Our Stewardship of Fairhaven Park requires community volunteers to help maintain our Native Plant Gardens.
Work Parties
We work with Bellingham Parks as stewards of the park. If you’d like to help:
Please contact us via the form below if you’d like to volunteer for a small work party.
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Below are our upcoming Volunteer Work Parties held in Fairhaven Park.
October 16, 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm
November 7, Time: TBD
You may register in advance here for the Morning Session & Afternoon Session
Work Party INFO
Transportation: Bus, Bike, Walk or Carpool if you can.
Meeting Location: Upper shelter in Fairhaven Park.
107 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA 98225
When: See specific dates/times above
Late?: If you arrive later than the start time, walk up the trail and find us in one of our Native Plant Gardens. Listen for the sounds of work getting done and laughter!
Tasks: We will be removing invasive species and unwanted competition to protect our native plants. This is essentially buttercup, sprouting thistle; blackberry; and ivy.
Equipment: Gloves, tools, and instruction provided. Please wear long pants, close-toed shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Don’t forget your water bottle and a snack. We will have water for refills.
Who? All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to have a guardian sign a Liability form at the event.
What to wear: Please wear reasonable clothing- dress for the seasonal weather.
After Party: We traditionally convene at Stones Throw Brewery to wind up the evening.
1009 Larrabee Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
