Partner Event: Homeschooling at Morse Wildlife Preserve
2024-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with a self-guided nature experience at Morse Preserve conducted by the Tahoma Bird Alliance.
The Morse Wildlife Preserve, located in Graham, WA, features 90 acres of wetland and riparian habitat tended by dedicated volunteers on the Morse Force, and is home to rare western bluebirds.
Homeschool at the Morse Wildlife Preserve in Graham, WA will be offered on select days in April, May, and June. Typically, Morse Preserve is only open to the public the second Sunday of every month–so this is a great opportunity for students to enjoy the park during the week. This program is suitable for students 10 and up.
Cost: $15 per tour: No minimum group size. Cost covers curriculum packets, materials and booking fees.
Dates and Times: 10AM or 1PM April 10th, April 16th, May 1st, May 15th, or June 11th.
​Topics Offered: Science, Writing & Art on a Woodland Loop Trail. Check out a sample page!

Partner Event: Visit Morse Wildlife Preserve for Second Sundays April-October
2024-07-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October.
Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland forest full of cedar and hemlock. Morse Wildlife Preserve is also a birding hotspot, with a resident barn owl, western bluebirds, and a myriad of other species.
You can check them all out at the Morse Hotspot on eBird.
The preserve started with a donation of approximately 50 acres from Lloyd and Maxine Morse. A private party purchased another 40-plus acres and then donated that land to the Tahoma Land Conservancy (now Forterra). Forterra owns the property, while the Tahoma Bird Alliance provides educational programming and support. The Morse Force, a group of dedicated local volunteers, provides essential management and maintenance support.
More details are at Morse Visitor Information.

Summer Saturdays: Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve - sold out
2024-07-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve, 24733 248th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075, United States
The walk at 11 am is Sold Out – Register here for the 2 pm walk >
One of the highest-quality wetlands in the Greater Seattle Area, Hazel Wolf is a wonderland of ponds, marshes and forests. Because it protects both woodlands and wetlands, it boasts a huge variety of plants (more than 150 species), plus fascinating animals ranging from red-winged blackbirds to rough-skinned newts.
We’ll walk the roughly 2 miles of flat trails, stopping often to observe nature and share “hidden stories” of the preserve’s residents. Which birds migrate here all the way from Central America every year? Which birds nest high up in tree cavities but find their food by diving into the pond? Have you ever seen a beaver dam THAT big?!? And who the heck WAS Hazel Wolf, anyway? Join us and find out.
Summer Saturdays walks are led by Gary Mozel, a naturalist and professional interpreter.
All three Summer Saturdays events will be led by Gary Mozel, naturalist and professional interpreter. Gary has been a naturalist for over 50 years and has worked for the Washington State Parks, the National Park Service, various Audubon Societies, Smithsonian Associates and Woodland Park Zoo. He has led nature walks, and tours in such far-flung places as the Olympic Mountains, coastal Alaska, eastern Oregon, tropical Australia and southern Kenya.
More than just a walk in the woods, Gary will unveil nature’s hidden inhabitants by showing us what to hear and look for. Which of the hundreds of birds are year-round residents and who is just passing through. Come learn what is special about each of the landscapes that are under Forterra’s care and the story of how they became protected for everyone to enjoy. Bring your camera, binoculars, friends and families!
Note: For the purposes of nature watching please leave your pets at home – thank you!

