Meetings & Events
All MRC meetings are open the public. Active participation is encouraged. Please see MRC Policies and Procedures (2023) regarding meeting protocols and formal public comment.
May
*Internship Opportunity - Summer 2026!*
The MRC conducts education and outreach at Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park in an effort to reduce impacts to the eelgrass beds surrounding the boat launch. To further these efforts, the MRC is offering two seasonal internship opportunities to assist with public engagement and outreach in Wildcat Cove.
June
June 2026 MRC meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted via Zoom. Meeting formats alternate each month. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- Community updates
- Guest speakers
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, Bellingham City Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
What's the Point?
Join us for “What’s the Point?” a free, family-friendly exploration of Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve. Investigate the shoreline with expert naturalists, attend fascinating talks on local ecology and wildlife, and connect with organizations dedicated to protecting our coastal treasures. This year the Whatcom MRC will have an intertidal exploration table at the shoreline, where you can examine live tide‑pool species up close and learn how these remarkable organisms survive and thrive in dynamic coastal habitats. It’s a perfect day for curious minds of all ages to learn, explore, and get inspired—please remember to leave your four-legged friends at home!
August
August 2026 MRC meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted via Zoom. Meeting formats alternate each month. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- Community updates
- Guest speakers
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, Bellingham City Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
September
September 2026 MRC meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted via Zoom. Meeting formats alternate each month. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- Community updates
- Guest speakers
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, Bellingham City Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
October
October 2026 MRC Meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted via Zoom. Meeting formats alternate each month. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- Community updates
- Guest speakers
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, Bellingham City Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
November
November 2026 MRC Meeting *virtual*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted via Zoom. Meeting formats alternate each month. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- Community updates
- Guest speakers
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, Bellingham City Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)
December
December 2026 MRC Meeting *hybrid*
General Whatcom MRC monthly meeting. Meetings listed as *hybrid* are held in person with an option to join virtually. Meetings listed as *virtual* are strictly virtual, hosted via Zoom. Meeting formats alternate each month. All meetings are open to the public. Meeting items typically include:
- MRC business
- Community updates
- Guest speakers
- MRC project updates
- MRC partner updates (Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County Council, Bellingham City Council, City of Blaine, Northwest Straits Commission)