Rhododendron Preserve
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Leaving a Legacy
It’s because of you that we continue to improve the lands and waterways within the nearly 500-acre Preserve and support programs and projects across our region.
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You Make Our Work Possible
Your generosity makes our work possible. Whether you take time to volunteer at our monthly work parties on the Preserve (from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month), give financially or leave a legacy gift to the Foundation, every bit makes a difference.
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Work Parties
We would welcome you to join our volunteer leader and board member Joe Albrecht on the third Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon, May through November. The next work party will take place on Saturday, June 20th. Email us at info@ketalegacy.org to sign up or learn more about the work parties. With…
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Shared Green Space
We are always happy to host groups and classes on the Preserve, and to share it with others that share our values.
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Field Trip Planning
It’s the time of year when we encourage you to reach out to us to schedule and plan a field trip at the Preserve. There are different options for field trips and learning experiences:
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Winter Work
Rain or shine, the work on the Preserve continues! From November 17th to 25th, a Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crew was on the ground in Hidden Valley where they completed an amazing amount of work in just six days.
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Winter Visitor Tips
Winter months can be a great time to visit the Preserve, but we want to remind you to be prepared for the weather and trail conditions. While we’ve done a lot of work to address trail safety like rerouting Big Tree trail to areas with fewer tree roots, wet conditions can still make the trail…
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A Look Back and Ahead
From the very beginning – 1915 when the original 74 acres was purchased with the help of Edward Paschall of Hidden Ranch – to today where Hidden Valley is an important part of the nearly 500-acre Rhododendron Preserve with a diverse ecosystem, healthy salmon runs and a popular walking trail, the Preserve has always been…
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Take a Stroll
The Preserve is wonderful year-round, but this time of year when we experience warmer temperatures, it is also a great place to cool off. Take a walk on Big Tree Trail and take in the shade and all the new plants and trees
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Leaves Tell a Story
A good place to explore natural diversity is by looking at the abundant variety of leaves. It’s a great time of year to visit the Preserve to see the different types of leaves.
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A Healthy Ecosystem Needs Diversity
It has been a labor of love to restore the landscapes and waterways at the Preserve. We have updated you throughout the restoration of Hidden Valley, the removal of invasive plants and the work to restore the Ueland Tree Farm parcels to long-term health.
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Tools for Learning
The Foundation has a laser focus on outdoor and environmental education. We believe that when we give children tools that help them learn about the natural environment in ways that meet their learning styles, we gain lifelong stewards of our lands and waters.