Conservation Northwest, with the support of our 2008 Giving Campaign Steering Committee*, is hosting two events on campus in October. Thanks to each of you who have already made a pledge to Conservation Northwest during this year's giving campaign.

We invite those of you who have not yet made a gift to:

• Attend one of events below,
•  Select Conservation Northwest as the recipient of your gift this year, agency #2293, or
• Contact Paul Bannick to RSVP or for more information: 206.675.9747 x 202, paul@conservationnw.org

Conservation Northwest relies on donations from individuals like you for over 70% of our annual revenue. Thank you for helping us keep the Northwest wild–especially in our Columbia Highlands Initiative to create over 300,000 acres of wilderness in Washington through a ground-breaking collaborative process that will help connect the wild areas of the Cascades with those of the Rockies for the benefit of both people and wildlife.

You're invited to one of these informative events:

Linked Landscapes: Helping wildlife survive climate change

October 1, 2008
4:00-4:45 pm
36/1110-Puget

Scientists are predicting that climate change will have a great impact on wildlife habitat over the coming decades. Hear from internationally renowned conservation biologist Michael Soulé on how we can help wildlife survive and adapt to these changes by protecting habitat.

Return of the Wolf

October 8, 2008
4:00-4:45 pm
27/1810-Olympic

For the first time in almost a century, Washington has a confirmed wolf pack. Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Scott Fitkin will talk about what is needed to insure the recovery of wolves, wolverine, grizzly bear, and other rare wildlife in our region.

The two events are hosted by Rob Bernard, Microsoft Chief Environmental Strategist.

Please consider a gift of $1,000 or more, or a gift of $500, plus company match, to become a Forest Sentinel.

*The Steering Committee Members are Bethany Rentz, Brian Moudy, David Bradlee, Devon Musgrave, Drew Fletcher, Kent Sullivan, Lisa Halston, Mary Czerwinski, Marianne Webster, Shauna McDaniel, and Ted Hart