Field Friday Trail Clearing and Invasive Species Removal @ Governors Point
Join Whatcom Land Trust for a day of trail clearing and invasive species removal at Governors Point. This stunning stretch of protected land along the Chuckanut Mountains offers a rare opportunity to support early stewardship efforts at a site not yet open to the public.
During this Field Friday, volunteers will focus on removing invasive species and maintaining the trail that will one day provide public access to the point. This work is critical to restoring native habitat, improving ecosystem health, and preparing the site for future community use. Your efforts will help care for this special place while making it more accessible for generations to come. We will have snacks and tools available.
We hope to see you out on the land!
Registration is REQUIRED for this event: Sign up here! Capacity is limited to 20 volunteers.
Once you register, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator, Lauren Ralbovsky, a week to 4 days before the event. If you have questions in the meantime, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org.
What to expect: Walking along a trail for around 4 miles, pulling invasive species, and cutting plants.
How to get there: We will be meeting on site at Governors Point. Parking details will be shared closer to the date and after you register. Parking will be limited at this site, so we strongly encourage volunteers to carpool if possible. Find a carpool here.
Site Info: Governors Point is a 98-acre stretch of protected land along the Chuckanut shoreline, one of the last remaining undeveloped stretches of coastline in Whatcom County. Conserved through a partnership between a local landowner and Whatcom Land Trust, the site will eventually be transferred to Whatcom County Parks, with the Land Trust holding a conservation easement to ensure its long-term protection. This landscape includes forested uplands, rocky shoreline, and important habitat for marine and terrestrial species. Ongoing stewardship is helping prepare the area for future public access while protecting its ecological integrity for generations to come. To learn more about Governors Point, visit here.
