Wild Whatcom

WOW folks, did you all show up for nature access! You helped us raise $68,449 in donations and pledges to keep bringing our community outdoors. Thanks to our sponsors, auction and in-kind contributors, volunteers, and most especially the finest flock of feathered friends: our guests and donors! We have so many people to thank, and so much gratitude for your support. We hope you had a great time too!

Registration opens today for our 2026-27 Explorers Club program! Youth in grades 2-12 can join us for monthly outdoor adventures, learning, and friendship with peers. This program isn't just fun, it's formative, building confidence, social emotional and bushcraft skills, and deep connections with the earth and each other. Choose a Girls, Boys or All Genders group.

New participants are always welcome, and scholarships are available. Learn more: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/explorers-club

Our Silent Auction is now open! You have until 8:00PM Friday, May 29th, to bid on all these and more! The auction is all online, so even if you can't attend our Birds of a Feather Bash, you can still bid and win! Support of nature access for everyone in Whatcom County: https://givebutter.com/c/birdsofafeatherbash/auction

🦉Our Silent Auction is now open! 🦆You have until 8:00PM next Friday, May 29th, to bid on magical experiences and sparkling treasures, all in support of nature access for everyone in Whatcom County. 🦅The auction is all online, so even if you can't attend our Birds of a Feather Bash, you can still be a part of the feathered fun as an auction supporter. 🐦‍⬛Flit and forage through the finery: https://givebutter.com/c/birdsofafeatherbash/auction

It's CAW-some to have the support of our Raven Sponsors: Chuckanut Builders fairhavenpediatrics and K&S Injury Advocates, LLC for our Birds of a Feather Bash fundraiser! The event happens next Friday, May 29th, and there are a few tickets left. Don't wait any longer - swoop up yours today! https://givebutter.com/c/birdsofafeatherbash🐦‍⬛

Yes, our Birds of a Feather Bash event is May 29th. But our Silent Auction opens on 8:00AM May 22nd! Get a sneak peek at the cacophony of tweet items and experiences available here: https://givebutter.com/c/birdsofafeatherbash/auction. Find something fun for your nest! 🦅

THIS SATURDAY! Are you curious about edible plants, but don’t know where to start? Join us to learn about the guidelines of honorable harvest, go on a plant-focused walk, and discuss some traditional harvest practices of local Indigenous groups, who have been utilizing countless plants and actively managing food forests in our region since time immemorial.

BIPOC Walks is a monthly nature program for people of color. All ages welcome, family friendly! Learn more and register: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/bipoc-walks 🌿

We are warbling with joy to have Washington Trust Bank as our Barred Owl Sponsor for our upcoming Birds of a Feather Bash! Their support will provide safe and welcoming nature programs to folks of all ages, abilities, identities and income levels. Social activity outdoors supports holistic health, sense of place and belonging, curiosity and discovery. 🦉Will you join them at our party to support our programs? Learn more here: https://givebutter.com/c/birdsofafeatherbash

Sign up for summer camps now! Our mentors are prepped and excited, all we need are your young adventurers. Four-day camps for ages 3-5 (8:30AM - 12:00PM), Five-day camps for grades 1-8 (8:30AM - 2:30PM). Multiple dates and themes to choose from. Let's go exploring together! https://www.wildwhatcom.org/summer-camps