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Action Alert! Speak Up Against Forest Service, Park Service Firings
The administration’s decision to fire federal employees, including 10% of the Forest Service’s entire workforce, puts our public lands at risk. The land managers affected by these cuts are essential to keeping our national forests and parks open, safe, and accessible. Learn more about the harmful impacts of these workforce reductions, and take action to reverse these destructive staffing cuts.

Shape the Future of Washington’s Forests
To address the growing threat of climate change and wildfires, the Forest Service is amending the Northwest Forest Plan to meet these modern challenges head on. Learn more about the Plan and how the agency proposes to update it, and comment now to secure a sustainable future for the forests we love.

Naturalist Seminar: The Unique Features of Mt. Ellinor - Feb 19, 2025
This seminar will focus on the natural history of Mount Ellinor, a 6,000-foot peak in the SE Olympic Mountains. Dave and Joanne Schuett-Hames will be taking us on a virtual hike of Mount Ellinor to explore the botany, geology, and wildlife of this special place.

Olympia Branch Used Gear Sale - March 18, 2025
The Olympia Mountaineers Used Gear Sale is a great opportunity to sell gear and clothing you no longer need and purchase items that you do need.

Learning from Loss: Remembering the 2005 Sharkfin Tower Incident
Please join us at the Tacoma Program Center for a Leadership Development presentation on The Mountaineers 2005 Sharkfin Tower Incident with Steve Smith.

Olympia Banff Film Festival: Feb 28-March 2, 2025
Join the Olympia Branch at the Capitol Theater from February 28 through March 2 for the Banff Film Festival!