Giving thanks this holiday season

November 27, 2024-

As our staff steps away from the office this week to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all that we have to give thanks for. We are so grateful for the fulfillment of mission-driven work, the community that makes it all possible, and the wild places that have shaped each of us throughout our lives and led us to this work. From all of us at the Trust, we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

Brad- This holiday season, I am most thankful for our generous donors who provide the critical financial resources that we need in order to pursue our mission. They routinely welcome me into their homes or to sit down and share a meal, share their personal experiences that connect them to wilderness, and offer all that they can to support what we do. All of them are more than supporters of The Wilderness Land Trust. They are family and I remain forever grateful for their generosity.

Aimee- I’m thankful for all our partners who make our work possible—most recently the Mad River Hot Shot Crew who got me into the last inholding in the Mt. Lassic Wilderness last week in the snow, just beating out the atmospheric river coming in off the Pacific, so we could move forward on the project this winter!

Margosia- I’m thankful for the wonderful coworkers, family, friends, and dogs who I get to spend time with exploring the wild places we work to protect!

Kelly- I am thankful for a mission and vision I am inspired to work towards, project partners and supporters who help us achieve it, a team that makes the job fun, and site visits! I am very grateful for site visits.

Lisa- I’m thankful for the extraordinary generosity of our donors, who continue to hold wilderness close to their hearts and support with trust with an unwavering commitment. Together, we add to wilderness year after year, growing what we all have to be grateful for!

Tasha- This year I am thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow at an organization where I am passionate about the mission. I am beyond grateful to the amazing and wonderful staff at the Trust that have been so inviting and encouraging in this new work adventure.