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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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Apr
9
Sat
Whatcom Land Trust Work Party – Lower Middle Fork @ Whatcom Land Trust's Lower Middle Fork Property
Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Lower Middle Fork Complex is located along the alluvial fan of Canyon Lake Creek and the Middle Fork Nooksack River. The existing native trees and surrounding ground needs to be freed of invasive English ivy.

RSVP is required. Please visit our website for details, directions, and to RSVP.

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May
12
Thu
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension

WSU Whatcom County Extension is offering a free sustainable landscaping short course on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm at 1000 N. Forest Street, Bellingham WA 98225 on May 12, 19, 26, and June 2.

Would you like to know how Master Gardeners and other savvy gardeners grow naturally beautiful landscapes? This 4-part short course, called Gardening Green, will teach you the essential principles for gardening success using less water, and little to no fertilizer or pesticides, while also nourishing your soil and helping to keep our lakes, rivers, and other waters clean.

Participants will get worksheets, helpful videos, and online resources that they can use to put sustainable landscaping principles into action in their own gardens whether they are creating a new landscape from scratch or are enhancing an existing garden.
To learn more or register, contact Cheryl Lovato Niles: 360-778-5812 or clniles@wsu.edu
WSU Extension also offers a self-paced, online Gardening Green class year-round. Learn more about it here: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/ or contact Cheryl.

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May
19
Thu
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension

WSU Whatcom County Extension is offering a free sustainable landscaping short course on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm at 1000 N. Forest Street, Bellingham WA 98225 on May 12, 19, 26, and June 2.

Would you like to know how Master Gardeners and other savvy gardeners grow naturally beautiful landscapes? This 4-part short course, called Gardening Green, will teach you the essential principles for gardening success using less water, and little to no fertilizer or pesticides, while also nourishing your soil and helping to keep our lakes, rivers, and other waters clean.

Participants will get worksheets, helpful videos, and online resources that they can use to put sustainable landscaping principles into action in their own gardens whether they are creating a new landscape from scratch or are enhancing an existing garden.
To learn more or register, contact Cheryl Lovato Niles: 360-778-5812 or clniles@wsu.edu
WSU Extension also offers a self-paced, online Gardening Green class year-round. Learn more about it here: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/ or contact Cheryl.

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May
21
Sat
Whatcom Land Trust Work Party – Harrison @ Whatcom Land Trust's Harrison Property
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Harrison property is five acres with 500 feet of frontage along Kendall Creek, an important salmon spawning stream. Multiple birds utilize the property for nesting and foraging. We will be planting water loving species will help restore the wetlands along Kendall Creek.

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May
26
Thu
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension

WSU Whatcom County Extension is offering a free sustainable landscaping short course on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm at 1000 N. Forest Street, Bellingham WA 98225 on May 12, 19, 26, and June 2.

Would you like to know how Master Gardeners and other savvy gardeners grow naturally beautiful landscapes? This 4-part short course, called Gardening Green, will teach you the essential principles for gardening success using less water, and little to no fertilizer or pesticides, while also nourishing your soil and helping to keep our lakes, rivers, and other waters clean.

Participants will get worksheets, helpful videos, and online resources that they can use to put sustainable landscaping principles into action in their own gardens whether they are creating a new landscape from scratch or are enhancing an existing garden.
To learn more or register, contact Cheryl Lovato Niles: 360-778-5812 or clniles@wsu.edu
WSU Extension also offers a self-paced, online Gardening Green class year-round. Learn more about it here: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/ or contact Cheryl.

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Jun
2
Thu
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gardening Green Course in Bellingham @ WSU Whatcom County Extension

WSU Whatcom County Extension is offering a free sustainable landscaping short course on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm at 1000 N. Forest Street, Bellingham WA 98225 on May 12, 19, 26, and June 2.

Would you like to know how Master Gardeners and other savvy gardeners grow naturally beautiful landscapes? This 4-part short course, called Gardening Green, will teach you the essential principles for gardening success using less water, and little to no fertilizer or pesticides, while also nourishing your soil and helping to keep our lakes, rivers, and other waters clean.

Participants will get worksheets, helpful videos, and online resources that they can use to put sustainable landscaping principles into action in their own gardens whether they are creating a new landscape from scratch or are enhancing an existing garden.
To learn more or register, contact Cheryl Lovato Niles: 360-778-5812 or clniles@wsu.edu
WSU Extension also offers a self-paced, online Gardening Green class year-round. Learn more about it here: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/ or contact Cheryl.

