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Trail Etiquette 101

May 12, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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When it comes to exploring the great outdoors, striving to respect the land and those around you is important. Whether it be enjoying the local park or wandering around a large national forest, taking ... Read More →

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Most Common Pacific Northwest Native Plants and their traditional/cultural uses.

March 15, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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“Ethnobotany is the study of how people of a particular culture and region make use of indigenous (native) plants. Plants provide food, medicine, shelter, dyes, fibers, oils, resins, gums, soaps, ... Read More →

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Recreation Northwest Kicks off 2022 with a Stewardship Event

January 21, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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On Sunday, January 16, Caleb Savage, Program Coordinator for Recreation Northwest, held a volunteer appreciation gathering and the first stewardship event of the year! At Recreation Northwest, we are ... Read More →

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Giving Thanks to our Volunteers of 2021

November 24, 2021 by Todd Elsworth

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The pandemic may have shifted our approach as an organization, but it didn’t change our appreciation for our amazing community.      Our 2021 volunteer work parties helped us reconnect with familiar ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Recreation Northwest, Stewardship

Removing Wildlife Barriers

November 4, 2021 by Todd Elsworth

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When we finished our Fairhaven Park Trail and Wetland Boardwalk project in 2017, we were required to provide mitigation for the impacts that we had on the wetlands. With the direction of Rae Edwards, ... Read More →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Recreation Northwest

Looks like Rain, Restoration Volunteer Project with New & Old Faces a Huge Success!

August 13, 2021 by Todd Elsworth

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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 →

Filed Under: Fairhaven Park, Native Plants, Press Releases, Recreation Northwest, Stewardship

YO- Outdoor Recreation Businesses, You’re Invited to our EXPO this May 2nd.

January 27, 2020 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Dear Outdoor Recreation Industry Businesses and Organizations,  We’re expecting 2,500 outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to be attending our Recreation Northwest EXPO on May 2nd, 2020. ... Read More →

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The Whatcom Report, September 8th: What Makes Recreation Tick?

September 11, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Listen in to an interview on The Whatcom Report with Gina Stark, Economic Development Project Manager as she checks in with Gear Aid President, Clark Campbell and Bill Hasenjaeger of Trail Boss. These ... Read More →

Filed Under: Recreation Economy, Washington Outdoor Business Alliance

Bellingham Voices: Recreation Northwest

September 5, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

I was honored to be interviewed by Deb Slater for the Bellingham Voices program. Through an enjoyable conversation, Deb lead the way to help me tell the story of where Recreation Northwest (and I) ... Read More →

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Alliance Industry Tour: Gear Aid in Bellingham

September 4, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Update: Formerly known as our BASECAMP events, we have changed the name of these fun networking events to GATHERINGS as part of our new Washington Outdoor Business ... Read More →

Filed Under: Recreation Economy, Recreation Northwest EXPO, Washington Outdoor Business Alliance

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Recreation Northwest is a 501(c)3 charity. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Our non-profit federal tax-exempt number is 46-1774882.

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