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SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt for Whatcom Water Week @ Stimpson Family Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Scavenger Hunt for Whatcom Water Week at Stimpson Family Nature Reserve\nAs part of Whatcom Water Week\, join Whatcom Land Trust for a self-guided scavenger hunt at Stimpson Family Nature Reserve and discover how forests help keep our water clean\, cool\, and flowing. Pick up a family-friendly activity booklet at the trailhead\, then explore the trail as you search for mossy logs\, trickling streams\, and other natural features that help forests filter and store water. \n\nHow the Scavenger Hunt Works \nPick up a free activity booklet at the trailhead\, then set out to explore the trail at your own pace. Along the way\, search for mossy logs\, trickling streams\, and other natural features that help forests filter and store water. Each clue connects a piece of the landscape to the larger story of how healthy forests protect clean water for our whole watershed. Kids can draw\, check off clues\, and earn a Water Wise take-home memento once they’ve completed the hunt\, plus snap a photo at our fun forest-themed face-in-hole board! \n\nEvent Details \nFree and open to the public. Families welcomed\, no registration required. \n\nHow to Get There \nStimpson Family Nature Reserve\, 2076 Lake Louise Rd\, Bellingham\, WA 98229 \nPublic Transportation: From Bellingham Station\, take Route 512 bus toward Sudden Valley\, which arrives at Stimpson. To return to town\, take the 512 further into Sudden Valley before it loops back toward Bellingham. \n 
URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/scavenger-hunt-for-whatcom-water-week-stimpson-family-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Stimpson Family Nature Reserve\, 2076 Lake Louise Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98229\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day @ Lake Whatcom Park with Whatcom County and Whatcom Million Trees
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Whatcom Land Trust\, Whatcom Million Trees\, and Whatcom County for a day of stewardship at Lake Whatcom Park.\nJoin us in celebrating the lands we love on National Public Lands Day\, the nation’s largest single day of volunteer service for public lands. Volunteers will help remove invasive English ivy that is outcompeting native trees and shrubs\, and may also assist with planting native species and reseeding. As we work\, the stewardship we bring to this park becomes part of a larger\, nationwide celebration of the places we share — learn more about National Public Lands Day at npld.neefusa.org. \nPulling ivy and planting native species helps this forest filter rain\, hold soil in place\, and protect Lake Whatcom\, the drinking water source for more than 100\,000 people in Whatcom County. Healthy forest cover near the lake means cleaner water and a more resilient watershed for the wildlife and communities that depend on it. \nCome celebrate with us\, connect with the land\, meet fellow community members\, and help care for a place that benefits us all. Volunteer at Lake Whatcom Park. \n  \nEvent Details: \n\nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: Sign up here! Once you register\, our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, will send additional details a few days before the event. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org.\nWhat to expect: Stooping\, bending\, using hand tools\, and walking up to one mile down an unpaved trail. Snacks\, water\, coffee\, and tea will be provided.\nHow to get there: Lake Whatcom Park\, 3220 Northshore Rd\, Bellingham\, WA 98226. Parking in the upper lot will be reserved for volunteers. Follow signs and staff members’ directions when you get there!\n\n  \nSite Info: \nLake Whatcom Park is a large forested property owned by Whatcom County Parks on the east side of Lake Whatcom. This property\, along with Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve\, was reconveyed from the Department of Natural Resources in 2014 with the help of Whatcom Land Trust. This large park protects forested and wetland habitat within the Lake Whatcom Watershed\, contains miles of trails open to the public\, and provides exceptional views of Lake Whatcom. Learn more. \n 
URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Whatcom Park\, Lake Whatcom Park\, 3220 Northshore Rd\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance and Invasive Species Removal @ Spruce Roost Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Spruce Roost Reserve for a fun day of stewardship at this stunning forested reserve along the North Fork of the Nooksack River.\nHome to towering Sitka spruce\, this land provides essential habitat for Pacific salmon\, trout\, and bald eagles. Lend a hand in restoring this critical ecosystem by helping to remove invasive species\, maintain our access trail\, and enhance riparian areas for local wildlife. We’ll also take a hike around the site to check on key aspects of the land. We can’t wait to spend a day in this gorgeous forest with you! \n  \n\nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: Sign up here!\n\nOnce you register\, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, 4 to 7 days before the event. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \n\nWhat to Expect: walking on uneven ground\, digging\, cutting plants\, sawing and pulling scotch broom\, bushwacking\nHow to get there: Field Fridays start at the Whatcom Land Trust office. 412 N Commercial St\, Bellingham\, WA 98225\n\n  \nSite Info:  \nSpruce Roost Reserve is a 17.35-acre protected reserve on the southern bank of the North Fork Nooksack River\, south of Maple Falls. Whatcom Land Trust purchased the land in 2005\, protecting 1\,500 feet of forest and salmon-bearing side channels along the river. Bald eagles roost in the Reserve’s towering trees\, hunting spawning salmon below\, making this land a critical habitat. piece of the Trust’s Salmon\, Eagle\, Elk Program on the North Fork Nooksack. \n 
URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/spruce-roost-reserve-field-friday-2026/
CATEGORIES:Field Friday
