September 14, 2010
Transition Ferndale: Dana Brandt On Solar Electric
Interest is high in Transition Ferndale to find out more about PV panels. The
current 30% federal tax credit with no limit makes this a timely topic of conversation at
our meetings. Dana Brandt, president and founder of Ecotech Energy Systems, will give an
overview of solar electric, net metering, and financial incentives. The doors will open
at 6:30 for socializing with Dana beginning at 7:00. There will be plenty of time for
questions and visiting afterward. This is not a potluck. but feel free to bring snacks.
Time: 6:00 social hour, 7:00 pm presentation
Location:
Cost:
Contact: Judith Culver at judithculv@hotmail.com
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September 1, 2010
Green Drinks Bellingham
Green Drinks Bellingham 3rd Birthday Party! Come celebrate our third birthday
being a fun, successful, organic networking session each month! We'll have food, drinks,
and many raffle prizes! Bring your own glass to this waste-free event. We have lots of
parking for bicycles and we're also on many WTA bus routes. If driving to the event, please
park on Meridian or Broadway as the parking lot is for RE Store customers only. Green Drinks
is an organic networking session that started in London, England and has since caught fire
around the world. Like-minded individuals in places from Hong Kong to India, Sweden to South
Africa meet every month to catch-up, network and talk about the latest green issues. According
to greendrinks.org, "These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found
employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity." The
best part about Green Drinks is that there is no structure, just good people meeting at a regular
place and time.
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Re Sources Sustainable Living Center, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham
Cost: Free
Contact: Rebecca Westlake at (360) 733-8307 or RebeccaW(@re-sources.org
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September 2-4, 2010
Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Book Sale
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Bellingham Library, Lecture Room
Cost: N/A
Contact: 360.778.7250
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September 13, 2010
Make Your Own Lotions with Elly Morrison, PhD
Learn how to make non-toxic body and hand lotions using organic ingredients. Dr.
Elly Morrison, founder of Simply Pure Skin Care, believes the products we put on our
skin should be as pure and non-toxic as the food we eat. Dr. Morrison will talk about
her theory of skin care, the oils and essential oils she prefers to use, the process of
melting wax in oil, and how to blend oil and water to create an emulsion. A lotion-making
kit will be available for purchase at class. For more info, go to www.skin-care-lotion.com
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Co-op/register at Co-op, 1220 N. Forest Ave., Bellingham
Cost: $12 members, $14 non-members
Contact: 360- 734-8158
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September 25, 2010
Carolyn Koehnline - Confronting Your Clutter: Releasing The Excess Baggage
From Your Home, Head, Heart, and Schedule
This practical and engaging book of poems, essays, and exercises is designed to
gently encourage the release of excess baggage from your home, head, heart, and schedule.
Local therapist Carolyn Koehnline has been teaching about, speaking about, and assisting
people with clutter for over twenty years. Many excellent, comprehensive organizing books
can become clutter if you find them intimidating or overwhelming. This book is specifically
designed to be easily accessible. Come explore the territory, try out some of the exercises
and even learn some songs to de-clutter by. Carolyn has also written and illustrated The
Bear’s Gift, a transformational fairy tale for all ages. Village Books is pleased to carry
Confronting Your Clutter, which was published on our Espresso Book Machine.
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: (360) 671-2626
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September 30, 2010
Transition Whatcom with David Marshak
Registration requested. David Marshak explores the issues underlying the Transition movement-Peak Oil, global warming, and economic instability-and describes what Transition Whatcom has done so far. Learn how you can get involved in Transition Whatcom now. Register at Co-op.
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Co-op, 1220 N. Forest Ave., Bellingham
Cost: Free
Contact: Kevin Murphy at 360-734-8158
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event
Displays and information about all Water Week activities. WWIN members will be
available to answer questions and distribute the materials.
Time: Farmers Market hours
Location: Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square at Railroad & Chestnut
Streets, Bellingham
Cost: Free
Contact:
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Fidalgo Bay Day in Anacortes
Celebrate the gifts from the sea with lots of fun events for kids. Shannon Point
Marine Center will be there with creatures from the sea and a scientist to talk about them.
