Field Friday for Trail maintenance and Invasive species removal @ North Fork Eagle
Join Whatcom Land Trust staff for a full day of stewardship at North Fork Eagle, located along the North Fork of the Nooksack River near Welcome.
This Field Friday offers an opportunity to care for a dynamic floodplain while working along a trail that winds through a beautiful forested landscape. Volunteers will focus on trail maintenance and invasive species removal, including Himalayan blackberry, holly, and other invasive plants. This work helps restore native habitat, improve access, and support the health of the floodplain ecosystem. This stretch of river is an important spawning area for chum salmon, which in turn support large numbers of bald eagles that feed and roost nearby. 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!
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.
How to get there: Field Fridays start at the Whatcom Land Trust office. 412 N Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225
What to Expect: Walking on uneven ground; clearing trail corridors; removing invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry and holly; and working outdoors for an extended period of time.
Site Info: North Fork Eagle is a stretch of Whatcom Land Trust–protected land along the North Fork of the Nooksack River near Welcome. This floodplain supports important habitat for salmon, including chum that return each year to spawn, as well as bald eagles and other wildlife that depend on the river system. The landscape includes a mix of forested habitat and dynamic river channels that shift over time. Ongoing stewardship helps maintain healthy habitat, support wildlife, and improve access for future restoration and community use.
