Spending time in nature provides us with an opportunity to rest, reflect, and restore ourselves. Whether we are looking at a sunset, gazing at the ocean or the mountains, sitting in the park or ... Read More →
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Get Your Feet on the Earth and Reduce Your Stress
A great stress reduction technique in nature is called Earthing or Grounding. Earthing or Grounding refers to connecting ourselves to the surface of our planet by sitting, standing, or walking ... Read More →
Recreation Northwest Donates $100,000 in the 11th Hour to Complete WMBC’s Samish Way Parking Lot Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2021 For more information contact: Todd Elsworth, Recreation Northwest 360.739.8458 Recreation Northwest Donates $100,000 in ... Read More →
10 Family-Friendly Things to do in Bellingham in Fall
Now that fall is here, are you looking for things to do in Bellingham with your family? Here’s a list of some of our favorite family-friendly activities in Bellingham! Some activities are indoor, some ... Read More →
All In: Climate Action Week, Padden Creek Clean Up at Fairhaven Park
The first day of Fall, brought with it cloudy skies and a light morning rain. However, that did not deter the volunteers who came out to engage in Climate Action Week with Recreation Northwest to help ... Read More →
Surprising Benefits of Walking: An Effective Way to Regulate Genes and Lower Stress
Walking isn’t just a great form of exercise, it’s got some seriously surprising health benefits, too. From shutting off obesity-inducing genes to lowering insulin response, to improving circulation, ... Read More →
All in with Recreation Northwest for Climate Action Week
Climate Action Week with Recreation Northwest restoring Padden Creek in Fairhaven Park! As we have all seen in recent years the effects of Climate Change in communities around the world have had ... Read More →
8 Ways to Reboot Mind Body Health in Nature for Stress & Anxiety Relief
Rebooting mind-body health is an important practice to integrate in your everyday life for stress & anxiety relief. Just think of how much stress can build up in a day! The stresses and ... 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 →
August 7th Volunteer Work Event at Fairhaven Park
Join us on Saturday, August 7th for our next work party. We will work from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to maintain our Fairhaven Park, Native Plant Gardens, we host Fairhaven Park Work Parties as ... Read More →
