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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.

Jun
17
Tue
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ Northwest Natura & Firecraft Northwest @ Northwest Natura private land
Jun 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ Northwest Natura & Firecraft Northwest @ Northwest Natura private land

Discover the ancient skill of archery with a focus on the plants of the Pacific Northwest!

In this 3-hour field session collaboration, join Jazmen Yoder of Northwest Natura and Ryan Johnson of Firecraft Northwest to study native and naturalized plants of the region that can be used for archery.

What to Expect:
-Learn how to identify the plants that can be used to wildcraft bows and arrows.
-Handcraft a deer or elk leg bone arrowhead to take home.
-Field archery practice session that will teach beginners how to handle, hold, and shoot longbows and recurve bows safely.

What to bring:
-Dress for the weather
-Snacks and water
-Notebook and pen (optional)
-Your own bow and arrows (optional; materials provided by instructors)

Directions and Location:
-Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event.

Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ NWN & FCNW @ Northwest Natura land
Jun 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bone Arrowheads, Archery, & Bow Plant Ethnobotany w/ NWN & FCNW @ Northwest Natura land

Discover the ancient skill of archery with a focus on the plants of the Pacific Northwest!

In this 3-hour field session collaboration, join Jazmen Yoder of Northwest Natura and Ryan Johnson of Firecraft Northwest to study native and naturalized plants of the region that can be used for archery.

What to Expect:
-Learn how to identify the plants that can be used to wildcraft bows and arrows.
-Handcraft a deer or elk leg bone arrowhead to take home.
-Field archery practice session that will teach beginners how to handle, hold, and shoot longbows and recurve bows safely.

Registration and more info on the event website.

Jul
8
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!

Jul
15
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!

Jul
22
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Jul 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!

Jul
29
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!

Aug
5
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!

Aug
12
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!

Aug
19
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!

Aug
26
Tue
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green
Aug 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday Tunes at Barkley Village @ Barkley Green

Barkley Village is once again hosting the Tuesday Tunes summer concert series. With a new band each week, this free concert will be sponsored by local businesses and benefit organizations within our community. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dance up an appetite then get food from one of the several food trucks that will be attending. See you there!