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COMMUNITY WORK PARTIES
"The word ecology is derived from the Greek oikos,
the word for home." – Robin Wall Kimmerer
Get outside and give back this winter 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 full water bottle and snack.
All ages and abilities welcome. Pre-registration required. More information/registration: volunteerbellingham.org/need
9 am to noon
9 am to noon
MARCH
7 – Native Plant Nursery
Join the fun as we pot hundreds of bare root trees
and shrubs! Choose to volunteer in the morning
(9 am to noon), afternoon (1 to 3 pm), or both.
14 – Native Plant Nursery
Learn about our new native plants while potting the
final batch of new bare root trees and shrubs! Morning
(9 am to noon), afternoon (1 to 3 pm), or both. Join us!
21 – Whatcom Creek at Mayflower Bridge
Support our urban creek and trail stewardship efforts
by weeding and mulching near the Mayflower Bridge
and WeGrow Garden!
28 – Lowell Park
Help us steward this darling green space near WWU.
We'll get rid of invasive plants, add new native shrubs,
and work to keep this park healthy and beautiful.
APRIL
4 – Forest and Cedar Park
Join forces with L.E.A.D. and Western Washington
University student volunteers to combat pesky invasive
weeds and plant new native shrubs and trees in this
wonderful park!
11 – Samish Crest Trail
Help us enhance the trailside habitat in the stunning
Samish Crest Open Space—join us in making this special
place thrive.
18 – Happy Valley Park
Connelly Creek, which runs through this neighborhood
park, needs our help! We'll remove harmful invasive
vegetation and spread mulch.
10 am to 1 pm
9 am to noon
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JANUARY
10 – East Meadow Park
Help us improve wildlife habitat within the Samish
Neighborhood by weeding and mulching.
17 – MLK, Jr. Day of Service
Community Work Party
Find details regarding hours (11 am to 2 pm) and other
important information on the previous page.
24 – Fairhaven Park Outdoor Classroom
Spend your Saturday helping us steward the Outdoor
Classroom and Native Plant Garden! We'll remove pesky
weeds and plant native plants.
31 – Harriet Spanel Park
This park in the York Neighborhood near the Loving
Space School needs some love. Help us remove weeds
and spread mulch to revitalize the space.
FEBRUARY
7 – Lake Padden/Galbraith Mtn. Trailhead
Plant native trees and shrubs with us near Bellingham's
favorite new trailhead and recreation hub.
14 – Julianna Park
Help restore a beloved park alongside our NSEA friends
by removing invasive species, planting native trees, and
continuing Julianna Guy's legacy, namesake of this park.
21 – Cornwall Park
The forest understory in one of Bellingham's oldest parks
needs some help. Work with us to protect and restore this
critically important habitat by planting trees and shrubs!
28 – Hundred Acre Wood
Join us for National Invasive Species Awareness Week as
we restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this
serene forest on Bellingham's south side.
