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Our Upcoming Events
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Sat, Oct 05Old School ParkOct 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMOld School Park, 1026 Alvord St, Darrington, WA 98241, USAOct 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMOld School Park, 1026 Alvord St, Darrington, WA 98241, USAJoin LFDC, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, and Sno-Isle Sierra Club at the "Next Regeneration" timber sale. DNR plans to auction off this forest for clearcut logging in July 2025. EASY/MODERATE 1.3 miles on mostly flat gravel followed by an optional off-trail hike in the woods
Sat, Sep 14OlympiaSep 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMOlympia, Cooper Point Road Southwest, Olympia, WA 98502, USASep 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMOlympia, Cooper Point Road Southwest, Olympia, WA 98502, USAJoin LFDC and the Center for Responsible Forestry in the Howard's Rock Legacy Forest in western Capitol State Forest. DNR is planning to clearcut this 100-acre forest in Unit 2 of the “Schism” timber sale in 2026. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Under 1 mile, relatively flat walk on primitive trails
Sat, Sep 07Margaret McKenny CampgroundSep 07, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMMargaret McKenny Campground, 46°55'36.9"N 123°03'41.9"WSep 07, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMMargaret McKenny Campground, 46°55'36.9"N 123°03'41.9"WJoin LFDC and the Center for Responsible Forestry in the Mima Legacy Forest in Thurston County. We will be visiting the "Lizard Lounge" timber sale, and discussing the need for a science-based proposal to protect Capitol State Forest. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 5.3 mile walk all on trail
Sat, Aug 24Chelatchie Prairie General StoreAug 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMChelatchie Prairie General Store, Chelatchie, WA 98691, USAAug 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMChelatchie Prairie General Store, Chelatchie, WA 98691, USAJoin LFDC in a visit to the Siouxon Legacy Forest in northern Clark County. DNR is planning to clearcut this 166-acres of this forest in the “Dabbler” timber sale, which is scheduled for auction in October 2024. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Under 1 mile, relatively flat walk off trail
Sun, Aug 11Blanchard Mountain Trail Upper LotAug 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMBlanchard Mountain Trail Upper Lot, Unnamed Road,, Bow, WA 98232, USAAug 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMBlanchard Mountain Trail Upper Lot, Unnamed Road,, Bow, WA 98232, USAExperience the Blanchard Mountain Legacy Forest in Skagit County! DNR is planning to auction off parts of this forest for clearcut logging as soon as 2025. Distance: 4 miles roundtrip Terrain: On trail Elevation gain: ~750 feet *DISCOVER PASS REQUIRED*
Sun, Jul 21Margaret McKenny CampgroundJul 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMMargaret McKenny Campground, 46.926161, -123.060111Jul 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMMargaret McKenny Campground, 46.926161, -123.060111Come explore the Waddell Creek Legacy Forest in Thurston County! DNR is planning to clearcut this forest in the “Sparrow Hawk” timber sale in 2025. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 3 miles roundtrip with on-trail and off-trail sections. ~300 ft elevation gain.
Sun, Jul 07Porter Fire Station 52Jul 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMPorter Fire Station 52, 13 Porter Creek Rd, Porter, WA 98541, USAJul 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMPorter Fire Station 52, 13 Porter Creek Rd, Porter, WA 98541, USACome see the Gaddis Creek Legacy Forest in Grays Harbor County! DNR is planning to clearcut parts of this forest in the “Jackie Paper” timber sale, which is scheduled for auction in November 2024. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4 mile round trip hike (mostly on-trail, some light bushwhacking)
Sun, Jun 23Tiger Mountain TrailheadJun 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMTiger Mountain Trailhead, Tiger Mountain Trail, Mirrormont, WAJun 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMTiger Mountain Trailhead, Tiger Mountain Trail, Mirrormont, WACome see the Tiger Mountain Legacy Forest in King County. DNR is was planning to clearcut this forest in the “South Paw” timber sale in 2023 but it has been delayed. DIFFICULTY: EASY 2 mile round trip hike on-trail.
Sun, Jun 09Blanchard Mountain Trail Upper LotJun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMBlanchard Mountain Trail Upper Lot, Unnamed Road,, Bow, WA 98232, USAJun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMBlanchard Mountain Trail Upper Lot, Unnamed Road,, Bow, WA 98232, USACome see the Blanchard Mountain Legacy Forest in Skagit County. DNR is planning to clearcut this forest in the “Mayfly” timber sale in 2028. Distance: 3 miles roundtrip Terrain: On trail Elevation gain: ~550 feet
Thu, May 30Olympia Timberland Library Meeting RoomMay 30, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PMOlympia Timberland Library Meeting Room, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USAMay 30, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PMOlympia Timberland Library Meeting Room, 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USAJoin Paul Koberstein, author of the new book "Canopy of Titans" along with representatives from the Legacy Forest Defence Coalition and the Twin Harbor Waterkeepers for a talk, discussion and sharing of new findings about our legacy and old growth forests.- Thu, May 30Hoquiam Library Meeting RoomMay 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMHoquiam Library Meeting Room, 420 7th St, Hoquiam, WA 98550, USAMay 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMHoquiam Library Meeting Room, 420 7th St, Hoquiam, WA 98550, USAJoin Paul Koberstein, author of the new book "Canopy of Titans" along with representatives from the Legacy Forest Defence Coalition and the Twin Harbor Waterkeepers for a talk, discussion and sharing of new findings about our legacy and old growth forests.
Sat, May 25Longhouse Market & Deli - Blyn, WAMay 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMLonghouse Market & Deli - Blyn, WA, 271020 US-101, Sequim, WA 98382May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMLonghouse Market & Deli - Blyn, WA, 271020 US-101, Sequim, WA 98382Explore the Howard Heights Legacy Forest in Clallam County! DNR plans to clearcut parts of this forest in the "Chicken Sticks" timber sale in 2025. DIFFICULTY: MODERATE/DIFFICULT 0.5 mile on trail with some obstacles, followed by 1 mile off trail on more complex terrain.
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