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September is *the* month to get up and get out for our wild places, natural areas, state and national parks, and your local Sierra Club community.
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Dear John,
September is the month to get up and get out for our wild places, natural areas, state and national parks, and (of course) your local Sierra Club community. Between the Way of the Masks
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be a gathering near you. Take a look below to learn more!
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Xaalh and the Way of the Masks: Honoring Ourselves, the Lands, Waters, and Forests
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Join Se'Si'Le, the House of Tears Carvers, and NGO partners for an event to celebrate the sacred balance (xaalh) in all our relations. Now more than ever, it's time to center the voices,
knowledge, and perspectives of Native Nations and Indigenous communities leading the movement to protect our natural and cultural heritage for the generations to come.
The two-week campaign in September of 2025 will hold events in tribal communities, public venues, and places of worship in the Pacific Northwest. Ten cedar masks exemplifying the spiritual
meaning of "xaalh": the sacred balance of life, will be carved for the campaign and gifted to event hosts.
🪧 Bellingham - Our Shared Lands: Rally for Public Lands - Saturday, September 6th <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=3dd87d9e22a9d7419a1cf7793ed1cf23d8dc99b98ce24550f6798b49a978494bf14dd734928
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The Our Shared Lands rally will now serve as the official kickoff event for the 2025 Way of the Masks campaign - including a ceremonial blessing of the totem pole created by Lummi master
carver Jewell James and the House of Tears Carvers.
Join us at Maritime Heritage Park (500 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225) from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on September 6th for speakers and ceremony.
🏛️ Olympia - Monday, September 8th <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc554841a76472337fea6c4a575d1431d3ae3ff7ad36c0df460265740392ffc12988d741deb6cc1cf6d0ee498be2c03494deb>
- The Washington State Capitol Building (416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98504) from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
🏞️ Asotin - Tuesday, September 16th <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc55400475ad2f3a51a40607481637139de88e2bdfc9b1ee1d7ddc2a8001dd08bb474cef4ee069564dc71d71625650be7d4ed>
- Chief Looking Glass Park (305 1st St, Asotin, WA 99402) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
🌇 Seattle - Friday, September 19th <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc5544dd8b42fd1e1c4403b43ec3aded5f9939891d68a09dea189eabe7f4c0ee22096e5f4fb12cd9a37e93c4bdb80d56564dc>
- Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
🌊 Lower Elwha - Saturday, September 20th <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc55423d7208af6e8556914fd23517e17dceea8f04f95f87a03d5e219eb13647e36d349c77ef4fc864408a2f6ab178ef2f38b>
- Elwha Klallam Heritage Center (401 E 1st St, Port Angeles, WA 98362) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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State Lands September 2025
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State Lands September is a collaborative effort between environmental and conservation-focused nonprofits to help honor the heritage of our treasured Pacific Northwest forests and advocate
for the type of resilient, sustainable, and ecological forest management practices we know help communities thrive.
From rallies to book discussions to forest walks, we’re hosting a range of events to showcase the innovative solutions being pioneered across the state. Come celebrate these awesome
natural spaces, learn about the future of ecological forestry, and help grow the movement dedicated to keeping our forests community focused.
📖 Canopy of Titans Book Discussion with Author Paul Koberstein - Saturday, September 13th (Bellingham, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc55436bd9b88c2c8428db17efebd49442f70bf
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Join the Center for Responsible Forestry and RE Sources at Village Books in Bellingham, WA from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. as they welcome acclaimed journalist Paul Koberstein for an in-depth
discussion on his book, Canopy of Titans: The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest! Join us for an exploration of one of the world's great forests—the Pacific
Coast Temperate Rainforest—a natural powerhouse in the fight against climate change. Acclaimed journalist Paul Koberstein will take us on a journey through its breathtaking beauty,
intricate ecosystems, and the urgent threats it faces today.
🌲 South Paw Legacy Forest Walk @ Tiger Mountain - Saturday, September 20th (Issaquah, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc554a211234f4db1c63ef67e0c65a27a0462cbb69cbc99a7599da06
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Come experience the Tiger Mountain Legacy Forest in King County with the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition. Located on the Usual and Accustomed lands of the Snoqualmie Tribe, the “South
Paw” timber sale threatens a rare forest ecosystem at the southern end of Tiger Mountain State Forest. This forest is one of the most accessible legacy forests on Tiger Mountain and
is home to massive Douglas firs, western redcedars, cottonwoods and more. The timber sale was originally scheduled for auction in 2023, but has since been delayed thanks largely to
the Snoqualmie Tribe.
🏞️ Elbe Hill Legacy Forest Walk - Sunday, September 21st (location tbd) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc554d54572e05c916f3f7a673a08d1ef11355cfc1644a6599b993a2e4a44eccdd8ff5a70c
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The Legacy Forest Defense Coalition hosts back to back Forest Walk, this time in the Elbe Hill Legacy Forest. On Sunday, September 21st, join LFDC for a walk through Elbe Hill's "Railroad
Creek" timber sale--already on it's way to old-growth status--followed by a visit to a nearby forest that was previously thinned. Learn firsthand about why these legacy forests don't
need more logging! Please be aware: This off-trail walk may pose challenges to some individuals. Given the rugged nature of the terrain, we recommend that participants be comfortable
hiking in potentially challenging conditions.
