Join the City of Bellingham, NSEA, and the Pipeline Safety Trust to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Olympic Pipeline Tragedy through story and stewardship along the banks of Whatcom Creek.
Learn more and sign up for updates from our partners at the Pipeline Safety Trust:
Remembering 25 Years - Pipeline Safety Trust (pstrust.org)
You need: Weather-appropriate clothing, long pants, closed-toe shoes, snacks, and a full water bottle.
We provide: Tools, gloves, instruction, and light refreshments, including free Tony's coffee generously donated for this event.
Volunteers should be aware that the restoration event site includes typical park uneven terrain. Volunteers assume all liability for conducting volunteer work within the project area.
Additional information will be emailed to registered participants. Register early, space is limited. If you sign up, please show up! All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome.
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 to a Need as a Team : Galaxy Digital
- Guide to Connect Waivers: For Parents and Guardians of Minors : Galaxy Digital
- 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 continue to iron out the details with our volunteer registration system!
Here are some quick reminders about our youth liability release form:
- Unaccompanied youth under age 18 must provide a Youth Liability Release Form signed and completed by their legal guardian.
- This liability release form can be completed online when registering or you can bring a signed paper copy to the event.
- Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Directions:
This event takes place in the north end of Whatcom Falls Park. The parking lot located at the Whatcom Falls Park Fish Hatchery (1700 Silver Beach Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229) is closest to the work party site. Additional parking is also located via another nearby entrance to Whatcom Falls Park found at 1401 Electric Ave, close to the bike pump track. Please follow work party signs and be sure to sign in at our tents.
Map:
Questions? Want to learn more or request accessibility or language accommodations? Contact pkvolunteers@cob.org or 360-778-7105.
