We are thrilled to accept a generous donation from James M Lea of $250,000 for the purpose of purchasing additional buffer property in our beautiful Rhododendron Preserve in Central Kitsap County. Mr. Lea joined the Mountaineers in 1950 and is an avid outdoorsman. Jim and his wife Jane are long-time supporters of the Mountaineers Players, having attended plays at the Kitsap Forest Theater for many, many years. Mr. Lea is a retired business man, having been the founder of Cascade Designs, makers of the Therm-A-Rest camping matresses.

The Foundation is actively working with owners of property adjecent to the preserve with the goal of acquiring property with this generous gift.