Forterra NW

As the year's final moments tick away, we're still $12,000 short of our current budget. Your last-minute gift can make a tremendous difference in protecting Washington's vital ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Why Give Now? Secure a 2024 tax deduction Receive exclusive Forterra swag Protect at-risk lands and wildlife Make an immediate impact before midnight The clock is counting down. Will you help us cross the finish line? Your generosity ensures our region's natural treasures remain protected for generations to come. Warmly, The Forterra Team Donate Before Midnight >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2

Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, or cheered us on from afar, your generosity has been like a gentle breeze through the trees, helping us protect vital ecosystems, safeguard wildlife habitats, and strengthen communities across Washington. But just as the birds need a safe haven to thrive, our work is far from over. As Forterra prepares to spread its wings into 2025, we find ourselves $44,000 short of our current budget. Can we count on your help before tomorrow? By making a year-end gift today, you’ll receive: Forterra swag to show off your commitment to our mission—just like wearing feathers of pride! A potential tax deduction for 2024, giving you the opportunity to soar even higher. The satisfaction of knowing that your support will help protect at-risk lands and the wildlife that depend on them—imagine the songs of gratitude echoing through the trees! Together, we can ensure that the landscapes and wildlife we cherish today will continue to sing their beautiful songs for generations to come. Make your tax-smart gift now and help us soar into the new year strong. Thank you for being a vital part of our community. We’d like to think that’s what the birds are singing about! Warm regards, The Forterra Team Donate Today >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2 PS - Visit our Year 35 timeline to see our impact across more than 330 projects and 275,000 acres of protected lands. We couldn’t do it without you! Year 35 Timeline >>> https://lnkd.in/gaKzjTKr

Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, or supported us from afar, your generosity has helped us protect vital ecosystems, safeguard wildlife habitats, and strengthen communities across Washington. This year, we've made significant strides in preserving our natural treasures. We've secured critical land parcels, restored degraded habitats, and worked tirelessly to ensure that our region's natural beauty remains intact for future generations. But our work is far from over. We are $79,000 short of our 2024 budget. Can we count on your help before December 31st? Join the Journey by making a year-end gift today and you’ll get: - Forterra swag to show off your commitment to our mission - A potential tax deduction for 2024 - The satisfaction of knowing that your support will help protect at-risk lands, the wildlife, and communities that depend on us Together, we can ensure that the landscapes and wildlife we love today will be here for generations to come. Make your tax-smart gift now and help us start the new year strong. Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Warm regards, The Forterra Team Donate Today >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2 PS - Visit our Year 35 timeline to see our impact across more than 330 projects and 275,000 acres of protected lands. We couldn’t do it without you! Year 35 Timeline >>> https://lnkd.in/gaKzjTKr

The inaugural season of Forterra Nature Discovery™ came into focus during a whirlwind brainstorm. Motivated by our collective conviction that nature — our stunning Pacific NW variety in particular — remains inseparable from the quality of our lives. Connecting our supporters, new and familiar, to the special landscapes in our care became the task, but what was revealing was the variety of ways this could happen. Our event topics ranged wildly from nature interpretation and wildlife photography to forest meditation. But the common thread was a hopeful theme: nature enhances our well-being. People signed up for one or more of the 9 different events on a variety of Forterra preserves and parks. At every event friends were made, knowledge was shared, and we recognized the value of stewarding these lands. As the organizer, my takeaway from these events is that faith and hope in the resilience of nature is rewarded with well-being. We are all better off knowing that bats sleep in cozy bundles under the peeling sheets of red alder bark or that the western tanager, bright as a flame, travels yearly from central Mexico and finds the food it needs to thrive in our bug-rich wetlands. Wildlife photographers revel in nature’s drama as they capture—through their lens—fledging birds and the raptors looking for a quick meal. And what about Forest Meditation? This tangle of human and nature was the most popular event. The monks of Clear Mountain Monastery guided us with humor and good will as we entered the forest in a completely new way – taking in the sun, air and sounds and letting our busy minds quiet down. The collective joy of this was strong enough to see us through the 12 or so screaming, playful Girl Scouts we encountered on the trail. Like the birds, they too were part of the landscape. As we look toward 2025, we will keep the momentum with monthly events and add to the variety with experiences like nature journaling through art and writing, wild women hikes and more.  invite you to Join the Journey, and support Forterra’s work to help protect at-risk lands, the wildlife, and communities that depend on us. Warmest wishes,  Dan Murdoch, Sr. Director, Operations Donate >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2

Like the fanciful Cedar Waxwings, we are reminded of the beauty of connection, community and care for the world around us. Thank you for supporting a future where people and nature thrive together in places where everyone belongs. On behalf of the entire Forterra team, warmest wishes this holiday season.

