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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

“Farming asks everything of you, and it's easy to let the bigger picture projects keep getting pushed to the back burner. What I want other farmers to hear is simple: you don't have to figure it all out alone, and you don't have to have deep pockets to do things right. Resources like the Whatcom Conservation District exist precisely for farms like ours — working farms trying to build something meaningful, care for their animals well, and leave the land better than they found

“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