a href="https://cob.org/events/">Past Events & Parks and Recreation Events

  • Make a Difference Day and Arbor Day 2025 Work Party

    Celebrate Make A Difference Day and Arbor Day with the City of Bellingham and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) as we care for Whatcom Falls Park! Together, we will plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive weeds along Whatcom Creek to improve water quality, recover downstream salmon habitat, and restore our forests for wildlife.  All ages, abilities, ... Read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: MADD and Arbor Day Community Work Party at Whatcom Falls Park – Fall 2025

    Whatcom Falls Park 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Join the City of Bellingham and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) as we care for a beloved local park at our annual Make a Difference Day and Arbor Day community work party! Together, we will plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive weeds along Whatcom Creek to improve water quality, recover downstream salmon ... Read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Happy Valley Park – Fall 2025

    Happy Valley Park 2710 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Connelly Creek, which runs through this neighborhood park and flows into Padden Creek, needs our help! We’ll remove harmful invasive vegetation and plant native trees and shrubs to improve riparian habitat. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for ... Read more

  • Greenways Advisory Committee

    Greenways Advisory Committee

    Location: ONLINE/Zoom Recommended due to limited location availabilityJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Your Personal Meeting Link: https://cob.zoom.us/j/81332943587?pwd=BpqJAmCLEfvy1GESkGrhvcAz6sfsr9.1 Meeting ID: 813 3294 3587 Password: 201547 Or join by phone:                 Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 253 215 8782 +1 346 248 7799  +1 ... Read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Sehome Arboretum South Entrance – Fall 2025

    Sehome Hill Arboretum 600 25th Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Come help restore the southern entrance of the Sehome Arb near Western Washington University! We will be focusing on pollinator-friendly native plants near the new House of Healing. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and ... Read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cordata Park – Fall 2025

    Cordata Park 4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Support riparian and meadow restoration efforts at one of Bellingham’s newest and most popular parks! We will be removing invasive plants and planting native trees and shrubs near East Bear Creek, joined by NSEA! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. ... Read more

  • PROS Plan Open house

    Bloedel Gymnasium/Multipurpose Room 2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Help shape the future of Bellingham’s parks and open spaces   The City of Bellingham is updating its Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan — a long-term guide for how we care for the community’s parks, trails, and recreation programs as the population grows. We want your input! Stop by our upcoming open house to learn more ... Read more

  • Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors Meeting

    Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors Meeting

    On-site meeting location will be in Carver Gym on Western Washington University's campus, room CV-265. Or join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Join Zoom Meeting: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/j/99035856956?pwd=E4MTUbfU1bR0KvaRiALbv3BpfQRnDM.1Meeting ID: 990 3585 6956Passcode: 460104 Dial by your location+12532050468,,99035856956# US+12532158782,,99035856956# US (Tacoma)

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cornwall Park – Fall 2025

    Join us at the northern entrance as we continue efforts to remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy. We will also be replanting with pollinator-friendly native trees and shrubs near Squalicum Creek! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress ... Read more

  • Greenways Advisory Committee

    Greenways Advisory Committee

    Location: ONLINE/Zoom Recommended due to limited location availabilityJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Your Personal Meeting Link: https://cob.zoom.us/j/81332943587?pwd=BpqJAmCLEfvy1GESkGrhvcAz6sfsr9.1 Meeting ID: 813 3294 3587 Password: 201547 Or join by phone:                 Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 253 215 8782 +1 346 248 7799  +1 ... Read more