Join Mary Nakasone of the Washington Native Plants Society and Joel Gartengberg, trail runner and IATC board member, for a relaxed 4-mile hike through Cougar Mountain, featuring about 800 feet of elevation gain.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM
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
Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive #5, Issaquah, WA, 98029
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.
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