My grandfather came to the PNW from Norway. My mom learned to love this place from him and when she visited the old country – she understood why he connected so deeply to the Salish Sea, the mountains, and beauty that surround us every day. Growing up, a print of “Midsummer Eve Bonfire” by Nikolai Astrup captivated me. Mom explained how bonfires on summer solstice and a yule log in winter were ways our people connected to each other, to the changing seasons and hope for the future. I am looking forward to my own solstice bonfire, with friends and family – under stars, or rain, or clouds – relishing salty air off Admiralty Inlet tinged with the pitch of nearby firs and madrones. It’s a great reminder of the “why” behind my 30 years with Forterra, and with you, doing what we can to support each other and this place we all love.  As we approach the turning of the seasons, thank you for renewing your support of Forterra’s mission. We’ve got a lot to celebrate and be grateful for, and a great year of work ahead! With warmest wishes to you, yours and the many beings we share this place with, Michelle Connor President & CEO Forterra, Land for Good™ Support Forterra Today >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2 PS - Want to find out more about our ongoing Year 35 celebration? Visit our Year 35 timeline to see our impact across more than 330 projects and 275,000 acres of protected lands. Year 35 Timeline >>> https://lnkd.in/ge_psBSg

When I was a child, I,Swil Kanim, dissected a frog. And it hurt. I'm Lhaqtemish. I'm of the place of frogs. When my parents were passed out, one on the couch and the other on the floor. It was a chorus of frogs that sang for me, a lullaby. When I was a child, I dissected a frog. And it hurt, but oh yes, I got an A for the day. There's a million ways for us to know who we are. I raise my hands in gratitude to the people of Forterra and the people that support Forterra, because they answer that question. We are all of who we are. No matter what they say … to try to divide us, to separate us, to dissect us. We know the value. We know the importance of listening to a frog sing its song in a healthy environment. Hyshque. (Thank you.) Wex Liem. (The place of the frogs.) - Swil Kanim, Lummi Nation, storyteller & classical violinist PS - We invite you to Join the Journey, and support Forterra's work to protect at-risk lands, the wildlife, and communities that depend on us. Your support is more than a donation. It is a gift to the future—an investment to preserve our outdoor spaces. Donate today >>> https://lnkd.in/gtAhGAFU Swil Kanim R A Marshall

We’re so thankful for the generous support of Swire Coca Cola, Alaska Airlines, First Interstate Bank and McKinstry. This fall, we mobilized nearly 100 volunteers to restore green spaces and city parks. The Evergreen Restoration Program makes a significant impact on our local ecosystem. We're incredibly grateful for their partnership.    Join us in 2025 >>> https://lnkd.in/gjE-kzhY #Thankful #Restoration #ForterraNW #NonProfit #ForterraFriday #Community #Conservation 

Today is Giving Tuesday, a national day of action for people to mobilize and donate in support of causes they care about. Supporting a land trust is an easy and tangible way to make our region a greener and healthier place to live, work and play. We invite you to “Join the Journey” and support Forterra's Land for Good mission where we connect people and place. Protecting, restoring and stewarding lands that benefit the well-being of communities and improve climate change resilience. Consider a $35 monthly contribution to celebrate 35 years and sustain Forterra’s living projects. Or give what feels good. Now’s the perfect time while we’re offering limited-edition swag in appreciation. Invest in the world you want. Whether you’ve been supporting Forterra for years, or you’re getting involved for the first time, thank you. It matters now more than ever. Donate >>> https://lnkd.in/g5SYG5P2

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow and as we think of our future world, the impact of our conservation mission feels increasingly vital and empowering. Your support is reflected in our “living projects” that we benefit from today and for generations that follow. We’re pleased to share tremendous success stories so far in 2024 – with more to come by year’s end. As tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support Forterra's work to protect at-risk lands, the wildlife, and communities that depend on us. Your support is more than a donation. It is a gift to the future—an investment to preserve our outdoor spaces. It’s you who fuels our dreams and determination for our next Land for Good™ priorities. Thank you for helping make all this possible. Donate today >>> https://lnkd.in/gRndXuse