Who We Are

The Friends of Hemlock Gorge Reservation, a community organization founded in 1990 and dedicated to preserving and improving Hemlock Gorge.

Donations

The Friends of Hemlock Gorge is now a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and contributions to the Friends are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Please consider contributing to The Friends of Hemlock Gorge for our work in 2023. A contribution in any amount is appreciated. Suggested annual dues are $10 for seniors, $15 for individuals, $25 for families, and $100 for angels. Our donations are managed through PayPal and go directly to our bank. For those who give $25 or more, we are offering as a give one of four gorgeous posters of Hemlock Gorge created by Friends’ Vice-President Evan Weststrate. To view the posters and make a $25 or greater donation, click here. To contribute without ordering a poster, just use the PayPal button here. Please note that we are recognized as a charity by PayPal and pay the lowest processing fee that is offered.

Getting involved

About the organization

Officers

Position	Officer
President	John Mordes
Vice-President	Evan Weststrate
Treasurer	Robin Dexter
Secretary	Sheila Purdy
Stone Building Subcommittee Chair	Vaunita Schnell
Membership Coordinator and Webmaster	Vacant
Historian	Vacant
Poet Laureate	Vacant

Board of Directors

Members of our Board of Directors are: Vaunita Schnell, City Councilor Bill Humphrey, Chris Osborne, and Rena Getz, in addition to the President, Vice-President, and Treasurer of the Friends who serve ex officio.

Historical Officers

Position	Former Officer
Former Presidents	Vaunita Schnell, Brian Yates
Former Secretaries	Hannah Sherman, Bonnie Pearson
Former Historian	Ken Newcomb
Former Poet Laureate	Sarah Hannah