Parks Volunteer Program
FALL PLAYBOOK 2025 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION
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COMMUNITY 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. 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 QR code to learn more
and get registered today!
9 am to noon
10 am to 1 pm
NOVEMBER
15 – Cordata Park
Support riparian and meadow restoration efforts at one
of Bellingham's newest and most popular parks! We will
be removing invasive plants and planting native trees and
shrubs near East Bear Creek, joined by NSEA!
22 – Cornwall Park (North)
Join us at the northern entrance as we continue efforts
to remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy.
We will also be replanting with pollinator-friendly native
trees and shrubs near Squalicum Creek!
DECEMBER
6 – Birchwood Park
Help us continue our invasive removal, mulching, and
planting efforts at beautiful Birchwood Park near the
pump track!
13 – Connelly Creek Nature Area (South)
Join us and our friends from NSEA as we restore wildlife
habitat and protect wetlands in this lovely park on the
south side of Bellingham.
9 am to noon
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.
OCTOBER
11 – Whatcom Creek by City Hall
Join us and the Bellingham Kiwanis to restore salmon
habitat and clean up this well-loved trail corridor.
18 – Big Rock Garden Park
Come support us and the Friends of Big Rock Garden
Park as we clean sculptures and tidy up this peaceful
park.
25 – Whatcom Falls Park at Derby Pond
Help us improve salmon habitat with COB and NSEA by
removing invasive species and replanting native trees
and shrubs for Make A Difference Day & Arbor Day at
Whatcom Falls!
NOVEMBER
1 – Happy Valley Park
Connelly Creek, which runs through this neighborhood
park, needs our help! We'll plant native trees and shrubs
and remove harmful invasive vegetation.
8 – Sehome Hill Arboretum
Come help us restore the southern entrance area, near
the new House of Healing site, with pollinator-friendly
native plants!
"To love a place is not enough. We must
find ways to heal it." – Robin Wall Kimmerer