Sponsor(s): Western Washington University, Shannon Point Marine Center
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Location: 4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
Cost:
Contact: Erica Pickett at: ericapickett@verizon.net
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - "Dock Walks" at Squalicum Harbor
Walking tour of commercial fishing docks - explaining types of boats and gear,
fish they target, etc. Sponsor(s): Washington Sea Grant
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 Harbor Loop, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact:
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Walking Tour of Bellingham Waterfront District
45-minute walking tour of the old Georgia Pacific site. Sponsor(s): Port of
Bellingham
Time: 10 am, 11 am and 12:00 pm (45-minute tours)
Location: Start at W Laurel St. and Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
Cost:
Contact:
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Paddle with the Baykeeper Team
Depart public boat launch next to Community Boating Center, Fairhaven. Our
Baykeeper team will teach the participants how to identify, document, and report oil
and gas sheens, industrial pollution, stormwater pollution, and identify habitat and
shoreline threats. We will visit several large stormwater outfall pipes along the
Bellingham waterfront. We will visit local marinas, boatyards, and commercial fishing
docks, teaching participants how to identify, document, and report pollution from these
sources. Participants must provide their own kayaks, and must have required safety
equipment (pfd, sprayskirt, bilge pump, signaling device), be able to paddle for at
least two miles, and must pre-register, and sign an insurance waiver. Kayaks will be
available for rent at the Community Boating Center (CBC). People using CBC boats need
to sign up with CBC in advance and meet their conditions prior to renting.
Sponsor(s): TBD
Time: 10 am – 1 pm (or longer)
Location: Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Avenue, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact:
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Marine Plastics Display
This display explains how plastic is a direct threat to marine life through
ingestion, entanglement, and strangulation. Viewers are encouraged to sign up for
upcoming newsletters and upcoming beach cleanup activities. Sponsor(s): TBD
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square at Railroad & Chestnut
Streets, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact:
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September 21, 2010
Whatcom Water Week - Shared Water Information Roundtable
Are you a stakeholder interested in learning and sharing information to support
the holistic management of certain creeks with watersheds straddling Whatcom County, WA,
and the Lower Fraser Valley of B.C? If so, you may be interested in participating in the
recently formed Shared Water Information Roundtable. For more information about the SWIR
visit: http://www.wwu.edu/bpri
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: North Whatcom Fire District Training Room, 307 19th Street, Lynden
Cost:
Contact:
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Marine Plastics Display
This display explains how plastic is a direct threat to marine life through
ingestion, entanglement, and strangulation. Viewers are encouraged to sign up for
upcoming newsletters and upcoming beach cleanup activities. Sponsor(s): TBD
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Bellingham Farmers Market, Depot Market Square at Railroad & Chestnut
Streets, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact:
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September 22, 2010
Pickford Cinema - Under the Salish Sea: An Underwater Odyssey through Puget Sound
Explore the hidden depths of the Salish Sea, filmed by cinematographer Florian
Graner in high definition. Florian has a PhD in marine biology and has worked for the
BBC, including filming for the popular "Blue Planet" series. We hope to have Florian
Graner in attendence for discussion and questions at the end of the film. Sponsor(s):
Northwest Straits Commission and Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Pickford Cinema, 1416 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: (360) 647-1300
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September 23, 2010
Brad Lancaster: Rainwater Harvesting For Drylands & Beyond
Join inspiring author, Brad Lancaster, of the Rainwater Harvesting For Drylands
and Beyond series as he talks about how to welcome rain into your life and landscape.
