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Join Friends of the ACFL for our May family hike to celebrate our birds and the migrations they make to join us each springtime. During this bird bonanza, we’ll look and listen for some of our common forest birds, learn about why and how birds move during the year, and step into the shoes (or rather wings) of our feathered friends to play our own migration game.
Bring your homeschooler to the ACFL to explore the forest by using their senses, making observations and practicing other science skills!
Bring your homeschooler to the ACFL to explore the forest by using their senses, making observations and practicing other science skills!
Celebrate the return of spring with a bracing hike through Sugarloaf’s flowering meadows! Join Friends of the Forest as we explore the many spring flowers that call the ACFL home (and the view will be nice, too.)
Join Friends of the ACFL for our June family hike as we search for spring flowers and the very special creatures that pollinate them. During this celebration of teamwork in the forest, we’ll learn about why flowers and pollinators depend on each other, and how this relationship has shaped individual species and the forest as a whole.
Starting Tuesday, May 26, the Forest Discovery Center will reopen for regular exhibit hours, welcoming visitors Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whether you’re curious about what’s growing and changing in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL), looking to connect with staff, or hoping to browse our merchandise, we invite you to stop in and spend some time exploring.
Come downtown to Commercial Ave and take part in two days of joy, art, music, and education as we honor and celebrate our natural environment from the forest to the sea!
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.