FRIENDS OF NORTH CREEK FOREST

Stewards to 64 acres of stunning biodiversity.

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Stunning Biodiversity in an Urban Setting

North Creek Forest is a 64-acre mature forest in Bothell, conveniently located just outside downtown Bothell and within walking distance of nearly 10,000 college students attending UW-Bothell and Cascadia College. It meets the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s definition of priority habitat and lies within 12 miles of every school in the Northshore School District.
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  North Creek Forest

  • Has nine wetlands and seven streams that filter water and protect habitat for endangered salmon living nearby.
  • Home to over 100 plant species, and a diverse array of wildlife.
  • Provides inspiration for art, science and literature across all generations.
  • Is soon to become a Bothell City Park.
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Friends of North Creek Forest

  • Provides forest education and outreach: hundreds of school children visit the Forest each year.
  • Engages the community: over 500 volunteers contribute 4000 hours/year.
  • Restores forest edges and maintains the quality interior habitat.
  • Provides opportunities for college students working towards careers in environmental science, education and policy.
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Acquisition Status

  • We have saved 56 acres of this forest and have secured funding necessary to purchase the remaining 8 acres.
  • Eleven purchase grants so far for a total of almost $2.8M
  • Three Land and Water grants which will offer purchased lands protection equal to Yellowstone NP
  • Acquisition should be complete in early 2017
  • As of October 2016, 2 more parcels, totaling over 13 acres are city-owned. Only one 8 acre parcel left to be purchased!
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Our Mission: To maintain and improve the ecological function of North Creek Forest through Education, Stewardship and Conservation in perpetuity.
Our Method: To insure all vested interests are winners: the City of Bothell, landowners, conservation interests, educators and the community.

Mailing address: 

 
Friends of North Creek Forest
      PO Box 2053
      Bothell, WA  98041-2053

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Tax ID: 27-5439187

20598 - 112th Ave NE,  Bothell  98011
stewardship work site address
​Directions: 
From I-405 
Take Exit 24
West on Beardslee 
​Right on 112 Ave NE
​Park outside gate

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  • Home
  • About
    • Strategic Plan 2021-2025
    • Employment Opportunities
    • History
    • 10th Anniversary!
    • Gallery and Info
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
  • Programs
    • Summer Day Camps
    • Community Programs >
      • Forest Bathing
      • Birding
      • Citizen Science
      • Forest Yoga
    • Stewardship _ UWREN
    • Education >
      • Forest Field Trips
      • Leadership Training and Internships
      • Learning at home resources
      • #FNCFselfies
    • Research
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Trails Info & Safety tips
  • Support / Donate
    • Plants & Art Event
    • Forest Keepers
    • OktoberFOREST with Cairn Brewing
    • GiveBIG
    • Supporters
    • Wear Your Support