BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Whatcom Land Trust - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191654 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:20260403T191654 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:20260403T191654 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:20260403T191654 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