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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.

May
25
Sun
Bushcraft Basics: Natural Cordage with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura Private Land
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Bushcraft Basics: Natural Cordage with Northwest Natura @ Northwest Natura Private Land

The Bushcraft Basics series by Northwest Natura teaches students practical outdoor skills like fire-making, shelter-building, knot-tying, and wildcrafting skills like weaving, making cordage, and more.

In this course you will learn how to make cordage using different plants that you forage.

Practice self reliance skills in this half-day course.

Key takeaways:
-Ethnobotany of various species of fiber plants
-How to harvest and process fiber from multiple species of plants
-Learn two techniques of twisting plant fibers into cords and ropes
-Improve your self-reliance skills in a casual group setting where you will meet folks who share your interests and love for nature.

***Please register via the event website.
More info available on the website as well.

May
31
Sat
Arboretum Day: Nature Walks, Music & More! @ WWU Outback Outdoor Classroom
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arboretum Day: Nature Walks, Music & More! @ WWU Outback Outdoor Classroom

Arboretum Day is an annual celebration hosted by the Ecological Restoration Club at Western Washington University, held at the Outback Farm with activities extending into Sehome Hill Arboretum. This community event features faculty-led interpretive hikes on geology, ecology, and birdwatching, a restoration work party focused on removing invasive plants from the Outback Creek riparian zone, and plant-based T-shirt printing led by an art teacher. The day wraps up with live music from Blue Collar Grass Band, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere for all ages. Learn more at www.serwwu.org/arb-day.