✊ Deep Roots Camp: A Forest Climate Convergence - Thursday, September 25th through Sunday, September 28th (Skamokawa, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc55466058390958638432b0d
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Deep Roots is a movement- and momentum-building space designed to connect people and give them the tools to take effective action. This year's convergence will bring forest, climate,
and social justice activists together to strengthen connections, share tools, and mobilize a strong grassroots resistance to the Trump Administration's assault on public lands, forests,
climate, and communities. Camp will be held on a beautiful farm in Southern Washington surrounded by forests and adjacent public lands. Three meals a day, plus snacks, will be provided.
This event is open to everyone. No one will be turned away for lack of funds!
⛰️ National Public Lands Day: Granite Lakes Hike - Saturday, September 27th (Riverpoint, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc5540011f2781c048b61b48ed637f1dc44a8c32b0ce895fdeeb2e
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Sierra Club WA's Public Lands Team! We'll get out for a lovely hike close to home. At 8.8 miles and 2270 feet of elevation gain, this will be
a workout, so bring your Discover Pass, make a new friend, and enjoy our beautiful Washington public lands.
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🌊 "Rivers of History Tour" - Sept. 13th & 14th (Coeur d'Alene, ID & Spokane, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc554bd664ad8a0f2564203d0c9b965be177a10500434bf74cbc505b1503179db
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Join the Sierra Club's Spokane River-Lake Coeur d'Alene Team on the Rivers of History Tour, a special two-day outing hosted in conjunction with the Kootenai Environmental Alliance and
Spokane Riverkeeper. Come join us on this special outing to learn more about the river's sometimes dark, but resilient history. Starting in the early 1990s, these tours have included
tribal elders, leaders, and staff; scientists; historians; community activists; reporters; and educators.
🛩️ What's Up With the Port of Olympia's Airport Plans? @ Olympia Community Center - Sept. 16th (Olympia, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc554a341572c563572879d22bf81618dde73
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Join the South Sound Group for a discussion on how the Port of Olympia's plans to significantly expand infrastructure and air traffic at the Olympia Airport are a threat to quality of
life in Thurston County. Featuring guest speaker Ronda Larson Kramer, who has practiced law in the Puget Sound region since 2001. She earned her law degree from the University of Washington,
as well as a master’s of tax laws (LL.M.) and a master’s of urban planning (MUP).
✊ Sierra Club WA PAC Fundraiser @ Belltown neighborhood - Sept. 18th (Seattle, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc5541f779426a076ad9858a2b79b9727b453e873c59a4989490ab4c814523f6
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State & local leadership means more than ever for our wild places, climate, and communities. Join us for a fundraising party to build Sierra Club’s Washington State Political Action
Committee to support environmental champions up and down the ballot in Washington State. Featuring guest speaker Dave Upthegrove, Commissioner of Public Lands. RSVP for the address.
🥾 Elwha River Recovery Beach Tour - Sept. 19 (9:00 a.m.) (Elwha Beach Trailhead, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc554fa32524ea04a9f663852099e9130c020e3584c735a604f356108494c
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Join Chapter Director Ben Avery and the Sierra Club's North Olympic Group for a guided tour of Elwha Beach. We'll learn from local expert Anne Shaffer of Coastal Water Insititute about
how the beach, river and wetlands changed following the historic removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams.
From salmon habitat to wetlands recovery, come learn about this fascinating restoration success story.
🥪 Community Lunch @ Port Angeles Library - Sept. 19th (Noon) (Port Angeles, WA) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc554c7821ddf7e2a712d2875f7bcf0b1a88b407fa59acceed2ab995bea8989717
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The fun continues with the North Olympic Group and Director Ben Avery as we invite you to a free community lunch at the public library in Port Angeles. Join us for a discussion on national,
state, and local environmental issues facing our region. Come learn about the state of play and how you can get involved.
🐟 Save Our wild Salmon's Reciprocity Webinar - Sept. 19th (online) <https://click.emails.sierraclub.org/?qs=c5eb64be667fc55480f3740392cefdaf9867b9a55b57eaf61bda39a251333328bb1cd7b90335c9b0a7fcde5eeb
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Join Save Our wild Salmon Coalition (SOS) for the return of their webinar series: RECIPROCITY! The series focuses on respecting and caring for salmon and their special relationship to
the health of ecosystems, our lands and waters, and other species and people. This is the first of three virtual evenings with powerful award-winning writers for hopeful, provocative
and inspiring discussions focused on our relationships with each other and the beautiful, life-giving planet we call home. SOS is hosting Christopher J. Preston, author of Tenacious
Beasts – Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think about Animals.
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Join the Mount Baker Group for a hike on the stunning Ptarmigan Ridge Trail from Artist Point, one of the most beautiful hikes on Mount Baker. Early fall is when blueberry bushes and
other alpine shrubs come into their full fall color, and we'll admire the foliage and any interesting plants and animals we come across as we traverse a ridge line with incredible views
of the North Cascades.
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Thank you for showing up for our environment,
Emilio Garza
Communications Associate
Sierra Club Washington State
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