Conservation Stories - Whatcom Conservation District

Conservation Stories

Read about members of your community implementing conservation practices at their homes, farms, businesses, and properties!

Two people in front of a house hold a sign promoting a native plant garden for bees and Birch Bay.

Conservation Stories: Sherry & Charlie Donald

Jan 6, 2025

Two people in rain gear stand smiling in front of a large, blazing fire pit outdoors.

Conservation Stories: Jessica Lee and Michael Bellis

Dec 19, 2024

Person smiling near a tree with a sign: "We love our native plant garden! Good for bees. Good for Lake Whatcom."

Conservation Stories: Sophie Ziliak

Nov 6, 2024

A person with gray hair holding a black and white chicken, smiling, in an outdoor fenced area.

Conservation Stories: Suzanne Chandler & Flower Feather Farm

Jan 22, 2024

Two people standing on a walkway, holding a "We love our native plant garden" sign in front of a house.

Conservation Stories: Pat & Bev Jerns

Dec 18, 2023

A person smiling in a field, surrounded by goats.

Conservation Stories: Ashton Beanblossom

Oct 11, 2023

Two people holding a sign that says "WE LOVE OUR NATIVE PLANT GARDEN!" with contact info and logos.

Conservation Stories: Eileen Herring & Alan Sanders

Oct 3, 2023

Three people smiling in a field with mountains in the background.

Conservation Stories: Salix Cooperative

Jul 20, 2023

An older man with a beard stands in a forest, next to a river, on a sunny day.

Conservation Stories: Elvin Kalsbeek

May 25, 2023

Three people standing outside, smiling, in front of a building with silos.

Conservation Stories: Steensma Creamery

Mar 3, 2023

Three people in beanies smiling in front of a door marked "Drayton Harbor Oyster Company."

Conservation Stories: Drayton Harbor Oyster Company

Dec 15, 2022

Two adults and two children with a horse in a sandy area near a building.

Conservation Stories: Ronda Webber & Kirsten Dunford

Nov 29, 2022

Group of people smiling outdoors with two raw turkeys on a table.

Conservation Stories: Nora & David Weisenhorn

Nov 21, 2022

A person wearing overalls and a camo shirt stands beside a brown horse, smiling outdoors.

Conservation Stories: Rhonda Beeks

Jun 29, 2022

A person smiling next to a tree with fresh green leaves, outdoors.

Conservation Stories: Kim Brooke

Jun 29, 2022

A couple in black jackets smiling outdoors, next to a yellow machine, surrounded by trees.

Conservation Stories: Kathy & Sandy McKean

May 25, 2022

Landowner Spotlight: Fred Polinder - man with grey hair standing in a field

Conservation Stories: Fred Polinder

Mar 11, 2022

A smiling person in green holds a handwritten sign about volunteering, outdoors. Text reads "Landowner Spotlight: Elie Friedlob".

Conservation Stories: Elie Friedlob

Feb 17, 2022

A person kneels in straw, petting a large pig, surrounded by piglets of various colors in a pen.

Community Partnerships Help Farmers Grow: An Update on Alluvial Farms

Dec 15, 2021

A person smiling next to a cow eating hay, with text: "Farmer Spotlight: Elf Sanctuary."

Conservation Stories: Elf Sanctuary

Oct 27, 2021

A smiling family of three stands in front of lush greenery, holding yellow flowers.

Conservation Stories: Larissa & Jonathan Ullberg

Sep 15, 2021

Two people standing in a field with dry grass and a distant view of a coastal landscape.

Watershed Watcher Spotlight - Briana & Joe Peck

Sep 14, 2021

A group of five people, two holding chickens and one holding a black animal, standing in front of a wooden structure.

Conservation Stories: Geoff & Anna Martin of Osprey Hill Farm

Aug 26, 2021

Three people and a dog on a rocky beach, holding a bucket with a scenic coast in the background.

Watershed Watcher Spotlight: Hiller Family

Jun 23, 2021

A smiling couple standing outdoors, wearing casual jackets.

Conservation Stories: Tristin & Derek Stanbro

Mar 23, 2021

A man and woman smiling, standing outdoors, both wearing plaid shirts.

Conservation Stories: Marshmallow Farm

Feb 12, 2021

A couple stands holding hands in a grassy field with a flock of sheep and trees in the background.

Conservation Stories: Lydia & Jared Strand

Jan 13, 2021

A person wearing a cap is affectionately nuzzling a horse outdoors.

Conservation Stories: Roger Edmonds

Dec 16, 2020

Two people smiling outdoors in a sunny field with trees in the background.

Conservation Stories: Jen and Leslie Heron

Nov 18, 2020

A person in sunglasses pets a sheep in front of a small coop in a grassy area.

Conservation Stories: Raegen Miller

Oct 19, 2020

A person smiling next to a horse, holding its head gently, with a natural background.

Conservation Stories: Robin Probst

Sep 16, 2020

Three people with a blue truck and a farm trailer, sheep and alpacas in the background, "Ten Fold Farm" text above.

Conservation Stories: Ten Fold Farm

Aug 12, 2020

A person in a white shirt and cap stands smiling next to a brown horse in a grassy field, with trees and houses in the background.

Conservation Stories: Michele Bennett

Jul 20, 2020

A person smiling in a garden setting with text "LANDOWNER SPOTLIGHT" above.

Conservation Stories: Rebecca Cayen

Jul 7, 2020

Elderly couple in a forest, holding walking sticks, standing in sunlight with trees and small plants around them.

Conservation Stories: The Bryan Family

Jun 3, 2020

A man in a hat and suspenders gently pats a cow amidst a group, in a grassy field.

Conservation Stories: Don Hrutfiord

Apr 9, 2020

Man outdoors with a positive testimonial about Whatcom CD offering support, wearing a jacket and cap.

Conservation Stories: Darrell Ambrose

Feb 12, 2020

Three people smiling in a grassy field with cows in the background.

Conservation Stories: Haphazard Homesteading

Nov 26, 2019

Two smiling people standing with a brown horse in an outdoor setting.

Conservation Stories: Jackie Yereance and Bill Dalzell

Nov 26, 2019

A man in a cap holding a horse's lead as the horse nuzzles his face in a grassy area.

Conservation Stories: Pete Amell

Nov 6, 2019

A person standing with two horses in a paddock, petting one of them.

Conservation Stories: Terry Plake

Nov 6, 2019

A person in a plaid shirt smiles next to a brown horse in an outdoor setting.

Conservation Stories: Caitlyn Honcoop Tuben

Nov 6, 2019

A person affectionately kissing a pig on a farm.

Conservation Stories: Amanda Boblet

Aug 29, 2019

Award plaque: 2018 WACD "Building Bridges" Award to Rich Appel for conservation efforts in Whatcom County.

Whatcom Conservation District is Proud to Nominate Local Farmer for Conservation Award

Nov 30, 2018

A person photographing cows in a green field using a camera.

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Alexi Guddal

Position: Outreach & Education Specialist
Phone: 360-526-2381 x112
Email Address: aguddal@whatcomcd.org

Alexi joined the District in 2021 as an Education and Outreach Technician following her passions in conservation and community collaboration. She grew…