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Sustainability Social Hour at Structures Brewing

Structures Brewing 601 W Holly St, Bellingham, United States

Sustainability Social Hours are back in 2025! We're once again teaming up with our friends at Maul Foster Alongi (formerly Peak Sustainability) and Sustainable Connections to host these quarterly happy hour gatherings. Sustainability Social Hours are casual, drop-in networking events designed to foster joy, connection and collaboration in the sustainability space (which is too often […]

free

Community Impact Night at Backcountry Essentials

Backcountry Essentials 1417 N State St, Bellingham, WA, United States

Join us at Backcountry Essentials for an evening of storytelling, film, and community action in the Bellingham Area! Hear inspiring readings, watch powerful short films, and connect with local organizations making a difference. After the presentations, explore ways to get involved—plus, enjoy snacks, happy hour beer prices, and earn a raffle ticket by engaging with […]

Free

Beach Cleanup for Earth Day

I & J Waterway 1000 Hilton Ave, Bellingham, WA, United States

Pick up beach cleanup supplies, refreshments, and join us on Bellingham's waterfront to prevent trash from getting into Bellingham Bay. And since it's Earth Day, you don't want to miss it! Tuesday, April 22nd, 9:00–11:00am I & J Waterway, Bellingham 1000 Hilton Ave, Bellingham (Map) RSVP below! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, we […]

ClimeTime: Teaching Outside (Session 2)

This workshop is for Whatcom County K-5 educators. Teach for the climate by incorporating outdoor learning experiences! 2 STEM clock hours, receive a $50 stipend upon implementation of an outdoor lesson. April 24th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30PM Location shared upon registration Last Day to Register: April 14th, 2025 by 5:00pm Register here Calling all Whatcom County […]

Youth-led Stormwater Expo @ Taylor Dock in Bellingham

Taylor Dock 809 Taylor Ave, Bellingham, WA, United States

The students in our Spring 2025 Youth for the Environment & People (YEP!) cohort learned about stormwater pollution. As part of the program, they designed their own action project: Setting up a booth at the Taylor Dock gazebo (south side of the boardwalk near Boulevard Park) to chat with visitors about stormwater, the pollution it […]

Beach Cleanup for Mother’s Day

Pick up beach cleanup supplies, refreshments (including fresh Bagelry bagels), and join us on Bellingham's waterfront to prevent trash from getting into Bellingham Bay!  Sunday, May 11th from 11:00am to 1:00pm Maritime Heritage Park (meet by the fish hatchery off C St. Map here) RSVP below! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, we host […]

The State of Bellingham Bay: Chat with staff about Bellingham water quality

Community Boating Center 555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA, United States

Partner event with Bellingham's Community Boating Center! Tuesday, June 17th 6:00–7:00pm Community Boating Center (555 Harris Ave. Bellingham, WA) RE Sources' Kirsten McDade (North Sound Waterkeeper) and Zoe Fry (Program Coordinator) will provide a historical background and perspective on Whatcom County’s impaired watersheds. We will cover Bellingham’s 12 Model Toxic Cleanup Act (MTCA) contaminated sites […]

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

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

What’s The Point? is a free, family-friendly event featuring low tide beach tours, community booths, and more at Point Whitehorn Park! See event details RSVP here Beach naturalists will be there to help you learn about tidal habitats and the critters who call this place home. We’ll hold scheduled talks to learn about different aspects […]

Sustainability Social Hour at Structures Brewing

Structures Brewing 601 W Holly St, Bellingham, United States

Sustainability Social Hours are back in 2025! We're once again teaming up with our friends at Maul Foster Alongi (formerly Peak Sustainability) and Sustainable Connections to host these quarterly happy hour gatherings. Sustainability Social Hours are casual, drop-in networking events designed to foster joy, connection and collaboration in the sustainability space (which is too often […]

free

Beach Cleanup @ Squalicum Beach

Pick up beach cleanup supplies, refreshments (including fresh Bagelry bagels), and join us on Bellingham's waterfront to prevent trash from getting into Bellingham Bay!  Beach Cleanup (International Surfing Day!) Saturday, June 21st from 9:00am to 11:00am Squalicum Beach, meet at the Bellingham Technical College parking lot. Map here) RSVP below! To combat plastic pollution in […]

Community Workshop: Planning Climate Resilience

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

What does it mean to build climate resilience in Northwest Washington? Monday, June 23rd from 5:30-7:00pm RE Sources offices, Main Room (2309 Meridian St, Bellingham). Go up the stairs from The RE Store parking lot. RSVP here Join RE Sources and Community to Community Development (C2C) to learn how Whatcom County’s Comprehensive Plan process can […]