…and with it, a chance to protect a green corridor in a fast-developing city

“Land, they ain’t making it anymore.” – Mark Twain

“Prize the natural spaces and shorelines most of all, because once they’re gone, with rare

exceptions they’re gone forever.”

- Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods -

• Population 33,000• Projected to grow to 42,000+ by 2025• Downtown/Bothell Landing renovation underway • Downtown to include pedestrian-friendly features and green city hall

…that Bothell has a huge, 64-acre forest, just one mile from city hall

• 64 acres• 1/3-mile wide• 7 streams • 9 wetland areas• 4 private land owners

•Boy Scouts• Camwest• Fries• Robinsons*

*Purchased for conservation purposes

“…trees are a lot more than landscaping decorations. They make up a fully functional, incredibly valuable urban tree canopy that performs a number of essential services for the city and the surrounding ecosystem.”

-American Forests-

Stormwater Runoff Reduction – Forests provide natural permeable surfaces that absorb water and release it slowly

Increasing Air and Water Quality - Trees produce oxygen and they filter and cool ground water

Storing Carbon - Trees absorb CO2Reducing Energy Expenditures - Trees cool

our neighborhoods in the summer and save us money on energy costs and related air pollution

Education

“In a lifetime of teaching I have never seen a more perfect place for students to learn about a forest.” - Carolyn Freese, Bothell resident

Play“‘We’re going to continue seeing people gaining weight … if we don’t as a communitychange how we let kids exercise and have free play outside.” Leslie Walker, MD, Georgetown U. Hospital

“The forest healed me during a time of depression. It represents a holy place to me. “ – Jeanie Robinson, Bothell resident

“In a world where quiet beauty is undervalued, our woods give people a chance to reflect on the Psalm:

“Be still and know that I am God.” – Jeri Molloy, Bothell Resident

Inspiration

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Protecting a connected green corridor from North Creek Forest to downtown Bothell and beyond to benefit families, wildlife, fish and visitors.

North Creek Forest friends at Bothell 4th of July Parade

“The fate of our salmon streams depends on the health of the forest. Nothing man-made can replace the North Creek Forest.” – David Bain PhD, Orca Research Specialist and Bothell resident

North Creek anadromous fish:

• Chinook Salmon• Sockeye Salmon• Coho Salmon• Chum Salmon• Steelhead

$600k raised

Six acres protected

Soft real estate market

Downtown Bothell undergoing revitalization

A great place to liveA rich blend of urban & natural amenities

“My grandparents had a small farm in Bothell when I was a child. I remember playing in the creek, the woods and the fields. I want to preserve some forest and open space for the children of present and future generations.” – Tom Robinson, Bothell resident

Friends of North Creek Forestinfo@friendsnorthcreekforest.org

Jim FreeseAllison HaysKing County ParksJeff LarsenDan PaquetteGregg ThompsonWoody Wheeler