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Community Event
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 […]
Virtual Panel on Climate Action: Electrifying Bellingham’s Largest Buildings
Join the Riveters Collective, Stand.earth, and RE Sources for a virtual panel on upcoming changes to Bellingham's building code. RSVP and submit your questions on the registration page here. Learn how electrification of new buildings moves us toward our climate goals, what this transition means for our building community, and what you can do to […]
King Tides and Sea Level Rise (featuring WA Sea Grant)
Sandy Point Marina 4323 Saltspring Dr, Ferndale, WA, United StatesJoin RE Sources and Bridget Trosin, Coastal Policy Specialist with University of Washington’s Sea Grant program, for a presentation on king tides — the highest tides of the year. Learn how king tides are impacting the shorelines of the Sandy Point community, hear more about what Whatcom County's Climate Action Plan could do to mitigate […]
Climate Activist Meeting (December)
For our last meeting of the year, we've got some exciting news and 3 key actions to support together! The City of Bellingham is finally set to propose that all new commercial and large multifamily (i.e. apartment complexes) be all-electric, an important step in curbing our use of methane gas for heat. There will be […]
Environmental Caucus Annual Meeting + Talk on Nooksack River “boundaries for living”
The WRIA 1 Environmental Caucus* will hold its annual meeting on Monday, January 10th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Get an update on water related happenings in 2021, get a brief look ahead at 2022 and meet (virtually) others interested in environmental issues in Whatcom County. Learn about the safe operating space for humanity in the Nooksack […]