2010 NSEA Fall Work Parties                               Sponsored by the Industrial Credit Unions of Whatcom County

All work parties are on Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm (unless otherwise noted).  Tools and gloves are provided.  Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.  Refreshments are provided by The Bagelry, the Community Food Co-op, Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods, Starbucks, and Tony's Coffee.  Bring your enthusiasm, your friends, and family, and anyone else that can hold a shovel! See you out at the creek!  

NSEA would like to thank the following local businesses for
their continued support of our programs and for generously contributing the food and
refreshments for our work
parties:

September 11th        S.F. Nooksack River

Join NSEA, RE Sources, and the Northwest Straits Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for the 1st Annual South Fork Nooksack River Canoe Clean Up. We'll be paddling down the South Fork of the Nooksack River from 9am - 1pm in an effort to remove litter from the riverbanks. Some canoes and life jackets will be provided, but folks are encouraged to bring their own canoes to join the clean up effort. Canoes will launch at the Acme Bridge and paddle to the Van Zandt Bridge. Volunteers are also needed on land to help launch boats and unload collected trash. Pre-paddle refreshments and garbage collecting materials will be provided.

Registration for this event is required. To register contact Volunteer Coordinator Lindsay Taylor at 715-0283 or ltaylor@n-sea.org.

October 10th                         Willow Creek

Join NSEA, the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program, REI, and Starbucks at Squalicum Creek Park on Sunday from 1pm - 4pm as we work to plant native trees and shrubs along Willow Creek at this brand new site.  REI will be giving away a free REI Half Dome 2 tent to one lucky volunteer at this event.  This work party is a part of 350.org's 10/10/10 Global Work Party event.  Parking is available in the parking lot of Squalicum Creek Park, located on Squalicum Way just across from the intersection of Squalicum Way and West St. in Bellingham.  Look for signs and then the blue NSEA tent, and check in there.

Registration for this event is not required, but if you would like to give us a heads-up, you click on this link to register your participation through REI.