New Executive Director, Soundview and a Whale in the Forest!

Photo by Sara Madura

Photo by Sara Madura

New Executive Director:
I have served as the volunteer interim Executive Director since February 2011.

This has happened because of the support of my wife Carolyn, still our Treasurer, and...

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In that time I witnessed the impact that can only arise from the collective will of a community, the thoughtful consideration of elected leaders, the work of dedicated city staff, the mutual respect and cooperation of landowners and a fully committed board of directors.  I am a community organizer and a strategist.  I am not a professional administrator and that is what we have successfully grown to need. It is with great pleasure I can say, "Now it is time for a professional director." (more)

We saw a Whale!

Article photos by Emily Sunblade)

Whales In the Forest
On January 31st, 114 volunteers descended on North Creek Forest.  Their mission: Prepare the ground to plant trees, lots of trees, and to remember why whales depend on forests.  (more)

Soundview International Baccalaureate School
Does It Again

Soundview is well into their second year of service in North Creek Forest.

This year they didn't even take winter off.  This enthusiastic team is having a big positive impact on forest ecology.   (more)

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It takes all of us to save a forest. This work is supported by:

Generous citizens and volunteers
Scout Troop 420 with Eagle Scout candidates Jaques LeBlanc and Ilahl Mustafa
The University of Washington Restoration Ecology Network
The Peach Foundation
The Rose Foundation  Puget Sound Mitigation Fund
a grantmaking fund created by:
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance


Thank you all...
FNCF