Summer Saturdays: Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve
2024-07-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve, 24733 248th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075, United States
One of the highest-quality wetlands in the Greater Seattle Area, Hazel Wolf is a wonderland of ponds, marshes and forests. Because it protects both woodlands and wetlands, it boasts a huge variety of plants (more than 150 species), plus fascinating animals ranging from red-winged blackbirds to rough-skinned newts.
We’ll walk the roughly 2 miles of flat trails, stopping often to observe nature and share “hidden stories” of the preserve’s residents. Which birds migrate here all the way from Central America every year? Which birds nest high up in tree cavities but find their food by diving into the pond? Have you ever seen a beaver dam THAT big?!? And who the heck WAS Hazel Wolf, anyway? Join us and find out.
Summer Saturdays walks are led by Gary Mozel, a naturalist and professional interpreter.
All three Summer Saturdays events will be led by Gary Mozel, naturalist and professional interpreter. Gary has been a naturalist for over 50 years and has worked for the Washington State Parks, the National Park Service, various Audubon Societies, Smithsonian Associates and Woodland Park Zoo. He has led nature walks, and tours in such far-flung places as the Olympic Mountains, coastal Alaska, eastern Oregon, tropical Australia and southern Kenya.
More than just a walk in the woods, Gary will unveil nature’s hidden inhabitants by showing us what to hear and look for. Which of the hundreds of birds are year-round residents and who is just passing through. Come learn what is special about each of the landscapes that are under Forterra’s care and the story of how they became protected for everyone to enjoy. Bring your camera, binoculars, friends and families!
Note: For the purposes of nature watching please leave your pets at home – thank you!

Summer Saturdays: Arrowhead Point (Saint Edward State Park)
2024-08-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA, 98028, United States
Arrowhead Point is a 6.5 acre expansion of Saint Edward Park and is one of our region’s greatest nature walks.
We’ll hike (roughly 3 miles, round-trip) to the park’s latest addition and savor its old forest, quiet streams and natural shoreline. We’ll talk about the surprising variety of animals – including bobcat, flying squirrel and river otter – that use the site. We’ll meet an uncommon (though native) tree species that provides food and homes for many wild animals. And we’ll learn how much patience, persistence and collaboration are needed to protect nature in a popular suburban area.
Summer Saturdays walks are led by Gary Mozel, a naturalist and professional interpreter.
All three Summer Saturdays events will be led by Gary Mozel, naturalist and professional interpreter. Gary has been a naturalist for over 50 years and has worked for the Washington State Parks, the National Park Service, various Audubon Societies, Smithsonian Associates and Woodland Park Zoo. He has led nature walks, and tours in such far-flung places as the Olympic Mountains, coastal Alaska, eastern Oregon, tropical Australia and southern Kenya.
More than just a walk in the woods, Gary will unveil nature’s hidden inhabitants by showing us what to hear and look for. Which of the hundreds of birds are year-round residents and who is just passing through. Come learn what is special about each of the landscapes that are under Forterra’s care and the story of how they became protected for everyone to enjoy. Bring your camera, binoculars, friends and families!
Note: For the purposes of nature watching please leave your pets at home – thank you!

Fall Forays: Buddhist Forest Meditation Walk with Ayya Suvijjana and Ayya Niyyanika
2024-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Buddhist Forest Meditation Walk with Ayya Suvijjana and Ayya Niyyanika

September 7th, 10am – 2 pm, Free event.
Participants will appreciate this beautiful preserve and its rich wildlife by walking and sitting in silence. Some guidance will be offered for walking, sitting, and standing meditation while still allowing time alone to walk quietly and experience this unique setting. Please bring a packed lunch (and a little to share) and some packable cushion to sit on the ground.

Fall Forays: Wildlife Photography with Karen Povey
2024-09-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Wildlife Photography with Karen Povey
September 14, 11am – 1pm, Free event. Morse Wildlife Preserve
Karen Povey has devoted her life to discovering and appreciating the wonders of the world’s wildlife. She spent her career as a zoologist and conservationist working in accredited zoological facilities – the last 22 years with Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Now embracing a life of adventure and exploration, Karen enjoys traveling regionally and to far-flung destinations, devoting her writing and photography interests to share her spirit of “wonderlust” and nature discovery with others.
During this walk through the Preserve, Karen will share some easy-to-learn tips for photographing wildlife and nature like a pro. She’ll cover the basics of understanding exposure to improve your photos, reveal secrets to great photo composition, and how you can use photography as a tool for becoming more observant while in nature.
Bring any camera you have (best would be one with adjustable exposure) if you’d like to practice together.

