Work Party Schedule

The Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program offers small-scale community work parties during fall, winter, and spring at parks and trails throughout the city. Most work parties take place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

All work parties follow current health department guidelines and safety protocol. Space is limited so please register early.

All ages and abilities are welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

We provide tools, gloves, hand sanitizer, and instructions. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and weather-appropriate clothing. Parking information and reminders will be emailed to registered participants. If you sign up, please show up!

Upcoming Events

Apr
26
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Lake Padden Open Space – April 2025
9:00 am
Help us care for this impressive, forested area by removing invasive plants and spreading mulch! All…
May
3
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park – May 2025
9:00 am
Join us and the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park for some spring cleanup on National Garden Meditatio…
May
10
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Cordata Park – May 2025
9:00 am
Team up with us, students from the 2025 WNPS Stewardship Course, and NSEA volunteers to weed and mul…
May
11
Mother’s Day at Big Rock Garden Park – May 2025
1:00 pm
Parking Details: Please park at SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY (4101 ACADEMY STREET) and use the school’s…
May
17
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Memorial Park – May 2025
9:00 am
Join us, the Rotary Club of Bellingham, and the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association to clean up the m…

Resources

Stewardship Resources
Park Steward Program
Bellingham Parks Guide
Bellingham Trails Guide
Playbook
Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan
Greenways Program

Contacts

​​​Parks Volunteer Program
Phone: (360) 778-7105
Email: pkvolunteers@cob.org

Parks and Recreation Contacts