Blanchard
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Blanchard State Forest reaches final phase of collaborative conservation project
Blanchard State Forest reaches a milestone after 12 years of collaborative work to put a 1,600-acre core zone into conservation status. The Legislature has secured $16.5 million for the acquisition of replacment lands. Continue reading
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Volunteer at a National Trails Day event and make a difference!
The American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is June 1. With the recent heat wave, it’s a great time to get out there and enjoy some of Washington’s beautiful trails. Celebrate National Trails Day® by volunteering to improve and develop… Continue reading
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Hooves and wings unite to clean up Samish Overlook
Samish Overlook in Blanchard Forest near Bellingham (map), not only offers stunning views of the San Juan Islands, but also is a place where hikers, paragliders, and equestrian riders work together to preserve this beautiful recreation area. On March 9,… Continue reading
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Thank you volunteers! Blanchard Forest has new horse mounting blocks
The Whatcom County Pony Club stepped up to make a difference at Blanchard Forest near Bellingham (map). Club members and Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff realized there was a great need for mounting blocks at equestrian trailheads on state trust land in Whatcom and… Continue reading
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Blanchard Forest Advisory Group supports DNR concept
The Blanchard Forest Advisory Committee met recently to look over recommendations about Blanchard Forest and, more specifically, about how the upper portion of the mountain will be managed. The 4,800-acre state trust lands on Blanchard Forest are managed sustainably to… Continue reading