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Conservation Stories: Melissa & Maxx Fanucci
When Melissa and Maxx Fanucci found their new property, they’d bought it for the house and the potential pasture – but the forest quickly...
Jun 234 min read


Conservation Stories: Hilde and Horst Schaaf
Hilda Schaaf loves spending time in her front garden, which she and Horst designed with fire-resistant landscaping in mind. “We need to...
May 284 min read


Smokey Bear Collaborates with Guemes Island for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Smokey Bear joined wildfire resilience partners at the Guemes Community Center to educate the community on ways to reduce wildfire risk...
May 203 min read


Earth Day 2025
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” ― Jane Goodall 95 Volunteers...
May 73 min read


Conservation Stories: Kelly Park Stables
Kim Barron and Amy Gospodinovich manage over 40 horses, lessons, and day camps. They were tired of managing seasonal flooding, too. They...
May 13 min read


Over 500 Free Trees Provided for Inner Bellingham Neighborhoods
Thank you to the community members of Bellingham willing to plant trees and create canopy for their city! More than 500 native trees were...
Apr 282 min read


Conservation Stories: Shawne and John Lidstrom
Shawne and John Lidstrom stand next to their home and newly planted saplings in seedling protection tubes. Sometimes it is possible to...
Apr 244 min read


Plants love rain and our community loved the 32nd Annual Native Plant Sale & Celebration
Plant sale customers of all ages loved finding their new plants! “The Native Plant Sale is a personal holiday!” – Native Plant Sale...
Mar 244 min read


9th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo: A Farm-tastic Day
Whatcom Farm Expo guests listen to a presentation on getting started raising beef “This was fantastic as always. Thank you for making it...
Mar 124 min read


Community Canopy Project: Free Trees for Bellingham
NOTE: Due to large demand and community support, tree requests for this giveaway have closed. This spring, Whatcom Conservation District...
Jan 241 min read


Conservation Stories: Sherry & Charlie Donald
Sherry and Charlie Donald stand in front of their home with their new native landscaping. “After the native plants get established, there...
Jan 64 min read


Conservation Stories: Jessica Lee and Michael Bellis
Landowners Michael Bellis (left) and Jessica Lee (right) in front of the WCD flame cap kiln. The kiln is turning excess biomass into...
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Conservation Stories: Sophie Ziliak
“I loved the benefit of creating a more sustainable ecosystem around my home, but as a new homeowner who was faced with an overgrown yard...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Braving the Gales for the Whales -Orca Recovery Day 2024
An atmospheric river did not deter the 50 volunteers who came to the 7th Annual Orca Recovery Day event in Whatcom County! Our crew...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


12th Annual Run with the Chums – Another Fin-omenal Year
Thank you to the 358 racers and 25 volunteers who joined us for the 12th Annual Run with the Chums 5K Fun Run and kids Smolt Sprint...
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Climate Commitment Act Supports Wildfire Resilience
Wildfire risk in Western Washington is increasing because of climate change. Whatcom Conservation District’s (Whatcom CD’s) Community...
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Climate Commitment Act Supports Whatcom Forest Stewardship
Western Washington is world famous for towering trees and vast forests. The Whatcom Conservation District’s (Whatcom CD’s) new Forest...
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Proposal Opening Results - Todd Creek Reach Riparian Restoration Project
The following proposals have been accepted and will be reviewed and ranked later this week. New proposals are no longer being accepted. A...
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Todd Creek Reach Riparian Restoration Project RFP
The Whatcom Conservation District is partnering with the Whatcom Land Trust to restore 22.4 acres of riparian habitat along Todd Creek...
Jun 18, 20241 min read


2024 Native Plant Sale
On an unseasonably warm day in March, over 800 people enjoyed Whatcom Conservation District’s 31st Annual Native Plant Sale &...
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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