Whatcom Community Foundation in Lummi Island
Did You Know?
Lummi Island’s former rock quarry, once a key source of building materials for Whatcom County, is now the Aiston Preserve, transforming an industrial site into a thriving natural habitat and public space for trails, forest, and shoreline exploration.
The Whatcom Chief, a Whatcom County–operated ferry, makes the 6‑ to 8‑minute trip from Gooseberry Point on the mainland to Lummi Island every 20 minutes. The ferry carries up to ~20 vehicles and 100 passengers.
Lummi Island’s western cliffs, part of the Lummi Island Wildlife Area Unit, provide protected nesting habitat for peregrine falcons and other wildlife, offering one of the few places in Whatcom County where these majestic birds can thrive so close to population centers.
The Lummi Island Heritage Trust protects over 1,000 acres of open space and manages several public nature preserves on the island (e.g., Baker Preserve, Otto Preserve, Curry Preserve). Trails lead through forest, past orchards and gardens, and offer scenic views of the San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, and Mount Baker.
30 YEARS
of community building
in Whatcom County
scholarships provided to Whatcom County highschoolers.
$86M:
invested in Whatcom County since 1996.
local organizations supported to help fulfill their missions.
10K+:
grants and loans made to support mission driven work.
Project Neighborly grants made to connect neighbors and build community.
$8.5M:
impact investment loans made in Whatcom County since 2015.
30 YEARS
of community building
in Whatcom County
scholarships provided to Whatcom County highschoolers.
$86M:
invested in Whatcom County since 1996.
local organizations supported to help fulfill their missions.
10K+:
grants and loans made to support mission driven work.
Project Neighborly grants made to connect neighbors and build community.
$8.5M:
impact investment loans made in Whatcom County since 2015.
