Tree Planting Party April 5th

On Saturday, April 5th, 10:00AM-12:00PM, Wild Whatcom is hosting a tree planting work party on one of our favorite Whatcom Land Trust properties out in the County near the Mount Baker Highway (Hwy 542) and Smith Road!

In just two short hours, you can help us give back to a beautiful nature space that our youth programs have explored and learned from over many years.

Will you join us? Here's the link to sign up as a volunteer tree planter. We'll respond with all the details including exact directions!

NOTE: The work party is open to all ages, but we will be focused on the planting process and there are no bathrooms available. 

Sign up today, bring a friend or your kids, and let’s plant some trees!

February 2025 Wild Connections

Wayfinder photography outing. Courtesy of Lauren McClanahan, BYMP, January 2025

Whether you're registering your kids for camp, or need a little fun for yourself, we want to help your family find nature time that inspires curiosity and wonder! This month’s newsletter covers our Wayfinders’ nature photography outings, sign-ups for 2025 summer camps and 2025-26 Nature Preschool, and our first ever Nature Show and Tell event. READ MORE

January 2025 Wild Connections

Kids connect with trees during Neighborhood Nature, one of our School Programs.

We have a job opening on our management team! The School Programs Manager oversees and leads all school based programs. Do you know someone who may be a good fit for this position - maybe even you? Read the job description and how to apply!

ALSO, get ready to register for summer camps and preschool, join us for Nature Show & Tell, and check out our volunteer opps! READ MORE…

December 2024 Wild Connections

We want every community and ecosystem in Whatcom County to thrive. Our programs provide safe, welcoming opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors, learn more about local parks and nature spaces, and get to know their neighbors. Everyone deserves the benefits of time in nature. It's that simple! If you agree, please support our year-end fundraiser: Together Outside!

Also, Ladies Night Out teams up with LFS, and how we’re advocating for outdoor accessibility and inclusion statewide. READ MORE…

October 2024 Wild Connections

Congratulations to Shelby Kita and Chris Peñuelas, our new School Programs Coordinators.

Join Wild Whatcom in congratulating our two new School Programs Coordinators Shelby Kita and Chris Peñuelas!

Both have shared their experience and passion for the outdoors and education with us as program mentors, and we know they’ll continue to grow and share their talents in these new roles. Our school programs include EdVentures and SEED, which happen in partnership with local K-12 school districts across Whatcom County, as well as Neighborhood Nature, our K-5 after school program.

We also are happy to welcome both new and returning mentors to our school year staff. READ MORE…

Wildly Funny is back!

The Upfront Theatre is getting wild with us October 16th!

This fall, Wild Whatcom is partnering with our favorite improvisers at The Upfront Theatre to bring you a second round of Wildly Funny! Come support Wild Whatcom with a night of laughs, silliness, and your favorite outdoors stories! Improvisers will take inspiration from your suggestions to create hilarious scenes sure to make you giggle. All proceeds will go to support Wild Whatcom's scholarship program. Get the details - and your tickets - for this family friendly show! READ MORE…

September 2024 Wild Connections

Click this image to watch our 2024 Summer Camps Recap!

How was your summer? At Wild Whatcom, ours was packed with adventure and new friends! It was such a joy to experience sun - and sometime rain - soaked nature spaces with your young explorers. From preschoolers to middle schoolers, we learn so much from seeing the outdoors through their eyes! In this month’s newsletter, watch our 2024 Summer Camp Recap video and read the stats, learn about the importance of a Green Hour for your kids, and the value of your volunteerism in bringing community voice to our work. READ MORE…

The Why of Community Programs

Adults and children gathered around a Wild Whatcom mentor on a viewing deck, talking, with a plant covered marsh behind them.

Multiple generations talk bugs at an Insect Safari themed Community Field Trip.

Community Programs? What are those? We use this term to refer to our public and free/by-donation programs. We have community programs for adults, children and families, and people of all ages.

Wild Whatcom is probably best known for our work with school-aged children. So why do we even have Community Programs? The short answer: because everyone needs the benefits of time in nature, and time with others - including YOU! READ MORE…

August 2024 Wild Connections

Have you - or your child - enjoyed spending time outside with Wild Whatcom? We want to hear your story! In this month’s newsletter, we tell you how you can share your experiences with us using video, audio, or text. Also featured: important updates to our scholarship program, how to volunteer with us, and fun outings for all ages! READ MORE…

Hannah Thomas: Adventurer, Nature Nurturer, Wild Whatcom Friend.

Explorers Club open enrollment starts July 1st

Explorers Club (EC) is Wild Whatcom's flagship program - the one that started it all!

On July 1st, we are opening direct enrollment for this program - no waiting, and no advanced interest form needed!

Since 2004, we've brought small, cohort groups outside for monthly adventures. Kids are matched with their (grade level) peers when they join EC. They return to the same group year after year, 2nd - 8th grade. Your child can choose a Girls, Boys, or All Genders EC group. Open enrollment will also be available for Wayfinders, our high school program. READ MORE…

June 2024 Wild Connections

Summer is in sight, and we have so much fun planned for you!

In this issue of Wild Connections, learn about updates to our scholarships program, our new BIPOC Walks program and the kickoff barbeque, registration for our 2024-25 Neighborhood Nature after school program, and all of the fantastic summer programs for people of all ages during June. Hint: these are great to attend with friends, summer visitors, and the whole family! READ MORE…