FRIENDS OF LAKE SAMMAMISH STATE PARK AND REI CO-OP ANNOUNCE 2023 PARTNERSHIP
FLSSP and REI Co-op are excited to announce a partnership for 2023, which includes park improvements and a title sponsorship of Camp S’more.
REI staff and volunteers will work with FLSSP throughout the year on priority park trail improvements and habitat restoration areas identified by State Park staff. These efforts will increase accessibility and connectivity to the trails and park for entry level hikers, improve the habitat value of the park for wildlife and allow participants of all ages and skills to enjoy greater access to outdoor recreation and the park's wildlife.
REI will be title sponsor of the popular Camp S’more. Camp S’more is a signature FLSSP event held for first-time campers or those with limited experience who just want a simple night under the stars. This event will be held August 5-6 at Hans Jensen Park at Lake Sammamish. REI will offer on-site classes and instruction for campers and provide camping equipment for underserved families participating in the event.
Jayme Jonas, president of FLSSP states "FLSSP is excited to embark on this new partnership with REI. REI's belief that a life outdoors is a life-well lived mirrors FLSSP's commitment to supporting, promoting and enhancing Lake Sammamish State Park as a place where local residents and visitors can find tremendous opportunities for recreation as well as get the chance to experience and better understand Issaquah's natural environment and native wildlife. We look forward to working with REI in the park throughout the year and at Camp S'more next summer."
ABOUT FLSSP:
Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing and promoting Lake Sammamish State Park. FLSSP works in support of and in cooperation with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to create, maintain and celebrate a highly successful park.
ABOUT REI:
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 21.5 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 179 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.