We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.
September Eat Local Month
September 01 - September 30, multiple days or times
Join us for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! We're celebrating with 5 delicious giveaways, the Whatcom County Farm Tour, and the Get a Taste of Washington State campaign launch.
Bellingham SeaFeast
September 26 - September 27, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join us for year two of Reusable Dishware at SeaFeast, where all food served on site will be served on real plates with real forks. September...
Food Waste Prevention Week Trivia
September 28, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and food waste awareness during Food Waste Prevention Week! Celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week with us at...
Whatcom Housing Week
October 13 - October 16, 12:00 am
A series of events that build awareness and support for innovative housing solutions. Learn, Engage, Discuss, and Feel Empowered Four days. Sixteen events. One question:...
Green Building Slam 2026
at Wild Buffalo, Bellingham WA
October 16, 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!
Green Building Nerds: Construction & Demolition Waste
October 21, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for this quarter's Green Building Nerds at Lautenbach Recycling! Wednesday, October 21st 5:30-7:00 PM at Lautenbach Recycling Are you interested in reducing your...
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
-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
Eat Local First centers Washington farms this September with tours, tastings, and a global award-winning nod to Washington’s food scene
Eat Local First kicks off its fourth annual Eat Local Month fresh off international recognition — winner of the Best Digital Innovation award at the World Agritourism Awards, the only U.S. recipient this year
Andy Basabe Named Executive Director of Sustainable Connections
Sustainable Connections is pleased to announce the selection of Andy Basabe as its new Executive Director, effective September 7, 2026.
Thirteen Farms to Welcome Visitors During 19th Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour
Sustainable Connections invites the community to celebrate local agriculture during the 19th Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour, taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thank you to our Sustaining Members
OUR WORK WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU!
