Recreation Northwest

10/13/2026

Join us on October 17th and October 31st for our next volunteer work parties along the Bay to Baker Trail!
Yes, this video is outdated, September is over AND we added a new date for this Saturday.. we just love the energy from Bellingham Parks & Recreation so had to post anyway ☺️
Sign up link in BIO. See you there!

10/01/2026

Thank you to Richard Maneval, former Greenways Committee Chair (1995-2001), for joining our volunteer work party yesterday and sharing what it means to volunteer as a steward of our regional trails. Ava Zervoudakis of The Front joined us to interview volunteers for an article she is writing, so we took the opportunity to get a video of the interaction :)
We had a small but mighty group of volunteers removing invasive species (mostly Himalayan blackberries) along the Bay to Baker Trail at Birchwood/ Squalicum Creek Park. 
There is more work to be done! Join us for our next volunteer work party - link in bio.

Thank you to our partners Bellingham Parks & Recreation American Trails

09/12/2026

Thank you to our volunteers for helped remove invasive plants and spread mulch with us this morning along the Salish Coast Trail near Hoag’s Pond and Fairhaven Park! We had fun getting to know each other and stewarding the place we call home 🙌
Couldn’t make it today? That’s alright, there are more upcoming work parties to choose from, link in bio.
Thank you City of Bellingham Parks for the partnership. These work parties are made possible by the Bronco Wild Fund and the American Trails Trail Capacity Program.

08/31/2026

Elizabeth had the privilege of taking Alex and his wife for a guided bike tour along a completed section of the Salish Coast Trail earlier this summer to show them some of the sights around Bellingham. His article beautifully highlights all of the amazing things we get to call home here in Bellingham 🙌 ❤️. How lucky we are to live here 🤗. Thank you for the fantastic write-up, Alex Pulaski and The Oregonian!

New nonstop flights make the Washington city an easy escape for cycling, hiking, and museum visits.

08/27/2026

We coordinated with Representative Rick Larsen’s Bellingham Field Office for a bike tour of the Salish Coast Trail (and a piece of Bay to Baker) in Bellingham on Aug 11th. The goal was to gain local awareness and support from Rep. Larsen’s office for future federal funding for regional trail projects. Read the full blog post for more information (link in bio)

07/20/2026

Join us for our upcoming fall work parties along the Bay to Baker trail!
In partnership with City of Bellingham Parks, we will be removing invasive species, applying mulch, planting native plants, removing litter, and learning best practices for stewardship. These work parties support the stewardship and volunteer training grant we received from American Trails 🙏🙌

We have two set, more to be added soon! Link in bio to sign up. See you there 🤘

06/30/2026

We recently installed a memorial stone for our “Angel Donor” Penny Senger Sanford. Penny found renewal in nature and appreciated our trail building and stewardship work. Penny became our benefactor in 2001 and generously invested in our organization.

It was her contribution and our shared dream to build an Outdoor Classroom for our community in the Hundred Acre Wood. The stone reflects that Penny “loved to spend time in these woods and graciously supported the creation of the Outdoor Classroom.”

06/29/2026

Out in the field on the Bay to Baker Trail with Freya - Park Stewardship Supervisor at Bellingham Parks. This was our “recon session” to decide where to host our stewardship trail work parties in the fall. Work party dates to be announced soon!

We are able to do this work with the recent grant we were awarded from American Trails. Special thanks to Bronco Wild Fund, a Ford Motor Company program for supporting our 2026 American Trails - Trails Capacity Grant.

Inspired by the epic return of the legendary Ford Bronco®, the Bronco Wild Fund mission begins with a deep respect for our public lands. We’re committed to helping sustain the environment and connecting people to the outdoors responsibly.

Bronco Wild Fund and its collaborators help with grants, scholarships, contributions, and an extensive dealer network. A portion of the profits from every Bronco SUV sold goes directly to Bronco Wild Fund collaborator initiatives.

06/26/2026

Shout out to Kyle from the Hub Community Bike Shop for joining, as formal members, our new Trails Coalition. We’re honored to have Hub support our mission, vision, and work ahead.
Haven’t heard of the Hub? Well, the Hub is a non-profit bike shop and community resource in Bellingham, WA. They keep bikes out of landfills and get them back on the road.
Take a look at the used bikes they currently have available in the shop. They now offer educational classes on bike-focused topics like roadside maintenance, bike commuting, and more. Must register in advance: thank you!
Calling all volunteers: The Hub Trash Club meets on the first Sunday of each month from 1-4pm at 110 Ohio St. for bike-powered litter cleanup at Whatcom Creek. All ages welcome!
The Hub Community Bike Shop

06/10/2026

Superfeet Employee Giving Fair at the Ferndale headquarters was lovely today. Thank you to the Superfeet Giving Committee for organizing such a great experience!