IATC Public Forum 2026
Building Fire-Resilient Forests in the Issaquah Alps
Celebrate Earth Month with an evening of learning and dialogue on wildfire prevention and management in the Issaquah Alps.
When:
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM
SCHEDULE:
Registration & Networking: 6:00-6:30 PM
Keynote Address and Q&A: 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Panel Discussion: 7:30-8:30 PM
Closing: 8:30-9:00 PM
where:
Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive #5, Issaquah, WA, 98029
WHO:
Join us in welcoming our keynote speaker:
John Taylor, Director, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
And expert panelists:
Vaughn Cork, Fire Regulation Program Management, WA Department of Natural Resources
Mike Lasecki, Stewardship Forester & Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Cat Robinson, Emergency Coordinator, Wildfire Mitigation, Eastside Fire and Rescue
Learn more about our keynote speaker and expert panelists here.
how:
This event is in-person only. The speaking portion of this event will be recorded and posted online after the event.
Free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $50 per attendee; proceeds to benefit IATC’s General Fund.
Free catering by Noodle Boat Thai.
Registration required.
Our organization is run by a community of volunteers who care deeply about the Issaquah Alps. If you consider yourself a lover of the Alps and would like to be active part of the Public Forum, please sign up below to help us host a great event!
Even if you can’t attend the Public Forum, you can still make an impact. Please consider making a donation to support IATC's programming and advocacy to ensure the Issaquah Alps remain a welcoming public space for all.