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Dec
10
Sat
Beach Cleanup @ Maritime Heritage Park @ Maritime Heritage Park (by fish hatchery)
Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Beach Cleanup @ Maritime Heritage Park @ Maritime Heritage Park (by fish hatchery)

Grab a trash grabber and join us on the beach! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, RE Sources hosts beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members.

We’re meeting Saturday, December 10th from 2pm – 4pm at Maritime Heritage Park (meet by the fish hatchery, 1600 C St, Bellingham) for the last beach cleanup of 2022! Trash grabbers, gloves and bags provided, plus fresh bagels from the Bagelry.

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Mar
25
Sat
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Mar 25 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Mar
26
Sun
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Mar 26 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Mar
27
Mon
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Mar 27 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Mar
29
Wed
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Mar 29 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Mar
30
Thu
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Mar 30 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Mar
31
Fri
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Mar 31 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Apr
1
Sat
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Apr 1 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Apr
2
Sun
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Apr 2 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Apr
4
Tue
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Apr 4 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Apr
6
Thu
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Apr 6 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Apr
7
Fri
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center
Apr 7 all-day
Register today for WSU Extension’s Gardening Green Course in Sudden Valley @ Sudden Valley Community Center

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. Participants also receive a coupon to the Garden Spot Nursery! Course begins Saturday April 8. Cost: $36 for a laboratory soil test.

To learn more and register for this 5-part course go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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May
10
Wed
Explore Deep Connections of Corvids and Humans – ONLINE @ ONLINE
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Explore Deep Connections of Corvids and Humans - ONLINE @ ONLINE

Join Dr. Kaeli Swift as she explores the unique features of corvids that make them so appealing to watch and study, how they have influenced our cultures across time and space, and how human attention towards these birds has shaped their own ecology and culture.

Corvids are everywhere: they are found on nearly every continent and many species thrive in human dominated environments. They have influenced art and literature throughout history, and whether they inspire love or hate, they have certainly impacted the hearts and minds of the humans who share their space. But being “common” isn’t enough to earn this level of connection. So what is it about corvids that positions them to take such a prominent role in culture and storytelling traditions? And how does that relationship impact the birds themselves?

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Sep
30
Sat
Free E-Bike Demos @ Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden and Downtown Waterfront Portal Village
Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free E-Bike Demos @ Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden and Downtown Waterfront Portal Village

Curious about e-bikes? Stop by and take one for a spin at Bellingham’s Climate Action Week Closing Event. Local vendors will be on-hand with a variety of bike styles. Riders can take an e-bike for a spin around the cycle track on the waterfront and up Chestnut Street. You won’t believe how fun and easy they are to ride! E-bikes are a great solution for longer commutes and hilly streets. Go further, faster and easier. Helmets provided but bring your own if you choose. Bike buddies from Whatcom Smart Trips will be available to bike with you for support if needed.

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Feb
19
Mon
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online
Feb 19 all-day
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own landscape plan, customized for your site and lifestyle!
The course meets online Thursdays March 7- 28, from 5 – 7 pm, and Saturday March 30 from 1-3 pm for an in-person field trip.
Participants will also receive a coupon for My Garden Nursery!
To learn more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Feb
20
Tue
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online
Feb 20 all-day
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own landscape plan, customized for your site and lifestyle!
The course meets online Thursdays March 7- 28, from 5 – 7 pm, and Saturday March 30 from 1-3 pm for an in-person field trip.
Participants will also receive a coupon for My Garden Nursery!
To learn more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Feb
21
Wed
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online
Feb 21 all-day
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own landscape plan, customized for your site and lifestyle!
The course meets online Thursdays March 7- 28, from 5 – 7 pm, and Saturday March 30 from 1-3 pm for an in-person field trip.
Participants will also receive a coupon for My Garden Nursery!
To learn more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Feb
22
Thu
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online
Feb 22 all-day
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own landscape plan, customized for your site and lifestyle!
The course meets online Thursdays March 7- 28, from 5 – 7 pm, and Saturday March 30 from 1-3 pm for an in-person field trip.
Participants will also receive a coupon for My Garden Nursery!
To learn more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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Feb
23
Fri
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online
Feb 23 all-day
WSU Extension’s LIVE Online Gardening Green Course begins in 2 weeks @ Online

Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own landscape plan, customized for your site and lifestyle!
The course meets online Thursdays March 7- 28, from 5 – 7 pm, and Saturday March 30 from 1-3 pm for an in-person field trip.
Participants will also receive a coupon for My Garden Nursery!
To learn more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green

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