Earth Day @ Lower Kenney Creek with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association

Happy Earth Day! Join Whatcom Land Trust, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), and Whatcom Conservation District to protect and enhance critical salmon habitat along Kenney Creek, where the creek meets the North Fork of the Nooksack River, and get a free t-shirt designed by NSEA (first come first serve)! Last fall, over 100 volunteers joined us in planting hundreds of native species at the site. Volunteers will continue that effort by digging and cutting out invasive species like English Ivy, Himalayan Balsam (Policeman’s Helmet), and Himalayan Blackberry, to help ensure a diverse and healthy environment for returning fish, birds, and more. Come help us restore this vital ecosystem and contribute to the long-term health of Kenney Creek and the wildlife it supports! first come first serve. We will have tea, coffee, and snacks, and all tools are provided.

We can’t wait to see you out on the land!

 

Register: Here (Please register for this event so that we can bring enough shovels and snacks!)

Once you register, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator, Lauren Ralbovsky, 3–4 days before the event, including where to meet. If you have questions in the meantime, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org.

What to expect: Walking on uneven ground, digging using a shovel, cutting vines with pruners, and using a saw.

How to get there: Address: 5862 N Fork Rd Deming, WA 98244. From Bellingham, take 542 East for approximately 17 miles. Turn right on Mosquito Lake Road and continue for 1 mile, then turn left onto North Fork Road. Continue for 1 mile and pull in on the right-hand side of the road.

 

Site Info: In 2025, a collaborative restoration project between the Land Trust, Whatcom County, Whatcom Conservation District, and NSEA was completed at Lower Kenney Creek to improve fish passage and habitat. Watch the video to learn more!