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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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Easter Egg Hunt at St Francis of Bellingham Avamere @ St Francis of Bellingham Avamere
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Easter Egg Hunt at St Francis of Bellingham Avamere @ St Francis of Bellingham Avamere

Hoppy Easter! Celebrate Easter with St. Francis of Bellingham Avamere! Residents and staff at this local skilled nursing facility are excited to welcome you into our facility for this free, fun, family friendly event, for all ages! The egg hunt will begin at 1:30pm. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will start at 1:30pm as well. There will be several activity stations located around our beautiful backyard, as well as food & beverages available for purchase.

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Mar
31
Sun
Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm
Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Boundary Bay @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Hoppy Easter!

Join us at Boundary Bay Brewery this Easter for our annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll be hiding Easter Eggs throughout the beer garden for your kiddos to find! The Easter Egg Hunt will start at 1 pm on Sunday, March 31st. Free for all!

The bistro will open at 11 am on Easter Sunday, offering a few Easter specials along with our normal menu offerings. You can make bistro reservations here: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/07e5d000-520f-4094-9ffa-d2c5c1f05b6a/findTime

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Apr
12
Fri
A Story to Live In, Poetry with Parisa Akhbari @ Make Shift Art Space
Apr 12 all-day
A Story to Live In, Poetry with Parisa Akhbari @ Make Shift Art Space

Join Make Shift Art Space and Northwest Youth Services as they welcome Author Parisa Akhbari on April 12, from 3-5 p.m. for A Story to Live In, a poetry writing workshop for ages 14-22. Beginner to avid poetry readers are welcome to attend. LGBTQIA and BIPOC young adults are warmly encouraged to join. Tickets are $12, and include workshop materials. No one will be turned away for lack of funds and sliding scale pricing is also available.

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Apr
19
Fri
Don’t Blame Me T.S GLow Skate Night @ Lynden Skateway
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Don't Blame Me T.S GLow Skate Night @ Lynden Skateway

Don’t Blame Me GLow Skate With Taylor Swift Mix

All Prices include Free Glow Necklaces
$10 With Own Skates
$13 With rental skates

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Apr
20
Sat
Lichens & Moss : Cryptogamic Plants with Northwest Natura @ Deception Pass State Park
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Lichens & Moss : Cryptogamic Plants with Northwest Natura @ Deception Pass State Park

Join botanist and naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a walk at one of the most stunning trail systems in the Pacific Northwest. There will be an emphasis on learning lichens and moss, but we will ID any plant or fungi species of interest. Bring your camera, come for the knowledge, and stay for the views! This is a unique field trip offering you’ll remember forever.

Space is limited.

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May
18
Sat
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pine Needle Basketry - A Wildcrafter's Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center

In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.

Baskets are thought to be one of the first art forms of ancient peoples, with basket fragments found in California and the Southwest dating to 9400 years, and coiled baskets from the earliest sites in Egypt dating to 7,000 years. The coil technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.

Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering.

In this course you will learn:

ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species).

Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.

How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.

All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).

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Jun
8
Sat
Wander to Wander 1K @ Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Jun 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wander to Wander 1K @ Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center

Mark your calendars for the Wander to Wander 1k on Saturday, June 8th, 2024! Learn more and Register at https://www.whatcomdrc.org/wander-to-wander

This Bellingham-based fun run benefits the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and is hosted by Wander Brewing. Beginning with donuts at the WDRC office, participants will
‘wander’ (or sprint) along the route to Wander Brewing. At the finish, enjoy a complimentary pint of beer (or root beer), food trucks, and the fanfare of this exciting
race!

Costumes are encouraged. All ages, abilities, as well as pets are welcome. We hope you will join in the fun and support the WDRC! This event is ADA accessible and volunteers will be available to support racers who need assistance.

General Registration: $20
Youth Ages 10 and Under: FREE!

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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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Jun
27
Thu
NWTRC Cornhole Tournament @ Kulshan Brewing Co. Roosevelt (K2) Taproom
Jun 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
NWTRC Cornhole Tournament @ Kulshan Brewing Co. Roosevelt (K2) Taproom

Join NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center and Kulshan Brewing Co. for a cornhole tournament and pint night in support of NWTRC’s adaptive horsemanship and riding programs for children and adults of all abilities.

Team check-in will begin at 5pm

Tournament begins at 5:30pm.

Pint Night starts at 6pm. $1 from each pint sold from 6-9pm will be donated to NWTRC.

The tournament will be run using the American Cornhole Association rules.

We’ll have tons of fabulous prizes, including a beautiful cedar cornhole set for the winning team!

Hosted at Kulshan Brewing Roosevelt (K2) Taproom.

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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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