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Parks Volunteer Program
COMMUNIT Y WORK PARTIES
Get outside and give back this Fall at one of our weekly volunteer work parties.
We will restore wildlife habitat, maintain trails, pick up litter, plant native shrubs
and trees, remove invasive species, learn new skills, and (of course) have fun!
We provide tools, gloves, and direction while following all current safety protocols.
Please arrive wearing sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and bring a
full water bottle and snack.
All ages and abilities welcome. Pre-registration is required. For more
information and to register visit: VolunteerBellingham.org/need
"When we heal the Earth,
we heal ourselves." – David Orr
9 am to noon
9 am to noon
NOVEMBER
5 – Maritime Heritage Park
Join us as we improve salmon habitat with the City,
NSEA, and WA Native Plant Society at this special
restoration site in the heart of downtown.
12 – Big Rock Garden Park
Come clean sculptures and help maintain this peaceful
park with Friends of Big Rock Garden.
19 – Railroad Trail at Vining & View Ridge
Join Park Steward Richard in helping us plant native
trees while removing invasive Himalayan Blackberry
to restore this amazing trail.
DECEMBER
3 – Cornwall Park (north)
In partnership with NSEA, we will be working along
the creek in the north end of the park to remove
invasive species.
10 – Connelly Creek Nature Area (south)
Help NSEA restore wildlife habitat in this lovely park
on the south side of Bellingham.
17 – Harriet Spanel Park
Join Park Steward Mark and the York Neighborhood
Association in removing weeds, planting, mulching,
and picking up litter to care for this awesome park.
9 am to noon
9 am to noon
SEPTEMBER
10 – Whatcom Creek by City Hall
Join the Bellingham Kiwanis at our Whatcom Water
Week work party to restore salmon habitat and clean
up this well-loved trail.
24 – Squalicum Creek Park
Support Climate Action Week at Willow Spring by
caring for new native plants at this impressive
restoration site.
OCTOBER
1 – Julianna Park
Remove invasive species, plant native trees, and help
us spruce up one of Bellingham's newest parks.
8 – Arroyo Park
We will be working with NSEA to remove invasive
species and reduce erosion into Chuckanut Creek.
15 – West Cemetery Creek
Join us as we work to improve water quality and fish
habitat in this newly restored creek.
22 – Make A Difference Day
Come help restore salmon habitat with the City,
WMTP and NSEA by planting native trees and shrubs
at Whatcom Falls Park near Derby Pond!
29 – Sehome Arboretum
The Arboretum is being eaten alive by invasive English
Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry! Come help save this
stately forest with us and WWU's LEAD.
The Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program empowers our community to have the tools, knowledge and skills to
care for, restore, and protect Bellingham's parks, trails and open spaces. Visit cob.org/parkvolunteer.
