Category Archives: Video

Building Trails for Community Health

Northern State Hospital opened in 1909 as an asylum for the mentally ill, growing to become the largest institution of its kind in Washington State. At its peak in the 1950s, it housed over 2,100 patients. When funding dried up in 1973, the hospital closed abruptly, dislocating countless patients and eliminating more than 500 localContinue reading “Building Trails for Community Health”

Trail Update: Breaking Ground on Winfield Trail!

What a great start! On Saturday, September 27, seventeen amazing volunteers rolled up their sleeves and made impressive progress on the new Winfield Trail. Together, we built a long rock retaining wall, cleared or covered exposed roots, and hand-shaped the trail’s surface to make it smooth and inviting. Using power carriers, we brought in mineralContinue reading “Trail Update: Breaking Ground on Winfield Trail!”

Community Support at the Song Sparrow Bridge Ribbon Cutting

We are proud to be part of an amazing community that recognizes the health benefits of parks and trails and wholeheartedly supports outdoor recreation! On September 19, we celebrated the completion of our work at Northern State Recreation Area with an open house at the Port of Skagit SWIFT Center and a Ribbon Cutting CeremonyContinue reading “Community Support at the Song Sparrow Bridge Ribbon Cutting”

2024-2025: Song Sparrow Bridge and the Connector Trail

The site for Song Sparrow Bridge was identified for a trail crossing during the planning phase in 2018. We were thrilled when permitting was granted in 2024! Note: At that time, it was referred to as both “North Bridge” and “Hill Creek Bridge.” It was renamed by the Parks Department in 2025. Master Trail BuilderContinue reading “2024-2025: Song Sparrow Bridge and the Connector Trail”

Trail Update: Record-Setting Attendance at our Final Work Party of the Season

We concluded our build season with record-setting attendance! Fifty-six volunteers brought their enthusiasm, energy, and positive vibes to the final workday of the 2024-2025 build season, June 28, helping us achieve our goals. 🌿 We completed the planned restoration work at the Pump House Bridge, planting ferns and spreading topsoil. 🌿 We successfully raised andContinue reading “Trail Update: Record-Setting Attendance at our Final Work Party of the Season”

Video: Beautiful rock work and fern plantings at the Pump House Bridge

What is the difference between a path that gets you from point A to point B and a trail that brings you joy and fills your soul? Beauty! On Saturday, June 14, twenty eight volunteers joined us for a day of trail beautification. One team worked on Pump House Loop, raking up organic debris fromContinue reading “Video: Beautiful rock work and fern plantings at the Pump House Bridge”

Video: Documentary by Sedro-Woolley High School Students

A few months ago our trail crew was joined by Sedro-Woolley High School Video Instructor, Jason Dilley, and student Avi, for a day of filming volunteer interviews. They recently shared their finished work. Thanks, Jason and students! Watch the 5-minute documentary, featuring our Youth Leaders, Sativia and RJ, volunteer Robert (pronounced Row-Bear….he’s the French TeacherContinue reading “Video: Documentary by Sedro-Woolley High School Students”

Trail Update: Volunteers Making Connections on March 22

On Saturday, March 22 we were joined by 49 volunteers!

Thanks to Julie and the gang from HKP Architects, along with Christy, students and parents from Kids ‘n K9s 4H Club, and ALL our volunteers for showing up in the rain and putting in the work. We made new friends and got a lot done!