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Community Event
2021 Environmental Heroes
An online fundraiser & celebration featuring Rep. Debra Lekanoff & Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest The central Salish Sea region is a place unlike any other. It is a tapestry of diverse ecosystems and varied communities woven together, creating an unmistakable landscape. From windswept mountain alpine to vibrant seabeds, this place embodies some of […]
Beach cleanup after 4th of July
Gulf Road beach 4601-4609 Gulf Rd, Ferndale, WA, United StatesFourth of July celebrations can leave a lot of trash around the marine environment. Help clean up our local shorelines and prevent ocean pollution! **Space is limited for COVID safety — please RSVP ** RSVP We're cleaning up near the beautiful Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve this year. No need to stay for the whole 4 hours, […]
Green Drinks IN PERSON! (at) Local Public House
The Local Public House 1427 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA, United StatesWe've been waiting for this day for so long — Get ready to bring your (vaccinated) self down to The Local Public House for our first in-person Green Drinks since last year! It's a great chance to reconnect with and meet members of Whatcom County's environmentally minded community, hear about upcoming sustainability-oriented events and opportunities, and try […]
Climate Activist Meetings (in-person!)
Lake Padden shelter 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA, United StatesEver wondered what you can do to act on climate change in your local community? Join our monthly Climate Activist meetings! Whether you're new to climate activism, or a seasoned pro, this meeting is a space for everyone to get involved. All we ask is that you come vaccinated and excited to protect this place […]
Cherry Point: Final vote on fossil fuel amendments
It's finally time. After years of sustained community effort that prevented a massive coal export terminal in 2016 and has since supported a temporary moratorium on certain new fossil fuel permits at Cherry Point, the Whatcom County Council is set to hold a public hearing and vote on permanent land use rules for its fossil […]
Climate Activist Meeting — August
The RE Store 2309 Meridian St, BellinghamEver wondered what you can do to act on climate change in your local community? Join our monthly Climate Activist meetings! Whether you're new to climate activism, or a seasoned pro, this meeting is a space for everyone to get involved. All we ask is that you come vaccinated and excited to protect this place […]
Green Drinks at The Culture Cafe
The Culture Cafe at Kombucha Town 210 E Chestnut St STE 2, Bellingham, WA, United StatesGreen Drinks is BACK for our **vaccinated** friends to join us! Please also wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking. Have a drink at The Culture Cafe and chat with environmental professionals and your neighbors who appreciate healthy communities, good fun, and green living. A great opportunity to build local connections and try […]
Clean a beach for the International Coastal Cleanup (Whatcom Water Week)
As part of Whatcom Water Week (September 11th-19th), take part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (Bellingham) with RE Sources, Ocean Conservancy, Northwest Straits Surfrider, Marine Life Center, and Whatcom Marine Resources Committee for a socially distanced beach cleanup! Supplies provided, and the first 50 people to attend will get a free ICC cleanup t-shirt! […]
The Hidden Life of Trees film screening for Bellingham’s ALL IN for Climate Action Week
Bellingham's ALL in for Climate Action Week presents The Hidden Life of Trees, a film screening and benefit for Whatcom Million Trees Project. Based on his bestselling book "The Hidden Life of Trees," renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben guides viewers through his enlightened ecological insights with matter-of-fact candor — so everyone can see the […]
The Hidden Life of Trees film screening for Bellingham’s ALL IN for Climate Action Week
Bellingham's ALL in for Climate Action Week presents The Hidden Life of Trees, a film screening and benefit for Whatcom Million Trees Project. Based on his bestselling book "The Hidden Life of Trees," renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben guides viewers through his enlightened ecological insights with matter-of-fact candor — so everyone can see the […]
Beach cleanup for Make A Difference Day
Community Boating Center 555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA, United StatesJoin RE Sources, Surfrider Foundation, and the Community Boating Center for a beach cleanup this World Make a Difference Day! Volunteers will be divided up into groups to clean nearby pocket beaches, the nearby wetlands and Padden Creek. We will gather at the Community Boating Center (555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225), then folks can […]
Cherry Point Science Forum: Heat waves, marine mammals & more
At our annual Cherry Point Science Forum, we invite local researchers to talk about amazing science happening at Cherry Point in our backyard and the Salish Sea at large. This year’s forum will include speakers presenting on marine mammals and the implications of the summer heat wave along with longer term patterns of environmental and […]