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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.

Jul
15
Tue
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Jul 15 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

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What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Jul
17
Thu
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Jul 17 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Jul
19
Sat
Tour de Whatcom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Jul 19 @ 7:30 am
Tour de Whatcom @ Boundary Bay Brewery

Enjoy all that the Northwest has to offer in one beautiful ride! Mt. Baker, Lake Whatcom, valleys, rivers, farmland, and beaches. With routes varying from 22 miles to 100, this untimed social bike ride is great for every member of the family. A portion of proceeds benefit local charities, ride for a great cause!
Post-ride after party at Boundary Bay Brewery from 12 -5 pm. Meet other riders and share stories of your day!
$45 – $80, (depending on length of ride and time of registration (early bird discounts and family rates available, more info on our website))
There is not a minimum age for riders. However, bike trailers and tag along systems for pulling children (eg. Trail-a-bike, Co-pilot) are not permitted. It is up to each parent to determine their child’s ability to safely complete the course.

Jul
22
Tue
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Jul 22 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Jul
24
Thu
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Jul 24 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Jul
26
Sat
York Yard Crawl @ York Neighborhood in Bellingham
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
York Yard Crawl @ York Neighborhood in Bellingham

The York Yard Crawl is a neighborhood-wide art walk/yard sale/music festival/garden party in Bellingham’s finest neighborhood. York residents host Yard Things featuring art, yard sales, music and activities for kids of all ages, all set among a backdrop of Victorian homes on tree-lined streets.

Jul
29
Tue
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Jul 29 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Jul
31
Thu
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Jul 31 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Aug
2
Sat
Sensory Workshop w/ Northwest Natura: Tree and Flower Identification @ Private Land
Aug 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sensory Workshop w/ Northwest Natura: Tree and Flower Identification @ Private Land

Come take a walk in a beautiful forest to identify trees and flowers by not only their features, but they’re textures and aromas. You do not need your vision to get to know the trees and flowers, as you’ll find in this unique course led by Salish Sea Naturalist and botanist, Jazmen Yoder.

In this sensory-focused course we’ll spend the day immersed in riverside habitat with our feet in the cool waters of Boulder Creek while we identify different flowers and trees by their unique effects on our senses.

If you are looking for a mental health day this one is designed to be slow-paced and meditative.

If you are vision impaired, this is a great class to come to but please beware that the forest has uneven ground. Jazmen can assist you if necessary. Inform Norhwest Natura of special needs or requests.

Aug
5
Tue
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Aug 5 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Aug
7
Thu
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Aug 7 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Aug
10
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
Aug 10 @ 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.

Weaving with pine needles and other coiled plant material is a practice ancient peoples from all continents implemented in day-to-day survival, conventional living, and art.

The 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 with Northwest Natura.

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).

More info and registration via the event website.

Aug
12
Tue
The Rascal Rodeo @ NW Washington Fair and Event Center
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Rascal Rodeo @ NW Washington Fair and Event Center

Coppinger Law P.S. would like to welcome our community to participate in this year’s Rascal Rodeo

The Rascal Rodeo provides an opportunity to foster community and support for those with special abilities and their families. It is a truly heartwarming and fun-filled event open to participants of ALL ages with physical and developmental disabilities. Participants can take part in various activities including simulated cow milking, safe and fun simulated bull rides, riding real horses, roping barrel steers, and other fun opportunities meant to include all participants regardless of their ability levels. Participants will take home a free Rascal Rodeo T-shirt, handkerchief and buckle belt. Most importantly, they leave with a sense of achievement and lots of excitement for next year’s Rodeo!

Any participant that pre-registers will receive a free admissions ticket to the NW Washington Fair for themselves and one care provider. All volunteers that pre-register will receive one free admission ticket for themselves. Tickets will be available for pick up at the Will Call window at the front gate.

For further information or participation/volunteer registration please visit https://www.rascalrodeo.org/.

