BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Bellingham: outdoors\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\ , America/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so s ubscribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery ( https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Conta ins information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/bellingham-wa/this-weekend-outdoors.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Bellingham: outdoors\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20 \, America/Los_Angeles). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Cont ains information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODb L 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Bellingham · outdoors · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FINAL Kayaking at CBC *registration required* & bring Bus $/pass) * DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T004133Z UID:2v7fq4hd82hpprp2hufblq5eqb@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T004133Z LOCATION:1400 N State St ste 101\, Bellingham\, WA 98225\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Max Higbee Center Group Program Activity Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://maxhigbeecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Splash Bash DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T182557Z UID:10007473-1789743600-1789754400@www.whatcomtalk.com CATEGORIES:community,food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:SPLASH BASH IS BACK! ???\nSplash Bash is an adaptive celebrati on where people of all physical and cognitive abilities can get on the wat er\, try something new\, and have a whole lot of fun together!\nHere’s w hat’s happening:\nBoat rides\nMini boat races\nKnot-tying games and puzz les\nArt projects\nCornhole\nPizza and potluck\nOne seriously epic splash fight!\nBring your favorite dish to share\, your best summer energy\, and clothes you’re ready to soak. Boat rides\, adaptive equipment\, pizza\, and games are all included!\nA huge thank-you to WECU for sponsoring Splas h Bash and helping make time on the water more accessible to everyone and our partners at Max Higbee.? LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182557Z LOCATION:Community Boating Center\, 555 Harris Ave\, Bellingham\, WA\, 982 25\, United States URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/bellingham-event/splash-bash/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=bellingham-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:WhatcomTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2024/07/10/a-guide-to-whatcom-cou ntys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deep Woods & Open Water: A Sensory Forest Gathering DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T073253Z UID:event_316246846@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Walk & talk in nature\n​Step out of the daily rush and step back into your senses. Join us for a slow\, restorative two-hour gathering designed to help you shake off stress\, awaken your curiosity\, and recon nect—both with nature and with open-hearted people.\n\nWe will begin sur rounded by the quiet shelter of dense forest canopy\, grounding ourselves through simple breathing practices and sensory exercises that pull you dir ectly into the present moment. From there\, we’ll wander the lakeside pa ths at a unhurried pace\, sharing light conversation and noticing the smal l wonders along the trail.\n\nTogether by the shore\, we’ll pause for a cozy tea circle—enjoying warm\, locally sourced herbal tea while taking in the water views.\n\nWhat to Expect\n- The Pace: Gentle and accessible ( 1.5 to 2 miles total with frequent stops). No hiking experience required.\ n- The Vibe: Warm\, welcoming\, and grounded. Come as you are—whether yo u're looking for peaceful reflection or friendly community.\n- What’s Pr ovided: Warm thermos-brewed tea for our lakeside circle.\n\nWhat to Bring\ n- A favorite mug for tea\n- Comfortable walking shoes or trail sneakers\n - Layers to adjust to the forest shade and open lake breeze\n- A sit-pad o r small towel for resting on the shoreline\n\nIf you’d like to support m y work in creating and holding these mindful nature experiences\, I gratef ully accept donations ($10–20 suggested)\, either in person or via Venmo (@Jennifer-Drath). Your support helps me continue offering these gatherin gs for our community LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T073253Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/walk-and-talk-in-nature/events/316246846/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=bellingham-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Walk & talk in nature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Higbee Hikers *Bring bus fare* (click for details) DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T064911Z UID:fvibarhf5iqp1diuc9l211a4fm_R20260801T170000@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:On Saturdays we leave promptly at 10:00am and return at 2:00pm \, please arrive just before 11:00am\, ready to hike! This seasonal progr am explores our beautiful local trails. The group meets up at MHC or a des ignated trail location and uses walking or bus routes to access the variou s trails in Whatcom County including Lake Padden Trails\, the Interurban T rail\, Stimpson Reserve and more. The program incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship\, map reading and navigation\, plant ide ntification\, and trail games. Please make sure to always bring bus fare\, water bottle\, lunch and snacks to eat outdoors\, and wear your weather-a ppropriate hat and clothing!\n\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google .com/kvw-vbtd-bsr\nOr dial: (US) +1 626-838-3487 PIN: 646368569#\nMore pho ne numbers: https://tel.meet/kvw-vbtd-bsr?pin=1889443717100&hs=7\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T064911Z LOCATION:1400 N State St #101\, Bellingham\, WA 98225\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Max Higbee Center Group Program Activity Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://maxhigbeecenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt for Whatcom Water Week @ Stimpson Family Nature Res erve DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T060247Z UID:3555-1789815600-1789830000@whatcomlandtrust.org CATEGORIES:family,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Scavenger Hunt for Whatcom Water Week at Stimpson Family Natur e Reserve\nAs part of Whatcom Water Week\, join Whatcom Land Trust for a s elf-guided scavenger hunt at Stimpson Family Nature Reserve and discover h ow forests help keep our water clean\, cool\, and flowing. Pick up a famil y-friendly activity booklet at the trailhead\, then explore the trail as y ou search for mossy logs\, trickling streams\, and other natural features that help forests filter and store water. \n\nHow the Scavenger Hunt Works \nPick up a free activity booklet at the trailhead\, then set out to expl ore the trail at your own pace. Along the way\, search for mossy logs\, tr ickling streams\, and other natural features that help forests filter and store water. Each clue connects a piece of the landscape to the larger sto ry of how healthy forests protect clean water for our whole watershed. Kid s can draw\, check off clues\, and earn a Water Wise take-home memento onc e they’ve completed the hunt\, plus snap a photo at our fun forest-theme d face-in-hole board! \n\nEvent Details \nFree and open to the public. Fam ilies welcomed\, no registration required. \n\nHow to Get There \nStimpson Family Nature Reserve\, 2076 Lake Louise Rd\, Bellingham\, WA 98229 \nPub lic Transportation: From Bellingham Station\, take Route 512 bus toward Su dden Valley\, which arrives at Stimpson. To return to town\, take the 512 further into Sudden Valley before it loops back toward Bellingham. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T060247Z LOCATION:Stimpson Family Nature Reserve\, 2076 Lake Louise Rd\, Bellingham \, WA\, 98229\, United States URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/scavenger-hunt-for-whatcom-water-we ek-stimpson-family-nature-reserve/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics& utm_campaign=bellingham-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Whatcom Land Trust X-SOURCE-URL:https://whatcomlandtrust.org/event/planting-native-trees-and- shrubs-with-city-of-bellingham-at-galbraith-mountain-lake-padden-trailhead END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wander Women Sunday Adventures DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T060506Z UID:10000203-1789891200-1789898400@www.adventuresnw.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Group is open to women-identifying individuals of all ages & s kill levels. Meets Sundays 8am LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T060506Z LOCATION:Wander Brewing\, 1807 Dean Ave.\, Bellingham\, WA URL:https://www.adventuresnw.com/event/wander-women-sunday-adventures-3/20 26-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=bellingham-w a X-SOURCE-NAME:AdventuresNW X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.adventuresnw.com/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR