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March 3rd Gathering @ Peter James Photography Gallery in Fairhaven’s Orcas Building

February 12, 2020 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Tuesday, March 3rd 
Peter James Photography Gallery in Fairhaven’s Orcas Building
1211 Mill Ave #202, Bellingham, WA 98225

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm detailed event schedule below. 

Nature Photographer Peter James is opening his gallery for our March Alliance Gathering to share the beauty that he has captured around our great state of Washington. Drinks and snacks! 

We will be given an update on and discussing important state and federal outdoor recreation legislation that affects us in Washington State. Two pieces that we will dive into are the following: 

Letter in Support of House Bill 2587 – Establish a Scenic Bikeways Program

Recreation Northwest supports the Restore America’s Parks Campaign

Alliance Gatherings: Held at cool venues around the region, this is an opportunity to get together with your colleagues in outdoor recreation. Get to know each other, develop new business ideas, and just have some fun with one another. Please consider Joining the Alliance to support our work. 

Invited: Outdoor recreation business owners & employees, recreation students, and anyone who loves to play outside are welcome to join us.

Detailed schedule 
5:00 pm Show up & mingle = Social Hour
6:00 pm Welcome to the Gallery with Peter James
6:15 pm Current State and Federal Legislation
Chime IN (Chance to share what you/your company is up to) Alliance Members GO First! 
7:00 pm Hit the Trail 

About Nature Photographer Peter James:  “Connection To Nature is at the core of humanity. Modern civilization has separated us from nature, and it’s time to bring nature back into our daily lives.”  More about Peter James

The goal of my nature photography is to help you feel happier every day, to feel connected to the incredible beauty of this planet we share, and to be reminded how much we all have to be grateful for.”

Inside the gallery: 

 

Todd 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.

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