Fall Forays: Meditation with Clear Mountain Monastery
2024-09-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve, 24733 248th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075, United States
Sitting and Walking Meditation with the monks of Clear Mountain Monastery; Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho at Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve.
September 21, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Free event.
Join Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho for an afternoon of forest meditation and teachings. Designed for everyone to experience, this event will start with a brief introduction to the property followed by a sitting meditation, a talk and ending with a walking meditation.
The Buddha was born under a tree, attained Enlightenment under a tree, lived and practiced under trees, and passed away under a tree. From those earliest days through the entire course of Buddhist history native forests and wilderness preserves played a vital part in nurturing the spiritual lives of sincere and ardent practitioners intent on understanding the truth of “the way things are.”
One of the highest-quality wetlands in the Greater Seattle Area, Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve is a wonderland of ponds, marshes and forests stewarded and protected by Forterra.
Let’s see what we can learn from sitting together there!
More about Clear Mountain Monastery: Clear Mountain Monastery | An Aspiring Buddhist Forest Monastery in the Greater Seattle Area
One of the highest-quality wetlands in the Greater Seattle Area, Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve is a wonderland of ponds, marshes and forests stewarded and protected by Forterra Trust. Let’s see what we can learn from sitting together there!
What to Bring
– A meditation cushion if you have one
– Your intention to practice in community!
Donations
All teachings are offered completely free of charge. However, those who feel inspired to help support Forterra may donate here. Additionally, those who wish to contribute towards Clear Mountain may do so by visiting the Friends of Clear Mountain website. Such contributions help support future offerings and the growth of Dhamma.

Biographies
Ajahn Kovilo

Ajahn Kovilo is an Ohio-born monk who, having been introduced to meditation through the Goenka tradition, first entered the monastery in 2006. After receiving full ordination from Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro at Abhayagiri Monastery in California in 2010, he spent the next decade training at monasteries in the Ajahn Chah tradition in America and Thailand. In 2020, after a year practicing at a Pa Auk Sayadaw monastery, Ajahn Kovilo enrolled at the Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) to study Pali and to better understand Mahāyāna practices. Having graduated from DRBU in 2024, Ajahn Kovilo has now joined the Clear Mountain community in person.

Ajahn Nisabho

After finishing college in 2012, Ajahn Nisabho left his native Washington to go forth as a Buddhist monk in Thailand. He received full ordination the following spring under Ajahn Anan, a senior disciple of renowned meditation master, Ajahn Chah, and spent the following years training in forest monasteries throughout Thailand, Australia, and the US. While staying with some of the lineage’s most respected teachers, he grew to believe the Thai Forest Tradition’s balance of communal life with solitary forest dwelling, careful adherence to the monastic precepts, and focus on meditation represented a faithful embodiment of the original Buddhist path. Moreover, his time with contemporary masters such as Ajahn Anan, Ajahn Pasanno, and Ajahn Jayasaro, convinced him that such a path could yield great fruit in the heart even amidst the complexities of modern life. He currently resides in Seattle as part of Clear Mountain Monastery’s aspiration.

"An Evening of Well-being with The Tree" Featuring Swil Kanim
2024-09-27 17:30 - 19:00 | wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House, University of Washington campus, 4249 Whitman Court, Seattle, 98195, United States
Join us on Friday, September 27 and discover the connection between well-being and nature through music and storytelling from master violinist and poet Swil Kanim, Lummi Nation. Journey between past, present and future as we consider our relationship to this beautiful Pacific land and water that surrounds us. The story begins with – the Tree.
Make An Impact
Your attendance at our Fall Fundraiser supports ongoing efforts to steward our Pacific Northwest home in a way that honors everyone and all living things. That’s Land for Good – people and nature thriving together in a place where everyone belongs.
Location
wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ
Intellectual House
University of Washington campus
Ticket Details
Cost is $100 to support Forterra, Land for Good™.
Ticket includes hors-d’oeuvres and refreshing drinks.

Forterra Fridays: October 2024
2024-10-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Patterson Creek Preserve, Treemont Way SE, Fall City, WA, 98024, United States
Forterra Fridays: October 2024
October 18, 2:30 to 4:30 pm
Forterra is hosting a volunteer afternoon at Patterson Creek Preserve, a land with critical wildlife habitat and trails open to the public. We are excited to share about ecological restoration and what Forterra does as an unconventional land trust at this event. On Friday, October 18 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM volunteers will remove non-native invasive species like Himalayan blackberry to create space for native shrubs and trees that will support the local wildlife.

