Noxious weeds and invasive plants are finding a home in the Issaquah Alps. Join us on hikes and learn from experts on how to identify and control these plants.
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Work began recently on a new housing development not far from the land targeted for preservation by Save Coal Creek. Is it a sign of things to come? We certainly hope not.
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What is next for the lands and trails impacted by the recent timber harvest.
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A development permit to build homes on the land is still in process at the City of Bellevue. Please sign the petition to preserve this land and sign up for regular updates from the Save Coal Creek Steering Committee.
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Forty years ago, there was a turning point in the management of Tiger Mountain as the DNR moved towards the creation of the Tiger Mountain State Forest. Let’s reflect on those happenings and the value of raising a voice of advocacy for our public lands.
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Our 2021 year-end impact report and financial update.
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2022 has gotten off to a fresh start with the arrival of our new Executive Director.
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Congratulations to our photo contest winner Wendy Harrington!
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Winter is officially upon us, but that doesn’t mean that the hiking season has come to an end. Whether there be rain or snow, or even a few brief respites of sun, the outdoor adventures can carry on.
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On December 6th the Issaquah City Council voted unanimously to adopt Issaquah’s first Climate Action Plan!
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The Washington Trails Association held their annual Volunteer Awards program on November 18, and two of our own were honored with induction into the prestigious “Crosscut Saw Club” for 500+ days of trail work. Kudos to Cornelia Remy and George Potter for achieving this milestone.
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This Giving Tuesday, join us in celebrating the Issaquah Alps and receive a trails club tee!
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To engage more of the Issaquah Community in the Forest Health Watch program, the Issaquah Alps Trails Club invited Joey Hulbert to give a virtual presentation and subsequent hike. A group of about 15 local residents joined Joey on Tradition Plateau to learn more about the iNaturalist app and how to identify Cedar trees that are potentially suffering from dieback.
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Contest Rules: Now through December 7th- Send your images to contact@issauquahalps.org or tag us on social media using the hashtag #IssaquahAlpsPhotoContest
Save Coal Creek is a group of residents of Bellevue and neighboring communities, Issaquah Alps hikers and trailrunners, local history buffs and nature lovers who want to see the former Milt Swanson property turned into a public park.
We need your support now- Please donate to the Save Coal Creek fund** HERE Or make out a check to the Issaquah Alps Trails Club with “SAVE COAL CREEK” in the memo.
This fund will be used to help cover research, attorney fees, and technical fees that arise as our efforts continue.
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This month, the People for Climate Action Issaquah sent a survey to Issaquah City Council Candidates and King County Council Candidates requesting more detailed information about their positions on climate, sustainability, and Issaquah’s future.
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The Issaquah Alps Trails Club returned to Salmon Days this year, excited to see members of the community again in person, and the turnout did not disappoint.
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Eastside Audubon Society, Save Coal Creek, and the People for Climate Action Bellevue came together this month to host a forum for Bellevue City Council Candidates.
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The Issaquah Alps Trails Club hosted Joey Hulbert, Puyallup Research and Extension Center, WSU, for a presentation on what we know about the dieback of Western Redcedars, among other tree species, and how citizen scientists can help gather data.
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The executive director role is a year-round, part-time contracted position involving a variety of duties including community relations and partnership building, fundraising, educational and event program development, and inter-agency communications.
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