Events for May 17 (Friday) - May 22 (Wednesday)

Become a Neighborhood Tree Ambassador (Webinar)

Event Recording: Did you miss the webinar event on September 19? A recording of this event is available to watch! During this virtual event (and follow-up work-party on Sept. 25), Whatcom Million Trees Project shows you how to directly build local climate resilience by protecting mature trees in your neighborhood! Attendees could attend one or ... Read more

Climate Emotions Fueling Climate Action

Join the Climate Activism Lab for this virtual climate conversation. If you find that you are overwhelmed by the climate crisis, exhausted by the challenges of our time, and not sure what steps to take next…this ALL IN for Climate Action Week event is for you! In our hour together, you will learn how to ... Read more

*CANCELED* Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting

The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects Meeting Materials Visit the Design Review Meeting Materials webpage to view meeting agendas and supporting materials, which are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting date. Also viewable, are the minutes from past meetings. Attend Meeting At this ... Read more

Forests, Housing, & Carbon: An Elegant Climate Solution

Join Carbon Neutral Bellingham and the The Arcology Institute for a presentation, break-out groups, and mixer at Black Fern Coffee during Climate Action Week. This event will begin with a two-part presentation and halfway through, we'll separate into conversation break-out groups for a short time. After the conclusion of the presentation, there will be a ... Read more

Immigration Advisory Board Meeting

The purpose of the board is to review and evaluate existing policies and make specific recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding City policy related to immigration matters. This evaluation will include analysis of City data to determine compliance with Washington State law. The board will make recommendations for further data to be compiled ... Read more

Sunset Climate Social on the Waterfront

Join Bellingham's climate activist community for a casual evening of conversation. Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones while talking about events you've attended or plan to attend during Climate Action Week. Wine, coffee and tea will be available for purchase from Black Fern Coffee. This event is hosted by Carbon Neutral Bellingham and ... Read more

International Day of Peace

For its 20th year anniversary, the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center is organizing a multi-day celebration of International Day of Peace with a virtual keynote appearance of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz at the Pickford, followed by an intergenerational peacemaker awards. You can watch a recording of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's speech and the Peacemaker Award Celebration during Climate Action ... Read more

Embracing Resilience and Igniting Imagination in a Climate Changed and Evolving World

Join this event at Unity of Bellingham for conversations about how we can deepen our capacity for resilience in 2022 and beyond, including what we can learn from a Holocaust survivor turned activist, the James Webb Space Telescope, and each other. Speakers include Rev. Frank Castro-Wehr, Senior Minister Unity of Bellingham; Linda Conroy, Stillpoint at ... Read more

Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission Meeting

Online via Zoom Bellingham, Washington

The primary purpose of the Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission is for: The Mayor to communicate with and listen to the representatives of neighborhood associations on topics that may be of interest to neighborhoods;Representatives of neighborhood associations to communicate their interests and concerns to the City administration; andMembers to serve as a conduit for timely, accurate ... Read more

Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission Meeting

Online via Zoom Bellingham, Washington

Location to be determined The primary purpose of the Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission is for: The Mayor to communicate with and listen to the representatives of neighborhood associations on topics that may be of interest to neighborhoods;Representatives of neighborhood associations to communicate their interests and concerns to the City administration; andMembers to serve as a ... Read more