All-Ages Forest Education
The centerpiece of the Friends’ mission is the Forest Education Program. This multi-layered program strives to connect Fidalgo Island residents of all ages with their community forest lands. We believe that the long term health and preservation of our forest depends on the strength of this connection.
A young ACFL hiker plays “Bird Bingo” as part of a partner event with Skagit Land Trust.
All of our educational activities help guide participants to a deeper understanding of what is present in the woods. From adult field seminars to youth day camps to special naturalist-led events, we provide ample opportunity for you to get to know your forest.
Our community-based programming is supported by the City of Anacortes, The Anacortes School District, private grants, memberships, and our Annual Benefit Event.
All of our programs are free. To find out more about how you can help support these programs, please visit our Support Us page. Please contact our staff (info@friendsoftheacfl.org or 360-293-3725) with any questions.
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Online Education Resources
Looking for something fun to do with your family in the outdoors? Come check out this collection of lesson plans and activities that can be done from your own home, backyard, local park, or the ACFL itself. From nature journals to leave-no-trace, from make-your-own models to solo hike cards, we’ve got resources to help the whole family get outside and learn!
