Conservation Northwest protects and connects old-growth forests and other wild areas from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies, vital to a healthy future for us, our children, and wildlife. Since 1989, Conservation Northwest has worke
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inside NWEA and Wild Times and conservation legend Brock Evans emphasized that "endless pressure, endlessly applied" is the only way to make real change. Brock Evans, one of the primary protectors of Washington's North Cascades National Park and Pasayten Wilderness Area, gave an inspiring talk about Washington's impressive conservation history and the important challenges yet to be met. Following the speakers, auctioneer Larry Taylor was a hit, leading the enthusiastic crowd in bidding on 20 live auction items, as well as in bidding to fund NWEA's conservation programs. Hats off to Molly Harmon for her coordination of this event! And many thanks from everyone at NWEA to the selfless and good-natured help of the 50 volunteers, both in Bellingham and Seattle, who made the evening possible. A special thanks to our table captains, who recruited and hosted our guests. Thank you Kristen Boyles and Trenton Cladouhos, Kenan Block and Kristin Hyde Block, David Bradlee and Kathryn Gardow, Tom and Sonya Campion, Mark Christiansen, Gordon Davidson and Caroline Feiss, Tim Greyhavens, Anne and George Mack, Lisa and Dan McShane, Arvia Morris and Peter Clitherow, Fred Munson and Laurie Valeriano, Jo Roberts, Christine and Leonard Rolfes, Kristen Rowe-Finkbeiner and Bill Finkbeiner, Nancy Ritzenthaler and Al Odmark, Nancy and Dana Quitslund, Richard and Polly Saunders, Joe Scott, Steven and Etta Short, Stephanie Solien and Frank Greer, Jeff Stewart and Tammy Steele, Sonya Stoklosa, Liann and Steve Sundquist, and Tim Wood and Anne McDuffie. inside NWEA Mitch Friedman addresses supporters on June 3: "You make us who we are." Rose Oliver All Hats Off to Molly Harmon It takes high-power organizational skills to pull off a big event; and at NWEA's June 3rd anniversary gathering, special event coordinator Molly Harmon was the woman behind the success. Molly grew up in Medford, Oregon, surrounded by beautiful country. Yet, she says, it was during college in Missoula, Montana, and backpacking in the Bitterroots that her love for the outdoors blossomed. Today her chief sports interest is road riding, a passion for cycling that grew after she rode from Fairbanks to Anchorage—along the way seeing a lot of moose. "Moose are still my favorite animal," says Molly, "gorgeous, and so tremendously powerful." In Montana she studied and then taught early childhood education. A move to Seattle in 1999 caused her to shift tacks. After a retail gig or two, Molly landed a job at REI's flagship store, first as a receptionist, followed by two years as outreach coordinator for the Puget Sound area. While still at REI she began volunteering with The Cascades Conservation Partnership. REI was changing, though, and Molly says she left, "needing a new direction," a path she is still on, she says, "thanks to her current coworkers" at The Molly Harmon. Partnership. In due Dave Wilton time, Molly was hired to coordinate the NWEA anniversary event. She continues working with The Partnership through August. And then? "I'm a wandering spirit," said Molly, "Over the years I've visited North Africa, eastern Europe, Spain, England, and Ireland, among other places. But I really want to stay in the outreach field. The environment, as well as human rights, are a passion for me. Both keep me connected to the general public and working oneon-one, at a level where you can see change happen. I plan to follow my nose to keep working for the things I love." Molly Harmon lives on Capitol Hill in Seattle with her boyfriend Dave and their five bikes. Keeping the Northwest wild Northwest Ecosystem Alliance warmly thanks the sponsors of our 15th anniversary event: Premier Graphics Wineglass Cellars Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards New Belgium Brewery Whole Foods, Seattle Martha Kongsgaard and Peter Goldman Greg and Carol James Alex Loeb and Ethan Meginnes Linda S. Park, Ph.D. Ellen Ferguson Peggy Printz We also thank the Woodland Park Zoo, catering crew, and staff, for the opportunity to hold the event at the Rainforest Pavilion. And a special shout out to our wonderful zookeeper for leading the children's "zoofari"; it was a visit to be remembered. Summer 2004 25