Deep in the forests of Western Washington, our founders happened across this sign. In 1994, fifth grade children planted the trees you see, as part of a forest education program. The image of such large trees from the efforts of children inspired our founders to share the experience with the internet through this photo, which received an unexpectedly huge response of both admiration for the children's efforts and intrigue for how to replicate the experience. This in turn inspired the creation of the foundation, and defined its mission.