BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Whatcom Land Trust - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Whatcom Land Trust X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Whatcom Land Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260106T194319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T172533Z UID:3225-1772874000-1772884800@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Planting Day @ Kelsey Nature Reserve DESCRIPTION:Join us to plant native trees and shrubs at Kelsey Nature Reserve in Ferndale. With your help\, we can continue building a resilient ecosystem for wildlife and future generations to enjoy. We will have tea\, coffee\, and snacks\, and all tools are provided. \nWe hope to see you out on the land! \n  \nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: Click here to register! There will be a limit of 25 spots. \nOnce you register\, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, 3–4 days before the event\, including where to meet. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \nWhat to expect: Walking a longer distance on uneven ground\, digging using a shovel\, bending\, stooping\, pulling roots\, and clipping plants. \nHow to get there: Directions will be sent out once you register. Kelsey is about 25 minutes from Bellingham. There will be limited parking\, so please carpool if possible. Follow this link to join one! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ze6jav \n  \nSite Info: This 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. URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/planting-day-kelsey-nature-reserve/ CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20240423_150329-2-scaled-e1767728443723.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260107T174226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T191318Z UID:3237-1774785600-1774796400@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Work Party Planting Trees @ Jensen Family Forest with Whatcom Million Trees DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Trust and Whatcom Million Trees for a beautiful day at Jensen Family Forest near Custer\, Washington\, as we plant native trees and shrubs to enhance habitat. Every plant in the ground brings us one step closer to a more resilient future for Whatcom County. We can’t wait to see you there! \n  \nRegister: Here \nWhat to expect: Walking a short distance on uneven ground\, bending\, stooping\, and digging. \nHow to get there: Address: 8051 Stein Road\, Custer\, WA 98240. From Bellingham\, drive north on Interstate 5. Exit Interstate 5 and travel east on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Travel 1 ½ miles east to Stein Road and turn right. Travel south on Stein Road for approximately 500 feet. The Jensen Family Forest Park trailhead is on the right. \n  \nSite info: Jensen Family Forest Park is a 23-acre treasure of towering Douglas-fir trees\, some over a century old\, generously donated to the community by Don and Judith Jensen through a conservation easement. After raising their three daughters among these magnificent trees\, Don and Judith wanted to share this special place with the wider community. Today\, through a partnership between Whatcom Land Trust and Whatcom County Parks\, this forest remains protected forever for all to enjoy\, honoring both the Jensen family’s generations of stewardship and their hope that others will find the same joy among these trees that they have cherished for so many years. URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/work-party-jensen-family-forest/ CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025_06_14_JensenFamilyForest-20-scaled-e1767807673211.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260113T000434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T002907Z UID:3264-1775203200-1775232000@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Blackberry Removal and Plant Maintenance Field Friday @ Spooner Creek DESCRIPTION:Join us at the scenic Spooner Creek! Help us steward this 11.3-acre protected area by removing invasive Himalayan blackberry and other invasive species to support young growing native plants. We will also work on clearing the trails that wind through the forested area. We look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: Click here to register! \nOnce you register\, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, a week to 4 days before the event\, including where to meet. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \nWhat to expect: Walking on uneven ground\, cutting blackberry\, pruning trees\, and pulling roots. \nHow to get there: Field Fridays start at the Whatcom Land Trust office. 412 N Commercial St\, Bellingham\, WA 98225 \n  \nLearn more about Field Fridays: Here URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/blackberry-removal-and-plant-maintenance-field-friday-spooner-creek/ CATEGORIES:Field Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/group-photo-at-Spooner-Creek.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260106T204109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T191233Z UID:3227-1775898000-1775908800@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal @ Catalyst Reserve with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association DESCRIPTION:After years of restoration work\, the Catalyst Reserve 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. We will have tea\, coffee\, and snacks\, and all tools are provided. \nWe can’t wait to see you out on the land! \n  \nRegister: Here (Please register for this event so that we can bring enough shovels and snacks!) \nOnce you register\, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, 3–4 days before the event\, including where to meet. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \nWhat to expect: Digging using a shovel\, clipping plants\, including blackberry\, working outdoors\, and walking on uneven ground for up to a mile. \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  \nSite Info: Catalyst Reserve 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! URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/work-party-at-catalyst-reserve/ LOCATION:Acme Elementary School\, 5200 Turkington Rd\, Acme\, 98220\, United States CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NSEA_WP_Landingstrip-Creek_WLT_06.21-3-scaled-e1767730756257.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260106T215237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T201655Z UID:3230-1776502800-1776513600@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Earth Day @ Lower Kenney Creek with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association DESCRIPTION:Happy Earth Day! Join Whatcom Land Trust\, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA)\, and Whatcom Conservation District to protect and enhance critical salmon habitat along Kenney Creek\, where the creek meets the North Fork of the Nooksack River\, and get a free t-shirt designed by NSEA (first come first serve)! Last fall\, over 100 volunteers joined us in planting hundreds of native species at the site. Volunteers will continue that effort by digging and cutting out invasive species like English Ivy\, Himalayan Balsam (Policeman’s Helmet)\, and Himalayan Blackberry\, to help ensure a diverse and healthy environment for returning fish\, birds\, and more. Come help us restore this vital ecosystem and contribute to the long-term health of Kenney Creek and the wildlife it supports! first come first serve. We will have tea\, coffee\, and snacks\, and all tools are provided. \nWe can’t wait to see you out on the land! \n  \nRegister: Here (Please register for this event so that we can bring enough shovels and snacks!) \nOnce you register\, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, 3–4 days before the event\, including where to meet. