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MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY COMMUNITY WORK PARTY
Come Join Us
Make a difference in our community with the City
of Bellingham and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement
Association (NSEA) for our annual Make a Difference
Day and Arbor Day.
Join us at:
Whatcom Falls Park
Saturday, October 23rd
from 9 am to noon
Together, we will plant native trees and shrubs along
Whatcom Creek to improve water quality and salmon
habitat.
Tools, gloves, instruction, coffee, snacks, and FREE
Papa John's pizza provided. All ages and abilities are
welcome. No previous volunteer experience necessary.
Please RSVP in advance for this free event. To register
and learn more, visit: cob.org/madd2021.
Parks Volunteer Program
Stewardship in Your
Backyard
If you can't join our work party, you can still be
a part of this national day of helping others by
creating wildlife habitat in your own backyard
or neighborhood.
Visit our Backyard Habitat Restoration website
for tips and ideas on you can safely remove
invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs,
and improve soil and water quality, all while
having fun with your family and neighbors.
cob.org/backyard-habitat
Become a Park Steward and
Volunteer Independently
Adopt your local park,
trail or open space
for Make A Difference
Day and beyond! Park
Stewards are long-term
volunteers who work
independently after
receiving training and
direction.
Park Stewards can volunteer individually or as
a group. This is a great way to get the whole
family involved!
Learn more at cob.org/parkvolunteer