Fall Forays: Wildlife Photography with Erik Schneider
2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve, 24733 248th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075, United States
Wildlife Photography at Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve
with Erik Schneider.
October 19, 11am – 1pm. Free Event.
Join us for this fun wildlife photography and viewing event. We will walk the mile or so long path at Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve looking for birds that are returning to the area during fall migration, including waterfowl and several songbird species, as well as year-round species like woodpeckers, wading birds, raptors, and more. Erik will provide an overview of his approach to wildlife photography and birding, with background on the area’s habitats, and tips for newer photographers. During the event, there will be an opportunity to explore the property, share and learn from other photographers, and review and discuss photos from the day. Open to photographers and birders of all skill levels and experience.

Cascadia Resilience Hub Workshop
2024-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Hamilton Town Hall, 584 Maple Street, Hamilton, 98255, United States
Cascadia Resilience Hub Workshop
October 24, 5:30-7 pm
Join Forterra NW in Hamilton for a night of pizza and conversation to help build community resilience to natural disasters like flooding, earthquakes, landslides, and lahar flows — through Resilience Hubs. Meet with local groups, get resources, and let your voice be heard.
Forterra NW is working with Cascade Consulting and City of Seattle on the Regional Catastrophic Planning Grant for Resilience Hubs to help build capacity, identify existing resources, and develop community-driven strategies to mitigate risks, reduce impacts, and improve overall community resilience for disasters. These resilience hubs are community led spaces designed to support communities year-round, in and out of emergencies.
For more information:
jchilders@forterra.org | 206-456-3305

Fall Forays: Interpretative Walk with Dave Shorett
2024-11-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Trailhead, Olympic Resources Trails, Kingston, WA, 98346, United States
Interpretive walk: “A forest is saved and what fish are coming home?”
Led by Dave Shorett.
November 2, 11am – 1pm. Free Event.
Join Dave Shorett, naturalist and fish expert, as we explore the connection between the Port Gamble Heritage forest and the wild run of salmon that return to this beautiful bay every year. Discover which species are running and when, who depends on these runs for survival and what are those fish pens for? All will be explained as we walk through the woods and along the shore. We will also touch on the story of how the Heritage Forest and all its trees recently became protected.

Forterra Fridays: November 2024
2024-11-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Patterson Creek Preserve, Treemont Way SE, Fall City, WA, 98024, United States
Forterra Fridays: November 2024
November 15, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
We’re excited to invite you to a special volunteer day at Patterson Creek Preserve, a beautiful land with critical wildlife habitat and public trails. Join us on Friday, November 15, from 1:30-3:30 PM, to restore essential wildlife habitat by planting native trees that benefit local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance air quality. You will also gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation.

What we are doing: We will be planting native shrubs and trees to support local wildlife and provide more ecosystem benefits. This is a special site to Forterra and a great spot to learn about ecological restoration, Patterson Creek Preserve, and Forterra’s role as an unconventional land trust.

What to bring: Please wear weather appropriate gear and bring a water bottle. Gloves are provided as are all tools and materials.

Where to Park: Patterson Creek Preserve – please park at the end of the road marked with Forterra signs. https://goo.gl/maps/hWmhfAm9JbCJyE938

Forterra Fridays: February 2025
2025-02-21 13:30 - 16:30 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Forterra Fridays: February 2025
Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 PM
We’re excited to invite you to volunteer with us at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in a fairly industrial area. Join us on Friday, Feb. 21, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, to restore essential wildlife habitat by removing Himalayan blackberry that threatens our local native trees, shrubs and groundcover. Established native plants benefit local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance air quality.

You will also gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We’ll start with a walk of the site and have restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about plants, restoration, the Green Tukwila Partnership and Forterra.

Thank you to First Interstate Bank for sponsoring this event.

What we are doing: The Preserve now includes an outdoor classroom area, the Cultural Garden, an enhanced trail system and continued restoration opportunities for volunteers. We’ll be removing the blackberry to ensure the trees, shrubs, and groundcover we planted can thrive. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Forterra’s innovative approach to land conservation, including its role in safeguarding the Duwamish Hill Preserve.

