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COMMUNITY WORK PARTIES
"Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in
the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth." – Walt Whitman
Get outside and give back this spring and summer at one of our 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, instructions and free Woods Coffee. Be sure to 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 info/registration: www.volunteerbellingham.org/need
9 am to noon
9 am to noon
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30 – Sehome Hill Arboretum
Help us restore trailside habitat near the southern
entrance to the Arb as we celebrate Arboretum Day with
the WWU Ecological Restoration Club and other friends!
JUNE
6 – Lower Padden Creek Trail
Join us and our friends from NSEA for National Trails
Day as we work to protect Padden Creek by removing
trailside invasive English Ivy.
13 – Cordata Park
Team up with us and NSEA volunteers to weed and
mulch near Bear Creek, enhancing this important
riparian habitat!
20 – Juneteenth weekend
No City Parks work party. Learn more about this
significant day at cob.org/juneteenth
27 – Cornwall Rose Garden
We'll weed and mulch (and stop to smell the roses!)
during peak bloom!
9 am to noon
9 am to noon
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APRIL
4 – Forest and Cedar Park
Join forces with WWU L.E.A.D. and Western Washington
student volunteers to combat pesky invasive weeds and
plant new native shrubs and trees in this wonderful park.
11 – Samish Crest Trail
Spend the morning enhancing the natural beauty of
Samish Crest Open Space with us!
18 – Happy Valley Park
Steward serene trailside habitat with us at this small park
as we remove invasive vegetation and spread mulch.
25 – Earth Day at Squalicum Park Re-Route
*10 a.m. to 1 p.m.* Celebrate Earth Day with the City,
NSEA, and friends as we restore habitat at the Squalicum
Creek Re-route restoration project.
MAY
2 – Big Rock Garden Park
Join us and the Friends of Big Rock Garden for some
spring cleanup on National Garden Meditation Day!
9 – Memorial Park
Volunteer alongside the Bellingham Rotary Club to clean up
the memorials and park grounds for Memorial Day weekend.
16 – Rock Hill Park
This hidden park in the York Neighborhood needs some
love. We'll be removing invasive vegetation and
beautifying the butterfly garden!
23 – Memorial Day weekend
No City Parks work party. Enjoy Ski to Sea and the
Memorial Day Parade!
