employees for a joy filled day celebrating our good work throughout this past year and giving back to the local animal shelter and food bank. ??????????????????

"What does a land trust do?" As a friend of Forterra, this might sound familiar to you. We are often asked by family and friends curious about Forterra — "What does a land trust do?" In response, we can talk about conserving diverse and at risk lands, and quote numbers like the 275,000 acres we've protected over 35 years from the coast and Puget Sound to the Yakima Basin. Yet that doesn't capture the heart and the why behind what we do, or the power of inspiring partnerships we're humbled to be part of. The most compelling answers are real life stories told through voices of those who dream and the communities that benefit. For instance, this fall's story produced by KBTC Tacoma Public Television that features Forterra in a segment about the niche land trusts play in saving salmon. Watch here >>> https://lnkd.in/gwJA3CK8 This is our heart. This is our why. We couldn't do it without you. Please consider donating today. Help create tomorrow's success stories that last for generations. We're inviting you to "Join the Journey" and support Forterra's work to protect at-risk lands and the wildlife that depends on us. Consider a $35 monthly contribution to celebrate 35 years and support our new, ongoing work. You'll get super cool swag, too — hats, t-shirts, hoodies and coffee tumblers with our special edition Year 35 logo. Thank you so much. We appreciate your support. Join our Journey -- Donate Today >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2

Forterra Nature Discovery?? adventurers recently gathered at Port Gamble’s Forest Heritage Park with binoculars, plant and animal ID books, and some cool phone apps. The backdrop was fall-perfect on this weekend morning, with vine and big-leaf maples showering us in orange and yellow leaves that carpeted the forest floor. Walking within beautiful second growth forest on the high Bluff Trail along the west side of Port Gamble Bay, we appreciated how critically important forests like this are to the health of salmon and shellfish. Two hours breezed by, seeking out and identifying plants and trees. And the mushrooms! Some of us harvested these fall gems and swapped recipes. As we conversed about the variety of fish in the bay, we learned that some salmon will adopt a new stream if given the opportunity. At nearly 4000 acres, this beautiful forest captures what we love most in the PNW. We spoke our appreciation for the thousands of dedicated people — Native American Tribes among them — whose patience and persistence prevailed over 10 years to protect these lands from being developed. Home to fish, bear, coyote and endless birds species, there is amazing heart and soul in this landscape. Thank you for supporting nature, Forterra, and the landscapes we all call home.

Ending this week with gratitude for the sound defeat of WA's Initiative 2117. ForterraNW proudly joined the No 2117 coalition to retain the Climate Commitment Act — protecting clean air and water, forests and farmlands,. Taking charge of our own destiny matters now more than ever. Today and for millions of tomorrows.

KBTC Public Television Tacoma has a wonderful series, "Saving the Source." Watch this episode that features Forterra NW and explains what a Land Trust is and the value that Land Trust's add. ?? ?? #LandForGood #LandTrust #SavingtheSource

Just a few seats remain for our Nov. 13 climate resilience workshopping event.. Looking forward to our panel with Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz (in one of the last events of her administration) and entrepreneur Jens Molback with his new tri-sector venture.

?Feeling powerless, distracted, or unsettled with this week's election? Here's something you can control. Support the world you want by donating to Forterra — Land for Good?. Join the Journey and support Forterra's work to protect at-risk lands and the wildlife that depends on us.?Consider a $35 monthly contribution to celebrate 35 years and support our new, ongoing work. (Get cool Forterra Year 35 swag, too.) Donate today >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2 Your contribution today will last beyond just four years. You will make a direct impact for generations to come. For instance, the Arrowhead acquisition we facilitated this year that expanded Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore is just one of our many “living projects.” This rare undeveloped Lake Washington shoreline is a critical wildlife corridor. The conservation easement we also obtained will prevent this land — in a highly urban area — from ever being developed. The hilly terrain showcases mature native forest of diverse species, adjoining a network of parks that are home to a surprising variety of animals — bobcat, flying squirrel, long-tailed weasel and river otter to name a few. Arrowhead's buffer prevents habitat loss from development and protects water quality in a rapidly growing region. When the wildlife community benefits, so do we in the human community. No need to wait for ballots to be counted. Take action today. Make a positive impact in the Pacific Northwest. Donate today >> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2

???? ?? ?????? It's Halloween and not all is spooky. The owl, a symbol of wisdom and intuition, reminds us of the beauty around us. Meet a resident barred owl at Morse Wildlife Preserve, a stunning 90-acre sanctuary that welcomes hundreds of visitors each year. Along with our partners, Tahoma Bird Alliance and the Morse Force, we’re dedicated to preserving this land for future generations. Join us in our journey – Consider a $35 monthly contribution to celebrate 35 years and support our new and ongoing work. And get cool Forterra Year 35 swag! Cheers to a magical Halloween. Donate >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2 PS - Want to find out more about our ongoing?Year 35 celebration??Visit our timeline?to see our impact across more than?330 projects and 275,000 acres of protected lands. Year 35 Timeline >>> https://lnkd.in/ge_psBSg

We didn't let the rain stop us! An extra special thank you to Delta Air Lines for sponsoring October's Forterra Friday and our Evergreen Restoration Program. And for sharing your amazing volunteers at our Patterson Creek Preserve to tackle invasive blackberry. Together, we removed 35 square feet of the invasive species. We smiled at the native salmonberry plants that we uncovered. We also left smarter — learning about the history of the Himalayan blackberry, trailing blackberry, salmonberry and thistle, and how to make a compost raft.

Filling out your ballot this weekend? So many reasons to vote "NO" on Initiative 2117 — the ballot measure that will overturn Washington's landmark Climate Commitment Act if approved. Forterra relies on hundreds of thousands of dollars from this climate law funding. Today's transformative land projects will come to a halt if I-2117 passes. Grants we are in line to receive for new projects will evaporate. Protect Land for Good and Vote "NO" on I-2117.?