Find A Local CSA!

Support farmers in your community and enjoy local food!

Volunteer in Your Community

Many volunteer opportunities available!

Winter Wellness Guide

Local businesses offering self- and community-care through the winter!  

We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.

CSA Giveaway & Sign Ups!
CSA Giveaway & Sign Ups!
February 26 - March 31, multiple days or times
The time is NOW to support your local farmers! CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) or “farm shares” are the most direct and cost-effective way to support...
Food Waste Prevention Week Trivia Night
Food Waste Prevention Week Trivia Night at ‘Ono Kitchen and Bar, Bellingham WA
April 07, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Us for Food Waste Prevention Week Trivia Night! Get ready for an evening of trivia, prizes, and food waste awareness! As part of Food...
Bellingham Neighborhood Tour
Bellingham Neighborhood Tour
April 09, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for an engaging journey through the vibrant streets of the Lettered Streets Neighborhood, where history, community, urban planning, and housing innovation meet.
Green Building Nerds
Green Building Nerds at Cascade Joinery, Bellingham WA
April 09, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us and connect with fellow enthusiasts, learn about the latest trends in green building, and share your passion for a more sustainable future.
Solarize Whatcom Workshop Bellingham
Solarize Whatcom Workshop Bellingham at Sustainable Connections, Bellingham WA
April 14, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how Solarize Whatcom can help you save on solar! This group purchasing program makes it easier and more affordable to install solar at your home or business in Whatcom County.
Solarize Whatcom Workshop Lynden
Solarize Whatcom Workshop Lynden at Lynden Library, Lynden WA
May 29, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how Solarize Whatcom can help you save on solar! This group purchasing program makes it easier and more affordable to install solar at your home or business in Whatcom County.

BUILDING COMMUNITIES & STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY

A New Economic Model

“The northern Washington town of Bellingham may be the epicenter of a new economic model for a post-consumerist economy, producing goods and services focused on what surrounding communities need and can sustain.”
-NPR Marketplace, interview with Sustainable Connections

A Local Living Economy

Choosing local retailers creates jobs and community. Hear from a variety of local entrepreneurs who call Bellingham home and learn why they choose to live and love local.

Local Champions

Our New Years Resolution: Eat Loaf-al First

Our New Years Resolution: Eat Loaf-al First

If your New Years resolutions are anything like ours, then you’ll be prioritizing LOCAL FOOD and CARBS in 2025! Northwest Washington is rich with delicious breads, pastries, and grains. Often, these grains are grown and processed right here in Washington State -...

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Wandke Accessibility: Making Our Online World More Inclusive

Wandke Accessibility: Making Our Online World More Inclusive

Wandke Accessibility, a local business with an international reach, advocates for accessibility for all, offering services that “empower businesses and organizations that are ready to incorporate access and inclusion of disabled people into their best practices.” In...

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