What to bring: Please dress for the weather (layers to stay warm/dry). Snacks, drinks, tools and gloves will be provided.

Where to Park: Park in the nearby parking lot at Duwamish Hill Preserve. Signs direct you from the parking lot to where we will meet.
Register and learn more here.

2025 Spring Fundraiser with Chris Morgan
2025-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mount Rainier Drive South, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
We are thrilled to invite you to our lively 2025 Spring Fundraiser headlined by Chris Morgan, British-American bear ecologist, conservationist, filmmaker and podcaster.
His stories from 6 continents have reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide on PBS, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery and more. “THE WILD with Chris Morgan” is a popular wildlife podcast produced by KUOW-NPR and Chris Morgan Wildlife. Described as the “Planet Earth” of podcasting, it’s a celebration of the natural world and the people devoted to wild places and incredible species.
Known as “the bear guy,” Chris has tracked grizzlies over 2000 miles on foot and produced several films about bears. His work has taken him to the world’s wildest places from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Come hear and see Chris’s stunning stories through his immersive multi-media presentation.
Make an Impact
Your financial support funds Forterra’s Land for Good™ mission to address the climate crisis by making the most of land for the well-being of people and nature.
Event Schedule
Happy hour – 5 pm
Dinner – 6 pm
Silent Auction (Browse the Auction) – 5 pm to 6:45 pm
Followed by program with Chris Morgan

Location
Mount Baker Community Club
2811 Mount Rainier Drive South Seattle, WA 98144
Ticket Details
Cost is a $150 donation per ticket to attend (or $1,200 to host a table of eight).
We look forward to seeing you there!
Register Now >

Forterra Fridays: March 2025
2025-03-21 13:30 - 16:30 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Forterra Fridays: March 2025
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
We’re excited to invite you to volunteer with us at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in a fairly industrial area. Join us on Friday, March 21, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, to restore essential wildlife habitat by removing Himalayan blackberry that threatens our local native trees shrubs and groundcover. Established native plants benefit local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance air quality.

You will also gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We’ll start with a walk of the site and have restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about plants, restoration, the Green Tukwila Partnership and Forterra.

Thank you to First Interstate Bank for sponsoring this event.

What we are doing: The Preserve now includes an outdoor classroom area, the Cultural Garden, an enhanced trail system and continued restoration opportunities for volunteers. We’ll be removing the blackberry to ensure the trees, shrubs, and groundcover planted can thrive. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Forterra’s innovative approach to land conservation, including its role in safeguarding the Duwamish Hill Preserve

What to bring: Please dress for the weather (in layers to stay warm/dry). Snacks, drinks, tools, and gloves will all be provided.

Where to Park: Park in the nearby parking lot at Duwamish Hill Preserve. Signs direct you from the parking lot to where we will meet.
Register and learn more here.

Forterra Nature Discovery: Springtime Awakening
2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Event Overview:
See Morse Wildlife Preserve waking up from its wintry slumber as we explore prairie, wetland and upland forest trails. Licia Sahagun and Ryan Johnson of Firecraft NW are naturalists and educators who will unveil hidden inhabitants of this beautiful landscape. We’ll listen and attempt to identify the many birds that have recently migrated from California to Mexico. Along the way we’ll look for animal tracks and tune-in to the wild dramas that play out here every day. It’s time to get excited about the new season of Forterra Nature Discovery™.
Join us!
About Ryan Johnson: He is the founder of Firecraft Northwest. Ryan’s education is in biology and psychology, and he has extensive experience as an outdoor educator. With a focus on naturalist skills, his passions include birding, ethnobotany, shelter building, wildlife tracking, and teaching. Ryan’s goal is to help his students notice more about the natural world around them, and hopes to surprise you by pointing out some of the incredible signs left by wildlife.
About Licia Sahagun: She is a co-owner of Firecraft Northwest and has a decade of experience in environment and sustainability work and holds a master’s in Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law. We got to see her experience and love for the outdoors recently at Morse Wildlife Preserve as we examined footprints, listened for birds and speculated on a pile of fresh woodchips and missing tree left by a beaver.

