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Pickford Film Screening: Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
Pickford Film Center 1318 Bay St., Bellingham, WA, United StatesIncludes the voices of climate experts, Indigenous people and fire survivors, and asks us to reimagine our relationship with wildfire as we prepare for an increasingly hotter future.
Walking tour of Blaine Waterfront contaminated cleanup sites
218 McMillan Ave, Blaine 218 McMillan Ave, Blaine, WA, United StatesGet familiar with the cleanup and redevelopment process at two sites along Blaine's waterfront! These two sites, Sea K Fish and Westman Marine, have sediment contaminated with toxic substances from past industrial operations such as boat maintenance, petroleum storage, and fish oil processing. You can learn about — and have a say in — how the […]
*CANCELED* Beach cleanup @ Semiahmoo Spit for World Ocean Day
Semiahmoo Park 9261 Semiahmoo Pkwy, BlaineDue to a staff incident, we are canceling this cleanup. Apologies for the inconvenience! To combat plastic pollution in the Salish Sea, we host beach cleanups — as well as cleanups along rivers and lakes — throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties, providing cleanup equipment and a place to connect with like-minded community members. Join us on […]
Microplastics survey — no experience needed
All American Marine 1010 Hilton Ave, Bellingham, WA, United StatesWant to help inform plastic pollution prevention policies? We're holding an impromptu microplastics survey on Thursday June 8th starting around 2:30! We will park in a lot near All American Marine (1010 Hilton Ave, Bellingham) and walk a short path to “H Street beach”. Following an EPA protocol, we will sift through the top layer […]
“What’s The Point?” Guided family-friendly beach exploration day
Point Whitehorn Park 6899 Koehn Rd, Blaine, WA, United StatesWhat's The Point? is a free, family-friendly event featuring low tide beach tours, community booths, and more at Point Whitehorn Park! Naturalists will meet you on the beach to help you explore the low tide and learn about all the critters, and a geology talk at 11am. We hold this day of beach fun each […]
Climate Activist Meeting: June
RE Sources 2309 Meridian St, 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. RSVP here When: Thursday, June 22nd, 6-7pm Where: RE Sources office (2309 Meridian St, […]
Beach cleanup @ Cherry Point
Gulf Road beach 4601-4609 Gulf Rd, Ferndale, WA, United StatesFourth of July celebrations often leave a lot of trash on beaches — join us for a cleanup on Wednesday, July 5th from 10am to 12pm near the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve (4601 Gulf Rd, Ferndale). Bagels will be provided by The Bagelry, and Kombucha Town will provide beverages! We provide cleanup supplies, on a […]
Sustainability Social Hour (New Location!)
Gruff Brewing Co. 104 E Maple St #101, Bellingham, WA, United StatesOnce upon a time, RE Sources hosted a recurring Green Drinks happy hour events so folks working in (or aspiring to work in) Whatcom County's environmental space could connect with and support one another. We're excited to share that we're teaming up with our friends at Peak Sustainability and Sustainable Connections to support a new […]
Youth Climate Summit: Day of Service
Larrabee State Park 245 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA, United StatesRE Sources is excited to bring the first Youth Climate Summit to Whatcom County. This August, we’re partnering with local high school youth activists in our YEP! program and WWU Climate Leadership students to plan a two-day climate solutions event for youth, by youth. We’re also seeking Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members! The YAC is a group of […]
Youth Climate Summit
Western Washington University Environmental Studies Building 516 High St, Bellingham, WA, United StatesRE Sources is excited to bring the first Youth Climate Summit to Whatcom County. This August, we’re partnering with local high school youth activists in our YEP! program and WWU Climate Leadership students to plan a two-day climate solutions event for youth, by youth. We’re also seeking Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members! The YAC is a group of […]
Oil refinery safety for workers and the environment
Online (Zoom)Join refinery workers and environmental advocates to learn about proposed improvements to oil refinery safety rules and how you can support safer conditions for all! Register on Zoom Together with speakers from BlueGreen Alliance, Evergreen Islands, and United Steelworkers, RE Sources will host an informational webinar at 6pm on August 9, where the press and […]
Rally to protect WA’s mature forests
The leaders who direct the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are coming to Bellingham for a two-day retreat — so we're organizing a big rally to demonstrate community support for protecting mature legacy forests on public land! You'll hear elected officials and community leaders from across western Washington speak about the importance of conserving these […]