RECREATION NORTHWEST
Programs
Outdoor Classroom Project
STEWARDSHIP: IN FEBRUARY 2024, RECREATION NORTHWEST GIFTED THE COMPLETED OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TO THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM IN A CEREMONIAL RIBBON CUTTING. THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PROJECT IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD IN FAIRHAVEN. THE CLASSROOM IS FOR PASSIVE AND ACTIVE USE BY THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GROUPS. AMENITIES INCLUDE NATIVE PLANT & INVASIVE SPECIES IDENTIFICATION SIGNS DISPLAYED IN THE EXISTING NATIVE PLANT GARDEN; AN AMPHITHEATER WITH PUBLIC BENCHES; A STONE STAGE; AND COVERED PAVILION WERE RECREATION NORTHWEST PROVIDED CONTINUED STEWARDSHIP FOR FAIRHAVEN PARK INCLUDING 3 WORK PARTIES TO REMOVE MORE INVASIVE SPECIES AND INSTALL NATIVE PLANTS IN OUR NATIVE PLANT GARDENS. WE HOSTED THE WORK PARTIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR PROJECT PARTNERS AT PHILLIPS 66 REFINERY, FERNDALE AND STAFF FROM BELLINGHAM REI.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$103.5KParkscription Education Program
EDUCATION: IN 2024, RECREATION NORTHWEST CONTINUED ITS EXPANSION INTO THE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT INCORPORATING PARKSCRIPTIONS INTO CLASSROOMS AT ALL FOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS, BELLINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL, SQUALICUM HIGH SCHOOL, OPTIONS HIGH SCHOOL, AND BELLINGHAM FAMILY PARTNERSHIP. DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. THESE CLASSES FOCUS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS, TEACHING THEM THE BENEFITS OF NATURE AND INCORPORATING PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND MINDFULNESS PRACTICES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$90.1KCommunity Advocacy and Recreation
RECREATION: IN 2024, RECREATION NORTHWEST CONTINUED OUR ADVOCACY WORK AT LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS. THROUGH OUR COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS WE ENCOURAGE OUR CONSTITUENTS TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN LOCAL INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION. IN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, OUR NEXT ADVOCACY PROJECT WILL BE WORKING TOWARDS COMPLETING THE COAST MILLENNIUM TRAIL. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAIL AS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS AS THEY GET OUTDOORS AND RECONNECT WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER. AT THE STATE LEVEL WE SUPPORTED WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION (WWRC) AND WASHINGTON RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION (WRPA) BY PARTICIPATING IN ADVOCACY DAY IN OLYMPIA. RECREATION NORTHWEST STAFF MET WITH OUR LEGISLATORS FROM THE 40TH AND 42ND DISTRICTS TO THANK THEM FOR THEIR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE SUPPORT FOR OUR PROGRAMS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$12.1K
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