Join Campfire Chat – a free virtual conversation. Each quarter, EarthCorps will welcome members of our community to discuss the people, projects, and partnerships that help us realize our vision of an equitable world where all people and nature thrive together.
Do you have an idea for a Campfire Chat or would you like to join as a panelist? Please reach out to EarthCorps’ Development Team at development@earthcorps.org.
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Mill Creek Canyon
In 2021, EarthCorps partnered with the City of Kent to discuss sustainable trail design and construction at Mill Creek Canyon. Working with the city, EarthCorps identified community needs and strategized a multi-year revitalization plan to create and maintain accessible trails. From brush cutting, to tread work, building switchbacks, and installing structures, the Mill Creek Canyon Project dives deep into city collaborations, extensive planning and strategizing, and working toward long-term sustainability.
In this series, EarthCorps’ Field Operations Manager Whitney and EarthCorps’ Project Manager Mahleah welcomed folks who have supported the ongoing Mill Creek Canyon Project.
Whitney shares: “The Canyon is a fantastic place with rich ecology. When you get far enough into the Canyon, you could close your eyes and not know that you are in the middle of a very dense urban landscape. There are many big plans for the Mill Creek Canyon that go beyond trail work, but our piece, for now, focuses on trail construction and design.”
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:
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.
