April 18 from 9am-12pm | Register Today
Join Whatcom Land Trust and NSEA to protect and enhance critical salmon habitat along Kenney Creek, where the creek meets the North Fork of the Nooksack River.
April 22 from 8am-12pm | Register Today
Help NSEA maintain older sites and save trees from restricting cages and blue tubes.
April 25 from 10am-1pm | Register Today
Join City of Bellingham and NSEA at the Squalicum Creek Re-Route project to continue improving habitat for salmon.
Join NSEA in caretaking our campus in honor of the McRorys
NSEA is turning 35 years old! On April 12, 1991, nine "incorporators" signed the certificate that would grant the "Nooksack Samish Regional Salmon Enhancement Council" as a nonprofit with the State of Washington. The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) name we use today was established in our articles of incorporation in 1993, signed by the board president at the time, Mike McRory. The vision and belief in NSEA's ability to inspire others to support a healthy Whatcom County where salmon thrive was a priority for Mike and his wife Elaine. Their passionate spirits will continue to guide us.
The McRorys spent countless hours (and dollars) on NSEA’s campus creating functional and beautiful spaces to maximize NSEA's efficiency and showcase the organizations' ability to steward and sustain our resources. In honor of Mike & Elaine, NSEA will be hosting an open house service day on our campus. Our intention is to carry their legacy of stewardship forward and invite all those who appreciated their vision as much as NSEA does. We would like to personally invite you to join us in caretaking and stewarding this precious resource.
All gloves, tools, and refreshments provided. There will be a variety of tasks for all abilities. Please join us on Friday, May 1st, anytime between 10AM and 3PM at 3057 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham.
Know your home: Come meet the native plants of Whatcom County!
In this workshop, you will learn about native plants and why they are important for salmon. You will then go on a scavenger hunt to identify your own plant and share what you’ve learned.
Meet us at NSEA’s campus (3057 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham) on Thursday, May 21st from 3:30 – 4:30 PM to discover local plant species and how healthy riparian zones support healthy salmon populations.
Free event! This workshop is geared towards kids & families, but all ages are invited to join us. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Click here to register (encouraged but not required).
Our spring work party schedule is here!
Build community, enjoy the outdoors, and make Whatcom County a better place for us all.
We have many volunteer opportunities to restore habitat this season, including removing invasive vegetation, potting plants to restock NSEA’s native plant nursery, and revisiting older restoration projects.
View NSEA's full work party schedule here. No experience needed, tools and instruction provided, and all ages are welcome!
Summer camp registration is open!
Camp Keystone is an outdoor day camp for 3–6-year-olds that blends discovery, science, and silliness. This summer will feature 10 weekly camp sessions, offering both half-day and full-day options to meet your family’s needs. NSEA is committed to offering a safe, enriching, and fun outdoor experience, and we are looking forward to welcoming your family to Camp Keystone this summer!
As a licensed program, we are proud to offer financial assistance to qualifying families. We are also a participant in Washington Early Achievers, which recognizes high-quality educational opportunities.