The Squaxin Island Garden is located in the Kamilche Valley, which is translated to English as “the Peaceful Valley”, on a ten-acre parcel. The Garden features forested wetlands lined with native plants, an abundant orchard, a small berry field and a thriving vegetable garden. The Garden was established in 2016 with the mission to increase access to culturally relevant foods, as well as locally-grown organic produce.

Washington Conservation Action is the leading policy and political voice in Washington’s environmental community, mobilizing action for conservation and environmental justice.
Their mission is to advocate for environmental progress and justice through actions that mobilize the public, elect champions for the environment, and hold our leaders accountable.

Washington Trails Association mobilizes hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, steward and champion trails and public lands.

Community Farm Land Trust (CFLT) is a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving farmland and to keeping it farmed forever.  Based in Olympia, WA, it focuses on areas south of Puget Sound. 

The Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department is located in Olympia, Washington. The Department is governed by the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners. They’re working to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for everyone.

The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group strives to deepen the connection between land, people, and salmon through research, restoration, and education. Our mission is to ensure that wild salmon are once again abundant in the Pacific Northwest.

The Thurston Climate Action Team’s mission is to partner with our community to build a low carbon future and to improve climate resilience in Thurston County. TCAT was established in 2009 to address climate change and its impact on the people and communities of Thurston County. Founding members included local elected officials, business people, educators, community activists and representatives of the key planning entities in the County.

GRuB (Garden-Raised Bounty) is a nonprofit organization located in Olympia, WA that grows healthy food, people, and community.

Mason Conservation District is promoting the sustainable use, conservation, and restoration of natural resources for future generations.

Mason County Climate Justice is a multiracial, multigenerational, community-based nonprofit based in Mason County, WA, and the sovereign Skokomish and Squaxin Island Nations. Co-founded in 2018 as an all-volunteer grassroots collective, MCCJ grew into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2023. They collaborate to build community food forests, teach workshops, provide a rural perspective on policy, defend legacy forests so that they become old growth, develop a Just Transition, and organize our community to take charge of our shared future.

Pacific Shellfish Institute’s (PSI) research and educational activities are aimed at supporting sustainable shellfish production and restoration, protecting marine ecosystems, reducing user-conflicts, and informing coastal planning decisions.

Gray's Harbor National Wildlife Refuge offers recreation in the Grays Harbor Estuary.

Protecting land and teaching conservation to the public and students.

The WET Science Center is a Hands-On Museum offering education about water conservation and wastewater infrastructure.

The Nisqually Stream Stewards (NSS) is a program offered by the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Council, who recognize that long-lasting restoration and stewardship will only come about through community-based efforts.