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Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Lake Padden Open Space – April 2025

Lake Padden Open Space 1950 Governor Rd, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Help us care for this impressive, forested area by removing invasive plants and spreading mulch! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 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. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park – May 2025

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

Join us and the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park for some spring cleanup on National Garden Meditation Day! We will be cleaning sculptures, removing invasive plants, mulching, and more. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cordata Park – May 2025

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

Team up with us, students from the 2025 WNPS Stewardship Course, and NSEA volunteers to weed and mulch near East Bear Creek, enhancing this important riparian habitat. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather ... Read more

Mother’s Day at Big Rock Garden Park – May 2025

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

Parking Details: Please park at SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY (4101 ACADEMY STREET) and use the school’s parking lot. Please WALK THE TRAILS to the park (takes approximately 10 minutes). See walking directions via Google Maps here. Limited ADA parking and pickup/drop-off is available onsite at Big Rock Garden Park on a first-come, first-served basis. Celebrate Mother’s ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Memorial Park – May 2025

Memorial Park 2700 King Street, Bellingham, Wa

Join us, the Rotary Club of Bellingham, and the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association to clean up the memorials and park grounds for Memorial Day weekend! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Rock Hill Park – May 2025

Rock Hill Park 1329 Iron Street, Bellingham, Washington

This hidden park in the York neighborhood needs some love! Join the City and the York Neighborhood Association in removing Himalayan Blackberry and sprucing up the Butterfly Garden. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Mayflower Bridge near Whatcom Creek – June 2025

Mayflower Bridge 1825 Ellis St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Support our urban creek and trail stewardship efforts by weeding and mulching near the Mayflower Bridge and WeGrow Garden! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 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

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at the Roosevelt Nature Area – June 2025

Roosevelt Nature Area 2552 New Haven Pl, Bellingham

Help us protect the wildlife habitat and wetlands in this peaceful nature area. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 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, ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at the Cornwall Rose Garden – June 2025

Cornwall Park Rose Garden 401 W Illinois Street, Bellingham, Washington

We'll weed and mulch (and stop to smell the roses!) during peak bloom! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 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, ... Read more