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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 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.
We are now enrolling for Keystone Nature Preschool for the 2026-2027 school year!
Our licensed, nature-based outdoor program will support your child's social, physical, and emotional growth while connecting them to their natural world in a safe group setting.
Keystone Nature Preschool will run this coming school year, September 9th - June 4th, Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 1:30PM, for youth 3 - 5 years old. Financial aid is available for families who qualify.