Written by Daniel Hachet, Project Manager Have you ever wondered if you could get 11,000 trees in the back of a U-Haul? Well, we did. And then we did it. As part of our Evergreen Restoration Program, over two intense […]
When people talk about supporting an organization like Forterra, they often assume it means writing a check. The truth is messier, richer, and more human. I’ve worked with over 365 volunteers this year, and I’ve seen people give in wildly
A Carbon Washington Foundation blog, learn more about Carbon Washington at: https://www.carbonwa.org/ Nov 19, 2025 At Carbon Washington, we believe climate solutions work best when they protect both people and the places we call home. Across Washington, forests, wetlands, farms,
For anyone who has driven through the Snoqualmie Pass area over the years, they will likely have noticed an old, empty lodge right by exit 62 of the I-90. If they’re a good deal older, they may remember seeing it
With more than 1,700,000 volunteer hours since 2005 and 2,000 events each year. For 20 years, the Green City Partnership has brought people together to care for our urban forests — and it all began with one bold idea in
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By Daniel Hachet, Project Manager Recently, I had the honor of leading a Forterra Friday event with nine of the kindest volunteers I have ever worked with. I was met with gratitude, an offer to tie my shoes, and multiple
Join us for our Spring Fundraiser on March 21, 2024.
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Did you know Tukwila can be approximately 10 degrees hotter in the summer than other cities due to the malls, freeways, and lack of green spaces within the city? Thankfully, the trees, shrubs and groundcover in Crystal Springs Park actively
Forterra is proud to announce it is awarding a Community Restoration Grant to Partner in Employment (PIE) to fund the work of the Youth Restoration Training Crew, a paid training program for immigrant and refugee youth in King County. Partner
Community Restoration Grant Awarded to Partner in Employment! Read More »
Forterra staff and board had the opportunity to participate in a two-day intensive training on Tribal respect, history, culture and conservation work.
