Discover the Vision Behind the Campaign
“Homsetream Park is a gift from its visionary founders, Cathy and Phil Davis, to our larger community with a far-reaching goal of enhancing our natural and cultural worlds. Gifts grow through further giving and Cathy and Phil’s intention to gift it to the Methow Valley Interpretive Center embodies this. The stories manifest here, of returning salmon and the return of our native Methow People, carry the power to restore the integrity and fullness of this place. As we at the Interpretive Center humbly accept this offering, we invite the broader Methow Valley community to join us in creating a strong endowment to ensure this gathering place will always be cared for with future generations in mind. Your contributions to the Homstream Park Stewardship Fund will pass on a piece of this caring. When you see our children and grandchildren playing and learning here, when Methow descendants gather here among Smoker Marchand’s sculptures, when salmon surge past to spawn at the headwaters; you will know that our gifts keep giving and growing here together.”
Bruce Morrison, Chair of the Methow Valley Interpretive Center’s Board of Directors.
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About the Homestream Park Stewardship Campaign
Homestream Park, nestled along the banks of the Methow River, has been a cherished public space since its creation in 2019. This campaign is dedicated to securing the Park’s enduring legacy by raising funds for its ongoing stewardship, educational programs, and community events. This Stewardship Fund will stay with the park in-perpetuity.
On October 8th, 2023, Cathy and Phil Davis generously announced their intention to give Homestream Park to the Methow Valley Interpretive Center in a public ceremony that also paid tribute to salmon and the Methow People.
Our Vision
We will hold the Park ‘in trust’ for the Methow People. Should a formal Methow descendants’ organization be formed that is willing and able to take the land, MVIC has committed to transferring the Park and the endowment to this organization. This vision ensures that the land remains a cherished heritage site, accessible to future generations while honoring the deep ancestral connections of the Methow People.
Our Commitment
We are honored by this gift and recognize the need to be responsible stewards of this place, far into the future therefore we commit to raising $200,000 for a Stewardship Fund that will support land management, education, events, and public use of Homestream Park in-perpetuity. Cathy and Phil Davis have generously seeded the fund with $100,000 and are hoping that our community will be inspired to match that. Please give generously so that we can reach our goal and responsibly steward Homestream Park forever.
Why Your Support Matters
Your support will ensure that Homestream Park remains open to the public, is well cared-for and continues to offer a living testament to the natural history of the Methow Valley, the enduring journey of salmon, and the rich culture of the Methow People.
Join Us in Caring for this Place
By becoming a part of the Homestream Park Stewardship Campaign, you join a community dedicated to taking care of this educational gathering place in the Methow Valley. We invite you to learn more about our campaign, make a donation, volunteer, and share our vision with friends and family. Together, we can ensure that Homestream Park remains a vibrant testament to our community, salmon, and the Methow People.
Get Involved
Interested in future volunteer opportunities at Homestream Park? Reach out to us and let us know that you’re interested and we’ll let you know how you can help. We also encourage you to join our email list if you’re not already on it. You’ll receive updates on the campaign and future volunteer opportunities, as well as general MVIC news.