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The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.

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Mar
30
Sat
Ethnobotany, Fungi & Tidepools: An Interactive Nature Walk @ Washington Park
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ethnobotany, Fungi & Tidepools: An Interactive Nature Walk @ Washington Park

Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a fun adventure through a beautiful coastal forest to learn about edible and medicinal plants and fungi, and traditional ethnobotanical uses of native plants. We will slowly make our way to the shoreline just in time for low tide when we’ll carefully explore tidepools before saying farewell at 4pm.

For more information about this trip, please follow the link to the publisher’s website.

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Apr
16
Tue
WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)
Apr 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)

Summer Session staff is hosting a series of drop-in Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions about course offerings, the registration process and other applicable updates.

Please RSVP for this free session at: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bwKkYJdAQV-rkpF9HPA7zQ#/registration

Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western’s only open quarter, meaning admission to Western isn’t required. It’s the perfect time to explore some of the great programs that Western has to offer. Earn credit without applying for a degree or major. summer.wwu.edu

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Apr
25
Thu
DigiMarCon Canada West 2024 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition @ Paradox Hotel Vancouver
Apr 25 all-day
DigiMarCon Canada West 2024 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition @ Paradox Hotel Vancouver

“DigiMarCon Canada West 2024 is your chance to …
– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

DigiMarCon Canada West, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Western Canada, returns April 25th and 26th, 2024 to the Paradox Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon West 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon West 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconcanadawest.ca.”

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WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)
Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)

Summer Session staff is hosting a series of drop-in Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions about course offerings, the registration process and other applicable updates.

Please RSVP for this free session at: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zTOz3xC-RVi6DfLhfSVd5A#/registration

Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western’s only open quarter, meaning admission to Western isn’t required. It’s the perfect time to explore some of the great programs that Western has to offer. Earn credit without applying for a degree or major. summer.wwu.edu

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May
2
Thu
WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)
May 2 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)

Summer Session staff is hosting a series of drop-in Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions about course offerings, the registration process and other applicable updates.

Please RSVP for this free session at: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aey8Qo9iRHWuk_-6ugKgNw#/registration

Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western’s only open quarter, meaning admission to Western isn’t required. It’s the perfect time to explore some of the great programs that Western has to offer. Earn credit without applying for a degree or major. summer.wwu.edu

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May
8
Wed
WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
WWU Summer Session Drop-In Q&A @ Zoom (Virtual)

Summer Session staff is hosting a series of drop-in Q&A sessions via Zoom to answer your questions about course offerings, the registration process and other applicable updates.

Please RSVP for this free session at: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ol-hGH4hS8u6WsoUlc6EBg#/registration

Not currently a Western student? Not a problem. Summer Session is Western’s only open quarter, meaning admission to Western isn’t required. It’s the perfect time to explore some of the great programs that Western has to offer. Earn credit without applying for a degree or major. summer.wwu.edu

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Jun
23
Sun
(Day 3 of) Spring Naturalist Series: Botany & Nature Awareness with Northwest Natura @ Anacortes, WA
Jun 23 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
(Day 3 of) Spring Naturalist Series: Botany & Nature Awareness with Northwest Natura @ Anacortes, WA

This is day THREE of this series.

The series is designed for individuals at any skill level who are interested in having fun outdoors learning about PNW plants, wildlife, tidepools, bogs, natural history, foraging, and a bit of photography.

Each class will incorporate hands-on experience and photo prompts to deepen your awareness of the natural world and augment your curiosity.

Overall, we will be moving at a slow pace during each outing as we focus on our surroundings, have mini lectures, or engage in activities.

Expect some gentle to moderate hiking, and some kneeling or squatting.

Each class will build on the previous one. For more details, go to the website.

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Jul
8
Mon
Rider Cup Golf Tournament @ North Bellingham Golf Course
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm
Rider Cup Golf Tournament @ North Bellingham Golf Course

The 26th Annual Rider Cup Benefit Golf Tournament features a shotgun start and a four-person team scramble (best ball from tee to hole). Each golfer must use a minimum of 2 drives. Up to 6 Mulligans can be purchased.

Prizes and trophies are awarded for Low Gross, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Corporate ‘Rider Cup’ Trophy. Registration includes a Golf Cart and BBQ meal.

The tournament benefits NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center and all of the proceeds go towards providing adaptive horsemanship and riding lessons to people of all ages and abilities in Whatcom County.

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