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SUMMARY:Invasive Blackberry Removal @ The Catalyst Corridor with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at the Catalyst Corridor to help restore a habitat that’s been years in the making.\nAfter years of restoration work\, the corridor is beginning to develop into a healthy and resilient ecosystem\, and we need your help to keep it headed in that direction! Join the Land Trust and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association to help protect this vital habitat by removing invasive blackberry\, which is overtaking previous plantings of native trees and shrubs. \nWe can’t wait to see you out on the land! \n  \nEvent Details:\n\nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: Sign up here! Once you register\, our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, will send additional details a few days before the event. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org.\nWhat to expect: Digging\, use of hand tools\, working with thorny Himalayan blackberry. We will have tea\, coffee\, and snacks\, and all tools are provided.\nHow to get there: Parking is at Acme Elementary School\, 5200 Turkington Rd\, Acme\, WA 98220. A 2-minute shuttle ride will bring you to the restoration site. The shuttle will be available throughout the event.\n\n  \nSite Info:\nThe Catalyst Corridor lies between Landingstrip Creek and the South Fork of the Nooksack River and is home to salmon\, elk\, birds\, and other wildlife. The land used to be a poplar farm with hardly any riparian buffer (the forested area around a stream or river)\, and had a culvert blocking salmon passage\, along with large amounts of highly invasive reed canary grass. Since its protection\, years of stewardship work have helped restore the site\, and we can’t wait to build on that progress with you! \n 
URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/work-party-at-catalyst-corridor-2026/
LOCATION:Catalyst Reserve
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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SUMMARY:Orca Recovery Day @ Lower Kenney Creek
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for Orca Recovery Day!\nOrca Recovery Day is a regional day of action that aims to improve conditions for the critically endangered Southern Resident orca whales. To support their recovery\, we can volunteer to restore habitat for their food source\, Chinook salmon. Learn more about Orca Recovery at betterground.org. \nJoin Whatcom Land Trust\, Whatcom Conservation District\, and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association on October 18th at Lower Kenney Creek to get native plants in the ground to help build a riparian buffer — trees and shrubs situated along the bank of lakes\, rivers\, and streams — to keep the creek cold\, clean\, and clear enough to support healthy salmon populations. As we work\, the care we bring to this creek becomes part of a larger\, region-wide effort to restore the food source Southern Resident orcas depend on. Once we’ve planted the area\, we’ll mulch the plants and remove invasive species that might hinder their growth. \n  \nEvent Details:\n\nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: Sign up here!\n\nOnce you register\, our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, will send additional details a few days before the event. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \n\nWhat to expect: Walking a short distance on uneven and sometimes steep ground\, bending\, stooping\, digging. Tools\, snacks\, water\, coffee\, and tea will be provided.\nHow to get there: 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.\n\nWe highly encourage carpooling to this event\, as the fewer cars we park\, the more area we can plant with native species! You can utilize this resource to share your ride or find a ride! \n \nSite Info:\nLower Kenney Creek is a 16-acre site along a North Fork Nooksack River tributary that supports spring Chinook\, winter steelhead\, coho\, chum\, and pink salmon\, along with eagles and other wildlife. In 2025\, Whatcom Land Trust permanently conserved this land\, opening the door for partners to carry out long-term restoration work. Since then\, partners like NSEA\, Whatcom Conservation District\, and Whatcom County have worked together to enhance this critical habitat. That same year\, a culvert blocking salmon passage was removed\, and a new bridge was constructed to make way for a wider\, natural channel. Now\, salmon can travel up the restored creek\, with plenty of large woody debris in place to create natural stream habitat as they return to spawn. Seven acres of grass field are being converted into streamside riparian forest (5\,000 native plants and trees) with the help of volunteers like you! \n  \nWatch and learn about the collaboration protecting and restoring Lower Kenney Creek. \n \n  \n \n  \nThis work is far from finished\, and there’s still plenty of work to do to build a resilient future for Kenney Creek. We can’t wait to see you out on the land! 
URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/orca-recovery-day-2026/
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SUMMARY:Field Friday Planting @ Kelsey Nature Reserve with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Kelsey Reserve for this month’s Field Friday.\nJoin Whatcom Land Trust and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association to plant native trees and shrubs at Kelsey Nature Reserve in Ferndale. This area hosts wetlands\, forests\, meadows\, and streams. With your help\, we can continue building a resilient ecosystem for wildlife and future generations to enjoy. Come prepared to walk around some of the reserve to check out key aspects of the land. We hope to see you out on this epic site with us! \n  \nEvent Details:\nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: Sign up here! \nOnce you register\, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, 4 to 7 days before the event. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \nWhat to Expect: walking on uneven ground\, digging\, bending and stooping\, cutting plants\, and bushwacking. \nHow to get there: Field Fridays start at the Whatcom Land Trust office. 412 N Commercial St\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. We’ll offer some carpool options from Bellingham\, but we ask that anyone able to meet us out by Lake Terrell do so. Parking information will be included in the pre-event email. \n  \nSite Info: \nThis special place was Whatcom Land Trust’s second protected property\, donated by Ruth Kelsey in 1992. Since then\, the Land Trust has expanded the reserve by adding a 51-acre parcel in 2024\, which completes protection of the Lake Terrell shoreline through its connection with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lands. Today\, this protected land provides habitat for beaver\, songbirds\, coho\, and many other native wildlife species. While important stewardship work has already taken place\, there are still many opportunities for restoration. \n \n 
URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/field-friday-at-kelsey-with-nsea-2026/
LOCATION:Kelsey
CATEGORIES:Field Friday
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