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www.cob.org/parks • (360) 778-7000
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9 am to noon
9 am to noon
MARCH
4 – Parks Native Plant Nursery
Help pot hundreds of bare root trees and shrubs. Choose
morning (9 am–12 pm), afternoon (1–3 pm), or both.
11 – Parks Native Plant Nursery
Help us put our final few hundreds of bare root trees
and shrubs into pots! Choose morning (9 am–12 pm),
afternoon (1–3 pm), or both.
18 – Julianna Park
Join us, NSEA and the Whatcom Million Trees Project
(WMTP) to restore habitat at one of our newest parks.
25 – Sehome Arboretum
Work with us and the Washington Trails Association to
restore this beautiful park as we remove English Ivy and
plant native trees and shrubs.
APRIL
1 – Cordata Park
Support restoration efforts at this magnificent park
along with the Whatcom Million Trees Project (WMTP).
8 – Arroyo Park
Work alongside Chuckanut Creek with NSEA and the
City to remove invasive species and reduce erosion into
this salmon–bearing stream.
15 – West Street Trail
Join Park Steward volunteer Bev as we care for this
darling trail near Squalicum Creek Park.
10 am to 1 pm
9 am to noon
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
COMMUNIT Y WORK PARTIES
Volunteering with the Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program is a wonderful
way to get outside, give back, and help improve the health of our parks and
community. Join us at one of our weekly events as we restore wildlife habitat,
improve open spaces, plant native shrubs and trees, remove invasive species,
make new friends, get some exercise, and have fun!
Wear sturdy shoes, and layers appropriate for the weather and bring a water
bottle and snack. We follow all current safety protocols!
All ages and abilities welcome. Pre–registration is required. For more
information and to register visit: VolunteerBellingham.org
Parks Volunteer Program
JANUARY
14 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebrate Dr. King's legacy of service by helping at
the Little Squalicum Estuary restoration project with
the City, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
(NSEA), and many other community partners.
21 – 16th Street Trail
Join us for a planting party at the secret 16th Street Trail
with Park Steward volunteer Ray!
28 – East Meadow Park
This fun little pocket of nature in the Samish
neighborhood needs our help. Join us!
FEBRUARY
4 – Fairhaven Park
Remove invasive English Ivy and plant native trees and
shrubs while stewarding Padden Creek with us.
11 – Northridge Park
Join us as we work to beautify and restore this beloved
and secluded park.
18 – Woodstock Farm Park
Work with us and the Whatcom Million Trees Project
(WMTP) to improve water quality and salmon habitat
near Chuckanut Creek while enjoying views of the
Salish Sea.
25 – Maritime Heritage Park
Help improve salmon habitat with our friends at NSEA
and the Washington Native Plants Society (WNPS) in
the heart of downtown Bellingham.
