Dear Friend of Forterra,

In this wild new year, we are buoyed by your support. Now is the time to double down on our commitment to the people and places here at home. Forterra remains steadfast in our mission.

With your ongoing support, we will:

• Protect lands from irreversible conversion
• Foster community-driven solutions
• Restore and steward critical habitat

Thank you for standing with us in this critical work. In chaotic times, we can do a lot of good here at home. Your support makes a difference.

Sincerely,

Michelle Connor
President and CEO

Spring Fundraiser

March 20: Join us for an evening with Chris Morgan
Chris is a nationally known conservationist, bear ecologist, filmmaker, and host of NPR’s “THE WILD with Chris Morgan” podcast produced by KUOW. You may also have seen Chris on PBS, the BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery.

Show your Forterra support — purchase your tickets now! 

Location: Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle
Time: Hosted happy hour begins at 5, dinner and program 6 to 8 PM
Silent Auction: Outstanding PNW experiences

2024 Impact Report

It’s you who fuels our dreams and determination for our Land for Good™ priorities. Success stories in 2024 include conservation wins, partnership synergies, and creative community projects that benefit places and the people who live here.

Please see our update on the impact of Forterra supporters in 2024 and beyond. 

Coming Soon: 2025 Forterra Nature Discovery™

This year’s Forterra Nature Discovery™ program is shaping up with new interpreters, naturalists and outdoor educators and adventurers. We have 10 events lined up, exploring new properties and new topics. Be on the lookout for a program announcement soon, with the first event planned for the end of March. 

What’s new at Forterra

Kachess Lodge update
Following our fall acquisition of the Kachess Lodge property we are working to remove old equipment, including an old rail car, and derelict structures to make way for a wildlife corridor under I-90 and to allow for stream restoration work by the Kittitas Conservation Trust and WA Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Woods Lake transfer to Tulalip Tribes
We announced a transfer of 40 acres of unique, at-risk habitat at Woods Lake in Snohomish County to the Tulalip Tribes. 

Community Restoration Grant Recipient
Issaquah Alps Trail Club for a Miyawaki Forest Project  that aims to restore and re-wild a plot of degraded urban land with a tiny forest– a dense, fast-growing oasis composed completely of native plant species.

Community Restoration Grant Recipient
Tilth Alliance for Rooted in Community, a collaborative partnership between Tilth Alliance and Indian American Community Services (IACS), to engage Indian American youth and seniors in restoration, youth leadership development, health and wellness activities through intergenerational community building. 

Thanks for checking out this month’s updates. See you soon.