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August 2026 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we celebrated a major restoration milestone with construction beginning at Gold Creek Valley, followed 11,180 native trees to their new homes, and shared new research on the carbon cost of regional growth and development. Want the […]

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March 2026

A Landmark Agreement for the Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp A community-led effort and visionary philanthropy, supported by Forterra’s fiscal and real estate expertise, created the conditions for the camp’s next chapter as it approaches its centennial. When the Wenatchee Valley

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February 2026

What 17,000 acres really requires Hello friend, Stewarding 17,000 acres doesn’t look like one thing – there’s no one ‘how-to-steward’ blueprint. Each property has its own peculiarities, requiring a unique approach to stewardship. Much of the day-to-day responsibility falls to

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A picture of Gold Creek, Pond Valley.

January 2026

From the COO:Rooted Together, Growing Forward Hello friend, In times of uncertainty, Forterra stays grounded in hope and what we know matters most: protecting land for the long term, here at home. Our Land for Good™ mission is rooted in conserving wild and working

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November & December 2025

Partners in Place: An Evening at Perkins Coie On November 19, Perkins Coie generously hosted an early-evening gathering of Forterra donors and special guests, with Board member Mike Dunning, welcoming everyone to Perkins Coie’s magnificent offices. Guests heard powerful stories

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September & October 2025

The Future Is in Good Hands Community Restoration Grants is one of Forterra’s newest programs. For Chief Governance, Policy & Innovations Officer, Kristi England, it is also one of the most innovative and exciting. Kristi says this emerged from seeing

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July & August 2025

Thrilling news – Frog’s Home returns to Yakama Nation Time to celebrate! Frog’s Home – 180 acres along the Yakima River – is now permanently preserved and returned to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. Rich in

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May & June 2025

A sweet “thank you” This Earth Day, we’re holding close to what connects us: the land beneath our feet and the communities it sustains.  We’re still smiling, reflecting on our several standout Earth Month events that celebrated community-powered restoration and

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April 2025

In Uncertain Times, the Land Holds Steady This Earth Day, we’re holding close to what connects us: the land beneath our feet and the communities it sustains.  There’s something deeply grounding about the landscape we love. The forests, shorelines, and

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March 2025

Dear Friend of Forterra, We’re thrilled to share the excitement of our sold-out Spring Fundraiser event, where friends old and new came together to celebrate the protection of our precious lands and wildlife. Renowned bear ecologist and conservationist Chris Morgan inspired us

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