Read more about why people are passionate about Washington Wild and the Wilderness Legacy we protect.
Conservation Chat Series Brings a Youthful Energy to Washington Wild’s Work
You never know where you are going to find inspiration. Jaidacyn Madrigal reached out to express her interest in Washington Wild. After a brief phone call, she left a lasting impression on WA Wild’s Executive Director Tom Uniack. “Her youthful energy and enthusiasm was contagious,” said Uniack. “Once I saw her videos on her EcoGirl YouTube channel, I knew we had to ask her to help communicate […]
Wild Profile: Rebecca Albiani & Mitchell Levy, longtime Washington Wild supporters
Rebecca Albiani still remembers the first time visiting Mt. Rainier 25 years ago on a trip to visit her husband Mitchell’s parents. After a day of snowshoeing in Paradise, she was in awe of the spectacular beauty within such close proximity to Seattle. It wasn’t long after that her family moved across the country from […]
Conservation Voices: It takes an ecosystem – how and why conservation coalitions work
By Michelle Connor, President and CEO, Forterra Recently, Washington Wild’s Executive Director Tom Uniack invited me to offer my response to the not infrequent question we each get from our supporters who are passionate about the Pacific Northwest and about nature, but wonder how to provide resources to support us all: “Why do we need so many environmental groups?” The missions of […]
Wild Profile: Craig Nobly and Lighthouse Roasters
Lighthouse Roasters has been producing fine artisan coffees in Seattle since 1993. They create consistently great coffee in small batches of the freshest premium beans, roasted in their vintage cast-iron roaster each day. Lighthouse has established a following of coffee lovers through their commitment to treating coffee roasting as a craft. Washington Wild was able to connect with […]
Conservation Voices: Healthy Public Lands for Healthy Families
By Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. My family treasures the time we spend together hiking and fishing in the Great Outdoors. I am honored to represent the 8th Congressional District which includes the I-90 corridor, Mountains to Sound Greenway, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Mt. Rainier National Park, and many of the most popular and accessible trails in the […]
Wild Profile: Ascent Outdoors
Our story begins 24 years ago. Originally a second-hand sporting goods store named Second Bounce, we slowly began bringing in more and more outdoor gear focused on activities including backpacking, camping, climbing, backcountry skiing, and biking. In 2001 Second Bounce moved to the current location in Ballard, ditched the “bouncing items”, rebranded as Second Ascent, and became a full-service […]
Wild Profile: Yakima Chief Hops
Yakima Chief Hops is a 100% grower-owned network of family hop farms. Since 1869, they’ve been known for quality hops with an ever-growing vision towards sustainability. Situated in “Hop Country, USA,” or the Yakima Valley as you may know it, YCH is uniquely positioned to establish strong relationships between the growers who supply their super-premium hops and their innovative brewing customers who make the […]
Conservation Voices: Community and Climate Resilience
By Hannah Wilson I’ve spent time in forests across many landscapes across the West. I grew up aware of the impacts of climate change, driving me to study environmental justice issues at the University of Washington and make it my life’s work to address many of the intersections of climate justice. My experiences have taken me from […]
Wild Profile: Bale Breaker Brewing Company
Crafting fresh-off-the-farm brews from the middle of a hop field, Bale Breaker Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery located in the Yakima Valley. Backed by four generations of hop farming experience, Bale Breaker started in 2013, and has since become the fourth largest independent craft brewery in Washington. As they have grown over the years, so have their sustainability practices […]
Wild Profile: Jeff Chandler
Jeff Chandler is a dedicated volunteer with Washington Wild. Since 2018, he has been lending his skills in graphic design and illustration to the Brewshed® Alliance. You will have seen his work on the last two Brewshed Beer Fest event posters, where he blends natural elements like rivers, mountains, and forests with craft brews. “I got involved with Washington Wild […]
