Labor Day

Leader: Emily Schiller
Join us for a forest stroll and discover the diversity of native flowers and shrubs found in the Stimpson Family Reserve. Volunteers from Whatcom County Master Gardeners will lead the walk and help you learn to identify the local plants (and a few weeds) we encounter. We will take the Geneva Pond Loop trail and expect the walk to take approximately two hours. The event is free, but we ask you to register with us for a plant list and further information.

An equinox in astronomy is that moment in time (not a whole day) when the centre of the Sun can be observed to be directly above the Earth's equator, occurring around March 20 and September 23 each year.

Leader: Roger Weiss
Come and explore one of Whatcom Land Trust’s most unique and ambitious habitat acquisitions, Canyon Lake Community Forest. Located in the foothills of Mt. Baker, this 2,300-acre watershed includes 600 acres of 800- to 1000-year-old trees. The site is a living classroom of unique plants, animals, and spectacular tropical fossils, and the view from the top is one of the most outstanding panoramas of Mt. Baker and the Sisters. Tour leader Roger Weiss will lead this 9-mile hike and (if you are so inclined) offer tips on capturing this magnificent place with the camera.

Don't miss out on this fun filled all day event. The Bellingham Traverse is an endurance multi-sport challenge that simulates the life journey of salmon. Soloists, tandem and relay teams will compete for survival on the course that demonstrates the urban and natural challenges that salmon face in their journey.

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