We appreciate those who came out to volunteer with us on Saturday, September 26th. This is how we celebrate National Trails Day (American Hiking Society) here in Bellingham. Our work is supported by ... Read More →
Volunteers
WE WON! American Trails – 2026 Trails Capacity Program
In a highly competitive grant funding ecosystem, Recreation Northwest Trails Coalition were recently selected to receive funding from American Trails. The grant will support stewardship work and ... Read More →
Seeking Parkscriptions Volunteers for 2025-26 School Year
We are seeking volunteers to help chaperone High School students during our Parkscriptions programming in local parks for the 2025-26 school year between the hours of 8:30 am - 3:15 pm. Contact us ... Read More →
Volunteer – Saturday, June 7th Galbraith Supreme Bike Race / Beer Garden
We are looking for volunteers! Please. The Galbraith Supreme Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, June 7th has chosen Recreation Northwest as the beneficiary for the event. The proceeds that we earn from ... Read More →
2024 Good Energy with Phillips 66 Ferndale
Back at it again! Our annual crew from Phillips 66 Ferndale came out for the fourth year in a row to work on their Good Energy day of community service. They continue to support our work in the ... Read More →
Thank you REI Bellingham volunteers
Recreation Northwest has a longstanding relationship with REI Bellingham. They have been leading sponsors in our events over the years, including Bellingham Traverse, Olympia Traverse, Recreation ... Read More →
Wed. Feb. 21st ~ Ribbon Cutting ~ Hundred Acre Wood Outdoor Classroom, Fairhaven Park
Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Hundred Acre Wood Outdoor Classroom Wednesday, February 21st 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Speakers Welcome by Todd Elsworth, Recreation Northwest Overview with Nicole ... Read More →
In the Garden: Identification Signs for Native Plants & Invasive Species
As part of our Outdoor Classroom project, we transformed our Fairhaven Park wetland mitigation site into a public space with the addition of the park bench. Most recently, we added Native Plant & ... Read More →
Give Back. Go Play. April at Backcountry Essentials ~ Bellingham, WA.
Backcountry Essentials is making April a month to encourage community engagement! They are going about this in a couple of ways: one is to highlight some local non profits at a table in the shop, ... Read More →
March – Confluence from Recreation Northwest 2023
We are well on our way through Winter. We've spent the first 9 weeks of the year outside building our Outdoor Classroom space in Fairhaven Park. Dig in here to see the complete construction timeline ... Read More →
