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
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!
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
Sep 2026
Energy Club: Hot Water on Tap
September 03, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this happy hour edition of energy club to learn all about heat pump water heater rebates for your business or nonprofit!
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.
Workshop: Heat Pump Incentives for Small Businesses
at Latino Educational Training Institute Everett, Everett WA
September 17, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This workshop will be presented in both Spanish and English. Join us to learn about the incentives available to help your business or nonprofit upgrade its HVAC system!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Aug 2026
Lynden Dutch Bakery at Bellingham Farmers Market – August 01 - August 29 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmLynden Farmers Market – August 01 - August 29 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Take Shape – August 07 - August 29 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Save the Date - Green Home Tours & Talks Week – August 17 - August 21 at multiple days or times
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
Fix it fair – August 30 at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sep 2026
NSEA Stream Team – September 02 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pmEnergy Club: Hot Water on Tap – September 03 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Caregivers Exhibition Opening at Allied Arts – September 04 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lynden Dutch Bakery at Bellingham Farmers Market – September 05 - September 26 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lynden Farmers Market – September 05 - September 26 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Up Up Up Circus at Stones Throw Brewery – September 05 at 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Moon Sound Bath – September 11 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whatcom County Farm Tour – September 12 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Autumn Sound Journey – September 13 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
NSEA Stream Team – September 16 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop: Heat Pump Incentives for Small Businesses – September 17 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Oct 2026
Lynden Dutch Bakery at Bellingham Farmers Market – October 03 - October 31 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmMystic heart Sound Bath – October 03 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sippin' on Cider 2026 – October 17 at 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Autumn Sound Journey – October 18 at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Nov 2026
Lynden Dutch Bakery at Bellingham Farmers Market – November 07 - November 28 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmPolly Dugan in conversation with Megan Williams- "The House of Cavanaugh" at Village Books – November 12 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dec 2026
Lynden Dutch Bakery at Bellingham Farmers Market – December 05 - December 26 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pmIf you are a local member business or non-profit and would like to share an event, please submit your event here.
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