Official Rascal Rodeo Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2173530399832785

Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Aug 12 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Aug
14
Thu
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Aug 14 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

???

What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Aug
16
Sat
Wildcrafting Workshop: Edible & Medicinal Plants with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura land
Aug 16 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wildcrafting Workshop: Edible & Medicinal Plants with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura land

Please join naturalist and botanist, Jazmen Yoder for a day out this summer learning about medicinal plants and wildcrafting infusions and fruit leather from common and abundant plants.

If you have an interest in bushcraft, survivalism, herbalism, or wildcrafting, this course is for you!

What to Bring:
Dress for the weather
Comfortable shoes
Snacks/lunch and plenty of water
Sunscreen and/or other sun protection (hat, glasses, etc)
Packable camp chair or blanket
Foraging basket
Scissors or a knife
Notepad and pen (optional)

*Class size is limited

Registered individuals will receive details on location in an event-reminder email in the week leading up to the event.

Please register via the event website.

Aug
19
Tue
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Aug 19 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

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What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Aug
21
Thu
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
Aug 21 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons @ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers

One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the summer, which includes opportunities to race with your BBOP team! We provide paddles and PFDs for free. Please see our website for more details, https://www.bbop.us/youth-program.

All youth must register before getting into a canoe. 

Visit our membership page for more info.

Practice Times: 4:15- 5:30pm

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 – Aug 21, 2025

(Each session includes 8 practices, for a total of 10 hours of instruction)

Session 1: May 6 – May 29 Focus on Paddle Technique and Sprint Racing

Session 2: June 3 – June 26 Focus on Marine Ecology

Session 3: July 1 – July 24 Focus on History and Culture

Session 4: July 29 – August 21 Focus on Strength and Conditioning and long-distance competition

Location: Launching from the Community Boating Center.

?All kids get a BBOP t-shirt upon sign up

?No drop-ins allowed. No “make-up” for missed practices.

?A fee waiver is available (click here for info)

?All youth are welcome to participate in our BBOP race on August 16, 2025 to show off their new skills!

Ready to sign up? Register HERE.

Help is available for TeamSnap registration!

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What to Wear

All youth are required to wear a PFD. We will have PFDs and paddles available, but bring a PFD and/or paddle if you have one. 

  • Dress in layers, avoid cotton. Rain gear help to keep the body warm and insulated. Tights worn for other sport work well.

  • Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet- neoprene booties with wool socks will help keep the feet warm.

  • Bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Aug
31
Sun
Fungi Basics: A Seminar for Mushroom Foragers with Northwest Natura @ My Garden Nursery
Aug 31 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Fungi Basics: A Seminar for Mushroom Foragers with Northwest Natura @ My Garden Nursery

Are you ready for the coming mushroom season? Join outdoor educator, naturalist, and experienced forager, Jazmen Yoder, for this comprehensive one-day workshop to get prepared! We’ll cover essential skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly forage for wild mushrooms in your area.

In this class you will learn:
-Mushroom foraging basics: regulations, ethics, safety, and gear
-Mushroom identification techniques for common edible and poisonous species
-Mushroom ecology – understanding fungal life cycles, seasonality, and habitats
-Tips for finding your own reliable mushroom foraging spots

Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities you’ll gain confidence and know-how before you find yourself in the middle of the upcoming foraging season. We’ll also discuss preservation, cooking, and other ways to enjoy your fungal finds.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some foraging experience, this workshop will provide the fundamentals of responsible mushroom foraging to prepare you for a bountiful mushroom season. Join this special event to get ready to hunt those delicious wild fungi!

Please register via the event website.

Sep
13
Sat
Whatcom County Farm Tour @ See website for participating farms
Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Whatcom County Farm Tour @ See website for participating farms

The Whatcom County Farm Tour will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM! Each of the locations will offer a unique opportunity to meet the folks who grow and raise our food and learn more about how that food makes it from the farm to our plate. This self-guided event is FREE for all ages! https://sustainableconnections.org/whatcom-county-farm-tour/