Needs From: The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County

Want to spend some time with the Whatcom Land Trust Stewardship team and learn a bit more about some of the land trust conservation sites? Sign up for a Field Friday adventure! We have six seats open for volunteers to ride along for property monitoring, maintenance, and other stewardship activities. These are working days, and are not for the faint of heart! Volunteers should be prepared with tough, weather appropriate footwear and ready to walk several miles off-trail on rugged, uneven, brushy ground. While the traversing may be challenging, the rewards are immense. Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit parts of properties rarely (if ever!) seen by the public, learn about WLT’s stewardship goals and processes, and participate in restoration activities.

Transportation is provided. The truck will leave from the WLT office at 8 am and will return by 4 pm. Please pack a lunch, weather appropriate layers, and rain gear.

RSVP is required to participate on these field days. Please RSVP on our website. Because we plan our activities around the volunteers expected, we must receive 48 hours’ notice for any cancellations. No-shows or last minute cancellations will not be invited to participate again. The exact schedule may change due to weather concerns.

For a list of current Field Fridays and to RSVP, see: https://whatcomlandtrust.org/get-involved/field-fridays/

Work Parties are a great way to make a difference while learning about properties that contain important ecological benefits and how we restore these special places through stewardship. These events are generally held on Saturday mornings in the Spring and Fall from 9am to noon, allowing you to make a big impact in your community in just a few hours! All ages are welcome, and families are highly encouraged to join us. Please bring a reusable water bottle and enough snacks to keep you fueled throughout the event. Please go to https://whatcomlandtrust.org/get-involved/work-parties/ for more information on upcoming Whatcom Land Trust Work Parties. 

Come join the fun, weekly landscaping team at the Whatcom Land Trust office! This is a few hours/ week and involves weeding, pruning, mowing, etc. This is a great opportunity to socialize, help out a local non-profit and get outside! 

Would you like to:

Be part of a positive change right here in Whatcom County! Join the Whatcom Land Trust as they restore wildlife and fish habitat and preserve it in perpetuity.  Work on trails, creeks and forests to better our Earth.

To learn more about Whatcom Land Trust, you may visit our website at whatcomlandtrust.org.

Please contact Madeline Mahler at madeline@whatcomlandtrust.org for more information.

We are looking for a carpenter who has journeyman skills to make some repairs on our building in preparation for painting this summer. This would involve but not be limited to siding, window trim and porch repairs. Volunteer would be need to be able to climb a ladder up to approximately 12 ft.

We have a few hand tools but the majority of tools would need to be provided by our volunteer. 

Work can begin immediately and we would like to have any repairs completed by May 31st