Thomas’ Celebrates National Public Lands Day with Volunteer Trail Cleanup Events
In honor of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 25, the Thomas’® brand, creators and bakers of the original Nooks & Crannies® English Muffins, has partnered with local non-profit organizations in the Pacific Northwest to help preserve nature’s Nooks & Crannies adventures through two volunteer-fueled trail cleanup events. Each event will aim to safely bring the local community together while giving back to keep each region’s local hiking trails ready for enjoyment.
Thomas’, with the support of well-known local partners including and Friends of Lake Sammamish Park in Seattle, Washington and the Forest Park Conservancy in Portland, Oregon, will encourage residents to do their part in keeping our public lands clean and supporting the Nooks & Crannies pockets of local treasured trails that have sustained the community during these critical times.
The partnership is a commitment to restore and improve public lands and is part of their shared mission and dedication to supporting and protecting trails throughout the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the cleanup events, Thomas’ will make a $20,000 donation to the organizations to support future expansion projects and maintain the trails for current and future residents.
On-site, volunteers will celebrate the connection between people and green space in the community while tackling a trail cleanup project including flattening reed canary grass to create new trail systems that are more accessible to hikers, families, the elderly and wheelchairs. Additionally, volunteers will maintain and improve the ecological health of the forest by supporting diversity, environmental integrity, connectivity and complexity while picking up trash, weeding, completing park beautifications and more. Following the cleanup efforts, local foodie favorites Zeeks Pizza and The Daily Feast will brighten volunteers’ mornings with a catered breakfast featuring Thomas’ favorites.
“We are thrilled to partner with these organizations in honor of National Public Lands Day to give back to the local communities that have supported our brand for more than 140 years,” said Michael Jensen, Brand Manager for Thomas’. “Our brand mission is ‘Wake Up to What’s Possible’ and through meaningful action such as using renewable energy in our bakeries and efforts such as these trail cleanups, we’re challenging everyone to imagine what’s possible when our communities come together to support the environment. We’re excited to help make an impact on outdoor spaces that serve such a crucial purpose!”
The Thomas’ brand dates back to 1880 when Samuel Bath Thomas created his original English Muffin in New York City using a secret process that included griddle baking to create a Nooks & Crannies® English Muffin. The company has since added bagels and breakfast breads, including a line of swirl breads, to its breakfast offerings. Today, Thomas’ sells the No. 1 English Muffin and No. 1 grocery bagel in the U.S. For a full list of Thomas’ products and where to buy them, please visit Thomas Breads.