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This May, 12 individuals from 8 communities decided to become Community Wildfire Ambassadors – helping their neighborhoods become more resilient to wildfire concerns. “Living in the forest makes you more aware of the actual danger of fire. I’d like to understand how to best mitigate the risks. [I’m] willing to help and encourage others around practices.” – Community Wildfire Ambassador During initial training, Ambassadors learn about wildfire, wildfire risk, and resources ava

Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) members and neighbors with Wildfire Resilience Specialist, Robert Walters, celebrating their initiation into Firewise USA®. Residents across Whatcom County are becoming increasingly aware of the wildfire risks facing Western Washington as summers become hotter, drier, and smokier. In the Semiahmoo community, the dedicated residents decided to take action together to help protect their homes, neighbors, and shared green spaces from wildfire.

Ginger Larsen fell in love with Birch Bay, but NNLP helped her fall in love with her yard. “I feel more connected to Birch Bay, as a whole, because I have a space that brings Birch Bay to my front door... Birch Bay is more than just the people and also more than just the wildlife. I feel like this project brought both worlds together in the best way. I have an amazing story to share with my community to encourage them to do the same and I also have a beautiful space that invi

Five classes of 7th graders from Nooksack Valley Middle School joined Whatcom CD, Appel Farms, and Whatcom Family Farmers for a field trip to Appel Farms! “Thank you for letting us go on the farm to see how it works, for letting us touch the cows, and sample the cheese (it was so good). I really liked touching the baby cows and sampling the cheese.” – 7th Grade Student Reflection There is something incredibly special about a learning experience that engages all senses. Betwee

“It is important to take action and to realize that we can make a difference, and this will encourage others to take action and then we realize we are not alone and our cumulative actions truly make an even greater difference.” ― Jane Goodall Working together, 65 volunteers removed 17 cubic yards of invasive plant species in celebration of Earth Day! Removing invasive plants helps support habitat for native fish and wildlife, improves water quality, and decreases erosion. Ear