As we say goodbye to 2022, we’d like to extend our thanks to all of our community partners, volunteers (including our own board of directors) and our generous donors. Here's a brief “end of year” ... Read More →
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Safety Fencing in Fairhaven Park Outdoor Classroom project area
For those wondering about the orange fencing alongside the Fairhaven Park -18th Street connector trail, we installed our safety fencing around our Outdoor Classroom. We are planning to break ground ... Read More →
Spotlight on Recreation Northwest – Bellingham Alive January 2023
Thank you to Cocoa Laney at Bellingham Alive! Magazine for the article in the January 2023 issue that shines a SPOTLIGHT ON RECREATION NORTHWEST. It is part of a larger collection of "Pacific ... Read More →
Greetings on Giving Tuesday
On this Giving Tuesday, we are asking for your support to help make our Outdoor Classroom project a reality. Over the past two years we have diligently tried to replace our traditional recreation ... Read More →
Confluence ~ October 2022
What a Summer. Fall is here. While it feels like summer weather outside this week, the seasons have shifted, and we are trying to get back into our “normal” work/school routines. For those of you who ... Read More →
Support the approval of the Chuckanut Community Forest Master Plan
Dear Mayor Fleetwood and City of Bellingham Council Members, I am writing to you to support the approval of the Chuckanut Community Forest Master Plan. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name ... Read More →
Why You Should be Forest Bathing
What is forest bathing? By now you might have caught wind of this trending practice. Forest bathing, as the name suggests, is an all-encompassing sensory immersion. It’s connected to relaxation and ... Read More →
Fairhaven Park Stewardship Work Party 6/14/22
Dear Volunteers, We are hosting a work party on Tuesday, June 14th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. RSVP in form below. Date: Tuesday, June 14th Times: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meet: Fairhaven Park Upper Shelter. ... Read More →
In Service to the Community- Thank you Brian Roche
Where did we find this guy? In 2015, when we invited Brian to join us at a round table discussion to talk about hosting our first Outdoor Recreation Summit, his contagious enthusiasm was well ... Read More →
7/9/22 Volunteer as a Bike Valet @ Northwest Tune-up : Bikes, Music, Beer
We are looking for BIKE VALET volunteers for Saturday, July 9th. Volunteers will receive a one day festival pass to the NW Tune-Up . The 3 hour shifts are from 1:00 - 4:00 pm; 4:00 - 7:00pm; 7:00 - ... Read More →