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Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cornwall Rose Garden

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

Come help Park Steward Z 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 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 ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Whatcom Creek by City Hall

City Hall 210 Lottie St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

Celebrate Whatcom Water Week with the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program and the Bellingham Kiwanis as we work to restore salmon habitat and cleanup this well-loved trail behind City Hall.  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

Community Work Party at Birchwood Park

Join us at this work party to remove weeds, mulch and pick up litter to care for this great park and protect native plants that help sequester carbon. 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 ... Read more

Community Work Party at Harriet Spanel Park

Join Park Steward Mark and the York Neighborhood in removing weeds, mulching, and picking up litter to care for this awesome 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.  We encourage you ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Broadway Park

Broadway Park 2700 N Park Drive, Bellingham, Washington, United States

We will be removing invasive species, planting native shrubs. Help us spruce up one of Bellingham’s oldest 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.  Additional information will be emailed to registered ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Padden Creek Daylighting

We will be working alongside Padden Creek near 20th St. and Old Fairhaven Parkway 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.  ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Big Rock Garden Community Work Party

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

Come clean sculptures and help 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 for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.  Additional information will be emailed to ... Read more

Make a Difference Day 2023 Volunteer Work Party

Celebrate Make a Difference Day and Arbor Day with the City of Bellingham and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) by helping improve salmon habitat at Whatcom Falls Park! We will be planting trees and shrubs and removing invasive species in the north end of the park, where the Whatcom Creek Railroad Trestle is being removed. ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at 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 and planting near East Bear Creek. 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 ... Read more

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

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

Help plant native trees and shrubs near Bellingham’s new favorite trailhead and recreation hub! 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 ... Read more