Glacier Peak Institute

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to the team members over the years who have contributed to Glacier Peak Institute. We appreciate you! 10 years, 3,000+ programs, 100,000 hours of youth outdoors

We are unique in bringing forest work back to under invested forest communities. What is that? Culverts (the tubes water flows through under roads) are a major factor contributing to mountain roads blowing out. We were inspecting culverts with our youth Forestry Institute on the USDA Forest Service. To build sustainable relationships with ecosystems and communities we invest in opportunity for the next generation to be involved in understanding the challenges and importance for a shared future. Thank you National Forest Foundation and these awesome team members! GPI is unique in bringing forest work back to under investmented forest communities.

"Being able to work through those doubts and fears in the moment is super powerful! Watching these kids be timid at first, then realize that it is fine. Everyone needs to challenge themselves more. You grow the most when you are uncomfortable." "I did it!" Take a look into our programs investing in youth as covered by KING 5 Media Group! Thank you Mark Gunlogson and Mountain Madness for your professional services! https://lnkd.in/dtq-_-36 Thank you NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION, INC for support!

In rural forest communities, we are often left out of the room on the decisions affecting the forests and economy in our community. Thank you U.S. Senator Patty Murray for bringing together resources that would start the Darrington Collaborative and Glacier Peak Institute in the wake of the 2014 Oso Slide. We appreciate you listening to the support needed for forests, communities and youth to thrive together! https://lnkd.in/gqwyveqN

We witnessed youth saying "I am not doing that" to overcoming their fears and saying, "let me try." Then saying, "I want to do that again." A huge thank you to Mountain Madness for donating their professional services to guide local youth out on climbing walls. With the lowest income and highest poverty in our area, in rural communities we also face barriers to the outdoors. In our region, sadly the rural forest communities are often forgotten and left out. Whether it is policy, laws, lack of inclusion, access to capital, mentorship or gear, there are a major hurdles for rural forest communities to have access to amazing public and private lands in their community. It takes intentionality and humility, characteristics of great guides, to step up and create a better sustainable future. Thank you Mountain Madness for helping us create the next generation of rock rats! Thank you NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION, INC, Washington RCO, AmeriCorps for funding our programs!

Forests, waterfalls, mountains, bridges! We had an amazing time out with Connect Casino Road exploring Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's Wallace Falls. We support amazing nonprofits and community organizations throughout the N. Puget Sound with exploring our outdoors as part of our work!

Northwest Washington connections with fundraising/donor experience!! Glacier Peak Institute is hiring a Development Director role: https://lnkd.in/gUbaBBYA You can play a crucial role in our small, growing nonprofit with the mission to bring STEM opportunities to kids through interactive programs which combine nature-based curriculum with learner-led research and problem solving. Feel free to reach out with any questions: malia.jorgensen@glacierpeakinstitute.org

A logger, conservationist, politician, miller, government land manager, outdoor educator, forester and a politician walk into the forest. What do you get? stumped? A diverse stand? Maybe both! W/ the #DarringtonCollaborative we were impressed by the treatment areas on Segelson by Hampton Lumber and Sierra Pacific Industries with logging done by 3 RIVERS CUTTING, INC. There was more light on the forest floor increasing flora and fauna diversity while also sending timber to local mills. The Wilderness Society , Washington Wild, American Whitewater Thanks for joining us Herrera Environmental Consultants, National Forest Foundation, Representative Kim Schrier, Representative Rick Larsen, USDA Forest Service, Washington State Department of Natural Resources #Firthekids #collaborativeforestry We are currently hiring for entry-level positions that have worked on this project in the past for both youth and adults!

2 days left for you to invest in yourself as Social Connections are key to success! What's that? Snails overwinter in shells and can alter chemicals act as antifreeze. With the warming weather, they know when to have a good time, gorge on delicious food, listen to great music (birds) and enjoy social endeavors. You can do it too! Join us on May 16th for an Evening UpSTrEaM. It's late spring and it is time to come out of your shell. Let us help you and you can continue to support your community! Tickets and auction items can be seen here https://lnkd.in/gYD7Svuq

May16th, Its time to celebrate! In 10 years we have ran over 2,750 programs for 97,000 hours of youth outdoors! We have done this as a small grassroots place based organization while being based from headquarters to operations in one of the most amazing and also distressed communities in the Puget Sound! That is amazing! To learn more about our unique and innovative work, join us to keep our programs going where your presence and contribution makes an impact and you will have a good time. Good music, speakers and food! Click here for your tickets and to donate: https://lnkd.in/gYD7Svuq