Campfire Chat - EarthCorps

Join Us for Campfire Chat

Like a real-life chat beside a campfire, Campfire Chat is where EarthCorps’ global community can gather and share stories about the impactful and inspiring work happening throughout the Puget Sound region and across the globe. Each quarter, we welcome leaders in our community to highlight and share stories on the partnerships and projects that are helping us realize our mission of cultivating leaders and community partnerships to advance environmental justice.

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EarthCorps' Community Partners and Environmental Justice

At EarthCorps, actualizing a future where all people and nature thrive together means investing in community engagement efforts. During this conversation, EarthCorps connects with speakers from partnering organizations:

Abdi Haro from Bridging Cultural Gaps
Gabbi Gonzales from City of Burien
Joe Camacho from Foster High School

These leaders highlight their collective and shared goals towards environmental and social justice and discuss breaking down barriers to providing unique experiential opportunities for youth and communities throughout the region.

Meet the International Corps

After a two-year COVID hiatus, EarthCorps welcomed six passionate and talented folks to the International Corps Program. This cohort brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in environmental sustainability, forestry, environmental science, and radio telemetry. On November 15, 2022, the International Corps joined Campfire Chat to discuss their backgrounds, cross-cultural experiences, and visions for after the program.

Creosote Clean-Up

Creosote is a petroleum-based toxin that was once used as a preservative for piers and docks throughout the Puget Sound region. The use of creosote is now banned, but old wooden structures continue to pose a deadly threat to marine life. By removing toxic debris from local waters and shorelines, EarthCorps is protecting salmon, orcas, and other marine life that call the Puget Sound home.

In partnership with Washington Conservation Corps, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the Samish Indian Nation, EarthCorps has removed over 900,000 pounds* of toxic, creosote-coated logs from local beaches and waterways. On September 15, 2022, EarthCorps Executive Director Evlyn Andrade welcomed our partners to discuss the impacts of the project and celebrate major milestones.

*Statistic at the time of recording.