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \nWhat to expect: Walking on uneven ground\, digging using a shovel\, cutting vines with pruners\, and using a saw. \nHow to get there: Address: 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  \nSite Info: In 2025\, a collaborative restoration project between the Land Trust\, Whatcom County\, Whatcom Conservation District\, and NSEA was completed at Lower Kenney Creek to improve fish passage and habitat. Watch the video to learn more! URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/earth-day-at-lower-kenney-creek/ CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/STRING.03_00_38_11.Still001-scaled-e1767735923808.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260113T002755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T212100Z UID:3268-1777622400-1777651200@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal Field Friday @ Elk Flats DESCRIPTION: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! \nRegistration is REQUIRED for this event: This event is FULL. Email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org to get on the waitlist. \nOnce 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. \nWhat 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. \nHow to get there: Field Fridays start at the Whatcom Land Trust office. 412 N Commercial St\, Bellingham\, WA 98225 \n  \nSite 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. \nLearn more about Field Fridays: Here URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/invasive-species-removal-field-friday-elk-flats/ CATEGORIES:Field Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025_10_28_Elk_Flats_Bryce_and_Alex-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260106T225852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T172303Z UID:3232-1777712400-1777723200@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:Invasive Removal @ Maple Creek Reach with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association DESCRIPTION:Join Whatcom Land Trust and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association for a day of stewardship at Maple Creek Reach. This stunning protected land has undergone incredible restoration efforts over the past 20 years\, and now it needs your help! With breathtaking views along the North Fork of the Nooksack River and frequent eagle sightings\, this site is a volunteer favorite. Come make a lasting impact by helping us remove invasive Scotch broom that is taking over previous years’ plantings. We will have tea\, coffee\, and snacks\, and all tools are provided. \nWe can’t wait to see you out on the land! \n  \nRegister: Here (Please register for this event so that we can bring enough shovels and snacks!) \nOnce you register\, additional details will be sent by our Volunteer Coordinator\, Lauren Ralbovsky\, 3–4 days before the event\, including where to meet. If you have questions in the meantime\, email lauren.r@whatcomlandtrust.org. \nWhat to expect: Walking on uneven ground\, digging using a shovel\, carrying\, and using heavy tools. \nHow to get there: Parking is at Kendall Elementary School at 7547 Kendall Rd\, Maple Falls\, WA 98266. A shuttle will run throughout the event to get volunteers to and from the restoration site\, roughly 5 minutes from the parking. \n  \nSite Info: After years of agricultural and dairy use\, restoration efforts at Maple Creek Reach began in 1998\, led by the current landowners to support the critical streamside habitat. Building on that work\, Whatcom Land Trust started protecting the land in 2003\, and by 2010\, 111 acres were permanently conserved. Since then\, ongoing stewardship and restoration efforts have continued to return Maple Creek Reach to a forested wetland that supports salmon\, bald eagles\, and other native wildlife. Watch the video to learn more. URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/invasive-removal-work-party-at-maple-creek-reach/ LOCATION:Maple Creek Reach CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20240420_115708-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260228T004951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T204337Z UID:3340-1778344200-1778360400@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:2026 Whatcom Land Trust Spring Benefit DESCRIPTION:Spring Benefit 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What takes root in spring sustains the seasons ahead. Please join us for our Resilient Future Spring Benefit on May 9th in support of protecting and stewarding the lands and waters that connect us in Whatcom County. We’re excited to gather with new and old friends at the Hotel Bellwether ballroom for scrumptious appetizers\, a choice of 3 dinner entrees\, wine and nonalcoholic beverages\, silent & live auctions\, and a dessert dash with auctioneer Manca Valum\, and an inspiring program about how connection leads to a resilient future. We are grateful to be part of a community that continues to show up for the rivers\, forests\, farms\, and wildlife that make Whatcom County so special. We hope to see you soon! \n  \nBuy Tickets: Here \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThank you to our wonderful event sponsors!\nTitle Sponsor\n \n  \nPresenting Sponsors\n \n \n \nSupporting Sponsors\nChuckanut Builders\, Julie Carpenter Re/MAX Realtor\, Puget Sound Energy\, Wilson Engineering \n \nHonorary Sponsors\nEthos West Construction\, Inc.\, Industrial Credit Union\, Carmichael Clark\, P.S.\, Samson Rope\,  Waycross Investment Management\, Superfeet\, and John Okan\, Edward Jones \n  \nWelcome to our newest sponsors: Metcalf\, Hodges\, Whatcom Land Title\, Peoples Bank\, Hoagland Pharmacy\, Chuckanut Ridge Assisted Living and Graham Baba Architects. \n  \nIf you’d like to be a table captain\, become a sponsor\, or donate an auction item contact jodi.b@whatcomlandtrust.org\, 360-746-3168 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/2026-spring-benefit/ LOCATION:Hotel Bellwether\, 1 Bellwether Way\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025_05_11_LakeWhatcomPark-24-2-scaled-e1772238478176.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151438 CREATED:20260318T201240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T175519Z UID:3385-1781431200-1781442000@whatcomlandtrust.org SUMMARY:What's the Point? @ Point Whitehorn DESCRIPTION:What’s the Point? is an annual\, family-friendly event at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve that brings the community together to explore the shoreline during one of the lowest tides of the year. For almost seven years\, local organizations have hosted this event to connect people with the unique coastal plants\, wildlife\, and geology of this special place through guided walks\, talks\, and hands-on learning. \n  \nMore details\, including the event schedule\, speakers\, and logistics\, will be shared soon. Save the date and check back for updates! \n \n  URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/whats-the-point-2026/ LOCATION:Point Whitehorn Park\, 6899 Koehn Rd #6601\, Blaine\, WA\, 98230\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Whats-the-Point-Facebook-Cover-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR