Walk the Railroad Trail and learn the history of Lake Whatcom and the current challenges the lake faces. This self-guided nature walk is great for kids, families, or anyone who wants to learn more about Lake Whatcom. Location The self-guided walk will begin at the corner of Electric Avenue and Alabama Street, north of Bloedel ... Read more
Celebrate Whatcom Water Week by discovering where all of Bellingham's rainwater goes on the City's Stormwater Discovery Tours. Explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants, and prevent flooding. These tours are self-guided. Visit our Stormwater Discovery Tours website for tour details or ... Read more
Join the City of Bellingham on Thursday, September 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a free walking tour of past, present, and future fish passage projects in Padden Creek! During this tour, we will highlight successful fish passage projects and discuss plans for future projects that will make it easier for salmon to ... Read more
Take the City of Bellingham's new 10-minute survey to help shape our community’s climate future! Total greenhouse gas emissions have leveled off since the City started tracking emissions in 2000. To meet our community’s ambitious goals to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, we are seeking feedback about community strategies that we ... Read more
Join us on the road to a greener future! As part of the City' of Bellingham's Climate Action Week, Whatcom Transportation Authority will plant one tree for every 100 bus rides. Our goal is to plant 1,000 trees while reaching 100,000 rides between September 22 and 30, 2023. By riding the bus, you will directly ... Read more
The Allied Arts Reuse Thrift Store (AARTS) is celebrating Climate Action Week by holding a special BAG It Sale. Get your paper bag and fill it up for a set price with lightly used art, school and office supplies. Stop by the store, located in our new 3,000 square foot space next door to the ... Read more
Embark on a journey with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) and the Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) as we explore Squalicum Creek to observe the transformative impact of tree planting on local salmon populations and our climate. NSEA and the WCD have developed a strong partnership and worked tirelessly to restore salmon habitat across Whatcom ... Read more
The Green Building Slam has been a community favorite for years, and it's back again this fall to kick off Climate Action Week! Join Sustainable Connections at the Underground Nightclub from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 22 for a fast-paced presentation style event that is known for the incredible networking opportunities with local ... Read more
This is an experiential and interactive event that allows participants to share their hopes, solutions, visions and ideas for health and wholeness given our climate changed world. We embrace the idea that as a community we can both imagine and then act in collaborative fashion, joining together to envision new possibilities. The Echoes of the ... Read more
Visit Squalicum Creek Park or the downtown waterfront during the City's annual Climate Action Week to view a sequence of 15 yard signs that tell and illustrate a story about collaborative solutions that all individuals can take for our planet. This project was created by local youth in partnership with From a Child's Point of ... Read more
Join us at this work party to remove weeds, mulch and pick up litter to care for this great park and protect native plants that help sequester carbon. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and ... Read more
Please join Stillpoint at Beckside for a guided Forest Bathing/Nature Therapy experience on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9am -12pm on Stillpoint's 5 acres of sacred earth with beautiful trees. Forest Bathing, also referred to as Nature Therapy, is a practice of soaking up sights, sounds, and the feel of our natural environment. This event offers an ... Read more
Fall in love with the ocean all over again. Watch an exclusive, one time showing of “Wild Pacific Rescue” as Dr. Marty Haulena, head veterinarian of the Vancouver BC Aquarium, and his dedicated team, rescue animals in the wild that have been harmed by human actions, especially plastic pollution.Plastic is a key driver of climate ... Read more
Join Whatcom Million Trees Project in an outdoors, fun, satisfying volunteer work party to remove English ivy that threatens thousands of trees locally.A family-friendly event (ages 8 or older), we'll work together hands-on along the popular South Bay Trail between Boulevard Park and downtown. Dozens of trees there face the English ivy threat. Your simple ... Read more
Join Peak Sustainability Group and nine City of Bellingham candidates for an evening of climate-action conversation at your favorite local beer garden! On Monday, September 25th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, Peak Sustainability is hosting an engaging event where two mayoral and seven city hall candidates will be ... Read more
Join in a dialogue with Rachel Vasak, the Executive Director of the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), as she delves into NSEA’s efforts to reverse the decline of wild salmon in Whatcom County while intertwining these initiatives with the broader realm of climate action. NSEA is a grassroots nonprofit with a presence spanning over 30 ... Read more
Come by Options High School Commons anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to learn more about The Bellingham Plan and share your ideas about how the city could grow over the coming years. Weigh in on topics like housing, transportation, climate action and more. This is an open house style event, so come for 15 minutes, ... Read more
Meet Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum (GSSC) staff members at Birch Bay State Park and walk with them down to the intertidal zone to learn about the organisms there, their importance to the ecosystem, and how action can be taken to conserve them. One of the most important aspects of GSSC's mission is battling ... Read more
Learn how to safely and easily remove tree-killing English ivy from trees in your yard or neighborhood. Whatcom Million Trees Project (WMTP) will demonstrate the steps and talk about why it is so urgent to do this. No tree-climbing or special skills are required!The simple but effective climate action will allow the saved trees to ... Read more
Salmon Spotters is a brand new citizen science project! Organized by the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), this short training covers the basics of the salmon lifecycle, how to ID different salmon species, and best practices for completing observations. As a Salmon Spotter volunteer, you visit a creek site of your choice that currently (or ... Read more
The Engine Inside tells the stories of six everyday people from all over the globe who reveal the unique power of the bicycle to change lives and build a better world. Through their stories, the film uncovers the often-overlooked potential of this 200-year-old machine, exploring its impact on a wide range of global issues such ... Read more
In the face of increasing fire risk and impacts on the Westside of the Cascades, our community is hosting a wildfire resilience and education night at Structures Brewing on Holly Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. Starting at 7 p.m., there will be a small panel of local fire experts who are able to speak ... Read more
Join Deborah Giles, Research Director at Wild Orca, and her scent detection dog, Eba, for an in-person presentation about their one-of-a-kind orca research methods. Learn how the Wild Orca research team monitors Southern Resident Killer Whales' health using the superpower of a dog’s nose to remain further away from the whales they monitor, making their ... Read more
Have you ever wondered if there are alternatives to clearcut logging? Can our forests produce wood products while still fostering biodiversity, forest health, and climate resilience? Join local forest policy expert Alexander Harris (RE Sources) on a hike through managed timberlands and mature forests to learn about the promises and challenges of "ecological forest management" ... Read more
Join a tour highlighting recent climate action initiatives on Western Washington University’s campus. Come along as we celebrate student leadership, operational innovations, curricular offerings, and bio-regional partnerships. We will end the tour with a short exercise that supports participants in imagining their next climate action steps based on elements that resonated from the tour.The tour ... Read more
Join Park Steward Mark and the York Neighborhood in removing weeds, mulching, and picking up litter to care for this awesome park. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. We encourage you ... Read more
Ever been curious about installing solar at your home or business? Join Ecotech Solar and the Community Food Co-op at one of three informational sessions where you can learn more about Inflation Reduction Act incentives as well as have any questions you have about the process answered. Sessions will be held in the Co-op's administrative ... Read more
Wildfire risk is increasing in Western Washington. Join Whatcom Conservation District to learn how you can improve the wildfire safety of your home and property. This free event will discuss how homes ignite, walk through a wildfire risk assessment, and offer actions you can take to reduce your wildfire risk. Location Bellingham Hatchery in Whatcom ... Read more
