Working to Preserve special places for future generations
Whatcom County has an abundant tapestry of lakes, rivers, farms and forests—all of which are vital to our way of life and sense of place. Whatcom Land Trust is committed to both protecting these special places and ensuring that their abundant diversity of life flourishes. Together with our many community partners we continue to build relationships to protect these rich and vibrant lands for a healthy, thriving Whatcom County for generations to come.
Let’s build a Resilient Future for Whatcom County
Tomorrow’s healthy forests & rivers rely on you today
Current ProjectsÂ
Skookum Creek Wildlife Corridor
The 2,200 acre Skookum Creek Wildlife Corridor is the largest contiguous wildlife corridor on private land in Whatcom County.
California Creek Estuary
At the south end of Drayton Harbor, the California Creek Estuary is a refuge for salmon, forage fish, and migrating shorebirds.
Stewart Mountain Community Forest
Stewart Mountain Community Forest is a collaborative effort led by Whatcom Land Trust, the Nooksack Indian Tribe, Whatcom County and Evergreen Land Trust.
Governors Point
The coastal forests that reach down to touch the Salish Sea at Governors Point are a unique treasure.
Upcoming Events
Field Friday Planting @ Kelsey Reserve with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
Volunteer at Kelsey Reserve for this month's Field Friday. Join us for a day of trail work and invasive species removal with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
Mushroom Exploration @ Fenton Nature Reserve with Erin Moore
Join longtime amateur mycologist Erin Moore for a guided mushroom walk at Fenton Nature Reserve. Learn identification techniques, natural history, and habitats. Advance registration required.
Field Friday Culvert Clearing @ Stewart Mountain with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
Help clear brush and culverts on Stewart Mountain ahead of winter, learn about the community forest, and take home your own Christmas tree.
Our News
2025 Impact Report
Read the full 2025 impact report to learn about recent collaborative projects supporting the forests, rivers, and wildlife that make Whatcom County so special, and the strength we can find in caring for protected lands together.
1,616 ACRES PROTECTED BY STEWART MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FOREST PARTNERSHIP
January 9th, Acme, WA—Today, the Stewart Mountain Community Forest (SMCF)–a collaborative planning partnership between Evergreen Land Trust, Nooksack Indian Tribe, Whatcom County, and Whatcom Land Trust—protected an additional 1,616 acres of forestland above the South Fork Nooksack River near...
