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Earth Day Community Work Party at Sehome Arboretum

Join the more than 1 billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day by joining the City of Bellingham, WWU LEAD, Whatcom Million Trees Project, and Washington Trails Association for a volunteer work party. Together, we will restore habitat in the Sehome Arboretum by planting native trees, removing invasive species, spreading mulch, and more. Event Details ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Happy Valley Park with NSEA

Happy Valley Park 2710 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, Washington, United States

The salmon in Connelly Creek, which runs through this lovely neighborhood park, need some help from our friends at NSEA, who will be joining us to help with improving habitat by removing invasives and planting native plants! All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and ... 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. Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register ... Read more

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Memorial Park

Memorial Park 2700 King Street, Bellingham, Wa

Join us and the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association and the Rotary Club of Bellingham as we clean up the memorials and grounds of this lovely neighborhood park in preparation for Memorial Day. 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 ... Read more

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

Maritime Heritage Park 500 West Holly Street, Bellingham, WA

Join The City of Bellingham 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. Please ... Read more

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

Parks Native Plant Nursery 1400 Woburn Street, Bellingham, Washington

Come help us prep our nursery for the summer! We’ll be weeding, mulching, and caring for our potted plants. Note: this is the Saturday, June 10th morning volunteer work party! You may choose to register for morning (9 am–12 pm), afternoon (1–3 pm), or both. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must ... Read more

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

Parks Native Plant Nursery 1400 Woburn Street, Bellingham, Washington

Help us spruce up our native plant nursery! We will be working on some much-needed improvements throughout the nursery. Note: this is the Saturday, June 10th afternoon volunteer work party! You may choose to register for morning (9 am–12 pm), afternoon (1–3 pm), or both. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must ... 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 age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and ... Read more

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