Whatcom Land Trust

Whatcom Land Trust We are entrusted with an extraordinary natural heritage.

Saltwater shorelines, forests, lakes, farms, mountains, and wildlife habitat are all part of a legacy that only we can preserve for future generations.

Join us for an evening with wildlife biologist and nature photographer Greg Green on June 5th from 6–8 PM at the ReStore...
05/29/2026

Join us for an evening with wildlife biologist and nature photographer Greg Green on June 5th from 6–8 PM at the ReStore in Bellingham. 🌿📷

Greg will share how to use patterns and rhythms in nature to capture images that tell a story of the natural world. He's a wildlife biologist and ecology instructor at WWU whose work has appeared in BirdWatching Magazine, Audubon calendars, and earned an Honorable Mention in the National Wildlife Federation's 2025 photo contest.

Attend the Friday evening presentation on its own, or add a Saturday field session at Fenton Nature Reserve — one of Whatcom Land Trust's protected lands — to practice what you've learned in the field. The morning field session is sold out, but we just added an afternoon session on June 6th from 2:30–5:30 PM — spots are limited, so grab yours soon!

🎟️ Tickets are $50 — link in comments.

05/28/2026

🌼 Species of the Month: Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Every month, we celebrate the abundant diversity of life in Whatcom County by highlighting a species in our "Species of the Month" column. It's a Land Trust fan favorite, and this month we've partnered with local author Jennifer Hahn to learn about dandelions.

You've probably walked past one today, maybe even pulled a few from your garden. But the common dandelion has a lot more going on than one might think.

What looks like a single flower is actually a composite of around 100 tiny blooms, making it an important early-season food source for over 90 species of insects. 🐝

Insects aren't the only ones who rely on dandelions. People have been using them for centuries in many different ways. In this video, Jennifer teaches us how to roast the root to make a rich, earthy tea and how to incorporate it into homemade chocolate truffles.

For the full recipes and so much more, pick up a copy of Jennifer's book, Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide, at your local bookstore.

💚 From small dandelions to ancient conifers, your support helps protect the habitat that all the species we love rely on.

What's the Point? Come find out. 🌊🐚Join us at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve on June 14th from 10 AM – 1 PM for a free, ...
05/27/2026

What's the Point? Come find out. 🌊🐚

Join us at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve on June 14th from 10 AM – 1 PM for a free, family-friendly day of shoreline exploration along the Salish Sea. Wander the beach with expert naturalists, get up close with live tide pool species, and learn what makes this stretch of coastline so special.

Presentation Schedule: 🌿

10:10 AM — Plants, birds & ecology with Pam Borso and Greg Green
🪨 12:00 PM — Geology history tour with Doug Clark
🌊 12:30 PM — Beach processes with Keeley Chiasson

Free shuttles available from 7039 Jackson Rd., Blaine with the first departure at 9:45 AM. ADA accessible path to viewpoints. All ages welcome, no pets or bikes please.

See you on the shoreline! 💚 For more info, visit the link in the comments.

Thank you to all of our co-hosts: Whatcom Land Trust, Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee, Washington State Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Reserves Program, Northwest Straits Foundation, Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve Stewardship Committee, Surfrider Foundation Northwest Straits, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, RE-Sources, North Cascades Audubon Society, and Whatcom Conservation District

Last Sunday, our very own Whatcom Land Trust staff took on one of the most iconic races in the Pacific Northwest: the Sk...
05/26/2026

Last Sunday, our very own Whatcom Land Trust staff took on one of the most iconic races in the Pacific Northwest: the Ski to Sea. 🏔️

They traveled through forests, farmland, rivers, and estuaries that we work to protect year-round. The team had an incredible rookie year, finishing almost exactly in the middle of the pack — 254 out of 473 starting teams! 🎉

None of it would have been possible without our incredible support crew. Thank you to Barb Francis for loaning us her canoe, Derek Coburn for the kayak, for the sweet jerseys, Ellen Gehling for letting our mountain team camp at her property, and to Sean Leese, Oceanna Boulanger, and Katy Chapman for supporting us along the way. 💚

And a big thank you to our Ambassadors — Diane Garmo, Leaf Schumann, Tassyn Miller, Mary Rawlins, and Bryan Hennessy — who staffed the outreach table at the finish line and shared our mission with thousands of new faces. 🌿

Join us in continuing this work so future generations can race every leg of Ski to Sea, too. 💚

What a night. 🌿💚Last week, we gathered for our 2026 Resilient Future Spring Benefit, and together we raised $251,000 to ...
05/20/2026

What a night. 🌿💚

Last week, we gathered for our 2026 Resilient Future Spring Benefit, and together we raised $251,000 to protect, restore, and steward the forests, farmlands, shorelines, and wildlife habitat that make Whatcom County home.

