Friends of Hooven Forest

06/05/2026

In case you need convincing of the value of greenbelts and the interconnectedness of our watersheds, here’s some proof 🦦. Spotted in Crystal Lake, adjacent to Hooven Forest and connected through shared wetlands and the Hooven and Crystal Lake Bogs, were two North American River Otters! Despite their name they are much more commonly found on the Washington coast and islands and this is the farthest inland I’ve ever seen them. Greenbelts like those through the Bear Creek Watershed including Hooven and Paradise Valley really do provide essential connective tissue for thriving aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.

05/23/2026

Yes the bears are awake, in case you were wondering. 🐻 black bears typically wake up from their hibernation or lighter “torpor” between mid March and mid May. Foraging males are usually the earliest to wake with mothers and cubs leaving their dens later.
Oh and coyotes are year round, but it does seem like we see them more in the spring and summer.

05/11/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for our first Hooven Forest invasive species w**ding party! We had a great turnout and hauled out a whole trailer full of holly! Holly might look festive, but is a tenacious invasive species that forces out other native plants and alters the soil chemistry and is classified in Washington as a Class C noxious w**d.
Be sure to following us and subscribe to our newsletter for future w**ding parties. And special thanks to our friends at UW Bothell for helping run this event, identify the invasive for removal (Cisco!!!), and sharing some nice photos of the team.

04/24/2026

Earlier this month we had a wonderful event with our friends at UW Bothell and Land Commissioner Dave Upthegrove! Dave reaffirmed his commitment to protecting forests like Hooven and the UW Bothell students presented on their findings from their ecological studies and capstone projects. We learned about the great biodiversity in our woods, the risk of invasive species and plans to remove them, and came away feeling excited by all the community support! Thanks to our friends at Crystal Lake for hosting, Kayo and Solveig for leading the event, & all who attended and continue to support the Forest. ❤️🌲

04/22/2026

🌎 Happy earth day! 🌏
🌳From the little critters of Hooven Forest 🌲

03/31/2026

Just a quick reminder of our upcoming Thursday April 2, 2026 7:30 PM event at the Crystal Lake Clubhouse 23909 Crystal Lake Road, Woodinville WA 98077. Our UW Environmental Studies students will present their research findings to DNR Commissioner Upthegrove, several local politicians, and our community.

Your attendance is important to communicate our support for both our hardworking students and Hooven Forest's ongoing preservation, so we hope you will join us!

The Friends of Hooven Forest are committed to preserving Hooven Forest as a whole, integrated ecosystem that serves as an environmental, recreational, and social resource for the benefit of the people, animals, plants and ecosystems of the surrounding community, the county of Snohomish, and the Stat