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Press Releases

Galbraith Mountain Concert – Choir of the Salish Sea – May 19th & 20th

May 16, 2023 by Todd Elsworth

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The Choir of the Salish Sea presents a concert entitled “Galbraith Mountain” on May 19 and 20 on Bellingham's Fairhaven Village Green.  "We know that you share our love for the outdoors and for the ... Read More →

Filed Under: Nature Immersion, Press Releases

Our former Intern, Jon Carter, introduces Odd Balls after battling cancer!

May 16, 2023 by Todd Elsworth

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Yes, it's personal. I got at text from Jon Carter, an intern that we had in 2017 from Salt Lake City's Patagonia Store. Patagonia supported our Fairhaven Park project. and employees have the ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Parkscriptions, Press Releases

Ribbon Cutting – Thursday, May 4th – Hundred Acre Wood Outdoor Classroom, Fairhaven Park

April 13, 2023 by Todd Elsworth

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Celebrate the opening of our Outdoor Classroom Native Plant Garden in the Hundred Acre Wood.  Where: Gather at our Recognition Rock Bench  Date: Thursday, May 4th  Time: 5:30pm  Speakers: Mayor ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Outdoor Classroom, Press Releases, Stewardship

LOST CAT POP-UP GALLERY in Fairhaven May 1st – 31st – Francis X. Donovan

April 11, 2023 by Todd Elsworth

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Artist's Reception: Friday, May 5th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Francis X. Donovan, a self-taught local artist with a career spanning over 40 years, will be showcasing and selling his wooden sculptures and ... Read More →

Filed Under: Press Releases

March – Confluence from Recreation Northwest 2023

March 10, 2023 by Todd Elsworth

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We are well on our way through Winter. We've spent the first 9 weeks of the year outside building our Outdoor Classroom space in Fairhaven Park. Dig in here to see the complete construction timeline ... Read More →

Filed Under: Press Releases

Looks like Rain, Restoration Volunteer Project with New & Old Faces a Huge Success!

August 13, 2021 by Todd Elsworth

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Fairhaven Park Work Party in Bellingham, WA Helps Clear Invasive Species To Restore Native Northwest Plants The first rain Bellingham had seen in 52 days was welcomed by volunteers during Recreation ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Native Plants, Press Releases, Recreation Northwest, Stewardship

Recreation Northwest Applauds our U.S. House Representatives for Supporting the  Great American Outdoors Act

July 23, 2020 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

The legislation will help restore deteriorating parks and public lands nationwide.    Bellingham, WA — The U.S. House of Representatives took an historic vote on July 22,  when it approved the Great ... Read More →

Filed Under: Press Releases

Closed in Solidarity and Support of Black Lives Matter

June 12, 2020 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

While our offices weren't OPEN today as a result of the pandemic, in the first place, we post and share this to show that our ears and our minds aren't CLOSED. This effort is in support of the Black ... Read More →

Filed Under: Press Releases

Inslee issues updated guidance for outdoor recreation in Phases 1 and 2

May 26, 2020 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance further clarifying outdoor recreation requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open ... Read More →

Filed Under: Press Releases

Recreation Northwest EXPO Update & Modifying our Mission in response to Coronavirus 

March 16, 2020 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

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Dear Outdoor Recreation Community, On behalf of our board of directors and fellow staff, we would like to extend our sympathies to you, your co-workers and families for the disruption and ... Read More →

Filed Under: Press Releases

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