Sustainable cities are great places to live, with space for all of us. Forterra secures land in our cities for social good—parks, green space, affordable housing, access to transit, the arts, and other essentials for equity and livability.
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
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
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
Geologically unique, Duwamish Hill sits next to a bend on the Duwamish River near Tribal fishing weirs and traditional cedar canoe landings. Unfortunately, the cultural significance of this special place had been lost and buried under years of trash, vandalism
Forterra staff and board had the opportunity to participate in a two-day intensive training on Tribal respect, history, culture and conservation work.
Since 2013, they have planted 4,852 trees through our Evergreen Carbon Capture program.
Tahoma Audubon Society is using them to steward several properties, like the Clover Creek Reserve in Parkland.
On April 20, volunteers from Delta Air Lines and the Seattle Seahawks gathered at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac to do important restoration work.
