September 2017
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…
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