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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.

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Events

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

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Wildlife Tracking

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

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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.

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Run With The Chums

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

WCD staff carries native plants
Native Plant Sale

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

WCD Staff chatting with client
Whatcom Farm Expo

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

  • Samish Neighborhood Free Wood Chipping
    Samish Neighborhood Free Wood Chipping
    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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  • Day At The Beach 2025
    Day At The Beach 2025
    Sat, Jun 07
    Across from the BP Heron Center
    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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  • So You Want to Run a Farmstand? Grand Re-Opening at Oak Meadows Farm Store
    So You Want to Run a Farmstand? Grand Re-Opening at Oak Meadows Farm Store
    Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    RSVP for Event Location
    What does it take to sell your own and partner farm products through a farmstand?
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  • Developing Partnerships and Products for Direct Market Sales: Grace Harbor Farms Store
    Developing Partnerships and Products for Direct Market Sales: Grace Harbor Farms Store
    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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  • Farm to Table Entrepreneurs: Local Beef from Home to Wholesale
    Farm to Table Entrepreneurs: Local Beef from Home to Wholesale
    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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  • Local Meat Processing Roundtable
    Local Meat Processing Roundtable
    Thu, Sep 11
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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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Questions?

Contact Aneka Sweeney at (360) 526-2381 x103 or asweeney@whatcomcd.org

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