Events for week of May 13, 2024

The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects. 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: 933 8224 5585 / Password: 9) Registration via www.cob.org/drb is required to attend the ... Read more

The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees typically holds regular public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. Occasionally the meeting time, date and location varies or special meetings are scheduled. The meeting will be conducted in the Central Library Lecture Room.

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

Join this virtual meeting for an overview of The Bellingham Plan, our two-year public engagement process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan, and participate in discussions about how you envision Bellingham in 20 years. Your feedback will lead into the development of several approaches to growth the City may consider and will help inform the ... Read more

Every month on the Third Thu, until November 16th. On-site meeting location will be at the WWU Physical Plant in room PP-309. Or join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Join Zoom Meetinghttps://wwu-edu.zoom.us/j/98381168519?pwd=R0U0eW83T29qWTN5WFUxdi91Tk9RUT09 Meeting ID: 983 8116 8519Passcode: 2023392 Dial by your location• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)• +1 253 205 ... Read more

Agenda: The following item(s) are anticipated to be considered at this meeting. The full agenda and meeting materials will be posted approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. Written comments can be sent to planningcommission@cob.org. Participation Options: Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID:   / Password: ) Registration via www.cob.org/pc is ... 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

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

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

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