Wildflowers and the Gorge!

Kathleen McHarg has almost as many passions as there are wildflowers in the Gorge. A master gardener who supports community gardens, a world traveler who always seems to be between trips, and an active volunteer who writes grants for nonprofits, she is always engaged! We met Kathleen because she's an avid hiker and is passionate about fighting coal and oil trains. We were honored to learn that, with all her interests, Kathleen decided to leave her legacy here, in the Gorge, by including Friends in her estate plans. When asked why she decided to make such a generous gift, she responded simply, "Because I really do believe it's a priceless treasure that needs as much protection as possible." Thanks to Kathleen, Friends will be able to continue our work to safeguard the Gorge for generations to come.