since 1989
We have been committed to linking community and conservation – people and place.
We implement our mission through land
Forterra innovates and scales land-based solutions to address the climate crisis and support equitable, green and prosperous communities.
Duwamish Hill Scavenger Hunt
September 23, 2023
Come explore Duwamish Hill and bring in the fall with a scavenger hunt! There will be a special prize for first place, but all kids will get something special. Children and adults alike will be able to see the Puget Sound Salish Cultural Garden and dig into some treats from Mighty-O’s Donuts!
We drive impactful, innovative land-based solutions
Whether it takes 10 days or 10 years, we drive land-based solutions by being collaborative and tenacious.
275K
ACRES
SECURED LAND
115K
HOURS
VOLUNTEERING
100+
PROJECTS
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
How do we achieve this?
- We implement our mission through land: how it is owned, stewarded, developed and financed.
- We use our expertise in land-based programs to help ensure that our communities are thriving socially and economically.
- We demonstrate equitable solutions that enable collaboration and self-determination of the communities we serve.
- We institute landscape-scale approaches that address climate change, social equity and population growth.
What are the impacts?
- We’ve conserved more than 275,000 acres of community, habitat and recreational land, ensuring the protection of critical conservation and community assets.
- We’ve managed hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours, ensuring beloved spaces and urban forests remain vital and vibrant community spaces.
- We are investing in communities, protecting cultural connections, maintaining places for local businesses, and creating opportunities for affordable housing.Â
