Founded in 2014 and powered by community support, Olympia Ecosystems has been protecting and actively restoring over 650 acres around Olympia, including the Deschutes River and Green Cove Creek watersheds.
And our work continues.
Sept/Oct 2026 Newsletter
Meet R. Brent Lyles, our new executive director, read a special update from Daniel Einstein, learn about recent and upcoming work parties, and get a map to find out when we will see peak fall foliage in Washington.
July/August 2026 Newsletter
Learn about the City of Olympia's approval of the West Bay Yards project, a recap of our experience at the Festival of the St̓əč̓as, the Deschutes Rivers Preserves tours and work party, and upcoming events.
2025 Annual Report
Meet our Preserves, Board of Directors, and staff. Review our work in 2025, an exciting year of further acquisition for conservation which also saw the completion of the Stormwater Park South restoration project.