Online Auction!
Bid on a selection of experiences, art, food, wine and much more that showcases our beautiful valley and beyond!
Every dollar raised will directly benefit Thrive and enable us to carry out our mission.
H is for Harvest!
Thrive Hood River would like to invite you to join us in person to get the latest scoop on our programs and projects at our annual H is for Harvest celebration on Sunday, September 29th from 3-6pm.
Check out our once in a lifetime raffle experience at Silcox Hut! Raffle tickets available online and in-person.
Hood River County Fair Booth
Come visit our booth in the Summit Building at the Hood River County Fair this year! Sign up to join us behind the booth and be a land use resource for our community.
H is for Harvest Online Auction
Bid on a selection of experiences, art, food, wine and much more that showcases our beautiful valley and beyond! Every dollar raised will directly benefit Thrive and enable us to carry out our mission. We look forward to continuing helping farmers with their land use permits, protecting the north side of the mountain for wildlife habitat, watershed health and sustainable backcountry recreation, working to connect our neighbors to fire mitigation education, and advocating for our much-needed missing middle housing and active transportation initiatives. Following the auction, item pickups will be scheduled in Hood River, Portland and individually with those who are farther away. See the Auction Website below to Bid!
H is for Harvest
When: Sunday September 29th from 3-6pm Where: Outside at The Ruins: 13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR 97031 (weather permitting) Featuring guest speakers: Jesse Buss, Mt. Hood Land Trade Attorney Eric Walker, Hood River County Planning Director Andrew Spaeth, The Forest Collaborative Paul Blackburn, Hood River Mayor Tara & Brittney Mills, Thrive Co-Executive Directors Get the latest scoop on our programs and projects. There will be a brief Q&A session after each speaker. There will also be a silent auction, raffle, light hors d'oeuvres, live music, good people and fun times. We look forward to seeing you soon! More information and Ticket Purchases here
Hike and Bike Summer Series: Tilly Jane Hike and Land Trade Update
Get Fit and Thrive this Summer! Whether you're walking, biking, skating, or scooting, one thing's for sure – active transportation is the way to go in Hood River. So grab your helmet, hit the road, and let's make some memories together! Join Thrive for hike and bike adventures this summer during July, August and September! We will have two events each month with a celebration and awards for top finishers at Thrive’s annual fundraiser on Sunday September 29, 3 pm outdoors at The Ruins, Hood River. Join Thrive’s Co-Executive Directors for a guided hike up the Tilly Jane Ski Trail #643 to the Tilly Jane A Frame. This difficult hiking trail, which was first cut in 1938 by members of the Crag Rats, climbs 1900 vertical feet and totals 5.4 miles. The beautiful up and back hike passes through the forest that would be heavily impacted by any potential destination resort…
Tilly Jane Hike
The Mount Hood Land Trade started over twenty years ago. Mt. Hood Meadows LLC tried to locate a giant destination resort with hundreds of condos, shopping malls, restaurants and golf courses just outside of Parkdale. Thrive Hood River is still fighting in court to protect the water, wildlife and habitat from potential large development. We invite you to stand up with us to protect the north side of Mt. Hood. Join Thrive's Co-Executive Directors for a guided hike up the Tilly Jane Ski Trail #643 to the Tilly Jane A Frame. This difficult hiking trail was first cut in 1938 by members of the Crag Rats and climbs 1900 vertical feet and totals 5.4 miles. The beautiful up and back hike passes through the forest that would be heavily impacted by any potential destination resort development, the regrowth from the Gnarl Ridge fire, and into the Tilly Jane Historic District.…
Impact Report 2023
Thrive Hood River has been busy this year working to protect Hood River’s farmland, forests, wild places and the livability of its cities and rural communities. Check out some of our major accomplishments this year.
H is for Harvest Gathering
Thrive Hood River is having our 9th annual H is for Harvest Fundraiser to support our mission of protecting livability, agriculture and wild places. We will have an in-person celebration on October 27th at The Ruins with a raffle, live-auction, appetizers and more.