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
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
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
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
