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Join Friends of the ACFL for our February family hike where we’ll learn all about slimy, furry and scaly critters that live in our forest. Throughout our hike we’ll look for different kinds of animal clues, explore animal tracks and practice moving like some of our fabulous forest friends.
Join Friends of the ACFL on a quiet stroll to appreciate the evening wildlife around our beaver wetlands.
This month, we’ll explore the scenic trails on the north side of Heart Lake! Join us to look for early signs of spring amongst cathedrals of old cedar.
Join Friends of the ACFL for our March family hike to explore how the forest is waking up with signs of spring.
The Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL) are more than just trails and trees; they’re a living classroom, a shared sanctuary, and a model of community stewardship. The ACFL Forest Plan, developed by the City of Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department (APRD), details strategies and actions to protect and improve the area's distinctive ecosystems and habitats. It balances conservation efforts with recreational access for residents and visitors alike.
For many of us, spring may still seem a distant blip on the horizon, but careful forest-goers might notice our four-legged amphibian friends hopping (and crawling) to it! This season of not-quite-winter and not-quite-spring is the perfect setting for many of our local frogs and salamanders to gather and kickstart the next generation.
We are no strangers to New Year’s resolutions. That fresh, blank slate can feel exciting, intimidating, and a little overwhelming all at once. At Friends of the ACFL, we’re doing the same thing you are: setting goals, planning calendars, and imagining what the year ahead could look like. The good news? Many of the most common New Year’s resolutions pair perfectly with what we offer here at Friends!