Eat Local Month & Sandwich Showdown

Explore local food, farms, and sandwiches in September! Which sandwich will reign supreme? It’s up to you!

Whatcom County Farm Tour

On September 13th, explore 15 different farms across Whatcom County.

We're Hiring!

Multiple positions now accepting applications.

Board Open Call!

Applications open until August 8th.

Volunteer in Your Community

Many volunteer opportunities available, from Food Recovery to Event Support

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

Community Night with Sustainable Connections
Community Night with Sustainable Connections
August 18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Sustainable Connections on August 18th at Boundary Bay Brewing from 5-7 pm to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how...
Energy Club
Energy Club at Sustainable Connections, Bellingham WA
August 21, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Join us for coffee and conversation as we cover a topic in energy!
Summer Member Mingle
Summer Member Mingle at Aslan Depot, Bellingham WA
August 21, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Current and prospective business members: Join us for business networking at Aslan Depot! Meet other local folks and grow your connections. Pints on us. We...
September Eat Local Month | Sandwich Showdown
September Eat Local Month | Sandwich Showdown
September 01 - September 30, multiple days or times
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All...
Whatcom County Farm Tour
Whatcom County Farm Tour
September 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Whatcom County Farm Tour will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM! Each of the locations will offer a unique...
Green Building Slam
Green Building Slam at Wild Buffalo, Bellingham WA
October 03, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Green Building Slam, our most fun, fast-paced, and inspirational green building event of the year is back!

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

What’s New with Food & Farming?

What’s New with Food & Farming?

Summer is here, with all its energy, growth, and celebration. Every year, this season brings excitement and expansion for Sustainable Connections, as we watch the seeds we’ve planted blossom into impactful community programs. We’ve been working with amazing partners...

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What’s New with Sustainable Connections

What’s New with Sustainable Connections

As summer enters full swing, we’re emerging from our shells and connecting with our community in fresh ways. Our team is hard at work on projects that help make this community the most sustainable and regenerative it can be, and we’re excited to share some of them...

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Meet Cascade Cuts, the Plant Nursery You Need to Know About

Meet Cascade Cuts, the Plant Nursery You Need to Know About

Located just north of Bellingham, Cascade Cuts is a wholesale plant nursery that specializes in perennial and annual flowers, thriving food plants, and the warmth of their staff and owners. Bizu Getachew, owner and operator of Cascade Cuts, is passionate about giving...

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