This kind of conservation work doesn't happen alone. As Caleb, our Community Engagement Intern, shared that evening:

“It’s one thing to love a place—and it’s another thing to ask… what does it actually look like to take care of it? How do you contribute in a meaningful way; a way that actually makes a difference? One of the biggest things we’ve found is that… you don’t figure that out alone.

We are so grateful to everyone who showed up, gave generously, and continues to show us what it looks like to truly care for the land.

Together, we are building a resilient future for Whatcom County. 💚

A big thank you to this year's Spring Benefit Sponsors 💚🌿Our 2026 Spring Benefit, Whatcom Land Trust’s annual fundraisin...
05/13/2026

A big thank you to this year's Spring Benefit Sponsors 💚🌿

Our 2026 Spring Benefit, Whatcom Land Trust’s annual fundraising event, brought our community together to build a resilient future for the land we love. None of it would have been possible without the generous sponsors who made it happen. Because of their generosity, every gift raised goes directly toward our mission. 🫶

Title Sponsor: Mountain Veterinary Hospital, Bellingham, WA

Presenting Sponsors: Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC - Washington's Injury Lawyers, Julian & Company, Real Estate Team With The Muljat Group

Supporting Sponsors: Chuckanut Builders, Wilson Engineering, Julie Carpenter, Re/Max Realtor, Puget Sound Energy.

Honorary Sponsors: Ethos West Construction, Inc., Carmichael Clark, P.S., Industrial Credit Union, Superfeet Worldwide, Waycross Investment Management, Edward Jones — John T Okan Samson

Welcome Sponsors: Bank (WA) ,Chuckanut Ridge Assisted Living, Graham Baba Architects, Whatcom Land Title Co., Metcalf Hodges, Hoagland Pharmacy, Landmark Design Build, WECU

Thank you for helping make this work possible! 🌲

Thank you to Chuckanut Builders, Wilson Engineering, Julie Carpenter, Re/Max Realtor, and Puget Sound Energy for their ...
04/24/2026

Thank you to Chuckanut Builders, Wilson Engineering, Julie Carpenter, Re/Max Realtor, and Puget Sound Energy for their support and commitment to protecting and stewarding the land we all love. 🌲🏔️ As Supporting Sponsors for this year's Spring Benefit, Whatcom Land Trust's annual fundraising event, they helped cover event costs, ensuring that every gift raised goes directly toward our mission. 🫶

Join us in thanking them for helping make this work possible. 💚

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Today, people around the world are celebrating the planet by planting trees, caring for their favorit...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Today, people around the world are celebrating the planet by planting trees, caring for their favorite trails, and sharing the places they love with the people they love.

At Whatcom Land Trust, we have the honor and privilege of connecting to the land every single day. We’re working alongside you to build resilience all year long by conserving and stewarding the wildlife habitat, waters, farmlands, and forests in Whatcom County forever. 🌲

So this Earth Day, join us in giving back to the land you love all year long:

🥾Share the land you love: Take someone new to one of the many parks and reserves across Whatcom County that Whatcom Land Trust has helped protect.

🌱 Volunteer: Join us at a Work Party, Field Friday, or become a Volunteer Land Steward or Ambassador to make a lasting impact on the land.

📬 Stay Connected: Sign up for our newsletter for stories from the land, upcoming events, and conservation news.

💛 Make a Donation: Over 90% of our work is funded by community gifts from people like you.

Today lets celebrate the places that make Whatcom County extraordinary, like the wildlife at Lily Point Marine Reserve, trails at Galbraith Mountain, the habitat corridors of Skookum Creek, and the Chuckanut sandstone shoreline at Teddy Bear Cove, all protected forever because people like you showed up. 🌿💚

Earth Day is one day. Join us in making a difference every day. 💚

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