Parks Volunteer Program
FALL PLAYBOOK 2023 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION
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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, make new friends, learn new skills, and (of
course) have fun!
We provide tools, gloves, and direction while following all current safety
protocols. You wear sturdy shoes, layers appropriate for the weather, and
bring a water bottle and snack.
All ages and abilities welcome. Pre-registration is required. For more
information and to register visit: VolunteerBellingham.org/need
Scan this QR code to
learn more and get
registered today!
9 am to noon
9 am to noon
NOVEMBER
4 – Cordata Park
Support riparian restoration efforts at one of
Bellingham's newest parks by removing invasive
Himalayan Blackberry and planting near East Bear Creek.
11 – Lake Padden/Galbraith Mtn. Trailhead
Help plant native trees and shrubs near Bellingham's
new favorite trailhead and recreation hub!
18 – Sunnyland Neighborhood Park
Join Park Stewards Travis and Liz in helping us plant
trees and shrubs while removing invasive Himalayan
Blackberry to restore this fun park.
DECEMBER
2 – Julianna Park
Remove invasive species, plant native trees, and help
us spruce up one of Bellingham's newest parks as we
continue the legacy of Julianna Guy.
9 – Hundred Acre Wood
Help restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this
lovely park on the south side of Bellingham.
16 – Squalicum Creek Park
Help us out at Willow Spring by caring for new native
plants at this impressive restoration site.
9 am to noon
9 am to noon
SEPTEMBER
16 – 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.
23 – Birchwood Park
Help us support Climate Action Week at Birchwood Park.
We will be removing weeds, mulching and picking up litter
to care for this great park.
30– Harriet Spanel Park
Join Park Steward Mark and the York Neighborhood in
removing weeds, mulching, and picking up litter to care
for this awesome park.
OCTOBER
7 – Broadway Park
Remove invasive species, plant native shrubs, and help
us spruce up one of Bellingham's oldest parks.
14 – Padden Creek Daylighting
We will be working alongside the creek near 20th St. and
Old Fairhaven Parkway to remove invasive species and
reduce erosion into this salmon-bearing stream.
21 – Big Rock Garden Park
Come clean sculptures and help maintain this peaceful
park with the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park.
28 – Make A Difference Day
Come help restore salmon habitat with the City and
NSEA by planting native trees and shrubs at Whatcom
Falls Park near Derby Pond!
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.
