Events
Sustainable Connections Events & Promotions
Whether it’s our popular annual events, monthly meet ups, networking series, or educational workshops, we like to make it a better party. View our current events or scroll down to see additional community events.
Posting to our Community Calendar is free for all nonprofits and Sustainable Connections business members. If you’re not a current member you can learn more or join here!
Aug 2026
Sustainability Social Hour
August 12, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at our next Sustainability Social Hour! These casual, drop-in gatherings are designed to foster joy, collaboration, and...
Save the Date - Green Home Tours & Talks Week
August 17 - August 21, multiple days or times
We cannot wait for you to join us for this summer for an exciting week to celebrate innovation and green building in homes around Whatcom County!
Green Home Tours & Talks Happy Hour Kickoff
at K2 Kulshan Brewing Company, Bellingham WA
August 17, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate the start of the Green Home Tours & Talks with a happy hour kick-off!
South Fork Pretty Good Homestead
at Saxon, Washington, Saxon Wa
August 18, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This beautiful circular-inspired home features a unique rounded shape and circular use of materials.
LaFreniere Court - Equity Place
at Birchwood Neighborhood, Bellingham WA
August 19, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LaFreniere Court is where middle housing density, permanent affordability, and environmental stewardship connect.
Parkstone
at Geneva, Washington, Geneva Washington
August 20, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Another epic net-zero home from the team at Legend Homes.
Sixth Street Passive House
at Fairhaven, Washington, Fairhaven Wa
August 21, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Explore this high-performance, sustainable home with detached ADU in the heart of Fairhaven.
Food Recovery Party
August 27, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for the 4th Annual Food Recovery Party as we celebrate an incredible milestone—1.7 million pounds of edible food recovered and diverted from the...
Sep 2026
Whatcom County Farm Tour
September 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Explore up to 14 different farms! From vegetable and flower farms to aquaculture and livestock operations, each stop offers a unique glimpse into life on the farm.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jul 2026
Lynden Dutch Bakery at Bellingham Farmers Market – July 04 - December 26 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmFix it fair – July 26 at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Women's Carpentry Workshop – July 27 - July 29 at 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saving Our Summers Trivia Pint Night – July 27 at 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Classical On Tap at Stemma West – July 29 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Aug 2026
Lynden Farmers Market – August 01 - August 29 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmNSEA Stream Team – August 05 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take Shape – August 07 - August 29 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
NSEA Summer Stewards - Invasive Removal – August 08 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Full Day Intro to Kayaking – August 08 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Power of Hope: The Science of Personal & Collective Thriving – August 11 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Sustainability Social Hour – August 12 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
NSEA Summer Stewards - Litter Pickup – August 15 at 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Stonestock – August 15 at 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Save the Date - Green Home Tours & Talks Week – August 17 - August 21 at multiple days or times
Green Home Tours & Talks Happy Hour Kickoff – August 17 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
South Fork Pretty Good Homestead – August 18 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
NSEA Stream Team – August 19 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
LaFreniere Court - Equity Place – August 19 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Parkstone – August 20 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sixth Street Passive House – August 21 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
NSEA Summer Stewards - Litter Pickup – August 22 at 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Food Recovery Party – August 27 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Everson Renaissance Market – August 30 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sep 2026
NSEA Stream Team – September 02 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pmLynden Farmers Market – September 05 - September 26 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whatcom County Farm Tour – September 12 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NSEA Stream Team – September 16 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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