Whatcom County is full of hidden treasures. Obvious ones include sweeping views of Bellingham Bay and the rushing waters of the Nooksack River. But there are also plenty of treasures to be discovered in the land and rock right under our feet. You just have to know where to look. “It’s fun to think about …
The Steward
This past year has been difficult for all of us. COVID-19 has kept us isolated, unable to connect with friends and family. In these stressful times, taking care of our physical health and mental health has never been more important. Research has shown that an effective way to help improve overall mental health is simply …
Goodbye 2020! The new year is finally here; unfortunately the COVID-19 crisis continues to limit our gatherings and ability to be with friends and families. Nevertheless, there are many ways we can enjoy the lands we all love and that keep us connected with each other and with the natural world. Here in Whatcom County …
We live in a changing world and every year we see the marks of those changes on the land around us. From devastating forest fires in the dry season to prolonged droughts, climate change is taking its toll. These effects are worldwide, but also hit close to home. Like many states, Washington has seen intense …
Autumn is officially here, and this year the question on more people’s minds than ever before is where is our food coming from? When a trip to the grocery store has become an endeavour fraught with concern for our health, it’s time to think about what we are putting in our bodies. Access to fresh, …
Our vision of transforming California Creek Estuary into a park is getting closer! The first of the parcels of land that will eventually become the park was transferred from Whatcom Land Trust ownership to the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, with the second parcel hopefully to be transferred by the end of October. …
These last few months have been uncertain for everyone, and required us all to make changes in our lives. Due to COVID-19, Whatcom Land Trust’s regular Work Parties and Field Fridays were no longer safe, as they required large groups of people to gather. Much of the planting and stewardship the Land Trust does relies …
The Asian Giant Hornet, also known as Vespa mandarinia, is the world’s largest species of hornet. Originating from Japan and other Asian countries, these insects can measure anywhere from 1.5 inches to over 2 inches, and are equipped with both mandibles and a very painful sting. The Asian Giant Hornets pose a significant risk to …
What do we think of when we think of life? Often, the answer to that question is water. Water covers 71% of the earth’s surface, makes up almost 60% of the human body, and plants, animals, and humans alike require it to survive. Water, especially clean drinking water, is one of our most precious resources. …
Wetlands can be among the most complex, productive ecosystems in the world, rivaling the planet’s rain forests and coral reefs. Washington’s coastal wetlands help support endangered Southern Resident orca whales and other marine mammals, salmon, forage fish, shellfish, waterfowl and shorebirds, as well as an array of other plant and animal species. They help mitigate climate …
