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      Get involved, join a hike, volunteer, learn something new! Conservation Northwest hosts and highlights events around the state for people who care about wildlife, wildlands, and our shared natural heritage. Please join us!
    
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    <title>Bellingham - Love Your Ride</title>
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    <description>Feb 12 - Trying to curb climate change by traveling on two wheels this winter? Let Whatcom Smart Trips say ‘thank you’ at a special party just for you! To show their appreciation for your pedaling through all seasons, they’ve got special goodies, chances to win great prizes and a fun fashion show. Friends are welcome –especially those you think might warm up to winter bicycling.</description>
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<p>Cycling is a breeze in the summer. When breezes turn chilly, it’s inspiring to see those who keep the love of cycling burning bright through the winter. A Valentine-themed Party for Winter Bicycling is everybodyBIKE’s “Thank You” for pedaling through thick and thin. Enjoy a winter cycling fashion show and receive special recognition, rewards and raffle prizes. Share the fun: bring friends who may warm up to some encouragement to start winter cycling. Refreshments, too.</p>
<ul><li>4:00 all ages bike ride</li><li>5:00 Reception and Bike Film Shorts&nbsp;</li><li>6:00 Fashion Show</li><li>7:00 Lighted Bike Parade</li><li>8:00 After-party square dance hosted by Wild Buffalo</li></ul>
<div>Don't forget to log your January Smart Trips! Log them by February 5th to be entered to win $250 in the monthly cash prize drawing. www.WhatcomSmartTrips.org&nbsp;</div>
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    <dc:creator>Liza Weeks</dc:creator>
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      <dc:subject>Holiday party</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>Get-together</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2012-02-01T21:58:49Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Bellingham - Baker Lake snowshoe excursion </title>
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    <description>Feb 18 - Renowned author, wildlife photographer &amp; tracker, Dave Moskowitz, leads an educational snowshoe excursion around the Baker Lake area in the North Cascades.</description>
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<p>Join Dave Moskowitz, author of <em>A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Wildlife</em> and <em>Tracking</em>, to explore the foothills of the North Cascades while learning winter mountain ecology, plant and animal survival strategies, wildlife tracking and the natural history of snow.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This field excursion will feature low-impact travel with two naturalists experienced in winter travel.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Exact location and activities are weather-dependent. Participants should be prepared for unpredictable winter conditions, but no previous experience is necessary.&nbsp;</p>
<h5>Fee is $95 per participant.</h5>
<p>Snowshoe rental is included as part of the class.</p>
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      <dc:subject>Wildlife training</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2012-01-09T08:00:00Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Spokane - Adventure Auction </title>
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    <description>Friends of the Centennial Trail are holding their 4th annual auction. Come enjoy a fun night of bidding on items such as a cruise for two or a basketball autographed by Gonzaga men's basketball team. </description>
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<p>The Centennial trail stretches 37 miles from the Idaho border to Nine Mile Falls, accessing wonderful wild areas in northeast Washington and the Columbia Highlands.</p>
<p>Join Friends of the Centennial Trail for their fourth Adventure Auction on March 9, 2012. Each year it just keeps getting better, so come on and share the fun.</p>
<p>With a mix of wonderful live and silent items, this distinctive auction is not to be missed! Eighty percent of the raised auction funds will go into the Trail Builders Fund. Help complete this community resource; it will take a collaborative effort - be a part of the success!</p>
<p>The 2012 auction will be held at Northern Quest Resort &amp; Casino, and comes with a delicious dinner, dessert, and a wine/or beer drink ticket. There will be a no host bar.</p>
<p>Tickets are $45 each or $350 for a table of eight. Doors will open at 6:00 for premium silent auction browsing, and there are some great items, such as a Holland America Lines Cruise for two, and a Royal Tours Package at Arbor Crest.</p>
<p>Continue the fun into the night and stay at Northern Quest Casino &amp; Resort with an almost 20% discount of $169.00! Available that Friday, March 9, only. Remember to mention you're with the Friends of the Centennial Trail Adventure Auction while making the reservation.<br /><br /></p>
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    <dc:date>2011-12-08T08:00:00Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Bellingham - 19th annual native plant sale and expo!</title>
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    <description>Mar 24 - Pre-order native plants now thru Mar 12. Then celebrate spring! Get your native plants, seedlings, &amp; shrubs at Whatcom Conservation District's Annual Plant Sale &amp; Expo.</description>
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<p>Come join the Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) in their celebration of spring by purchasing low cost native plants at WCD’s Annual Plant Sale and Expo!&nbsp;</p>
<p>This year there will be 41 different species of native, bareroot trees and shrubs along with a variety of potted perennials. Some of this year’s species include Alaska yellow and western red cedars, Western white pine, evergreen huckleberry, russet buffaloberry, serviceberry and more!&nbsp;</p>
<h5>Pre-orders must be received at the WCD office by Mon, Mar 12, 2012 and require a $100 min purchase. A 50% deposit is due upon pre-order placement. Payment must be made by cash or check. <br /></h5>
<p>Pre-order pick up will be available before the open sale on Fri, Mar 23 between 9:00am-3:00pm, at the site of the sale. Orders can also be picked up at the Open Sale Saturday, Mar 24th.</p>
<p>Once again, several local nursery vendors and environmental organizations will be there to provide even more plant purchasing options. The festivities include a variety of fun, earth-friendly educational opportunities, entertainment and food.</p>
<p>The purpose of the WCD’s annual plant sale is to promote the stewardship and conservation of our natural resources. Planting native trees and shrubs can provide many positive benefits to your property and the natural environment such as improved water quality, enhanced fish and wildlife habitat, reduction of wind and soil erosion, cleaner air, reduction of energy costs, and beautification of your property.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Proceeds support the district's conservation education programs.</p>
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    <dc:date>2012-01-09T08:00:00Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Spokane: Nature photography benefit show</title>
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    <description>May 4-Join Conservation Northwest and Kizuri to view the beauty of the Inland Northwest's wild places and shop for a great cause!</description>
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<p>Join us for a photo exhibit benefiting our work in the Columbia Highlands. In conjunction with Spokane's First Friday events, photographer and Conservation Northwest intern Aaron Theisen will be showing nature photographs from around the Inland Northwest, with a special focus on the Columbia Highlands of northeast Washington. Event co-host Kizuri, Spokane's premier purveyor of Fair Trade home decor, art and clothing, will be open extended hours and will donate portion of all sales during the event to Conservation Northwest.</p>
<h6>Visit <a class="external-link" href="http://www.kizurispokane.com/">Kizuri Spokane</a></h6>
<h6>See some of Aaron's work on <a class="external-link" href="http://columbiahighlands.org">Friends of the Columbia Highlands</a></h6>
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    <dc:date>2012-01-21T02:15:00Z</dc:date>
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