a href="https://cob.org/events/">Events for May 18 (Saturday) - Apr 13 (Saturday) & Volunteer Opportunities Events

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Arroyo Park with NSEA

Arroyo Park 1467 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Team up with The City and NSEA to remove invasive species and reduce erosion into this salmon-bearing stream. All ages and abilities welcome! Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. This event will follow current health department ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at West Cemetery Creek

West Cemetery Creek 2200 Sweetbay Dr, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Join us as we work to improve water quality and repair fish habitat in this recently restored section of West Cemetery Creek in the Salmon Woods near Whatcom Falls Park.  All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the ... Read more

Make a Difference Day 2022 Volunteer Work Party

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Sehome Arboretum with WWU LEAD

Sehome Arboretum Arboretum Drive, Bellingham, Washington, United States

The Arboretum is being eaten alive by invasive English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry! Come help save this stately forest with Whatcom Million Trees Project (WMTP) and WWU’s Learning Environment Action Discovery (LEAD) student organization. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Maritime Heritage Park with NSEA & WNPS

Maritime Heritage Park 1600 C St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Join The City of Bellingham, the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), and the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) as we remove invasive vegetation and plant native trees and shrubs to revitalize salmon habitat in the heart of downtown Bellingham.  All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park

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

Join the Friends of Big Rock Garden and Whatcom Million Trees Project as we help clean sculptures and maintain the stunning grounds of Big Rock Garden Park in this peaceful garden setting. All ages and abilities welcome! Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Railroad Trail at Vining St. & View Ridge Dr.

Railroad Trail 2214 Vining St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Join Park Steward Richard in helping us remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry to restore this beloved trail. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.  This event will follow current health department guidelines and ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cornwall Park (North) with NSEA and WMTP in honor of David Taylor

Cornwall Memorial Park 3424 Meridian Street, Bellingham, Washington

Join the City, Whatcom Million Trees Project, and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) as we work along the creek in the north end of the park to remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy to restore this stately forest. This work party is being held in honor of David Taylor, a long-term steward of ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Connelly Creek Nature Area (South) with NSEA

Connelly Creek Nature Area, South 2999-2849 Donovan Avenue, Bellingham, Washington

Help restore wildlife habitat with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) in this lovely park on the south side of Bellingham! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.  This event will follow ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Harriet Spanel Park 

Harriet Spanel Park 1200 Franklin Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Join Park Steward Mark and the York Neighborhood Association in removing weeds, mulching, and picking up litter to care for this lovely gem of a park! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy ... Read more