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“When one plants a tree they plant themselves. Every root is an anchor, over which one rests with grateful interests, and becomes sufficiently calm to feel the joy of living.”— John Muir The 2026 Whatcom CD Native Plant Sale and Celebration had over 40 species of plants to choose from! Seedlings are symbols of metaphorical growth, resilience, hope in the future, and more. By planting native plants in our community, we can turn metaphors into realities. Plants adapted to our l

“There are so many wonderful resources at this event. The information we got was great! We learned so much!” – Attendee Feedback Thank you to the 700 attendees who flocked to the 10 th  Annual Whatcom Farm Expo! Every year the team behind the Whatcom Farm Expo works to improve the event for local farmers, and this anniversary year was no exception. Record attendees, a larger venue, additional workshops, over fifty exhibitors, an equipment showcase, and a variety of animals di

We are compiling a list of flood recovery resources to help those impacted by the 2025 flood. We will continue to update the page as need ed. Thank you to the ongoing community efforts to help rebuild and support one another. If you have flood damage to your home, business, or farm it is imperative that you have photo documentation of the damage for many insurance claims and financial assistance applications. General Flood Recovery Resources Housing, Basic Needs, Pet, and Liv

Mike Tuben is looking forward to watching his new native plant garden establish and grow, especially if it means less lawn mowing! “The largest benefit [of the Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program] is less lawn to mow and better erosion control on a hillside.” – Mike Tuben, 2025 Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program Participant  Mike and his neighbors converted 3,000 square feet of their yard into native landscaping through the Neighborhood Native Landscaping Program (NN

The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with Whatcom County to maintain 26 acres of riparian habitat planted along Homesteader Creek and tributaries. We are now accepting proposals from qualified restoration contractors for project site preparation, planting and maintenance. Please view the attached 'Request for Proposal' document for project specifications and requirements. Homesteader Creek RFP Homesteader Creek Legal Notice