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Join NSEA for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support at our Annual Fundraising Cocktail Party! Enjoy craft cocktails, delicious bites, lively games, and both live and silent auctions — all in the name of salmon recovery.
Mark your calendar and get ready to mix, mingle, and make a difference!
Dive into salmon science with NSEA! This short training will give you the tools to spot the differences between salmon species, understand their fascinating lifecycle, and learn how to safely and effectively observe spawning salmon in local streams. Whether you’re simply curious about salmon or eager to volunteer, this training is for you. Afterward, you’ll have the chance to survey a stream site twice a week—helping us discover which salmon return to Whatcom County year after year.
Find out more and click here to register!
It's that time of year! Our fall work party schedule is out now!
As the weather gets cooler and wetter, it's the perfect time of year to plant along local streambanks. Come work alongside members of your community who are all working toward the same goal: Making Whatcom County a better place. Starting next month, join us at a volunteer event to plant trees, check up on older restoration sites, remove invasive weeds, and mulch plants! All of these actions improve habitat for salmon and wildlife, and make this region a better home for us all.
View our full work party schedule here, including exciting events like Orca Recovery Day and Make a Difference Day. No experience needed, tools and instruction provided, and all ages welcome!
Fall Riparian Habitat Tour of Terrell Creek
Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons to experience the true PNW, with chilly forest air, falling leaves, and damp earth under your feet. Enjoy nature in a new way this October on a guided tour of Terrell Creek, which flows into Birch Bay. While visiting a variety of streamside restoration projects, you’ll see young and old forests and learn about the benefits of trees for habitat, wildlife, and people.
Space is limited. Learn more and RSVP here!
Fall Salmon Sighting Events
As fall looms closer, coho and chum salmon begin their return to rivers and creeks. Join us at the following locations to enjoy the sight! Visit our Salmon Discovery page to learn more about spotting salmon in Whatcom County.
Oyster Creek
Saturday, November 1, 12-3pm
Taylor Shellfish Farms
Whatcom Creek
Saturday, November 8, 12-3pm
Maritime Heritage Park - Parking is available in neighboring downtown streets
Chuckanut Creek
Saturday, November 15, 12-3pm
Arroyo Park - Parking is available at the North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead