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Winter Swan Tour

February 20, 2010
10:00 amto3:00 pm

Trumpeter SwansWant to learn more about swans? Whatcom Land Trust is hosting a Winter Swan Viewing Tour with Doug Huddle on February 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The tour will observe Trumpeter and tundra swans in winter daytime forage fields, listen to their vocalizations and talk about where they come from, their life histories, ecology, and current issues. This tour will caravan to various Whatcom County locations where the birds congregate. Layered clothing and rain gear is suggested. Binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras and tripods are helpful. Bring a sack lunch and water. Call Whatcom Land Trust at 650-9470 to register. Suggested donation of $5 – $10 for non-members. (WLT membership is only $35/household) Limit of 10.

Ladies of the Lake Work Party

February 13, 2010

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

IMGP4474Volunteers will be restoring the open space in the old pasture at Ladies of the Lake by removing unnecessary barbed wire fencing and clearing debris from the field.  Please wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and pack a sack lunch.  WLT will provide tools and work gloves, as well as dessert.  Yum!   Please RSVP at (360) 650-9470. 

This work party is also listed at www.disneyparks.com, if you’d like to use this opportunity to earn a free ticket to Disney. 

 

Bat Box Installation Work Party

Saturday, February 27
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Explore the secret world of bats and learn about the ideal habitat for these amazing creatures!  The WLT will be installing the bat houses that were constructed at the Halloween work party in order to create bat habitat at the Ruth Kelsey Nature Sanctuary.  Come join in the fun!  Volunteers will meet at the Ruth Kelsey Nature Sanctuary near Lake Terrell.  Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes.  Gloves and tools will be provided. 
 
To RSVP, and for directions, contact Laura, our Volunteer Coordinator, at (360) 650-9470.  See you there!

Native Plant Sale & Expo

Saturday, March 20, 2010

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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The Whatcom Conservation District’s is hosting  their 17th Annual Native Plant Sale & Expo on March 20th at the Whatcom Community College.  This is a great opportunity to beautify your backyard and preserve our natural resources at the same time!  Planting native trees and shrubs provides many benefits, including improved water quality, less erosion of soil by wind and water, and improved fish and wildlife habitat.  Seedlings are of hardy stock and are the right size to fit in the trunk or back seat of your car. 

http://www.whatcomcd.org/PlantSale/PlantSale.html.

Great Outdoors Auction

May 8, 2010

Whatcom Land Trust is hosting their annual Great Outdoors Auction.

“Give A Day. Get A Disney Day”

Ever wanted to go to Disneyland® or Disney World®?  Now’s your chance!  Disney wants to inspire 1 million people to volunteer in their communities through the “Give A Day. Get A Disney Day” program.  When you volunteer for a participating organization (like the Whatcom Land Trust), you get a free 1-day, 1-theme park ticket!  No kidding!  For details and to learn how to qualify, go to www.disneyparks.com.  Just click on the big “Give A Day. Get A Disney Day” icon, where you can search for our volunteer activities in the Bellingham area.

If you have any questions, please call the Land Trust at (360) 650-9470.

A Round of Applause

The following local businesses have generously donated food or materials to recent Whatcom Land Trust work parties: Starbucks Coffee, Avenue Bread & Deli, Avellino, The RE Store, & Cascade Joinery.

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More Conservation Easement Projects

Our Heritage

We are entrusted with an extraordinary natural heritage. Saltwater shorelines, forests, lakes, farms, mountains, and wildlife habitat are all part of a legacy that only we can preserve for future generations. The desire to share this heritage with our children and grandchildren unites all who treasure Whatcom County.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Whatcom Land Trust is to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands in Whatcom County for future generations by securing interests in land and promoting land stewardship.

We need an environmental ethic that will tell us as much about using nature as about not using it… some kind of responsible use and non-use that might attain a balanced sustainable relationship. — William Cronon, On Common Ground, 1996