Stories about Local Champions
The Local Champions Blog highlights some of the amazing work our community accomplishes and motivates us all to work better together. We are lucky to work with so many champions who are a model for positive behavior change and influence us to go the extra mile. Our local champions are building connections within the community every day. Filter our stories by categories listed below or browse them all. We hope you’re inspired by the local champions in our community, too!
Sustainable Connections program areas:
Food & Farming
Think Local First
Toward Zero Waste
Food Recovery Program
Energy and Green Building
Resources:
Press Releases
Sustainability Champions
Business Resources
Recipes
Guest Contributors:
Sustainability Spotlights by Peak Sustainability:
Bellingham Public Schools
Holly’s Meat Pies
Brio Laundry and Cleaners
Chuckanut Builders
Aslan Brewing
Tony’s Coffee
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Cof& Brings Colombian Coffee and Culture to Downtown Bellingham
Located in downtown Bellingham, Cof& is a welcoming space where the coffee is strong, the food is exceptional, and the folks who run it are a family with a passion for sharing their coffee and cuisine with this community. Oscar Quintero moved to the United States...
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...
Celebrating Bellewood Farms & U-Pick Orchards & Pumpkin Patches in Washington
We’re thrilled to share that Bellewood Farms, a beloved family-owned farm nestled in the heart of Whatcom County, has received national recognition as one of the top apple orchards in the country! Featured in USA Today’s “10 Best Apple Orchards” list for 2024, this is...
Day on the Bay offers chance for people to meet their local fishermen – Cascadia Daily
Whatcom County residents will have the chance to learn where their seafood comes from during a new waterfront festival at the end of September. Day on the Bay will feature tours of fishing vessels, waterfront industries and talks on how the environment and waterfront...
Puget Sound Food Hub: The Bridge on the Journey from Farm to Table
Puget Sound Food Hub: The Bridge on the Journey from Farm to TableIf you live in the Pacific Northwest, you’ve likely heard the phrase “farm-to-table". The words are commonplace now, often indicating a meal with locally-sourced ingredients or a particular product...
There’s No Place Like Home Farm: Fresh Food & Family Fun in Birch Bay
Home Farm is a family-run farm in Birch Bay dedicated to bringing good food and good fun to their community. They’re passionate about providing education about where food comes from, whether that’s through their u-pick blueberries, pumpkin patch, farm stand, or...