Spring 2013 Work Parties

Come join NSEA for our spring work party season and help restore streamside habitat for salmon. All work parties are on  Saturdays from 9am – 12pm.  We’ll  bring the tools and gloves – all you have to do is wear sturdy shoes and weather- appropriate clothing. No need to sign up in advance – just sign in at the blue NSEA tent.  Bring your friends, family and your enthusiasm and we’ll see you at the creek!

Questions? email volunteer@n-sea.org or call 715-0283


MARCH 9th - SILVER CREEK

Join NSEA and the Whatcom Conservation District in restoring chum and coho salmon habitat on Silver Creek! Come plant native trees and shrubs at this new restoration site. Parking is available at Whatcom Day Academy on Northwest Drive. Look for NSEA signs and shuttle. Click here for map.


MARCH 16th - FIR CREEK

Help NSEA and Whatcom Land Trust improve kokanee habitat on Fir Creek! Come plant native trees and shrubs and remove fencing on the beautiful Ladies of the Lake property! From Bellingham, head East on Lakeway Dr. (Lakeway Dr. will turn nnto Terrace Ave N., then Cable St., and finally Lake Whatcom Blvd.). Follow Lake Whatcom Blvd for about 7 miles, keep left at the fork. Look for NSEA signs for parking. Click here for map.


MARCH 23rd - SQUALICUM CREEK

Join NSEA and Bellingham Cold Storage along Squalicum Creek to help remove invasive species, mulch existing plants, and pick up trash! Parking is available at Cornwall Park along the Guide-Meridian in Bellingham. Look for NSEA signs. Click here for map.


APRIL 6th - TERRELL CREEK

Help NSEA restore habitat for coho and chum salmon by planting native trees and shrubs along Terrell Creek. From Bellingham, head north on I-5 until exit #266/Grandview. Head west for about 7 miles, take a right onto Jackson Rd. Parking is available in the parking lot at the former Birch Bay Bible Church on the left. Look for NSEA signs. Click here for map.


APRIL 13th - WHATCOM CREEK

Help NSEA and Bellingham Parks remove invasive species, plant and mulch to improve salmon habitat at Maritime Heritage Park! Meet at the north end of C Street, near the fish hatchery; access from Holly Street. Look for NSEA signs for parking. Click here for map.


APRIL 20th EARTH DAY! - LANDINGSTRIP CREEK

Help NSEA, the Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom Land Trust as we work to plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs along the banks of this South Fork Nooksack River tributary  located in Acme. We will be giving away FREE t-shirts and REI will be raffling off a tent to one lucky volunteer! Take a trip to the mountains and do your part for Earth Day and wild salmon! From Bellingham, head east on WA-542 E/Mt. Baker Highway for about 15 miles. Turn right onto Highway 9, just outside of Deming, and follow for about 7 miles. Turn right on Turkington Rd. Parking is available at Acme Elementary School. Look for the NSEA signs and shuttle. Click here for map.



APRIL 27th - NSEA NURSERY

Join NSEA staff and our Washington Conservation Corps crew as we ready the nursery for the summer season! Help us
pot up bare-root plants and organize our native plant nursery. Come check out our home base located at the intersection
of E. Bakerview Rd. and Hannegan Rd.  Click here for map. 


June 8th  - Padden Creek
Help NSEA and Bellingham Parks remove invasive species and spread mulch to improve salmon habitat at Happy Valley Park! Meet at the Happy Valley Shelter! Look for NSEA signs.

 



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