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Video Transcript 2 “I didn’t think I would be able to do
this type of work. Building trails made me feel stronger,” said a 15 year-old girl
after volunteering on a National Forest for the first time.
In 2011 the National Forest Foundation made these types of experiences possible for more
than 600 urban and special needs youth on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Seattle youth restored a fire lookout, maintained trails, and cleared snow off a heavily used
trail. One memorable event taught refugees and immigrants
from Ethiopia and Somalia about invasive species. The next day they shared what they learned
with 25 elementary students. On another exciting adventure inner-city youth
hiked 4 miles to a ghost town where they collected sounds and photos for a Seattle Museum exhibit.
As the kids walked back to their tents, one 17 year-old said, “Whoa, are those stars?”
Across the U.S. the National Forest Foundation makes these unforgettable experiences possible
for thousands of kids each year—sharing the great outdoors, putting hands to work
on trails and wildlife projects, and making kids- and the forest-stronger.