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Recreation Northwest Collaborates with Pacific Chorus Frogs – Students of Wild Whatcom

April 1, 2022 by Todd Elsworth

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The vision for Recreation Northwest is a “Community Connected To Nature”. One example is by bringing community organizations together to improve the places where we play.  Last year, we partnered ... 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 →

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Recreation Northwest Announces the 2019 Great Outdoors Awards Winners

September 7, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Wait for it! Before we jump right into the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT (yes, I’m a storyteller)... Here’s some background on the genesis of the event. For the past 3 years, we have hosted our Breakfast of ... Read More →

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May 14th- Basecamp in Fairhaven Park & Stones Throw Brewery

May 8, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Tuesday, May 14th  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Work Party in Fairhaven Park 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm After Party at Stones Throw Brewery Each month in Bellingham, we host our Basecamp events to bring people from ... Read More →

Filed Under: Recreation Economy, Stewardship

2016 SUMMIT – Made in Washington -Recreation Manufacturing Panel Moderator Ray Blotteaux

January 27, 2016 by Todd Elsworth

Ray Blotteaux is the owner and President of Transition Composites Engineering (TCE). Founded in 2007, TCE is a veteran owned small business located in Ferndale, WA. Mr. Blotteaux has nearly 30 years ... Read More →

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The ONE for 2012 Bellingham Traverse

August 9, 2012 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

For 2012, we have modified our fundraising structure. See the full story here: Out of BAIT- looking for THE ONE. We have chosen the ONE non-profit that will be the beneficiary of the 2012 Bellingham ... Read More →

Filed Under: Bellingham Traverse

Our friends are like family

April 19, 2012 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Over the years, we have had the opportunity to raise money and awareness for a great group of local and regional non-profits. One of our objectives was to "Connect Active People" in the community, ... Read More →

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Ride ’em if you got ’em

September 12, 2011 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

Big thanks to Kulshan Cycles for hooking us up with His and Hers Trek Allants this year. See them on display inside the Boundary Bay Brewpub. Stay tuned to The Traverse Network ... Read More →

Filed Under: Bellingham Traverse

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