Join us for this engaging presentation with Brad Lancaster, dynamic teacher, consultant,
designer of regenerative systems, and award-winning, best-selling author. He lives his
talk on an oasis-like eighth of an acre in downtown Tucson, by harvesting over 100,000
gallons of rainwater a year where just 12 inches per year falls from the sky.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: (360) 671-2626
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September 24, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Tour of Blaine Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Daily tours of the new Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility for groups of
15 or less. Location of facility is 272 Marine Drive in Blaine at the west end of the
City's Marine Park. Treats wastewater to Class A Reclaimed Standard. Facility includes
two art features that highlight the importance of water and demonstrate the high quality
of the treated effluent from this Membrane Bioreactor treatment process. The tours are
open to the public - no high heels or open-toe shoes. Sponsor(s): City of Blaine
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Blaine Reclamation Facility, 100 Marine Drive, Blaine
Cost:
Contact:332-4544
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September 5, 2010
"Saving Seeds and Propagating Perennials by Cuttings"
Master Gardner course taught by Chris Hurst and Karen Gilliam. The workshop will
be held in a tent near the Hovander House. They are free and open to the public. No
registration is required.
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Hovander Homestead Park, Ferndale
Cost: Free
Contact: 360-676-6736
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September 7-23, 2010
Gardening Green
WSU Whatcom County Extension and Bellingham Parks and Recreation announce free
sustainable landscaping classes for watershed residents. Topics to be discussed include
stormwater management, choosing appropriate plants and proper planting techniques, low
impact landscape maintenance, use of native plants, enhancing wildlife habitat, soil
management and integrated pest management. The course will consist of classroom
presentations, landscape tours and on-site consultation. Participants will develop a
sustainable landscape plan for their own property. Registration is required.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Bloedel Donovan Pavillion
Cost: Free
Contact: gardeninggreen2@gmail.com
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September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Landscaping with Native Plants
This workshop will discuss the benefits of landscaping with native plants and
include topics such as how to select native plants for your site and tips for successful
planting. The workshop will take a hands-on approach and is open to the public.
Sponsor(s): BBWARM, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District, WSU
Time: 9 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Birch Bay Water and Sewer District Office, 7096 Point Whitehorn Road, Blaine
Cost: Free
Contact: (360) 371-7100 or Sue Blake sgblake@wsu.edu or (360) 676-6736
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September 21, 2010
Sustainable Small Acreage Farming Course
This 11 week class offers an overview of potential small acreage farming and ranching
enterprises and production systems. Topics covered include sustainable farming practices,
whole farm planning, direct marketing, integrated pest management, soil management, and
much more! The course includes classroom lectures, guest speakers from farmers and
industry experts as well as farm tours. Participants make connections with successful
sustainable farmers and community resource people.
Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: WSU Whatcom County Extension, 1000 N. Forest St., Bellingham
Cost: $250 per person or family or farm_ (includes course materials)
Contact: 676-6736
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September 25, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event- Gardening Green, Sustainable Landscaping Workshop
This free gardening workshop offers practical information and simple yet powerful
actions to protect Lake Whatcom, the source of drinking water for half of Whatcom County.
This approach to gardening builds a foundation of healthy soil, organizes the garden to
reduce on-going maintenance, and focuses on selecting plants that are adapted to our area.
Learn about good gardening practices you can put in place that will give you that beautiful
landscape that is easier to care for with each passing year. Sponsor(s): Sudden Valley,
Whatcom County, WSU
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Sudden Valley
Cost:
Contact: Sue Blake sgblake@wsu.edu or (360) 676-6736
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Bellingham Farmer's Market
Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm, April 3 - December 18, 2010
Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square
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Ferndale Farmers Market
Every Saturday - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Excludes Saturdays 9/18 & 10/2
Front Ave. & Main St., Ferndale
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Fairhaven Farmers Market
Every Wednesday - 12:00 - 5:00pm
1200 10th Street, Bellingham
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Blaine Farmers Market
Every Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm - Through October 9th
H Street Plaza, Blaine
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September 2, 2010
Eat Local Every Week: Nimbus Restaurant
Come out for the Eat Local Special at Nimbus Restaurant! Cloud
Mountain Heirloom Melon Salad, Feta cheese, arugula, preserved lemon
vinaigrette, shiso, Heritage Lane Farm Pork Loin, Skagit gold potato
puree, roasted peppers, corn-fennel pesto, Peach crisp with homemade
vanilla bean ice cream
Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Nimbus Restaurant, 119 N Commercial St, 14th Floor, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: Sara Southerland (360) 647-7093 x114 or 360.676.1307 - nimbusrestaurant.com
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September 9, 2010
Eat Local Every Week - Boundary Bay Brewery
Time:
Location: 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: 360.647.5593 - bbaybrewery.com
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September 11, 2010
How To Build A Solar-powered Fruit Dryer
Tom Brenton presents the nuts and bolts of how to build a solar-powered fruit
dryer. In 3 hours, walk away with the know-how, plans and materials list to build your
own food preservation station. One lucky workshop participant will take home the dryer
built in the workshop! Tom Brenton is a passive solar builder, designer and building
science educator. He is also a board member of the Bellingham chapter of Solar Washington.
