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How Sasquatch Became our Mascot

Sasquatch is a charismatic megafauna legend and icon of enchantment living deep in the wild, moss laden forests of the Pacific Northwest.  Only ever spotted alone, and assumed to be a shy, even reclusive introvert, we like to imagine Sas  with a large extended family, living in harmony with a whole COMMUNITY of woodland friends who rely on each other and thrive in symbiotic relationship.  These creatures also rely on us humans  to do the right thing when making choices for purchasing wood products to help ensure their home is protected while getting the wood we need.  We're here for it. 

Our version of Sas is flanked in rainbow, representing a JEDI Warrior for climate, racial and social JUSTICE & EQUITY for all beings.  Our Sasquatch appreciates the DIVERSITY of species in the forest, invites INCLUSION and celebrates our differences and common interests.

What if Sas is a steward of the land, with a deep understanding that CONSERVATION of our natural resources is vital for all creatures and healthy forests are the key to clean air, clean water, wildlife and humanoid habitat, now and for future generations?

Perhaps Sas is a Woodworker, a Builder, an Artist and a Dreamer who likes to CREATE objects of beauty from the raw materials close by?   Our Sas plays well with others and often brings in other Makers to help build useful things from the forest’s abundant Good Wood.

Our Sas is keen on COLLABORATION and knows Xe doesn’t have all the answers,  the skills or all of the  tools necessary to make everything needed to survive and thrive,  and always gets by with a little help from friends.

For us, Sasquatch represents dispelling the myth that we are too small to make a real difference and drives the ongoing search for innovative  ways in which we can.  As a small business, we recognize that our efforts and impacts are a tiny measure of what is urgently needed in the global picture.  We also recognize that we are not alone. 

Sas brings attention to our own FOOTPRINT every step of the way, urges us to THINK GLOBALLY but ACT LOCALLY,  and aim to have a POSITIVE IMPACT in our communities with each decision. We are committed to doing our part to protect this beautiful place we call HOME, the place where we  ALL  live, work and play.  We trust that our efforts will ripple outward for generations.

We want to make finding Sustainable Northwest Wood products easier than spotting Sasquatch!    We hope to INSPIRE others to join our growing community of people that care deeply about our local  forests, the people who tend them, and the creatures that live among us – and have some FUN doing it.  We want our customers to liken discovering us as a magical WOOD WONDERLAND tucked away in in SE Portland where the Spirit of Sasquatch is alive and well,  and the mantra is “What Would Sasquatch Do?



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