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Wild Connections - October
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Wild Connections - September
Check out what we’ve got going on in September.
Join us! - 3rd Annual Jon Greenwood Poker Tournament
Wild Connections - August
Photo Credit: Aimee Frazier
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Job Opening! Boys Explorers Club Mentor
Wild Whatcom is hiring!
Please see full job descriptions and other application instructions on our Employment page.
Wild Whatcom is actively committed to social equity and justice and encourages candidates of all racial and gender identities, cultural and economic backgrounds, and of any sexual orientation to apply. Wild Whatcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
Join our team today!
Wild Connections - July
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Wild Connections - June
Photo Credit: Jeff Lewis
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Cascadia Weekly - Adventures 101
Summer Adventure camp kids exploring at the beach
This recent issue of Cascadia Weekly is all about getting outside this summer. See our photos (cover and page 12) and short profile of our Summer Adventures camp program. Registration is open and spaces are still available. Come join us for big adventure days immersed in exploring the Northwest's mossy forests, wild rivers, mountain meadows, tumbling waterfalls, and pebbled beaches.
Wild Connections - May
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Spring News! Wild Whatcom's new Executive Director has arrived
New Wild Whatcom Executive Director, Licia Sahagun
Hello Friends of Wild Whatcom!
With the arrival of spring, and all the brightness and new energy it heralds, Wild Whatcom is thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director, Licia Sahagun (pronounced Lee-shuh Suh-haggen).
Licia comes to Wild Whatcom with stellar experience and talents, and is ready to guide Wild Whatcom to its next stage of development and community impact. Her strategic thinking, keen intellect, and strong communication skills are a great match for our goals and values. As we welcome Licia, we say goodbye to Emily Highleyman. We are so thankful for Emily’s five fabulous years of leadership and see the passing of the baton to Licia as a continuum of that excellence.
Licia brings a decade of non-profit experience to Wild Whatcom, ranging from AmeriCorps volunteer, Program Manager, Executive Director, and Board Chair. Most recently, Licia has been the Deputy Director at the Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School. Licia holds a degree in International Studies and Sustainable Development from the University of Illinois and received her master’s in Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon.
Though Licia was born in the Chicago suburbs, she joyously spent much of her childhood on a 10-acre non-working farm near her hometown. There she grew up exploring, playing, and just being outside on a regular basis, which fostered her love for nature and her drive to spend time outdoors. Licia is excited to join the thoughtful, welcoming, and compassionate team at Wild Whatcom. She can’t imagine a better way to spend her days than supporting an organization that connects young people with the awe-inspiring outdoor spaces in Whatcom County - and beyond.
When she’s not working, you’ll most likely find her hiking, gardening, birding, exploring, or camping with her partner, Ryan, and their pooch Hazel. Feel free to reach out to Licia if you’d like to welcome her or find a time to connect!
With sincerest gratitude,
The Wild Whatcom Board of Directors
Cascadia Weekly - From Students to Stewards
Hannah Newell, from Wild Whatcom, engaging in NSEA’s activity
This recent issue of Cascadia Weekly profiles the work Wild Whatcom and our partners have been doing to help teachers become trained and confident to extend their teaching beyond the walls of the classroom — getting kids outside, introducing climate science, and using curriculum that inspires and empowers students (and meets Next Generation Science Standards).
Wild Connections - April
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Wild Thyme Fundraiser - Wild at Heart
Join us Thursday, May 2, 2019 for Wild Whatcom’s 2nd Annual Wild Thyme dinner. This year's theme, Wild at Heart, highlights something we all have in common--falling in love with nature. How did it happen to you?
You are invited to join us for this special evening at Ciao Thyme to support a shared vision of connecting kids to nature and creating future leaders and stewards of the earth. Funds raised will help us better serve all kids who want to explore outside.
Ciao Thyme is developing an incredible menu for this multi-course dinner celebrating the season. Please join us in sharing in great company and conversations inspired by Ciao Thyme's exemplary dining space and the best food the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Early-bird special through March 31: $110/guest
Regular pricing begins April 1: $125/guest
Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!
Questions? info@wildwhatcom.org
2019 Climate Science K-12 Teacher Summit
Wild Whatcom is pleased to help support the 2019 Climate Science K-12 Teacher Summit. This partnership between Wild Whatcom and other Whatcom County organizations brings together their expertise teaching outdoor and place-based experiential education to our local teachers.
The summit is a chance for teachers to gain confidence to lead experiential, place-based science lessons beyond the walls of their classroom and come away with a better understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards and Climate Science in regards to the place we call home.
For questions or more info, contact: apeck@n-sea.org.
Wild Connections - March
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Wild Connections - February
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Job Openings! Executive Director & Fellows
Wild Whatcom is hiring!
Please see full job descriptions and other application instructions on our Employment page.
Outdoor Education Fellow (multiple openings)
Positions are open until filled. Priority application dates apply.
Wild Whatcom is actively committed to social equity and justice and encourages candidates of all racial and gender identities, cultural and economic backgrounds, and of any sexual orientation to apply. Wild Whatcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
Join our team today!
Wild Connections - January
Wild Connections - January
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Go Wild for Wild Whatcom Today!
Dear Friends,
Wild Whatcom ignites enduring connections to nature. Your gift will inspire kids to recognize that we are all connected, we are all teachers, and we can each make positive change in this world.
"Wild Whatcom has given me a voice to speak out for what I believe in. It's given me values, like to help make a difference in the community. It's given me a ton of self-confidence and determination. But mostly it's given me some of the most amazing experiences and memories."
- Participant
This giving season, please choose Wild Whatcom. You will be making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children, right here in our community, who otherwise wouldn't have the chance to roam, romp, and learn in our wondrous natural areas.
Go wild and get kids outside!
You will inspire future stewards for our community and earth.
Every dollar makes an impact.
Take a minute and donate today!
With gratitude,
Your friends at Wild Whatcom