Volunteers are at the heart of Whatcom Land Trust’s work, caring for the land every single day. Listen to Janet’s story to learn why she gives her valuable time to help restore Whatcom County’s special places.
How community partners rallied together to protect Bellingham’s recreation hub – Forever. On Galbraith Mountain, conservation, recreation and working timberland coexist in harmony. Just a short walk from downtown Bellingham, Galbraith is a world-class destination for...
After removing a structure in disrepair, the Trust is working with volunteers to maintain critical wildlife habitat and conserve wetlands that provide a buffer from impacts of sea level rise. On a cold January morning, Stewardship Director Jennifer Mackey bundled up...
Whatcom Land Trust’s community partnership with Explorations Academy It’s a stormy December day at Whatcom Land Trust’s California Creek property. Fifteen middle and high school aged students, clad in rain gear, are planting saplings across an open field....
Why South Fork salmon are facing an uphill battle and how community partners are working together to try and save them.
A partnership with local farmers Katie and Matthew to benefit salmon and create affordable farmland. By Lorraine Wilde and Aneka Sweeney It takes a village to build a farm and keep it viable long-term. In 2015, Katie Pencke and Matthew McDermott founded Alluvial...
