Community
Partnerships
At the Whatcom Coalition for Environmental Education, we strive to support our whole community in having access to nature and engaging in outdoor learning opportunities.
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Do you have an idea for how we can collaborate? Contact the Program Lead at programlead@whatcomenvironmentaleducation.com
Connecting Culture and Nature for Future Generations:
A Tribal Partnerships Gathering
In Fall 2025, WCEE collaborated with the Nooksack Indian Tribe and North Sound ACH to host the inaugural Tribal Partnerships Gathering bringing outdoor learning practitioners and sovereign nations together. Gathered on Nooksack Land at the Mi’sq’eq’o Nooksack Community Building we celebrated connection, land, and a shared purpose of supporting future generations. The Tribal Partnerships Gathering was a joyful and heartfelt space where Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners came together to deepen relationships and reimagine how outdoor learning can center Indigenous Knowledge, culture, and belonging.
Summer Programming Collaborations
Starting in 2023, WCEE has collaborated with the Nooksack Tribe Education Department to host annual Summer Programming Collaboration gatherings. These gatherings emphasize the collective goal of enriching summer experiences for youth and kids through an open forum and group conversations. Numerous partners have joined the gatherings to share about their respective programs and coordinate opportunities to collaborate.
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Fairhaven Park Outdoor Classrooms
with Recreation Northwest
WCEE came together with Recreation Northwest to support them in the designing of outdoor classroom spaces at Fairhaven Park. They've been working hard to make these spaces a reality for the public to enjoy and for nature based programs to utilize. Check out their progress by visiting their website at www.recreationnorthwest.org.
Mother Earth Day Celebration
with Children of the Setting Sun Productions
On April 22nd, a group gathered at Maritime Heritage Park under the unexpected sunshine to celebrate our Mother Earth. We heard profound words from youth leaders, blessings from Coast Salish elders and beautiful music from a Lummi song and dance group. At the end, the Children of the Setting Sun Productions asked those in attendance to visit the resource fair to connect with local environmental organizations and fulfill their own call to action to protect Mother Earth. Check out more of the amazing work that CSSP puts together in our region by visiting their website at www.settingsunproductions.org. To read more about the event, take a look at this article from the Bellingham Herald.
