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November 17, 2016

Pilar Galup & Roman Fresnedo | Dream Come True

November 17, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Pilar Galup & Roman Fresnedo | Dream Come True

It was a dream for both of us to live in a place that had that forest, and to help it continue, and to help educate others about the preservation and conservation of that natural beauty.

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November 17, 2016

Ralph Svrjcek | People, Together

November 17, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Ralph Svrjcek | People, Together

Finding ways to appreciate and respect each other will be the cornerstone of how we protect and restore the environment.

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people together
November 17, 2016

Monica Van der Vieren | Human Sanctuary

November 17, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Monica Van der Vieren | Human Sanctuary

Nature is where our food comes from, where we learned to find our way and problem solve as humans, where we grew strong.

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October 13, 2016

Alan and Mary Shank | Unselfed Joy

October 13, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Alan and Mary Shank | Unselfed Joy

If we want the non-horse owning public to welcome our presence and provide trails on public lands, we need to be good stewards of the land.

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unselfed joy
October 13, 2016

Don Bayes | Preserve & Respect

October 13, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Don Bayes | Preserve & Respect

[Land is the] most valuable asset I have.

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preserve & respect
October 12, 2016

Nancy Chase | Agroforestry

October 12, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Nancy Chase | Agroforestry

Potlucks will save the planet. 

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agroforestry
October 12, 2016

Bill and Lisa Pierce | Sustainable Coexistence

October 12, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Bill and Lisa Pierce | Sustainable Coexistence

We hope the people of Puget Sound will find ways to sustainably coexist with each other and with the natural world.

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October 12, 2016/ Snohomish CD/
sustainable coexistence
September 22, 2016

Zsofia Pasztor | Love & Hope

September 22, 2016/ Snohomish CD
 Zsofia Pasztor | Love & Hope

I started digging...had no gloves, the ground was frozen...and I was able to dig out a little tree. Then I had to go, the machines came...I took it home and planted it in a corner. It is over 75 feet tall now.

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love & hope
September 22, 2016

Scott Chase | Plant Wisely

September 22, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Scott Chase | Plant Wisely

I hope that with so many people moving to the Puget Sound region, and the inevitable development of currently forested and natural areas to accommodate the millions of new residents over the next 75 years, municipalities and governments will encourage and reward development that retains as much undeveloped habitat as possible

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plant wisely
September 22, 2016

James and Francine Herrgott | Natural Refuge

September 22, 2016/ Snohomish CD
James and Francine Herrgott | Natural Refuge

We bought 5 acres in 2000 in a neighborhood. We wanted the least impact as to what existed when we bought it. We left many native trees and shrubs, with a front area that is a restful shade garden.

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September 22, 2016/ Snohomish CD/
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September 22, 2016

Kristoferson Family | Nature & Family

September 22, 2016/ Snohomish CD
Kristoferson Family | Nature & Family

The farm holds a special place in our hearts and we are actively going about the business of preserving this treasure for future generations operating a zipline canopy tour in the forest, a timber operation, and a certified organic hay and lavender farm.

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September 22, 2016/ Snohomish CD/
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**The views and opinions expressed in these stories are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Snohomish Conservation District.

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