Events
Sustainable Connections Events
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 our popular annual events for businesses and the community at large.
Apr 2020
 | Waste & Whatnot – CANCELLED - at Culture Cafe at Kombucha Town, Bellingham WA April 14, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Gather with local businesses, organizations, and community members while we discuss innovative ideas about waste, recycling, and more! |
 | Green Building Nerds – CANCELLED - at The RE Store, Bellingham WA April 20, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join your peers, bring your plans, and NERD OUT with Green Building Nerds! |
Jun 2020
 | Northwest Green Home Tour of Whatcom County - June 20, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Do-it-yourselfers and those looking for green contractors will delight in a day of exploring beautiful, innovative, and eco-friendly homes at the Northwest Green Home Tour of Whatcom County! |
MEMBER EVENTS
Feb 2020
Conversations Between Collections: The Smithsonian American Art Museum & the Whatcom Museum – February 01 - January 03 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, & Spirituality – February 01 - April 26 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Moving Forward, Looking Back: Washington’s First Women in Government – February 15 - May 17 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank – February 15 - May 17 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wild Whatcom Summer Adventures - Registration Open! – February 20 - May 16 at All Day
Apr 2020
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! – April 04 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pmUnderstanding Conflict – April 07 - April 14 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Global Getaway Spring Break Activities – April 08 - April 10 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Waste & Whatnot – CANCELLED – April 14 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Professional Mediation Training – April 20 - April 24 at All Day
Green Building Nerds – CANCELLED – April 20 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
April Brews Day – April 25 at 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Tools for Tough Conversations – April 28 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
May 2020
REACH: Exploring Equity & Cultural Humility – May 07 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmJun 2020
Managing Conflict as a Co-Parent – June 04 at 12:00 amTools for Tough Conversations – June 17 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Northwest Green Home Tour of Whatcom County – June 20 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Aug 2020
Understanding Conflict – August 12 - August 19 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmTools for Tough Conversations – August 25 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sep 2020
GoGreen Conference Seattle – September 08 at 8:00 am - 6:30 pmOct 2020
Professional Mediation Training – October 14 - October 23 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmTools for Tough Conversations – October 28 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Nov 2020
REACH: Exploring Equity & Cultural Humility – November 05 at 2:00 pmDec 2020
Understanding Conflict – December 09 - December 16 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmManaging Conflict as a Co-Parent – December 12 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tools for Tough Conversations – December 15 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
If you are a member and would like to share an event, please submit your event here.
Sustainable Connections 2020 Event Calendar
Dates are subject to change.
Ongoing Series:
Green Building Lunch & Learns: Throughout 2019, Sustainable Connections’ Green Building & Smart Growth Program and the NW EcoBuilding Guild will be partnering to offer industry-specific training and CE credits. Topics will vary, but each class hopes to enable industry professionals with the knowledge they need to transform the built environment for long-term sustainability.
Sustainable Business Group: A bimonthly workshop series taking place the third Tuesday of every other month. More details to come.
Energy Club: A quick and casual morning meetup to give energy efficiency enthusiasts all of the tools, information, and connections they need to make steps towards energy efficiency in the workplace.
Let’s Do Lunch & Business over Breakfast: Lively and fun format for our business members to network, learn, and make connections: ½ speed networking, ½ local experts speaking on pertinent topics.
Demo Days: The second Saturday from April – November at the Bellingham Farmers Market, Food & Farming staff will showcase easy and delicious ways to use local produce items. Take home recipes and get inspired!
Calendar of Events:
| January | 16 | Energy Club |
| February | 15 | Learn to Grow Fruit Trees |
| February | 17 | Green Building Nerds |
| February | 18 | Sustainable Business bimonthly group |
| February | 22 | Growing Apples and Pears |
| February | 25 | Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting |
| February | 29 | Growing Small Fruits |
| March | 4 | Let’s Do Lunch |
| March | 7 | Learn to Grow Organic Fruit at Home |
| March | 7 | Growing Apples and Pears |
| March | 14 | Growing Wine Grapes |
| March | 14 | Winter Propagation: Grafting |
| March | 19 | Energy Club |
| March | 21 | Growing Table Grapes |
| March | 28 | Farm Share Fair |
| March | 28 | Learn to Grow a Vegetable Garden |
| March | 28 | Winter Propagation: Hardwood Cuttings |
| April | 1 | Let’s Do Lunch |
| April | 4 | Food & Farm Finder Launch |
| April | 4 | Grow a Fruiting Wall |
| April | 4 | Growing Stone Fruits |
| April | 20 | Green Building Nerds |
| April | 21 | Sustainable Business bimonthly group |
| April | 25 | Advanced Stone Fruit Growing |
| April | TBD | Movie Screening & Panel Discussion |
| May | 2 | Sustainable Landscaping |
| May | 6 | Farmer Chef Mixer |
| May | 6 | Let’s Do Lunch |
| May | 12 | Zero Waste for Healthcare |
| May | 16 | Cascade Cuts Plant Sale |
| May | 21 | Energy Club |
| June | 13 | Plant your winter veggie garden |
| June | 13 | Summer Propagation |
| June | 15 | Green Building Nerds |
| June | 16 | Sustainable Business bimonthly group |
| June | 20 | Green Home Tour |
| June | 20 | Summer Care in the Vineyard |
| June | 27 | Plant a Pollinator Garden! |
| July | TBD | Chef Farm Tour |
| July | 16 | Energy Club |
| August | 8 | Summer Propagation |
| August | 17 | Green Building Nerds |
| August | 18 | Sustainable Business bimonthly group |
| September | 1 | Eat Local Month |
| September | 2 | Business Over Breakfast |
| September | 12 | Whatcom County Farm Tour |
| September | 13 | Whatcom County Farm Tour |
| September | 17 | Energy Club |
| September | TBD | Ditch Disposals for Climate Action Week |
| September | TBD | Chopped! |
| October | 3 | Fall Fruit Festival |
| October | 4 | Fall Fruit Festival |
| October | 7 | Business Over Breakfast |
| October | 19 | Housing Week |
| October | 19 | Green Building Nerds |
| October | 20 | Housing Week |
| October | 20 | Sustainable Business bimonthly group |
| October | 21 | Housing Week |
| October | 22 | Housing Week |
| October | 23 | Housing Week |
| November | 4 | Farmer Chef Mixer |
| November | 4 | Business Over Breakfast |
| November | 19 | Energy Club |
| December | 3 | Green Building Slam |
| December | 15 | Sustainable Business bimonthly group |
| December | 21 | Green Building Nerds |
Our events are made possible with the generous support of these sustaining members
