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CANCELED! Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park – Fall 2024

Big Rock Garden Park 2900 Sylvan Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Due to forecasted high winds, we’ve decided to cancel this volunteer work party to ensure everyone's safety. Wind gusts of nearly 30 mph and sustained winds close to 25 mph are expected throughout the day on Saturday, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities. Clean sculptures and help us maintain this peaceful park with the Friends of Big ... Read more

Free

Make a Difference Day 2024 Work Party

Celebrate Make a Difference Day and Arbor Day with the City of Bellingham and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) by helping improve habitat at Whatcom Falls Park! We will be planting trees and shrubs and removing invasive species in the north end of the park, near Derby Pond.  All ages, abilities, and experience levels welcome. Unaccompanied youth ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Memorial Park – Fall 2024

Memorial Park 2700 King Street, Bellingham, Wa

Join the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association in helping us plant bulbs and shrubs while removing invasive Himalayan Blackberry to restore this fun park. 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 wear sturdy shoes.  Additional information will ... Read more

Free

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at the Hundred Acre Wood – Fall 2024

Hundred Acre Wood 2520 24th St, Bellingham, Washington, United States +1 more

Restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands with us in this lovely park on the south side of Bellingham alongside our friends from the Whatcom Land Trust! 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 wear sturdy ... Read more

Free

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Lake Padden/Galbraith Mtn. Trailhead – Fall 2024

Lake Padden/Galbraith Trailhead South Samish Way, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Help plant native trees and shrubs near Bellingham’s favorite new trailhead and recreation hub. We hope to be joined by friends from the Whatcom Mountain Biking Coalition! 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 wear ... Read more

Free

Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors Meeting

On-site meeting location will be at City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, in the Parks & Recreation Administrative Suite, 2nd floor. Or join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Join Zoom Meeting: https://cob.zoom.us/j/87125643013?pwd=kt5UuEv2nXHDEuBld6ID5Oepu2u65Y.1Meeting ID: 871 2564 3013Passcode: 290138 Dial by your location• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)• +1 253 205 0468 US

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cordata Park – Fall 2024

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

Support riparian restoration efforts at one of Bellingham’s newest parks by removing invasive Himalayan Blackberry and planting near East Bear 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 for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.  Additional information will be ... Read more

Free

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Birchwood Park – Fall 2024

Birchwood Park Cedarwood Avenue, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Help us with our mulching and planting efforts at beautiful Birchwood Park! 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 wear sturdy shoes.  Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! ... Read more

Free

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Connelly Creek Nature Area (South) – Fall 2024

Connelly Creek Nature Area, South 2900 McKenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA

Join us and our friends from NSEA as we restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this lovely park on the south side of Bellingham. *Please note that this event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.* All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions ... Read more

Free

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at East Meadow: Winter 2025

East Meadow 250 Milton Street, Bellingham, Wa, United States

Join us as we help restore this lovely pocket of nature in the Samish neighborhood! *Please note that this event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.* 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 wear ... Read more