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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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Sep
21
Sat
PNW Ethnobotany Day Course @ Chuckanut Center and Fairhaven Park
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
PNW Ethnobotany Day Course @ Chuckanut Center and Fairhaven Park

From food and medicine to tools and materials, we will focus on the multifaceted relationships between indigenous peoples of this region and the botanical bounty that surrounds us.

Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a budding ethnobotanist, or simply curious to learn more about the deep connection between people and plants, this course offers a unique opportunity to expand your understanding of the rich cultural and ecological heritage of the Salish Sea.

Please register on the website. Space is limited.

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Beach cleanup near Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve @ Cherry Point
Sep 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sep
27
Fri
M.A.D. H.O.P.E. Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellbeing Community Training @ Disclosed upon registration
Sep 27 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
M.A.D. H.O.P.E. Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellbeing Community Training @ Disclosed upon registration

Join M.A.D. H.O.P.E. Trainers for a special community session on how peers (ages 12+) and adults can offer support to a youth experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal thought or intention. Learn what to do, what to say and where to go for support services and resources. This is a condensed version of the evidence-based, highly effective trainings we do in classrooms across Whatcom County. We will go over:

–how to support your mental health and wellness
–risk factors and warning signs to look for
–how to break the stigma around mental health and open up the conversation with someone who is struggling
–resources including the importance of trusted adults

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