a href="https://cob.org/events/">Events for Jun 29 (Saturday) - May 18 (Saturday) & Volunteer Opportunities Events

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Squalicum Creek Park

Come collaborate with the City and NSEA at Willow Spring in Squalicum Creek Park! We will be caring for new native plants at this impressive restoration site. 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

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Rock Hill Park

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

Mother’s Day 2024 at Big Rock Garden Park

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

PLEASE PARK AT SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY (4101 ACADEMY STREET). PLEASE PARK IN THE SCHOOL'S PARKING LOT AND WALK THE TRAILS TO THE PARK (~5-10 MIN. WALK). The Friends of Big Rock Garden Park invite you to celebrate Mother’s Day with the whole family. Explore this beautiful garden with its meandering paths and wonderful sculptures while ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Memorial Park

Memorial Park 2700 King Street, Bellingham, Wa

Join the City, the Rotary Club of Bellingham, and the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association as we clean up the memorials and grounds in preparation for Memorial Day. 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

Commemorative Whatcom Creek Restoration Event

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

Join the City of Bellingham, NSEA, and the Pipeline Safety Trust to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Olympic Pipeline Tragedy through story and stewardship along the banks of Whatcom Creek. Volunteers will help restore habitat and support native plant growth by removing invasive plants and spreading mulch. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at the COB Native Plant Nursery

Parks Native Plant Nursery 1400 Woburn Street, Bellingham, Washington

Help us spruce up and perform some much-needed maintenance and weeding throughout our Native Plant Nursery. Parking will be about a ½ mile walk away from our nursery! 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 the Cordata Park

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 near East Bear Creek. 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 Hundred Acre Wood

Hundred Acre Woods 107 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Help restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this peaceful park on the south side of Bellingham alongside our friends from the Whatcom Land Trust. 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 ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at the Cornwall Rose Garden

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

Come help care for this special rose garden at the peak of bloom in the heart of the Cornwall neighborhood. 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 ... Read more