This workshop takes place at The RE Store in Bellingham, in partnership with the Bellingham
Gleaning Network and Solar Washington. Pre-registration required.
Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Re Sources Sustainable Living Center, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham
Cost: $10
Contact: Jason Darling jasond@re-store.org
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September 11, 2010
3rd Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour
Eleven Whatcom County farms open their doors to the public for the 3rd Annual
Whatcom County Farm Tour, a festive day of fresh flavors and local food explorations.
Throw on your hat to enjoy a fantastic day of fresh local flavors, leisure strolls
through farm fields and orchards and exploring the roots of abundant food grown
practically in our backyards! See the bounty of Whatcom County on this free,
family-friendly and self-guided tour. Enjoy leisure strolls through farm fields and
orchards, exciting interactive activities and the chance to discover the roots of
abundant food grown in Northwest Washington! The complete Farm Tour Guide & Bike Map
will be in the Bellingham Herald and Cascadia Weekly the week of the tour, or starting
Sept 1st at the Community Food Co-op, Bellingham Tourism Office, and the Re-Store.
Time: 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Location: Various Farms throughout Whatcom County
Cost:
Contact: Sara Southerland (360) 647-7093 ext. 114 sara@sconnect.org
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September 11, 2010
Fall in the Orchard
When is it ripe? How do I store it? These are two of the most commonly asked
questions in the fall. At this workshop, we will discuss ways to determine if fruit is
ready to be picked, proper picking, and best storage methods. We will also discuss fall
and winter orchard chores to help keep your trees at their healthiest.
Time: 10:30 am –12:00 pm
Location: Cloud Mountain Farm, 6906 Goodwin Rd., Everson
Cost:
Contact: info@cloudmountainfarm.com or 360 966-5859
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September 14, 2010
Tomatoes Tomatoes Tomatoes with Susy Hymas
Find out how to preserve tomatoes for year-round use. We will cover canning,
freezing, drying tomatoes and making salsa safely for you to enjoy all year long.
Instructor Susy Hymas has been a certified Master Food Preserver for 13 years.
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Downtown Co-op, 1220 N. Forest Ave., Bellingham
Cost: $19 members, $22 non-members
Contact: 360-734-8158
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September 16, 2010
Eat Local Every Week - Honey Moon
Summer Garden Soup: Heirloom tomatoes with hazelnut mint pesto and fresh cheese
and Dessert: Drunken berry shortcake with honey cream with ingredients sourced from Joe's
Garden, Breadfarm, Twin Brooks Creamery, Samish Bay Cheese, Golden Glen Creamery, Rabbit
Field Farms, Holistic Homestead, Holmquist Hazelnuts, Broadview Farms and Breckenridge
Farms.
