Celebrating 50 Years
Our Natural Legacy
Protecting and connecting with the habitat, mountains, water, and natural history of the Salish Sea region.
Our Work
Preserve
We are stewards of the Rhododendron Preserve, a 466-acre ecological jewel with some of the last remaining old growth forest in the Puget Sound lowlands.
Inspire
We partner with other like-minded organizations to increase Salish Sea stewardship, preservation and restoration by offering grant applications.
Educate
We work with local schools and community members to offer environmental educational experiences to encourage good stewardship of the earth.
Recent News
Rhododendron Preserve is a Bird Buffet
When we protect habitat like our Rhododendron Preserve, we are providing a wonderful buffet for all the species of native birds. On the Preserve you can see a wide variety of birds. If you pay attention when you visit the Preserve, you will notice all the various sources of food available for the several types…
Community Grants Support Positive Change
Over our 55 years of the Community Grants program, we’ve allocated $3.5 million to groups that align with our work to preserve and protect the Salish Sea region.
Interns Hard at Work on the Preserve
The Foundation has brought on paid college interns at the Preserve for several years now. This year, they are putting a particular focus on the health of the creeks on the Preserve.
Leave it to Leaves
Walking through the forest, we are surrounded by leaves. There are leaves on trees, leaves on bushes, plant leaves, and even leaves littering the ground. Leaves are amazing; there are many critically important roles that they play in ecosystem health.