Fall For Fish Fundraiser is October 7th
Work is underway for the annual Fall For Fish fundraiser Oct. 7th at Island Lake Park in Poulsbo. We like to call it our annual FUN-raiser. That’s because it’s a celebration of all we have done together and all the great things ahead!
A Look Back: Preserve One Piece, Partner at a Time
The Rhododendron Preserve has a long history, from the original homestead family’s land to the many partners that have made the growth of the Preserve possible through purchases of surrounding parcels.
The “Why” Behind Hidden Valley Rules
The Foundation is committed to keeping our Rhododendron Preserve wild. We work to balance public access with providing a safe and natural place for the wild creatures that call the […]
Community Grants Foster Resiliency
The Foundation plays an active role in supporting conservation-focused non-profit organizations that have programs and activities that protect and restore landscapes and waterways in the Salish Sea region through the Community Grants program.
Celebrating 55 Years of Partnerships, Conservation
Over the years, the Foundation has actively added acreage to the Rhododendron Preserve and today it totals more than 500 acres including conservation easements.
A Deep Look at Water, Wildlife
The Foundation was excited to participate in the Kitsap Water Festival again this year. This wonderful event brings 3rd and 4th graders from throughout the county to the Kitsap County Fairgrounds for a day of learning about water and how important it is.
Giving the Gifts of Time, Future Grants
Norm Winn was a beloved long-time board member who was an incredible advocate for conservation, the outdoors and the Preserve.
Healthy Waterways, Forests and Salmon Runs
The smolt traps are incredibly helpful tools. They capture smolts running through Wildcat and Lost Creeks just before they join together at the convergent zone to become Chico Creek
Foundation Succeeds in Preventing Unfettered Access
Statement from Mindy Roberts, Board of Directors Secretary, Keta Legacy Foundation, also known as the Mountaineers Foundation, on outcome of Mountaineers’ move to force access to Foundation land
Statement on Land Access
For the Keta Legacy Foundation, also known as the Mountaineers Foundation, our top priority continues to be protecting our decades of stewardship and expansion of the Rhododendron Preserve
Connecting with Students, Fostering Hands-on Learning
At the Foundation, we believe education should connect the learner. It should be interesting. It should engage the senses. When a student goes home after a field trip at our Rhododendron Preserve, we want them to be brimming with excitement about what they experienced and what they learned.
Interns Bringing Expertise to the Hidden Valley
The January and March Hidden Valley planting events provided an opportunity for the Preserve Committee to meet four candidates for the 2023 Foundation internships.
