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“The Ferndale Ferns” Art Installation

The Ferndale Ferns

The Ferndale Arts Commission is excited to announce the installation of The Ferndale Ferns, two fiddlehead fern sprig sculptures on the Thornton overpass. The sculptures were installed Friday, November 15, 2024 by the sculpture artist Don Anderson.

The sculpture bases were planned into the overpass road construction project in 2019. The sculpture designs were approved by the Mayor and shared with City Council last year.

Each fern is approx. 18’ tall, of powder coated steel. They are green at the bottom and transition to Blue on the North Fern, and Red on the South Fern.

Per the artist:
The South Fern is youthful, impetuous and daring – a young adult not yet fully formed, physically and emotionally – yet capable and formidable. The North Fern is more complex – a fully formed adult nearing full bloom, fully equipped and mature, with the wisdom, creativity and knowledge to be complete in the world, yet with still room to grow.
Don Anderson "The Ferndale Ferns" sculptures Photo credit: Don Anderson
November 19, 2024

2025 Comprehensive Plan Update – Envisioning Ferndale with the City and WWU

The City of Ferndale has partnered with Western Washington University’s Urban Planning Studio to engage with the community for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. You’re invited to come share your ideas and insights for Ferndale’s future.  Join us on Thursday, November 21st from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center (2007 Cherry Street) to learn about the project, enjoy free food, and stay for activities. All ages welcome and childcare is provided. For questions and disability accommodations, contact ferndalestu@gmail.com.

November 15, 2024

2025 Comprehensive Plan Update – Critical Areas and Application Procedures – Virtual Meeting

The City of Ferndale Community Development Department invites you to a discussion focused on updates to the City’s Critical Areas (FMC 16.08) and Application procedures (FMC 14.07). These changes are part of the City’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting will be held remotely on November 14th at 5:30pm via Microsoft Teams (invite below). If you have written comments you would like to provide prior, please email them to comment@cityofferndale.org.

Chapter 16.08 Critical Areas – Revisions – DRAFT
Chapter 14.07 Application procedures – Revisions – DRAFT

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November 14, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Friday, November 15th, 2024

Thornton Overpass

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on the east side of the Thornton Overpass. Contractor’s will be installing artwork first on the westbound side and then on the eastbound side of the roadway. The traffic revision is in effect Friday, November 15th, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. This project is expected to be completed in one-day.

November 14, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Ferndale Terrace CLOSED between Shannon Ave and Sherry Pl

Drivers should plan to detour as a short section of Ferndale Terrace, between Shannon Ave and Sherry Pl, will be CLOSED for utility work. This traffic revision is in effect from Wednesday, November 13th. The closure hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents in the work zone will have access in and out of their homes.

This traffic revision is for work associated with a private development project.

November 8, 2024