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Volunteer Opportunity: Bulb Planting Work Party with Sunnyland Neighborhood Association at Memorial Park

Memorial Park 2700 King Street, Bellingham, Wa

Join us and the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association as we plant 1,500 daffodil bulbs as part of our plans to beautify Memorial 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 shoes.  Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Julianna Park

Julianna Park 800 West Horton Road, Bellingham, Washington

Remove invasive species, plant native trees, and help us spruce up one of Bellingham’s newest parks as we continue the legacy of Julianna Guy. 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.  Additional ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Hundred Acre Woods

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

Help restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands 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.  Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Squalicum Creek Park

Squalicum Creek Park 1001 Squalicum Way, Bellingham, wa

Help us out at Willow Spring by caring for new native plants at this impressive restoration site. 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.  Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. ... Read more

Canceled Volunteer Work Party in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

*Cancellation Notice* Due to the very cold temperatures forecasted for Saturday, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this event. All registered work party participants will receive an email with more information. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The safety and well-being of our community volunteers and staff are of upmost ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Sunnyland Neighborhood Park

Sunnyland Park 2338 Humboldt Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

We’ll weed, mulch, and plant to beautify this amazing little park. Join us! 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. Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Lowell Park

Help us steward this darling green space near Western Washington University. We’ll get rid of invasive plants and add some native shrubs to keep this park healthy and beautiful. 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 ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Forest & Cedar Park

We will team up with L.E.A.D. and other Western Washington University volunteers as well as a team of volunteers from the Whatcom Million Trees Project to remove invasive plants and add some native shrubs and trees in this wonderful park. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cordata Park with NSEA

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

Support the City and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) in our riparian restoration efforts near East Bear Creek at one of Bellingham’s newest parks. 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. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Lake Padden/Galbraith Mountain Trailhead

Lake Padden/Galbraith Trailhead 5090 S Samish Way, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Help plant native trees and shrubs with our friends from Washington Native Plant Society and Whatcom Million Trees Project at Bellingham’s new favorite trailhead! 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. Additional ... Read more