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June Sustainability Social Hour @ Kulshan K2

Kulshan K2 1538 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA, United States

June 18th, 5–7pm at Kulshan K2 taproom (1538 Kentucky St, Bellingham) Last year, we teamed up with our friends at Peak Sustainability and Sustainable Connections to support a new generation of happy hour networking events, the Sustainability Social Hour. The events were a big hit, so we're keeping the beer and conservation flowing with quarterly […]

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“What’s The Point?” Family-friendly beach exploration day

Point Whitehorn Park 6899 Koehn Rd, Blaine, WA, United States

Saturday, June 22nd from 10am to 2pm at Point Whitehorn Park. Please park at 7039 Jackson Rd. There will be a shuttle between this parking area and the trailhead at the park starting at 9:45am. There are minimal parking spots available at the park. What’s The Point? is a free, family-friendly event featuring low tide […]

Beach Cleanup: Post-Fourth of July

Locust Beach 3199 Locust Ave, Bellingham, WA, United States

July 5th is a perfect moment to clean up messy beaches after a weekend of July 4th celebrations — Join RE Sources and Surfrider for our monthly beach cleanup! We will be meeting at Locust Beach in Bellingham (map) from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Trash grabbers, gloves, and bags provided, and fresh bagels provided by Bagelry! […]

Microplastics cleanup & sampling: Volunteers needed

Edgewater Park 500–598 W Division St, Mt Vernon, WA, United States

Spend an afternoon with our team sampling and cleaning up the shoreline of the Skagit River for microplastic particles — no experience needed! Wednesday, July 17th 11am to 3pm North Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon (map, meet across from Division St. at the park).  RSVP These microplastics contribute to the ever-growing amount of waste that […]

Sustainability Social Hour @ Kulshan K2

Kulshan K2 1538 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA, United States

September 16th, 5–7pm at Kulshan K2 taproom (1538 Kentucky St, Bellingham) Last year, we teamed up with our friends at Peak Sustainability and Sustainable Connections to support a new generation of happy hour networking events, the Sustainability Social Hour. The events were a big hit, so we're keeping the beer and conservation flowing with quarterly […]

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Forest conservation celebration & hike to Bessie Timber Sale

Join RE Sources, Center for Responsible Forestry (CRF), and the Sierra Club for a community event celebrating the permanent conservation of a mature forest in the Lake Whatcom watershed known as the Bessie Timber Sale! In 2023, a 575 acre block of mature forest that includes Bessie was put into conservation using funds from the Climate […]

Beach cleanup near Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve

Gulf Road beach 4601-4609 Gulf Rd, Ferndale, WA, United States

Join RE Sources and Surfrider for a beach cleanup! As part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup effort and Whatcom Water Week, we're getting trash off a beach near the protected Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve. RSVP here Saturday, September 21st 1:00–3:00pm Meet near 4601 Gulf Road, Ferndale (map) Trash grabbers, gloves, and bags provided, and bagels […]

Gov. Inslee’s No on 2117 Road Trip: Bellingham

Aslan Brewing BrewPub 1330 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA, United States

Join Governor Inslee and the No on 2117 campaign on Saturday, October 5, at Aslan Brewing in Bellingham! We’ll be rallying and knocking on doors as we fight to defeat the deceptive and dangerous initiative. While we’re trying to build a better future for Bellingham communities, the people behind I-2117 only want to drag us […]

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ClimeTime for Teachers: Hope and Resilience (Session 1)

Who: Whatcom County Teachers grades 3-12 When: October 26th, 2024, 9:00am – 1:00pm Where: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, 3057 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 Teachers receive: 3 STEM clock hours, 1 Equity hour, a $100 stipend, and a delicious lunch! Last Day to Register: October 16th, 2024 Register here This field-based workshop will focus […]

Give Like You Live Here Happy Hour

Aslan Depot 1322 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Our Give Like You Live Here campaign is live — check out our progress below and give today! If you live in Northwest Washington, or even if you just like to visit, you know it’s a place worth protecting. That’s why we’re launching our inaugural Give Like You Live Here campaign: a 48-hour fundraiser for […]

Youth-led workshop: Writing letters to local governments in support of forests

RE Sources Office 2309 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA, United States

Join our Youth for the Environment & People (YEP!) high school students for an evening of writing letters to the Whatcom County Council! We're seeking community members to join them in advocating for mature forests and decoupling school funding from logging. No experience sending comments to elected officials needed! These stellar students will show you […]

Sustainability Social Hour at Structures Brewing

Structures Brewing 601 W Holly St, Bellingham, United States

Last year, we teamed up with our friends at Peak Sustainability and Sustainable Connections to support a new generation of happy hour networking events, the Sustainability Social Hour. The events were a big hit, so we're keeping the beer and conservation flowing with quarterly social hours in 2024! These are casual, drop-in networking events designed […]

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