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Thank you Darryl!

12/15/2012

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Darryl (in white) the day we house called.

Darryl is a founding member of FNCF and has worked with us through the development of our initial documents, education policies and our first support work of the UWB Restoration Ecology Network. As President of the UWB Sustainability Organization Darrel Was central  to everything we do on campus.
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The weed litter.


A natural educator, Darryl brought information and enthusiasm to every group.



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only 400' from the restoration site.






Darryl Nevels, sees the site work moving toward a conclusion... mulch and planting today, thinking about water in the summer.









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Darryl and 2011-12 ASUWB President Freddie Hensen on a day when 54 students and neighbors showed up to plant trees and shrubs



Friends, team members, fellow students and neighbors... healthy and meaningful work... we enjoyed these together.


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Safety briefing, tool use,etc.



It's not a Tai Chi class. It's Darrel teaching students about the nature of Knotweed.





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Lunch with Aaron Huston, 2012-13 Sustainability Org. President and Sarah Witte, who is now our Volunteer Recruiter/Coordinator)



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Darryl, you are moving on to a new adventure. You have shaped many things on your way through: professors, team members, friends, fellow students and a grateful community. You have nurtured us all.

A farmer's view says, "Everything on this planet depends upon a few inches of soil and the chance it might rain".

We might add, "It is all made better by people like you".
Thank You Darryl...
FNCF


Darryl Nevels officially completes his term as a Board Member of Friends of North Creek Forest in January 2013. Now graduated from UW Bothell, Darrel has enrolled with University of Southern California as a graduate student in Environmental Study. He will be working from a remote location (Florida) where he returns to support his parents.

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Darryl at Earth Day 2012


Darryl and other UWREN members began clearing the first ever restoration site in North Creek Forest in the dead of winter. It was a daunting task but this team was absolutely dedicated.


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How to plant and where to plant it.


A natural leader, Darryl almost always added something extra to events with a side trip and a discussion about the forest. Darryl is able to describe wetlands, forest succession, upland conifer stands and high value habitat surrounded by his subject and students having their first experience in NCF.


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Friendship is a rewarding part of restoration as many discovered. Darryl has a lot of good friends.



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Darryl with team members, neighbors and friends.



So Darryl has finished up at UWB... but returns to the forest to remove a giant patch of a serious invader... Knotweed... here seen prepping 40+ volunteers.





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We found a lot of garbage under the Knotweed. Darryl hauls it to a pile where Steve Dahl, Bothell Parks Dept. hauls it away.



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Some think it was Darrel who also planted a dead tree (temporarily). Did he say we were supposed to water it?




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GROW... THRIVE...
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Art and Science of Restoration

12/10/2012

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We are going to need a larger awning.




November 29th was not kind. But UWB Professor Amy Lambert's class showed up to clear invasive vines and bring some levity and art into their work.



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Organic art takes shape.




In the background students are cutting and removing Blackberry canes. Instead of adding to the now huge piles on this years UWREN site, students in the foreground begin to weave the material.

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The first Ring.




Working with the cane is tricky. Remember the hundreds of thorns. As "touchy" as this material is, it shows signs of yielding to imagination.

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The second Ring joins the first.



The Proposed Land Use sign, is a constant reminder of the former destiny of North Creek Forest. The forest might have been lost. Instead, art, science and teamwork are now available a short walk from campus.

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The photo misses the impact.  This triple-ring-organic-creation is about 5 feet tall and pretty amazing, especially up close. Go check it out!
Where? HERE

We will announce the next event here and on Facebook. We like it when you like our Facebook Page!

Thanks,
FNCF

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People Making a Difference: Sarah Witte

12/2/2012

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Sarah wields the tools of restoration.
Our recent Grassroots Grant from the Rose Foundation enables us to retain a part time Volunteer Recruiter/Coordinator (VRC). We are pleased to introduce Sarah Witte who will help us bring 4000 hours of volunteer service into the forest over the next year.

We asked Sarah to tell us what set her on this path of service?

Why North Creek Forest matters:

My family (Mom, Dad, 2 sisters) went camping every weekend as a kid: rain, snow, sun, or worse. We lived in the forests of the Pacific northwest, hiking and climbing and enjoying the natural environment lush with flora and fauna. We were constantly reminded, "Don't be an impact monster", we were constantly reminded, "Your actions have consequences on the world around you". We grew up feeling the weight of responsibility, and carried it with pride and grace. We stopped camping eventually, as our schedules filled with other activities, but my little sister and I found another way to respond to our responsibility to the natural environment, we began to volunteer with Earthcorps and other environmental restoration groups, and we simply never stopped. If we want to improve the world, we need to get out there and DO IT!!!

I earned a bachelors degree in Environmental Science: restoration ecology from UW Bothell. I want to communicate the great need to eradicate invasive species in our urban forests, to promote the natural biodiversity that we all feel connected to. If we love our forests, then we must protect them, which the Friends of North Creek Forest is accomplishing on an exponential basis in the City of Bothell. To make a difference, we need to connect the power of the community to FNCF the mission statement: to maintain and improve the ecologic function of North Creek Forest through stewardship, education, and conservation forever. Individuals can have an original relationship with this unique forest, and individuals can make all the difference. My goal is to inspire people to make the leap from "connection" to "activism" through passionate communication, leading by example, dedication, education, outreach, and plenty of empowerment and encouragement. Let's get to work, because in the words of the great Captain Planet, reminding us of our duty and ability to make a difference: "The power is YOURS!".

Our next article will feature Art in Restoration.

Thanks,
FNCF


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