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Thanks to 2022 and YOU!

December 29, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Parkscriptions Tagged With: Bellingham, City of Bellingham, Fairhaven Park, Fundraising, Stewardship, Volunteers

Safety Fencing in Fairhaven Park Outdoor Classroom project area

December 29, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

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Spotlight on Recreation Northwest – Bellingham Alive January 2023

December 29, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Outdoor Classroom, Parkscriptions

Greetings on Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

Filed Under: Outdoor Classroom, Stewardship Tagged With: Bellingham, bellinghamexperience, BellinghamWA, doseofnature, Fairhaven Park, GivingTuesday, GTFO, natureeducation, natureimmersion, OPToutside, Outdoor Classroom, outdoorrecreation, Parkscriptions, recreationnorthwest, supportlocal, TrueToNature, WhatcomCounty

Confluence ~ October 2022

November 22, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

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Support the approval of the Chuckanut Community Forest Master Plan

September 1, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

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Why You Should be Forest Bathing

June 17, 2022 by Elizabeth Nelson

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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 →

Filed Under: Nature Immersion, Parkscriptions Tagged With: forest bathing in Bellingham WA, health benefits of nature, nature immersion therapy, Shinrin-Yoku, why you should be forest bathing

Fairhaven Park Stewardship Work Party 6/14/22

June 7, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

Filed Under: Stewardship Tagged With: Fairhaven Park, invasives, volunteer

In Service to the Community- Thank you Brian Roche

June 2, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

Filed Under: Recreation Northwest Tagged With: Board of Directors, Brian Roche, Fundraising, outdoor recreation business, service, volunteer, voluntold

7/9/22 Volunteer as a Bike Valet @ Northwest Tune-up : Bikes, Music, Beer

May 26, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

Filed Under: Recreation Northwest Tagged With: Bellingham, Bike Valet, Community, fun, Mountain Bike, Northwest Tune-up, Volunteers, Waterfront

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avatar for Todd ElsworthTodd Elsworth

Todd Elsworth is one of the many “Mossy-haired lunatics roaming the dripping peninsulas”, described in “I'm Here for the Weather'' by Tom Robbins. As executive director, he works to fulfill our mission to teach the health benefits of nature, promote outdoor recreation, and steward the places where we play.

avatar for Elizabeth NelsonElizabeth Nelson

As Director of Programs, Elizabeth Nelson brings her B.S. in Public Health, her extensive work with trauma survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and her own experiences of the positive connection and health benefits of time spent in nature into the Parkscriptions program at Recreation Northwest. She is a certified Wilderness First Responder. She has a broad range of experience running her own business and working in nonprofit and government organizations. Her program management, graphic design, and marketing skills combined with her background in public health bring a unique perspective to her work. She enjoys backpacking, hiking, surfing, playing soccer, gardening, and exploring new trails with her two daughters and dog.

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