The Intertwine

What The Intertwine does

The Intertwine Alliance is a nonprofit coalition founded circa 2011-2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that convenes more than 125 partner organizations across two states, six counties, and 32 cities in the Greater Portland-Vancouver region. The coalition's stated mission is to preserve and nurture a healthy regional system of parks, trails, and natural areas while advancing equitable access to nature. Its partners span government agencies (Metro as the lead regional planning body, Portland Parks & Recreation, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service), conservation nonprofits (The Nature Conservancy, Audubon Society of Portland, Friends of Trees), academic institutions (Portland State University, Reed College), environmental justice organizations (Verde, Blueprint Foundation), and private-sector funders (Columbia Bank).

The organization's core programs include annual Intertwine Summits (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024), quarterly Intertwine Connect networking gatherings, an Equity & Inclusion Cohorts DEIJ program that has engaged 71 organizations and 295 participants, the LEAF youth urban forestry program, the Northwest Family Daycation mobile application developed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Outside Voice blog, and regional advocacy campaigns including support for Portlanders for Parks Levy (Measure 26-260). The Regional Trails Advocacy Group focuses on funding and policy advocacy toward a 750-mile bi-state regional trail vision, of which 350+ miles have been completed.

The Intertwine operates as a coalition-model nonprofit funded by annual partner dues (with a tier structure documented via Partner Dues PDF form), individual and organizational donations, and grants from regional foundations (Oregon Community Foundation, The Collins Foundation, Columbia Bank) and federal agencies (USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service). The staff listing references a small team (1-10 employees) under Executive Director Mike Wetter and Director Tara Wilkinson, with governance provided by a Board of Directors and Public Advisors. The organization maintains no core proprietary technology platform beyond the Daycation mobile app and digital content channels, and its primary value creation derives from convening, advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and programmatic coordination across a fragmented set of jurisdictional and sectoral partners.

Name

The Intertwine

Legal name

The Intertwine Alliance

Website

https://theintertwine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Intertwine Alliance is a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit coalition of 125+ organizations across two states, six counties, and 32 cities that convenes government agencies, nonprofits, and community members to preserve regional parks, trails, and natural areas and advance equitable access to nature in the Greater Portland-Vancouver region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Partner Dues: Partner organizations pay dues to participate in The Intertwine Alliance coalition, with a partner form available for joining.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations supporting their mission to preserve parks, trails, and natural areas in the Greater Portland-Vancouver region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Intertwine Alliance is a nonprofit coalition that coordinates and convenes 125+ public, private, and nonprofit partner organizations across two states, six counties, and 32 cities in the Greater Portland-Vancouver region to preserve and nurture a regional system of parks, trails, and natural areas. It delivers core offerings including the Northwest Family Daycation mobile app, the LEAF youth urban forestry program, Equity & Inclusion Cohorts DEIJ training, Intertwine Connect networking events, and the Outside Voice blog. Funding comes through annual partner dues, donations, and grants from foundations and federal agencies.

Product overview

The Intertwine Alliance operates as a coalition organization offering programs, events, and resources rather than a unified software product. Its primary digital product is the Northwest Family Daycation mobile application. The organization also provides educational and training programs including Equity & Inclusion Cohorts (a DEIJ training initiative) and LEAF (a youth urban forestry program). Additional offerings include the Outside Voice blog platform and Intertwine Connect networking events. The organization publishes various reports and resources including the Regional Conservation Strategy, State of The Intertwine reports, and Urban Tree Policy documents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northwest Family Daycation: Family fun mobile app where nature meets the city, designed to help families discover nearby nature experiences
• LEAF (Leaders Engaged in Arboreal Futures)
• Equity & Inclusion Cohorts
• Intertwine Summit
• Outside Voice
• Intertwine Connect

