Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

The Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program empowers our community to have the tools, knowledge, and skills to care for, restore, and protect Bellingham’s parks, trails, and open spaces.

Through hands-on environmental stewardship and educational activities, we partner with groups of all ages and backgrounds to offer educational lessons and stewardship opportunities. Activities include planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, spreading mulch, educating about the issue of dog waste, picking up litter, and more. Join us!

Why Volunteer with the Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program?

• Gain new skills
• Meet new people
• Get to know your local parks
• Engage in hands-on environmental restoration
• Learn about local native and invasive plants
• Help local wildlife
• Increase the biodiversity of our ecosystem
• Make our community healthier
• Earn community service hours
• Make our parks a better place for everyone!
• Have fun!!

Community Work Parties

We offer work parties throughout the year at parks and trails all over the city. All ages welcome and no experience is necessary. Family friendly! See website for current schedule.

Park Stewards Program

Adopt your favorite local park or trail! Work independently after receiving guidance and training from program staff. 

Community-Led Work Parties

We provide support to community members to lead their own stewardship opportunities in parks after receiving guidance and training. Short-term tool loans available. 

School Stewardship Programs

Engage your class in hands-on stewardship and environmental education at your local Bellingham park.