Wild Whatcom

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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

10/05/2026

Did you know that we have almost 200 volunteers on the Wild Whatcom team? These amazing folks share their skills, expertise and lived experience to ensure that our organization is able to help local people find their place in nature, learn from it, care for it, and take joy in being a part of it.

This month we continue our board blog series with a profile of Board Member Kelsi Stine-Rowe! She brings both passion and practicality to her work with us, as well as long-range vision. Read the full post: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/blog

10/03/2026

Woo hoo! Our summer camps earned a silver star for Best of the Northwest 2026! Thanks to Bellingham Alive and each person who voted for us! Congrats to all of the other local businesses and organizations recognized this year. There's power in community.

P.S. You don't have to wait until summer to come outside with us. We have lots of fun on the calendar year round - and for all ages. Everyone is welcome, so let's go exploring! https://www.wildwhatcom.org/join-an-outing
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09/29/2026

This Friday, October 2nd, there's a NEW location for Wild Things and Wonder Walks. We're meeting every Friday in October at Cornwall Park! It's peak mushroom season, so expect lots of fun(gi) exploration of the forest floor. We'll be looking up too, searching for resident barred owls and lots of other birds.

Wild Things, our weekly outing for kids 0-6 and their adults, meets 9:30-11:00AM. Wonder Walks, our weekly outing for adults 18+, is accessible to all abilities, and meets 11:30AM-1:00PM.

We have free clothing and gear (all ages) to borrow for changing weather. Let us know if you need something when you register. 🦉🧡🍄‍🟫 Click https://www.wildwhatcom.org/join-an-outing, then choose Wild Things or Wonder Walks.

09/24/2026

BIPOC Walks is a monthly nature program for people of color. All ages welcome! Join us Saturday, September 26th, 11:00AM-1:00PM for Welcoming Fall at the Falls. Let's explore how water connects both human cultures and entire ecosystems, and discuss the importance of this creek for Indigenous Peoples in our region since time immemorial. Learn more and register: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/bipoc-walks

09/23/2026

Looking for a good - but quick - read? Sign up for our email newsletter! Not as magical as a nature journal, but still good fun 😉 https://www.wildwhatcom.org/sign-up

09/17/2026

We're Hiring an Executive Director! Priority application deadline is Oct 14th; early submission is encouraged. Read the full job description and application instructions: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/employment

09/16/2026

September is Healthy Aging Month! Did you know that Wild Whatcom offers nature outings just for adults? Meet us outside to tend to your body and your mind. Move at your pace, meet new friends, and revel in the wonders of the natural world! Click on Join an outing, and take a look at Ladies Night Out, Out and About, and Wonder Walks. Adults are also welcome at our all ages programs: BIPOC Walks and Community Field Trips. Learn more: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/join-an-outing

09/11/2026

We are hiring an Executive Director! Wild Whatcom is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering lifelong connections to nature. We provide experiential learning opportunities that inspire participants of all ages to build healthy relationships with nature, community, and self. We serve more than 4,000 individuals each year through our school programs, weekend outings, nature preschool, summer camps, community programs, and parterships with many community nonprofits. With a talented staff of 19, we provide more than 50,000 nature hours to individuals in Whatcom County each year.

We are actively committed to social equity and justice and encourage candidates of all racial and gender identities, abilities, cultural and economic backgrounds, and sexual orientation to apply. Learn more: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/employment

09/05/2026

Out and About is a monthly nature program for LGBTQ+ adults (18+). Join us Saturday, September 12th, 10:00AM-12:00PM, for Q***r Critters. Did you know that thousands of species have been observed participating in “q***r” behaviors? Join us to explore how q***rness is a natural and beautiful aspect of life for countless organisms! Fun and games included 😃 Learn more and register: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/out-and-about

09/01/2026

It's September, and time for a new location for our Wonder Walks weekly nature outings! Every Friday this month, we'll be exploring fall at Whatcom Falls Park!

Wonder Walks is for adults 18+, all abilities, and meets Fridays, 11:30AM-1:00PM, April-November. 🍂Learn more and register: https://www.wildwhatcom.org/wonder-walks.

Address

1015 Girard Street
Bellingham, WA
98225

Telephone

+13603893414

Website

http://www.wildwhatcom.org/, https://linktr.ee/WildWhatcom

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