Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Opportunities

Whatcom Conservation District invites you to join us in our mission to conserve natural resources. We have many projects and events throughout the year and are always looking for volunteers who can contribute their talents and expertise. These are great opportunities for you to be involved in your local community and have a positive impact on the environment.

Events

The Whatcom CD hosts events throughout the year. We appreciate your help!

Join Our Volunteer Team

Wildlife Tracking

Take photos of wildlife and their signs to help the Whatcom CD crowd source wildlife data!

Work Parties

Volunteers are needed each year to help restore habitat along salmon bearing streams.

Events

We have many events and opportunities for volunteering throughout the year. Whether you can take photos, plant trees, greet participants, identify native plants, or help set up we appreciate your contribution.

Join our Volunteer Team, and receive emails notifying you of volunteer opportunities as they arise. Click here to submit your information or contact Aneka Sweeney at (360) 526-2381 x103 or asweeney@whatcomcd.org.

Run With The Chums

Volunteers are needed each year for parking, registration, and other race logistics.

Native Plant Sale

Volunteers are needed each year to help with plant packing, customer service, and more.

Whatcom Farm Expo

Volunteers are needed each year for parking, greeting, and other event logistics.

Upcoming Events

Sat, May 17
Samish Neighborhood Free Wood Chipping
Elks Lodge
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May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
Help your home and community become more wildfire resistant for free!
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Sat, Jun 07
Day At The Beach 2025
Across from the BP Heron Center
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Jun 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Across from the BP Heron Center, 7290 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230, USA
Are you interested in exploring the intertidal zone of Birch Bay with beach naturalists? Do you enjoy celebrating our water and the creatures that live in it? Come to Day at the Beach!
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Thu, Jun 12
So You Want to Run a Farmstand? Grand Re-Opening at Oak Meadows Farm Store
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Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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What does it take to sell your own and partner farm products through a farmstand?
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Thu, Jul 10
Developing Partnerships and Products for Direct Market Sales: Grace Harbor Farms Store
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Jul 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Three farm businesses under one roof! Learn how three young, multi-generational farm business owners are working together to create a direct market shopping opportunity for local cow and goat dairy, meat, and wellness products.
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Thu, Aug 14
Farm to Table Entrepreneurs: Local Beef from Home to Wholesale
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Aug 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Half and whole shares, meat boxes, restaurants, or farmers market? Who is your ideal beef customer?
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Thu, Sep 11
Local Meat Processing Roundtable
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Sep 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Producer: processor meat up—learn about opportunities for processing in the region, how to build and maintain a relationship with your processor, and opportunities/challenges to local meat processing expansion.
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