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In the Pacific Northwest, we are most familiar with western redcedar, douglas fir, sitka spruce, and more. These evergreen trees give the Pacific Northwest an identity as an emerald haven on the upper left coast of the U.S. With the changing climate, many of the native trees in the PNW are not as well suited for rising temperatures and increased drought year over year. Planting more redwoods and sequoias with our existing native trees will…
It’s no secret that the climate is shifting. Global climate change is already affecting our communities – strange weather events, shifting temperatures, and more. Sometimes looking far ahead into the future, given all the unknowns, can be daunting. Here at PropagationNation, though, we believe in the power of today to change the world of tomorrow – we believe in adapting, and we believe in hope. Contribute to hope for the future. We are working with…
When thinking about planting redwoods and sequoias, many people get excited about the long-term benefits the trees will have on future generations. Science is showing us, however, that the positive effects of planting trees might not have to wait decades or centuries to show up. People who are spending time with the trees today are already being changed by them. According to a recent New York Times article, at least 3 major scientific studies…
Happy Earth Day! In 1970, Earth Day began as a movement to educate communities about the environment and inspire people to take action. Over the decades, it has grown into a global day of service and recognition reminding us that our planet is vital and that protecting it is a shared responsibility that connects us all. We’re excited to celebrate this day with you and invite you to support our Love on the…
We have exciting news! PropagationNation welcomes Shira Brewer as our very first executive director! She officially began on September 15, 2025. Since its founding, PropagationNation has grown exponentially in terms of trees planted and community engagement. As executive director, Shira will partner with our passionate staff and board to navigate our growth and increase the presence of Coast Redwoods and Giant Sequoias in the Pacific Northwest to support environmental and economic sustainability. …
Jennifer Roth wakes up every morning around 3 AM. She studies her online Spanish lessons for a couple of hours until just before sunrise. Then she puts her boots on and walks outside her house with her three dogs to make her daily circuit around the 20 acres she has calls home in Winlock, WA, rain or shine, to watch magic unfolding. When Jennifer first viewed her property, it was covered with blackberry brambles, trash,…
We sold over 35,000 redwood and sequoia plugs this year thanks to all of you wonderful people! Thank you for helping us reach this milestone and for helping to renew Northwest forests. We completely sold out of redwoods early in the planting season before some of you had the chance to get some. But now is your chance to snag some! It wouldn’t be springtime without a PropagationNation potted tree sale. So mark your calendars for Saturday,…
Participants in this movement plant giant trees to leave a positive, lasting impact on future generations. We all want our kids and grandkids to have access to beautiful, resilient forests and clean air to breathe. But what do the kids say? We asked three youth volunteers. It turns out they think about taking care of future humans just as often as their parents do. Adi, Olivia, and Lucy are three high school…
PropagationNation team members had a blast celebrating the autumn season with Lewis County at the annual Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival last weekend! It was refreshing to root for our big dreams to paint the Northwest redwood in such a vibrant and connected community. Sometimes, when we get caught up in the weight of responsibility in stewarding these magnificent trees, we forget that it is the human individuals – the friends and farmers and neighbors of…
Are you thinking about planting redwoods and sequoias but are nervous about handling plugs? Are you looking for already established and well-loved trees? Want to meet folks from our team and discuss how to best care for your plants? Join us for our fall plant sale on November 2nd from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Olympia to pick up larger potted saplings! We have limited stock, so…