Following Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Save Lives executive order and to help limit the spread of COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to close all access to Nature Conservancy owned and managed lands in Washington until further notice.
This includes: Central Cascades Forests, Moses Coulee-Beezley Hills, Hoh River Forest, Clearwater Forest, Ellsworth Creek, Foulweather Bluff, Port Susan Bay, Yellow Island, the Robert Y. Pratt Preserve at Ebey’s Landing and other TNC holdings in Washington.
Resources:
Public Health — Seattle and King County: COVID-19 updates and resources
The Seattle Times: Latest local reporting on COVID-19 (free access)
Office of the Governor: Resources for impacted business and workers
Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction: School closure info and resources for parents
Washington Trails Association: Hiking in the Time of Coronavirus & 5 Tips for Neighborhood Strolls
While getting outside for a walk or run or hike can help keep us both physically and mentally healthy during this trying time if social distancing guidelines are followed, our popular preserves and trails have seen heavy crowding and overuse. In order to keep our communities safe, we’re taking this step to close all access for now.
The prevention of the spread of COVID 19 is a responsibility that we all must share to protect our communities and each other. We are deeply grateful for your support in these efforts.
Please continue following along on social media (Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram) or this website, washingtonnature.org, for ways to engage with nature and stay connected with us from home. #StayHomeSaveLives
We’re looking forward to when we can share these wonderful places with you again.
