Spring 2013 Work Parties
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April
April 13th 9am - noon
Maritime Heritage Park – 23 spots left!
Join the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) and City of Bellingham Parks in removing invasive plants and spreading mulch to improve salmon habitat at this ever-improving site near the mouth of Whatcom Creek in the Old Town neighborhood. Park in the lot at the end of C street (access from Holly St.) and meet by the fish holding tanks. MAP
April 13th 10am - noon
Outback Farm - Western Washington University - FULL!
Be a part of our first Spring planting party on campus and check out Western’s very own farm! We will be planting native trees and shrubs and mulching near the amphitheater. This will complete the restoration process at a site previously covered with invasive blackberry. You can also return and watch your plants grow over the years! Meet at the entrance to the Outback Farm, near Fairhaven College.
April 20th –EARTH DAY-- 9am - noon
Landingstrip Creek - 37 spots left!
Help NSEA, the Whatcom Conservation District, and Whatcom Land Trust plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs along the banks of this South Fork Nooksack River tributary located in Acme. There will be a free t-shirt giveaway and REI will be raffling off a tent to one lucky volunteer! Take a trip to the mountains and do your part for Earth Day and wild salmon! From Bellingham head east on Mt Baker Hwy/WA-542 for 15 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 9 just outside of Deming, and follow for 7 miles. Turn right on Turkington Rd and park at Acme Elementary School. Look for NSEA signs and shuttle. MAP
April 20th –EARTH DAY-- 10am - noon
Squalicum Creek Park - 29 spots left!
Help City of Bellingham Parks work to maintain ongoing restoration in this developing park by removing invasive plants and spreading mulch. Park in the Squalicum Creek Park parking lot off Squalicum Pkwy across from West St, and follow signs to the work site. MAP
April 27th 10am - noon
Outback Farm - Western Washington University - FULL!
Come check out Western’s very own farm and participate in our Spring Outback planting project! We will be planting native trees and shrubs and mulching near the amphitheater. This will complete the restoration process at a site previously covered with invasive blackberry. Meet at the entrance to the Outback Farm, near Fairhaven College.
May
May 4th 10am - noon
Outback Farm - Western Washington University - FULL!
Check out Western’s very own farm and participate in our third and last Spring Outback planting event! We will be planting native trees and shrubs and mulching near the amphitheater. This will complete the restoration process at a site previously covered with invasive blackberry. Meet at the entrance to the Outback Farm, near Fairhaven College.
May 4th 1:30pm – 3:30pm – WALKING DISTANCE FROM WWU
Pine Street Trail - 28 spots left!
Help clean up this short trail by removing invasive plants and spreading mulch. Meet at the corner of Garden St. and Pine. Note the afternoon start time. Parking is limited so please walk, bus, or bike. This site is 1 BLOCK downhill from the Viking Union building. See how close it really is on this MAP
May 11th 10am - noon
Euclid Park - 30 spots left!
Assist the Euclid Park steward with ivy removal in this forested park. From Lakeway Drive, turn north onto Euclid Ave and watch for the parking lot on the right. Parking is very limited so please bus, bike, or carpool! MAP
May 18th 10am – noon
Sehome Hill Arboretum - Western Washington University - 9 spots left!
Help remove English ivy in the Sehome Hill Arboretum. Get to know this big, beautiful forested area right next to campus. Meet at the entrance to the Outback Farm, near Fairhaven College.
May 19th 10am – noon SUNDAY
Whatcom Creek Trail - 26 spots left!
If you cannot attend our usual Saturday events, here’s a Sunday work party for you! Join WWU’s “Back to Bellingham” program to help restore salmon habit by removing invasive plants and mulching. Park in the Civic Fields lot on the corner of Fraser and Puget, then follow signs on the trail to the work site. MAP
May 27th 10am – noon MONDAY Memorial Day
Sehome Hill Arboretum - Western Washington University - 19 spots left!
Start this holiday off right by removing invasive plants like yellow archangel and English ivy in the Sehome Hill Arboretum. Get to know this big, beautiful forested area right next to campus. Meet at the entrance to the Outback Farm, near Fairhaven College.
June
June 1st 10am - noon – WALKING DISTANCE FROM WWU
Crooked Path - 30 spots left!
Celebrate National Trails Day by cleaning up this little path near campus! We will be removing invasive plants and spreading mulch. The trail is between High and Garden Streets. Meet on High Street across from Laurel Park. Parking is limited so please walk, bike, or bus. See how close it is on this MAP
June 8th 9am - noon
Happy Valley Park – 39 spots left! – WALKING/BIKING DISTANCE FROM WWU
Join NSEA and City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation in this effort to restore habitat near a salmon-bearing stream. Remove invasive plants and spread mulch along Padden Creek. Meet at the Happy Valley Park shelter just off Old Fairhaven Parkway. Parking is limited so please walk, bike, bus, or carpool. Approximately 20-30 min. walk from campus. MAP