North Bend, Washington

The Garhart Foundation

“No child left indoors.”

A charitable organization creating opportunities for children to get outdoors - providing scholarships for outdoor programs with the Snoqualmie Valley School District.

A Garhart Foundation group gathered at a forest trailhead

Our Mission

Gaining outdoor skills & experiences

Together, we can make a difference for generations to come. Whether you contribute with money or with time, there are real ways to change a child’s life today.

Alpenglow on a Cascade peak above a mountain lake

In Memory & Legacy

William N. Garhart Sr.

What I am to be, I’m now becoming. - William N. Garhart Sr.

The Garhart family’s roots in Mill Creek reach back to 1931. That history - the land, the reservoir, the orchard, and the people - is preserved across a series of interpretive stations throughout the area.

Four members of the Garhart Foundation team outdoors

Meet the team - left to right: Bill, Charlie, Jim, and Zach.

Who We Are

Learning the skill through teamwork

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. The Foundation is run by a small, dedicated team committed to getting kids outside, building confidence, and teaching young people to communicate constructively with others of all ages and backgrounds.

James M. Garhart · Director

What Your Support Makes Possible

Great things, brought together

A group lined up with bicycles before a ride

Outdoor skills & teamwork

Group rides and outings that build confidence, resilience, and friendship.

A display case for the Two Rivers Digital Library, sponsored by the Garhart Foundation

Two Rivers Digital Library

A local-history collection sponsored by the Foundation.

Visit the library →

Get Involved

Help send a child outdoors

Scholarships are a first step toward “No child left indoors.” Apply on behalf of a family, or reach out to support the Foundation.