Opportunities From: Bellingham Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer: Community Work Party at Happy Valley Park

 

Connelly Creek, which runs through this neighborhood park and flows into Padden Creek, needs our help! We’ll remove harmful invasive vegetation and plant native trees and shrubs to improve riparian habitat.

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Parking is a short 9-minute walk down the street from Happy Valley Park at the South Bellingham Park and Ride (West). Follow our work party signs and walk to Happy Valley Park at 2710 Donovan Ave.

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!

Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

 

Connelly Creek, which runs through this neighborhood park and flows into Padden Creek, needs our help! We’ll remove harmful invasive vegetation and plant native trees and shrubs to improve riparian habitat.

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Parking is a short 9-minute walk down the street from Happy Valley Park at the South Bellingham Park and Ride (West). Follow our work party signs and walk to Happy Valley Park at 2710 Donovan Ave.

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!

Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 1, 2025

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Community Work Party at Sehome Arboretum

Come help restore the southern entrance of the Sehome Arb near Western Washington University! We will be focusing on pollinator-friendly native plants near the new House of Healing

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!

Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Come help restore the southern entrance of the Sehome Arb near Western Washington University! We will be focusing on pollinator-friendly native plants near the new House of Healing

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center

If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!

Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Community Work Party at Cordata Park

Support riparian and meadow restoration efforts at one of Bellingham’s newest and most popular parks! We will be removing invasive plants and planting native trees and shrubs near East Bear Creek, joined by NSEA!

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Support riparian and meadow restoration efforts at one of Bellingham’s newest and most popular parks! We will be removing invasive plants and planting native trees and shrubs near East Bear Creek, joined by NSEA!

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 98226

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Community Work Party at Cornwall Park

Join us at the northern entrance as we continue efforts to remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy. We will also be replanting with pollinator-friendly native trees and shrubs near Squalicum Creek!

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Join us at the northern entrance as we continue efforts to remove invasive Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy. We will also be replanting with pollinator-friendly native trees and shrubs near Squalicum Creek!

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 22, 2025

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Community Work Party at Birchwood Park

Help us continue our invasive removal, mulching, and planting efforts at beautiful Birchwood Park near the pump track!

*Please note that this work party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.*

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Help us continue our invasive removal, mulching, and planting efforts at beautiful Birchwood Park near the pump track!

*Please note that this work party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.*

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 6, 2025

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Community Work Party at Connelly Creek Nature Area (South)

Join us and our friends from NSEA as we restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this lovely park on the south side of Bellingham.

*Please note that this work party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.*

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Parking is a short 6-minute walk down the street from Connelly Creek Nature Area at the South Bellingham Park and Ride (West). Follow our work party signs and walk to CCNA at 2901 Donovan Ave.

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Join us and our friends from NSEA as we restore wildlife habitat and protect wetlands in this lovely park on the south side of Bellingham.

*Please note that this work party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.*

All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. 

Parking is a short 6-minute walk down the street from Connelly Creek Nature Area at the South Bellingham Park and Ride (West). Follow our work party signs and walk to CCNA at 2901 Donovan Ave.

Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited! If you sign up, please show up!

This event is Parkscriptions Certified!

Important Registration Steps:

After you have completed the required waiver (adult or youth), please be sure to then click "Sign Up" to complete your registration for the event! Completing the waiver does not automatically sign you up.

If you are bringing any additional volunteers or family members, please sign up as a team or have them join the site, sign the waiver, and then sign up individually. Here are some guides:

Responding as a Team | Get Connected Help Center

Signing Waivers | Get Connected Help Center



If you are bringing any youth under age 18 and have issues with the waiver or don’t want to create a separate account for them, you can also sign a paper youth waiver at check-in on the day of the work party. Just be sure to reserve spots on your team for them.Thank you for your patience as we sort out our volunteer registration system!



Questions? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.

Program: Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 13, 2025

Zip Code: 98225

Allow Groups: Yes