Invasive Species Removal Field Friday @ Elk Flats

Join us for a special day at the beautiful Elk Flats! This 80-acre conservation site is difficult to access, making this Field Friday a rare chance to explore and care for this unique landscape. Together, we’ll hike through the forest to complete our annual site visit while removing invasive species to support native habitat. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to stewardship work, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while experiencing a place few people ever get to see. We look forward to having you join us!

Registration is REQUIRED for this event: Click here to register!

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 a long distance through unmaintained trails on steep, uneven ground, cutting and digging blackberry and other invasive plants, pruning plants back from the trail, and pulling roots.

How to get there: Field Fridays start at the Whatcom Land Trust office. 412 N Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Site Info: Elk Flats is approximately 80 acres of forestland along the South Fork of the Nooksack River in Skagit County. Whatcom Land Trust protected the land in the early 2010s. Before its protection, the land experienced logging and other uses that left it in need of restoration. Today, ongoing stewardship focuses on improving habitat for fish and wildlife and supporting the health of the river system.

Learn more about Field Fridays: Here