Forterra Nature Discovery: Spring Birding – Stirring the Senses
2025-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Event Overview:
April at Morse Wildlife Preserve will be buzzing with migratory birds returning to feast on the wetland insects and nest among the 300-year-old Garry oaks. Eileen Lambert is an educator, naturalist and skilled birder. She will engage all our senses to better understand bird behavior and habitats.
Sight: Learn how to identify birds by their plumage, silhouettes, and flight patterns.
Sound: Sharpen your ear for bird calls and songs, decoding the melodies of birds.
Touch: Get hands-on with natural materials like feathers, nests, and tree bark to better understand bird habitats and behaviors.
Smell: Explore how scent can reveal the presence of certain species or indicate changes in habitat. Learn to connect plant scents with bird habitats.
About Naturalist Eileen Lambert
She founded and runs Des Moines Birders, where she has co-hosted Birding by Ear and Spring and Fall Migration outings. She has led multiple bird outings in the South Sound area and beyond. Her event will be the peak season for returning migratory birds and camas bloom at Morse Wildlife Preserve.

Visit Morse Wildlife Preserve - Open Second Sundays
2025-04-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October.
Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland forest full of cedar and hemlock. Morse Wildlife Preserve is also a birding hotspot, with a resident barn owl, western bluebirds, and a myriad of other species.
You can check them all out at the Morse Hotspot on eBird.
The preserve started with a donation of approximately 50 acres from Lloyd and Maxine Morse. A private party purchased another 40-plus acres and then donated that land to the Tahoma Land Conservancy (now Forterra). Forterra owns the property, while the Tahoma Bird Alliance provides educational programming and support. The Morse Force, a group of dedicated local volunteers, provides essential management and maintenance support.
Morse Wildlife Preserve is open in 2025 to the public from 9am-3pm on Second Sundays, April through October: April 13 , May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 12.
More details are at Morse Visitor Information.

Forterra Fridays: April 2025
2025-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Forterra Fridays: April 2025
Friday, Apr. 18, 2025, 1 pm to 4:pm
We’re excited to invite you to volunteer with us for a special Earth Month event at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in the middle of an industrial area. Join us on Friday, April 18th, from 1:00PM to 4:00 PM, to restore essential wildlife habitat by removing Himalayan blackberry that threatens our local native trees shrubs and groundcover. Established native plants benefit local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance air quality.

You will also gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We’ll start with a walk of the site and Earth Day themed trivia and have restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about plants, restoration, the Green Tukwila Partnership and Forterra.

What we are doing: The Preserve now includes an outdoor classroom area, the Cultural Garden, an enhanced trail system and continued restoration opportunities for volunteers. We’ll be removing the blackberry to ensure the trees, shrubs, and groundcover planted can thrive. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Forterra’s innovative approach to land conservation, including its role in safeguarding the Duwamish Hill Preserve

What to bring: Please dress for the weather (in layers to stay warm/dry). Snacks, drinks, tools, and gloves will all be provided.

Where to Park: Park in the nearby parking lot at Duwamish Hill Preserve. Signs direct you from the parking lot to where we will meet.
Register and learn more here.

Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience
2025-05-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Davis Wright Tremaine, John Davis Room, 1201 Third Ave, Suite #2200, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
This thought leadership gathering features Rob Verchick, author of The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience and climate law scholar who designed climate-resilience policies in the Obama administration.
Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine’s Seattle Office and Forterra, this event will explore the pressing challenges of climate adaptation and resilience in the Pacific Northwest and beyond—through a lens of hope and action.
We’d love for you to be part of this enlightening conversation.
We close with a networking reception you don’t want to miss.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
3 – 5 p.m. | Discussion
5 – 6 p.m. | Networking Reception
Speakers

