Wild Whatcom

Programs: Girls explorers club is a long-term, outdoor, youth mentoring program based on exploration, service, and connection. Our goals are to awaken and strengthen in youth a profound connection to the natural world; to instill a life-long ethic of service to the community; and to reinforce character traits that sustain the capacity for healthy relationships with self, others, and the earth. 647 registrants participated in this program in this fiscal year.

boys explorers club is a long-term, outdoor, youth mentoring program based on exploration, service, and connection. Our goals are to awaken and strengthen in youth a profound connection to the natural world; to instill a life-long ethic of service to the community; and to reinforce character traits that sustain the capacity for healthy relationships with self, others, and the earth. 474 registrants participated in this program in this fiscal year.

school programs offer children the opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world near their school and neighborhoods. The program encourages students to develop a connection to local natural and cultural history through exploration, games, play, art, and nature activities. 272 registrants participated in this program in this fiscal year.

community programs inspire and awaken wonder in the natural world by sharing natures mysteries with others. The program facilitates explorations, discovery, and fun in the natural world for people of all ages in local parks in and around whatcom county. Approximately 225 registrants participated in this program in this fiscal year.