ALL IN for Climate Action Week Event Calendar

2023 Events

Thank you to everyone who joined the Bellingham community for a week of events between Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 30! Climate Action Week is made possible by organizations and individuals in our community who host inspiring, fun, and informative events each year. Find a full list of the events hosted in 2023 below.

Graphic of green trees next to WTA bus with text that says 100 rides = 1 tree. Transit for the trees.

Sep 22

Sep 22, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023

Transit for the Trees

Bay on a sunny day with river rocks in the foreground and text that says "Climate Action Survey".

Sep 22

Sep 22, 2023 - Oct 6, 2023

Climate Action Survey

Various art supplies including thread, corks, paintbrushes, and linseed oil.

Sep 22

Sep 22, 2023, 11:00 am - Sep 30, 2023, 4:00 pm

Allied Arts Reuse Thrift Store Bag It Sale

Construction equipment in a field. Text says habitat tour, Squalicum Creek.

Sep 22

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Squalicum Creek Habitat Tour

Large group of people sitting in chairs in an audience watching a presentation. Text overlay on photo says 10 slides - 10 minutes - tons of fun. Save the date: 9/22/23. Logos in the corner for Green Building Slam and Sustainable Connections.

Sep 22

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Green Building Slam 2023

Iceberg in background with planet earth in the foreground. Part of earth is red and arid.

Sep 22

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Emotions & Insights in a Climate Changing World

A collage of photos showing yard signs being installed next to a road by kids.

Sep 23

Sep 23, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023

Hope Partnered with Action, Powered by Youth

Gravel trail going through a forest of tall trees.

Sep 23

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Forest Bathing/Nature Therapy

Kids holding up ivy they have removed. Text says work party at Birchwood Park. September 23rd from 9am to 12pm.

Sep 23

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Community Work Party at Birchwood Park

Photo of adult and young seal with text that says: "To the Rescue: Protecting Life in the Salish Sea. An exclusive screening of Wild Pacific Rescue and a panel discussion. Save the date. 9-23-23."

Sep 23

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

To the Rescue: Protecting Life in the Salish Sea

Group of people removing ivy from a tree.

Sep 24

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Save Trees to Improve Our Climate & Resiliency

Light green and dark blue poster with text that says, "Bellingham, WA. Candid candidates forum. Sept 25th, 5-7pm. In the Boundary Bay Beer Garden!" A smiling earth image is in the corner.

Sep 25

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Candid Candidates – Climate Action Forum

Sep 25

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Salmon Enhancement is Climate Action Presentation

A photo of Waterfront Park with City Hall in the background

Sep 26

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Bellingham Plan Visioning Open House

People walking on a beach and looking at tidepools on a cloudy day.

Sep 27

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beach Walk at Birch Bay

Close-up of English ivy on a tree.

Sep 27

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

How to Remove English Ivy to Save Your Trees

Two people standing on a bridge smiling wearing paper sunglasses with salmon on them. Creek flowing in the background.

Sep 27

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

NSEA Salmon Spotters Training Workshop

Aerial view of an orange circle with bicyclists cycling around it.

Sep 28

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Film Showing: The Engine Inside

Wildfire smoke in a mountainous, forested area.

Sep 28

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Community Wildfire Resilience Night

Two orcas swimming in water. One is starting to jump. Mountains and trees in background.

Sep 28

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Health of our Endangered Southern Resident Orcas Presentation

Person hiking in lush green forest with a walking stick and a camera around their neck.

Sep 29

10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Future Forests: A Walk in the Woods with RE Sources

Group of people on a tour facing someone who is speaking.

Sep 29

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Climate Action at WWU: A Walking Tour

Two volunteers smiling while holding a plant they removed. Text says community work party at Harriet Spanel Park. September 30th from 9am to noon.

Sep 30

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Community Work Party at Harriet Spanel Park

Sep 30

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Ecotech Solar Seminar

Poster with wildfire smoke above a forest. Text says: "Home wildfire preparedness workshop. Saturday, September 30th at 10am. Bellingham Hatchery in Whatcom Falls Park, 1700 Silver Beach Road. Free event."

Sep 30

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Home Wildfire Preparedness Workshop

Sep 30

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Climate Action Week 2023 Closing Celebration

Three people biking in a row in a bike lane on a road in front of a building.

Sep 30

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

E-Bike Demos

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