Rob Verchick
Author, Featured Speaker

Jim Greenfield
Senior Counsel, Davis Wright Tremaine

Walker Stanovsky
Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine

Michelle Connor
President & CEO, Forterra

Forterra Nature Discovery: Name that Flower! Plant and Flower ID
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve, 24733 248th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075, United States
Event Overview:
Amble through the 117 acres (trail is 1 mile) of wetland and upland forest where flowers are blooming everywhere. Plants will be bursting with spring growth and we’ll look for clues on how to identify them. Ryan Johnson (Firecraft NW) is a naturalist whose specialty is plant ID and wildlife tracking. We’ll explore the differences between wetland plants and upland forest species and learn which animals find the new growth tasty to nibble on. Bonus: Ryan also knows his birds, which we will keep an eye and ear out for. With Mother’s Day a week away, consider making this a family outing.
About Ryan Johnson
He is a founding member of Firecraft NW. Schooled in biology and phycology, Ryan has deep experience in outdoor adventuring. As a Pacific NW naturalist, he has a passion for birding, shelter building, tracking and teaching. He notices everything and will surprise you with the signs left by wildlife.

Forterra Fridays: May 2025
2025-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | McCollum Park, 600 128th St SE, Everett, WA, 98208, United States
McCollum Park Forest Stewardship
Friday, May 9, 2025, 2 pm to 4 pm
We’re excited to invite you to volunteer with us at McCollum Park, a beautiful 78-acre space in Everett. The park offers a diverse landscape, including forested areas, walking trails, and open fields. It’s also home to the Northwest Stream Center that provides educational programing that focuses on local waterways and stream restoration.
Join us on Friday, May 9, from 2 to 4 PM, to help restore essential forest habitat. We’ll begin with a short educational walk through the park with restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about native plants, invasive species, and local conservation efforts. Dick’s Drive-In staff are adding their helping hands at this event, and wait for it…
There will be free Dick’s burgers to reward everyone’s good work!
What we are doing:
Removing invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and other noxious weeds to support a healthy forest.
What to bring:
Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy, closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a full water bottle. We’ll provide gloves, hand tools, and snacks—but feel free to bring your own gear if you prefer.
Where to park:
McCollum Park (600 128th St SE, Everett, WA 98208)
Where to meet:
We will meet at the northwest end of the park, in the woods behind the swimming pool. Follow the signs and look for the people wearing yellow vests.
Date and time:
Friday, May 9, 2025, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Register and learn more here.

Prairie Appreciation Day
2025-05-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Morse Wildlife Preserve, 25415 70th Ave , Graham, WA, 98338, United States
Saturday , May 10th, 9 AM – 3 PM
Free entry – Bird walk – Native plant walk – Walking trails – Wetland – Viewing tower

Bird Walk, 9 – 10 AM
Native Prairie Plant Tour, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Please leave pets at home

Questions? Email: morsewildlifepreserve@gmail.com
Thanks to: Morse Force Management Team in partnership with Forterra

Forterra Fridays: May 2025
2025-05-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Schibig Lakeview Nature Preserve, 12850 Spanaway Loop Rd S, Parkland, WA, 98444, United States
Forterra Fridays: May 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
We’re excited to invite you to volunteer with us at Schibig Lakeview Nature Preserve. The preserve is parkland open space and is South Puget Sound Prairie, one of the rarest ecosystems in the country. This prairie is adjacent to 60-acres of wetland that connects it to the 61,000 acres of forest, woodland, and savanna at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). Over 72 bird species have been observed on this property including nests from species like red-tailed hawks.

Join us on Friday, May 16, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, to restore essential prairie habitat. You will gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We’ll start with a walk of the site and have restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about plants, restoration, and Forterra.

What we are doing: We’ll be removing the blackberry and other invasive species along Clover Creek to help establish a healthy riparian buffer. If there is time and interest, we also will remove invasive species around the recently planted Garry Oak trees. It’s a great opportunity to look for birds, give back to the community and learn about this special space.
What to bring: Please dress for the weather (in layers to stay cool/warm and dry). Snacks, drinks, tools, and gloves will be provided.
Where to park: Rainier View Christian Church has graciously allowed us to use their parking lot (12305 Spanaway Loop Rd S, Tacoma, WA 98444).
Where to meet: We will be meeting on the opposite side of Spanaway Loop Rd S. Follow the Forterra Event Signs.
Date and time: Friday, May 16, 2025, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Register and learn more here.
