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Bellingham

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

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

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

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 →

Filed Under: Recreation Northwest, Recreation Northwest EXPO

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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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