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September 2017
Beavers in the Ecosystem: Benefits and Challenges
Participants will learn how beavers benefit water quality, and how their dams help retain water that supplements low instream flows in the summer. We will also have experts along who can speak about ways to control beavers, and offer helpful advice about how humans and beavers can coexist. This event will be a tour in Whatcom County, with several stops. It is open to all. Dress for weather and tromping in wetlands. Registration Required. To register, email Lee First with…
Find out more »Taylor Shellfish Tour and Cooking Demonstration
Come take a 30 minute tour of Taylor Shellfish Farms located off Chuckanut Drive. Learn what goes into farming shellfish. Tour will be followed by a cooking demonstration and samples. RSVP to Nicole Gilmore at nicoleg@taylorshellfish.com
Find out more »Baker to Bay Symposium
The Whatcom Watersheds Information Network in association with multiple sponsors is hosting the 2017 Baker to Bay Symposium at the Ferndale Event Center. This two-day event will bring together stakeholders, managers, governments, businesses, community members, and scientists to share information about ecosystem recovery actions in Whatcom County in a manner that combines and coordinates data/research with community interests and needs. Day 1 will focus on "Community Perspectives, Challenges, and Solutions." The event is designed for a general audience and will feature…
Find out more »City of Lynden Water Treatment Plant Tour
City of Lynden is hosting guided tours of their Water Treatment Facility to interested members of the public. Contact Tami Adams, 815-5734, adamst@lyndenwa.org
Find out more »Baker to Bay Symposium – Day 2
The Whatcom Watersheds Information Network in association with multiple sponsors is hosting the 2017 Baker to Bay Symposium at the Ferndale Event Center. This two-day event will bring together stakeholders, managers, governments, businesses, community members, and scientists to share information about ecosystem recovery actions in Whatcom County in a manner that combines and coordinates data/research with community interests and needs. Day 2 will focus on "State of the Science." It is formatted to share information on science, research, and the…
Find out more »Guided Whatcom Creek Habitat Tour
You're invited to come learn how Whatcom Creek has changed over time, what the City of Bellingham is doing to help protect it for the future, and how you can help. The guided tour will explore local wildlife use and habitat improvements in the Red Tail Reach and Cemetery Creek habitat restoration projects. 6:00pm, Thursday, September 21 - Meet at the lower Civic Athletic Complex Parking lot at the corner of Fraser and Puget. No cost, no RSVP necessary, all…
Find out more »Bellingham SeaFeast 2017
Don't miss the second annual Bellingham SeaFeast on September 22 and 23! Enjoy fun and entertainment for all the family, including boat rides, U.S. Coast Guard action, a salmon-grilling contest, cooking demos, and seafood galore.
Find out more »The Ecological Value of Riparian Buffers and Wetlands: A Tour of Fenton Nature Reserve
This Whatcom Land Trust property is home to a gorgeous beaver pond, extensive forested upland buffers, wetlands, and a salmon-bearing stream. It is one of the largest natural areas in the northern part of the county. At this special tour, we will learn about the ecological importance of riparian buffers and wetlands from a Land Trust Steward, a Wetlands Ecologist, and the North Sound Baykeeper. This preserve, near the headwaters of a tributary of Dakota Creek, is not only stunningly…
Find out more »Nooksack River Walk
The beautiful Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is one of the most visited forests in the country. Let's do our part to keep it and the Nooksack River healthy! Discover native plants, find aquatic insects, and learn about environmental stewardship on this salmon-focused nature walk along the North Fork Nooksack River led by NSEA's Nooksack River Steward volunteers. No cost, no RSVP necessary, all ages welcome.
Find out more »Salty Cinema – Whale Rider
The first film in our Salty Cinema series is Whale Rider. Head down to the Northwest Maritime Center for a free, maritime related movie! "Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However, his twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), survives. At age 12, she enlists the help of her grandmother (Vicky Haughton) and the training of…
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