Fostering Future Generations of Stewards Nestled along a bumpy dirt dead-end road, the entrance sandwiched between two houses, is one of Whatcom Land Trust’s smallest properties. However, while it may be just 5.5 acres of land along Kendall Creek, the Harrison property’s impact is anything but small. From the habitat it provides for native fish, …
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A Legacy of Restoration A few minutes past the town of Maple Falls and just off of Highway 542 sits Maple Creek Reach. Named for the creek that meanders through the property, this 111-acre property is a testament to the power of restoration. Maple Creek Reach’s story started in 2003 when Whatcom Land Trust acquired …
Cougar Creek Ranch Located east of Ferndale near the Nooksack River, Cougar Creek Ranch is a hidden gem. Named for the tributary of the Nooksack which runs through the property this 157 acre farm was recently protected through Whatcom County’s Agricultural Purchase of Development Rights (Ag PDR) program. The Cougar Creek property has been in …
Watching Diane Garmo and Kathie Hagwell pruning rhododendrons and pulling weeds on their 40-acre property just east of Bellingham you can see the connection they feel to this piece of land. The history of this property is both solemn and inspiring, providing context to the specialness of this place. In 1888 the United States government …
Located in Kendall, Washington is Whatcom Land Trust’s Harrison Reserve, 5.5 acres along Kendall Creek of exceptional habitat for native fish, birds and other wildlife species. While this may not be a large piece of property, the positive impact it is having on both native species and the community has been huge. The Harrison Reserve …
If we were to say the heart of Washington’s natural character are the forested mountains, then the rivers would be the arteries. Washington’s rivers flow down from the mountains into the lowlands and find the sea, carving a path filled with rich soils and even richer history. Many cities and towns here have a river …
