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October 20, 2008: Friends of the Hidden River organized and hosted the Brightwater Reclamation Celebration. This event brought together over 200 students, Brightwater staff, and local, county, and state officials to celebrate the first major educational use of the "North 40" portion of the Brightwater site. Former Governor Gary Locke opened the event with an enthusiastic speech. He was followed by King County Executive Ron Sims who challenged those gathered to continue their efforts as stewards of our environment. The next three hours were filled with hands-on environmental activities for the students. They studied water quality, analyzed soils, learned about forest ecosystems, and planted native shrubs and trees. The event was a huge success! Our thanks to the students from Skyview Junior High (Northshore S.D.), Thoreau Elementary (Lake Washington S.D.) and the Environmental & Advenure School (LWSD) who participated. Thanks also to those from NatureVision, CH2MHill, and EarthCorps who helped the Friends staff deliver the learning sessions.
Go to http://www.nwnews.com/school/171-taking-school-outside.html to read the Woodinville Weekly's story of the event!
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June 18, 2007: Friends of the Hidden River was awarded a $675,000 grant from the Washington State Legislature for the final architectural design and sustainable features for the Brightwater Environmental Education Center. View the complete details in the press release here.
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March 2006: Friends of the Hidden River was recently named an "Honorable Mention" for the Environmental Education Association of Washington's (EEAW) 2005-2006 Community Catalyst Award.
Go to http://www.eeaw.org/awards/document.2006-06-05.5478647463 to read about us and other awardees!
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