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Microplastics cleanup & sampling: Volunteers needed
Edgewater Park 500–598 W Division St, Mt Vernon, WA, United StatesSpend 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 StatesSeptember 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 […]
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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 […]
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 StatesOur 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesLast 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 […]
Driving Local Action under Trump 2.0: Webinar with our Co-Executive Directors
Make no mistake, the incoming Trump administration is dead set on dismantling environmental protections for our air and water, expanding fossil fuel production and thwarting investments in climate action. Join RE Sources’ co-executive directors for a live virtual webinar to discuss how through local action, we can defend our region, advance environmental progress, and set […]
Annual Cherry Point Science Forum: Hear from Salish Sea scientists
Online (Zoom)At our annual Cherry Point Science Forum, we invite local researchers to talk about amazing research happening at Cherry Point in our backyard and the Salish Sea at large. This year’s theme is Threats to the Salish Sea. The Cherry Point Science Forum is free and open to the public. It will be held virtually via […]
State Legislative Session Kick-off Gathering
RE Sources Office 2309 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA, United StatesJoin us at the RE Sources offices as we kick off the 2025 Washington State Legislative session. State lawmakers will convene to decide on legislation and budget decisions that will impact our lands, waters, climate and communities. Together we can help make sure their efforts set us on a path toward resilience and mutual thriving […]