Wild Whatcom

Wild Whatcom fosters lifelong connections with nature. Outdoor experiences for all ages & abilities. We offer nature outings for all ages.

Our whole person, inquiry-based approach allows people of all skill and experience levels to get curious, silly and reflective outdoors, while making new friends and learning how to be environmental stewards. Program scholarships and free loaner clothing/gear are available! Outings include:
1) K-12: After school, weekend, and summer programs
2) Ages 0-6: Friday and Saturday outings with your adult

, nature preschool. and preschool summer programs
3) Adults: Affinity programs (evening, weekend) for women, and for queer adults/allies, and physically accessible, slower-paced outings for adults
4) All ages: Weekend field trips for explorers of all ages

08/25/2026

Today's the day! Treat yourself to Five Guys in Bellingham August 25th, 11:00PM - 10:00PM and support Wild Whatcom youth programs by simply noshing! Want to make it a big, dang deal? Bring the whole family or gaggle of friends with you and chow for charity. Yum!

🍔🍟 Make sure you mention Wild Whatcom when you order. For every customer who does, Five Guys Bellingham will donate 20% of their order to our youth program scholarships!

Scholarships cover costs for kids with financial need to join Nature Preschool, Neighborhood Nature after school, weekend Explorers Club and Summer Camps programs. Big thanks to Five Guys Bellingham for supporting outdoor learning and fun for local kids!

08/22/2026

The Wild Whatcom squad will be at Bellingham Public Schools Back-to-School Block Party! Meet us at Bellingham High School, where we'll have hands on nature fun and lots of good info on programs and events, like:

🐿️Neighborhood Nature: our after school programs for grades K-5 have openings for Fall, Winter and Spring sessions
🍔Five Guys Fundraiser on August 25th: enjoy summer burgers, support our youth program scholarships
🐞Nature Preschool, weekend Explorers Club, and more

We would love to see you at this incredible family event. Stop by and say hello!

08/20/2026

What's on the menu next Tuesday, August 25th? Celebrate summer - or back to school 😉 - with burgers, fries and shakes at the Bellingham Five Guys! Buy something yummy anytime on August 25th, mention Wild Whatcom, and 20% of your order will be donated to our youth program scholarships. These funds allow families in need to give their kids the gift of outdoor adventure and learning, from Nature Preschool to afterschool, weekend programs during the school year, and weekday camps in the summer. Put Five Guys on your calendar for Tuesday, August 25th!

08/18/2026

How is it the last week of summer camps? Today we welcomed our final groups of campers, and we will be out there together all week, making merry and getting curious about all that nature has to teach us!

Here's a peek into last week's adventures, accompanied by our thanks to our amazing campers for making this summer truly memorable 🌞🐚🫶

08/15/2026

Volunteer with Wild Whatcom! We have options for a wide range of interests and schedules, from working outdoors in programs to proofreading grants from home; representing us at community events to providing financial oversight, and much more! Learn all the ways you can join the Wild Whatcom team to support community and environmental health! https://www.wildwhatcom.org/volunteer

08/13/2026

🍁Register Your Little One for Wild Whatcom Nature Preschool!
🦉Open the door to a world of wonder, learning, new friends, and kindergarten readiness for your child! Wild Whatcom’s Nature Preschool is for adventurers who are 3-5 years of age and potty-trained. Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Choose one day or more!
🏆Our Nature Preschool was recently voted one of Cascades Best Preschools 2026!
🪲The first week of Nature Preschool is September 8-11, 2026. Make sure your child is registered so they don’t miss a thing! https://www.wildwhatcom.org/preschool

08/12/2026

Have you met our Board Chair MyLy Fung? She has business savvy, dedication to empowering community, and so much nature joy. Read more in our latest blog post: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/blog/2026/7/29/meet-our-board-chair-myly-fung

08/10/2026

Out and About is a monthly nature program for LGBTQ+ adults (18+). Let’s meet up at the Community Boating Center - Bellingham on Friday, August 14th, 5:30-7:30PM for Pride Paddle! This is a casual paddle along the Bellingham waterfront with CBC staff as guides. You must register for this program in advance, as equipment is first come, first serve. Visit our website for the registration link: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/out-and-about

08/07/2026

Meet us at Play, Learn & Connect this Sunday, August 9th! Wild Whatcom will be there with hands on nature activities and info on our outdoor programs for all ages, and a range of volunteer opportunities. We'll see you there! .whatcom

08/06/2026

August 2-8 ONLY: Wild Whatcom and SeaBar are teaming up to raise funds for our youth program scholarships while introducing you to clean, eco-friendly hair care from an award-winning, local small business! Here's the deal:

💆🏻 Use the exclusive link below to order SeaBar hair care August 2-8
⭐️ 50% of your order will be donated directly to Wild Whatcom!

SeaBar is on a mission to clean your hair and our oceans and beaches. By partnering with Wild Whatcom, SeaBar is stepping up to support Wild Whatcom's youth programs for healthy kids and ecosystems. Healthy kids, healthy hair, healthy oceans! Shop Now: https://m.seabar.com/wild-whatcom 🌊

Address

1015 Girard Street
Bellingham, WA
98225

Telephone

+13603893414

Website

http://www.wildwhatcom.org/

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