... to everyone who contributed to, participated in, and supported BioBlitz 2017! What an amazing weekend we had in the northern wilds of Cortes Island! We had some truly WILD moments: rooting and pooting … read more »

The Forest Trust for the Children of Cortes Island Society would like to extend sincere thanks to all community members who came out to support our recent BioBlitz Benefit; thank you! 64 dinners … read more »

The Children's Forest youth theatre troupe performed The Lorax at the Cortes SeaFest festival at the Gorge Harbour on May 21st. Under the direction of FTCCIS board member Connie Brill, the … read more »

FTCCIS sponsored the first ever Children’s Forest BioBlitz from noon April 16 to noon April 17, 2016. Cortes youth hosted the event, which was attended by just over 70 people; 35 youth … read more »

The 24 hour survey of the Children’s Forest; 1200 pm April 16 – 1200 pm April 17, 2016 is coming closer!!! Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of our forest lands! … read more »

A weekend of exploration, discovery, fun and learning to celebrate the biodiversity of our forestlands! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Friday evening, April 15, we will start off the weekend with a Forest Feast at … read more »

What do you get when you combine 15 dedicated youth, an inspired vision, and professional theatre expertise? ‘SHADES OF GREEN’ and a summer forest theatre troupe! ‘SHADES OF GREEN!’ Fifteen Cortes youth, under … read more »

A resounding chorus of frog song and wolf calls to the many individuals who made the Children’s Forest first school tour a huge success – Ashe & Sabina for vision & fruition, Meinsje … read more »

A Streamkeepers Training weekend was co-sponsored by the FTCCIS (Forest Trust for the Children of Cortes Island Society) and FOCI (Friends of Cortes Island) in October 2014. The participating youth and adults learned … read more »

CHILDREN’S FOREST FROLICS… continue into the greenest time of the year!!! Join in! EVERYONE welcome!!! Children 7 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult and ALL children will need … read more »