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“It is important to take action and to realize that we can make a difference, and this will encourage others to take action and then we realize we are not alone and our cumulative actions truly make an even greater difference.” ― Jane Goodall Working together, 65 volunteers removed 17 cubic yards of invasive plant species in celebration of Earth Day! Removing invasive plants helps support habitat for native fish and wildlife, improves water quality, and decreases erosion. Ear

“Farming asks everything of you, and it's easy to let the bigger picture projects keep getting pushed to the back burner. What I want other farmers to hear is simple: you don't have to figure it all out alone, and you don't have to have deep pockets to do things right. Resources like the Whatcom Conservation District exist precisely for farms like ours — working farms trying to build something meaningful, care for their animals well, and leave the land better than they found

“When one plants a tree they plant themselves. Every root is an anchor, over which one rests with grateful interests, and becomes sufficiently calm to feel the joy of living.”— John Muir The 2026 Whatcom CD Native Plant Sale and Celebration had over 40 species of plants to choose from! Seedlings are symbols of metaphorical growth, resilience, hope in the future, and more. By planting native plants in our community, we can turn metaphors into realities. Plants adapted to our l

“There are so many wonderful resources at this event. The information we got was great! We learned so much!” – Attendee Feedback Thank you to the 700 attendees who flocked to the 10 th  Annual Whatcom Farm Expo! Every year the team behind the Whatcom Farm Expo works to improve the event for local farmers, and this anniversary year was no exception. Record attendees, a larger venue, additional workshops, over fifty exhibitors, an equipment showcase, and a variety of animals di

We are compiling a list of flood recovery resources to help those impacted by the 2025 flood. We will continue to update the page as need ed. Thank you to the ongoing community efforts to help rebuild and support one another. If you have flood damage to your home, business, or farm it is imperative that you have photo documentation of the damage for many insurance claims and financial assistance applications. General Flood Recovery Resources Housing, Basic Needs, Pet, and Liv