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What’s the Point? 2026 @ Point Whitehorn

June 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Woman Pointing at tide pool at Point Whitehorn at the Whats the Point Event.

Join us for the 2026 “What’s the Point?” a free, family-friendly exploration of Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve. Investigate the shoreline with expert naturalists, attend fascinating talks on local ecology and wildlife, and connect with organizations dedicated to protecting our coastal treasures. This year the Whatcom MRC will have an intertidal exploration table at the shoreline, where you can examine live tide‑pool species up close and learn how these remarkable organisms survive and thrive in dynamic coastal habitats. It’s a perfect day for curious minds of all ages to learn, explore, and get inspired—please remember to leave your four-legged friends at home!

 

Presentation Schedule

10:10 am: Plants, birds, and ecology with Pam Borso and Greg Green (leaves from parking lot).

12:00 pm: Geological history tour with Doug Clark (meet at the beach).

12:30 pm: Natural beach processes with Keeley Chiasson (meet at the beach).

 

Parking: Please park at 7039 Jackson Rd., Blaine, and take the shuttle to Point Whitehorn Park. The first shuttle leaves the parking lot at 9:45 am, and the last shuttle leaves the park at 1:15 pm. There are minimal parking spots available at the park.

 

Accessibility: The park has an ADA accessible ¾ mile walk (packed gravel path) to viewpoints, and there is a 0.1-mile non-ADA accessible walk down to the beach. More information about the park can be found at the park website. Park map: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/6967/Point-Whitehorn-Marine-Reserve-Map 

There will be porta-potties at the start of the trail; one ADA accessible. There are no bathrooms down on the beach.

No pets or bicycles are allowed at the reserve.

Whats the Point graphic 2026

Co-Hosted by:

  • Whatcom Land Trust
  • Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee
  • Washington State Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Reserves Program
  • Northwest Straits Foundation
  • Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Stewardship Committee
  • Surfrider Foundation Northwest Straits
  • Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2
  • RE-Sources
  • North Cascades Audubon Society
  • Whatcom Conservation District

 

Details

  • Date: June 14
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Venue