Products and services

• Northwest Family Daycation Mobile App A family-focused mobile application that helps families discover and enjoy nature activities in the Portland-Vancouver metro area, connecting underrepresented communities to nearby outdoor experiences.
• Outside Voice Blog A blog platform featuring stories, perspectives, and insights from coalition partners about parks, trails, conservation, and environmental work in the Greater Portland-Vancouver region.
• Intertwine Connect Events Recurring quarterly networking events bringing together coalition partners for gatherings featuring partner presentations and networking at venues across the region.
• Equity & Inclusion Cohorts Program An eight-month peer-learning program supporting environmental organizations in developing antiracist mindsets and actions, using a community-of-practice model with DEIJ specialist coaching.
• LEAF (Leaders Engaged in Arboreal Futures) Youth Program A four-day summer experience for youth ages 14-18 combining urban forestry, environmental justice, and creative community action through tree stewardship, youth-led projects, advocacy, and creative storytelling.
• Intertwine Summit Annual summit bringing together coalition partners for collaboration, keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and strategic planning on regional parks, trails, and conservation priorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Intertwine Alliance has facilitated completion of 350+ miles of regional trails
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetro serves as the regional government agency and metropolitan planning organization, functioning as the primary governance body for the Intertwine regional trail network and parks system. Metro's unique dual role as both regional parks agency and MPO strengthens coordination across city boundaries.
• Portland Parks & RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity parks department and key partner in regional trail development, conservation efforts, and access initiatives throughout Portland.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing funding for Northwest Family Daycation app development, equity & inclusion cohorts sponsorship, and urban wildlife conservation programs. Sponsors the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program.
• The Nature Conservancy (Oregon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization partner in urban forestry initiatives, climate adaptation, and Connecting Canopies regional tree canopy program.
• Audubon Society of PortlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation nonprofit partner in Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium and conservation education initiatives.
• Portland State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in research, Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium co-host, age-friendly community initiatives, and climate adaptation research through the Sustaining Urban Places Research Lab (SUPR Lab).
• VerdecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental justice organization partner in climate policy work, represented on climate adaptation panels and climate adaptation initiatives.
• 1000 Friends of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand-use policy organization partner in transportation justice, climate policy, and regional planning advocacy, active in Getting There Together Coalition.
• Blueprint FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing workforce development for Black-identified students using project-based learning; partner in LEAF youth program and Connecting Canopies initiative.
• Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon's largest special parks district and key partner in regional trail development, urban forestry (Tree for All), and access initiatives.
• Clean Water ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility partner in watershed restoration, Tree for All initiative, and Regional Habitat Connectivity Working Group.
• Friends of TreescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban tree planting nonprofit partner in Tree for All initiative and urban forestry work throughout the region.
• Tualatin RiverkeeperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed conservation nonprofit partner in Tualatin River National Water Trail project and storm drain mural initiatives.
• DRC Learning SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDEIJ consulting firm facilitating the Equity & Inclusion Cohorts program alongside Capacity Building Partnerships.
• Capacity Building PartnershipscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner facilitating the Equity & Inclusion Cohorts program alongside DRC Learning Solutions.
• Reed CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partner in the Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium.
• Urban Greenspaces InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban ecology research organization partner in Regional Habitat Connectivity Working Group and Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium.
• City of VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington state city partner in parks and trails development, urban forestry, and regional conservation initiatives.
• North Clackamas Parks & Recreation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark district partner in regional trails signage project and Intertwine regional system development.
• Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation district partner in Tree for All watershed restoration initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Forterra: Pacific Northwest regional land conservation organization (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy). Closely comparable on regional PNW land conservation, partner-network model, and urban-to-rural greenway work.
• Puget Sound Partnership: Regional coalition coordinating recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem across Washington state. Strong structural analog as a multi-jurisdiction coalition with state agency, tribal, and nonprofit partners.
• East Coast Greenway Alliance: Regional coalition building a 3,000-mile multi-state urban trail network along the U.S. East Coast. Closely comparable to The Intertwine in structure: coalition-driven trail advocacy across state and municipal lines, with partner dues and grant funding.
• Appalachian Mountain Club: Regional outdoor recreation and conservation organization serving the Northeast U.S., with a trail-network stewardship mission. Comparable coalition-style governance, volunteer-driven trails, and conservation-education programming.
• Bay Area Ridge Trail Council: Coalition building a 550+ mile encircling trail around the San Francisco Bay Area across nine counties. Direct peer on coalition-driven regional trail development, partner-network coordination, and urban-wildland connectivity.

Broad incumbents

• The Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit creating parks and protecting land for public use, with strong urban-equity and trail-acquisition programs. Overlaps with The Intertwine on equitable access to nature and regional trail/parks funding advocacy.
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: National nonprofit focused on converting rail corridors into multi-use trails. Directly comparable mission (regional and national trail networks) but at much larger scale and with a national policy and funding footprint.
• Land Trust Alliance: National membership organization supporting regional land trusts. Comparable member-coalition structure and policy advocacy, though focused on private land conservation rather than public parks/trails.
• National Recreation and Park Association: National nonprofit advancing parks, recreation, and conservation. Overlaps on coalition-based advocacy for park funding and equitable access to nature, at a broader national scale.
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Large regional environmental coalition focused on restoring the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Comparable as a multi-state coalition with policy advocacy, partner network, and educational programming, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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