Check out what's happening in the Forest

Community Events

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 Interns are an integral element of the FNCF Education program! 
In pre- (and post) COVID-19 times, Interns teach small group lessons on-site in the North Creek Forest.  But for now they impact students in a virtual setting via ZOOM Breakout Rooms.  Funding is needed to support this program! 
Thanks for donating to FNCF's
​Year-End Appeal
Donate today here. Thank you!!

Find more #FNCFselfie challenges here!
Selfie challenge posts are back! Due to the recent racial injustice protests, FNCF chose to minimize posting about
​non-related events, and keep our audience’s social media feeds open. We’re deciding to resume posting now because we want to continue our support for racial justice, while encouraging everyone to reconnect with nature.

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Forest Programs

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Learning @ Home Resources
Click here for resources to explore the North Creek Forest, your backyard 
​& Bothell's other parks and open spaces!

 Forest Bathing
(Shinrin Yoku)
Usually 2nd Saturdays
​@ 10 -11 am 
 Forest Bathing events are back! 
Available for ​very small groups of up to 5 people
(3 community + 2 FNCF staff).  
Social distancing, pre-event screenings and face coverings required.
Due to limited availability, we request "firm RSVP's" only.
Sat, February 13 (FULL)
​Sat, March 13 (FULL)
​Sat, April 10 (FULL)
Sat, May 8 (FULL)
RSVP here - Required to receive location and other safety info.

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We hope to return to our regular schedule of events in the near future.  In the meantime, you are welcome to explore the North Creek Forest and other City of Bothell parks & open spaces on your own!
Thanks much to Eleanor Smith for this map of NCF's social trails, streams, and access points.

Volunteer Opportunities

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 NEW!!!  MLK Day of Service
Volunteer Work Parties!
Mon, Jan 18 @ 9:00-11:30 am
Mon, Jan 18 @ 12:00-2:30 pm

 Join us for COVID-19 friendly Stewardship EVENTS!!
 NOW 2 sessions each day - morning & afternoon
Sat, January 16
Sat, February 20
Sat, March 20
Sat, April 17
 Usually 3rd Saturdays @
9:00 am - 11:45 am
AND
12:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Available for very small groups of up to 5 people  (4 community + 1 FNCF staff).  
Social distancing, pre-event on-site health screenings and face coverings required.
Due to limited availability, we request "firm RSVP's" only.
Complete the waiver form before the event and return it electronically with contact info. Safety plan details provided upon completion of RSVP process.

Bring your own work gloves & tools OR use FNCF's clean ones.
Bring your own water bottle, snacks, face covering.
Dress for the weather. 
Closed-toe shoes required.  Boots recommended.  
Volunteers ages 1-15 must be accompanied by an adult.
RSVP here
Required to receive location and other safety info.

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Please complete this contact form to learn more about these FNCF volunteer opportunities!​

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Our BIPoC communities have long suffered injustice in the U.S. As an environmental organization that focuses on education, stewardship, and conservation for all, we at Friends of North Creek Forest recognize that racial, social and economic equity are prerequisites for environmental justice. We must act to undo the systematic racism that has plagued this land for over 400 years. To engage in anti-racist work, our board meetings will include a continuous agenda item of addressing systems of oppression within our organization and stakeholder community.

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​Friends of North Creek Forest Mission Statement:
To maintain and improve the ecological function of North Creek Forest ​through Education, Stewardship and Conservation in perpetuity.

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