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
The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for identifying and actively encouraging the conservation of the City of Bellingham’s historic resources. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 975 7464 8447 / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/97574648447. No registration is required to attend this meeting. Meeting ... Read more
The Transportation Commission is expected to help shape the future of Bellingham by taking a long-range, strategic look at transportation issues and providing recommendations on policy choices and investment priorities. Transportation Commission meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. in a hybrid format. Meetings take place in person at ... Read more
The Bellingham Arts Commission serves as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the community. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person in the City Council Boardroom at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 915 1955 3016 / Password: 9). Registration via www.cob.org/bac is required to attend ... Read more
Location: In Person at City Hall - Mayor's Board Room or Remote Meeting Option Below Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device: Your Personal Meeting Link: https://cob.zoom.us/s/99623052639?pwd=M1RlWENpc0ZGaWlnTENJNHJLVWhYdz09 Meeting ID: 996 2305 2639Password: 914391 Or join by phone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 253 ... Read more
Celebrate Whatcom Water Week! Where does our drinking water come from and how is it treated? Join us for a tour of the City of Bellingham's drinking water treatment plant on Wednesday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Learn about where the City's drinking water comes from, how the water is filtered and ... Read more
Celebrate Whatcom Water Week! We use clean water to wash our hands, shower, clean our clothes and dishes, and flush toilets, which translates to lots of soapy water with human waste in it. Once this used water (often called wastewater) leaves your home or business, where does it flow and how is it treated? Join ... Read more
Civil Service Commission meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Those unable to attend in person may register to attend remotely at the Webinar Registration Page.The agenda for the current meeting and previous meetings are available on the Meeting Materials page.The Civil Service Commission provides for the classification of over 500 civil service employees ... 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
