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 →
Press Releases
Our former Intern, Jon Carter, introduces Odd Balls after battling cancer!
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 →
Ribbon Cutting – Thursday, May 4th – Hundred Acre Wood Outdoor Classroom, Fairhaven Park
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 →
LOST CAT POP-UP GALLERY in Fairhaven May 1st – 31st – Francis X. Donovan
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 →
March – Confluence from Recreation Northwest 2023
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 →
Looks like Rain, Restoration Volunteer Project with New & Old Faces a Huge Success!
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 →
Recreation Northwest Applauds our U.S. House Representatives for Supporting the Great American Outdoors Act
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 →
Closed in Solidarity and Support of Black Lives Matter
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 →
Inslee issues updated guidance for outdoor recreation in Phases 1 and 2
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 →
Recreation Northwest EXPO Update & Modifying our Mission in response to Coronavirus
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 →