Curt Maberry Farm - Weblog

Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association →

A community-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring wild salmon runs in Whatcom County.

A Rocha USA is a christian conservation organization making an environmental impact across the country and in Whatcom County. This video clip highlights some of their achievements.

Kestral Nest Box

Recently at a WSU fruit growers workshop in Lynden we listened to Ben Dover speak about Kestrel Boxes as an alternative solution to controlling the population of starlings. The boxes will attract kestrals, the smallest member of the hawk family. We are considering installing these boxes in our blueberry fields this season. I wonder if other blueberry farms have had success with this? You can read more about Kestral Boxes on the Good Fruit Grower website.

Improving Waterways - Bertrand Creek

Earlier this year with the help of some dedicated employees we constructed 2 fish ladders on creeks that run through the farm. We are hopeful that this will protect and increase the population of 3 endangered species of salmon that have been known to run through this area. We’re also taking further steps to try to improve the waterways along the farm. We planted approximately 27,000 trees along Bertrand Creek with help from a program called Farmers Growing Trees for Salmon. You can read more about our story and find out about other farmers who are trying to make a positive impact on our ecosystem by visiting:
www.farmingandtheenvironment.org.