Time: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
Location: 1053 N State St, In the Alley, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: honeymoonmead.net or 360.734.0728
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September 18, 2010
Farm Tour at Bellewood Acres
The public is invited to tour a working farm and investigate what lives in and
near the creek. Learn how the Whatcom Conservation District works on farms countywide
providing sound technical, financial assistance, stewardship and education to farmers,
producers, and landowners. Participants will learn about the farm to table connection
and the value of agriculture in Whatcom County. Sponsor(s): Bellewood Acres,
Conservation District
Time: TBD
Location: Bellewood Acres, 231 Ten Mile Rd, Lynden
Cost:
Contact: (360) 398-9187
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September 21, 2010
Preserving the Harvest with Susy Hymas
Enjoy the bounty of summer year-round as Susy Hymas shares special tips and
recipes for pickles, preserves and canned fruits and vegetables. Learn to make curried
apple chutney, red pepper jelly, peach salsa, and more.
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Cordata Co-op, 315 Westerly Road, Bellingham
Cost: $29 members and non-members
Contact: Register at WCC (383-3200)
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September 22, 2010
Locavore’s Delight with Charles Claassen
For maximum flavor, freshness and nutrition, go local! Join Charles Claassen as
he prepares a simple yet elegant meal based on locally-sourced food. The menu includes
pasta (including a gluten-free option) tossed with olive oil and herb roasted vegetables,
scarlet runner bean harvest soup and stuffed baked apples. Register at Co-op
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Co-op, 1220 N. Forest Ave., Bellingham
Cost: $19 members, $22 non-members
Contact: 360-734-8158
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September 23, 2010
Eat Local Every Week - La Fiamma
Time:
Location: La Fiamma, 200 E Chestnut St, Bellingham
Cost: $29 members and non-members
Contact: 360.647.0060 or lafiamma.com
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September 30, 2010
Eat Local Every Week - The Table by Bellingham Pasta Co.
Time:
Location: 100 N Commercial St, Bellingham
Cost: $19 members, $22 non-members
Contact: 360.441.7855 - bellinghampasta.com
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September 25, 2010
Fall for Apples!
Apple stories, apple crafts, apple tasting, and more. With Tammy LaPlante. For
school-age kids.
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Lynden Public Library
Cost: Free
Contact: (360) 354-4883
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September 22, 2010
Jon Turk, The Raven's Gift: A Scientist, A Shaman, and their Remarkable
Journey Through the Siberian Widerness
Jon Turk stood naked, balancing on one leg, while Moolynaut, a 100-year-old
Siberian shaman asked Kutcha, The Raven, to heal his injured pelvis. Forty years ago,
Jon Turk was a scientist at the University of Colorado. His two-year kayak expedition
was listed as one of the top ten sea kayak expeditions of all times. Framed by high
adventure across the vast and forbidding Siberian landscape, The Raven's Gift is a
life-altering vision of the ties between the natural and spiritual realms, informed
by one man’s awakening and guided by the ancient Spirit Bird with wide black wings
and the power to heal.
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: (360) 671-2626
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Wildlife/Habitat Restoration
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September 4, 2010
North Cascades Audubon Society – Semiahmoo Spit
Join us to Bird the Beaches of Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor, the only
designated Important Bird Area in Whatcom County. These half-day trips, on the first
Saturday of each month, are co-sponsored by NCAS and Whatcom County Parks. Semiahmoo
is one of our area’s most scenic, biologically-rich, and environmentally-challenged
places. We will see concentrations of shorebirds, waterfowl, and other seabirds, as
well as raptors and songbirds. Meet the group at 9 AM at Semiahmoo Park. Trip leader:
Paul Woodcock. No registration required.
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Semiahmoo Park
Cost:
Contact: Paul Woodcock by phone at 380-3356 or e-mail at vp@northcascadesaudubon.org
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September 11, 2010
1st Annual South Fork Nooksack River Canoe Clean Up
Join NSEA, RE Sources, and the Northwest Straits Chapter of the Surfrider
Foundation for the 1st Annual South Fork Nooksack River Canoe Clean Up. We'll be paddling
down the South Fork of the Nooksack River in an effort to remove litter from the riverbanks.
Some canoes and life jackets will be provided, but folks are encouraged to bring their own
canoes to join the clean up effort. Canoes will launch at the Acme Bridge and paddle to the
Van Zandt Bridge. Volunteers are also needed on land to help launch boats and unload
collected trash. Pre-paddle refreshments and garbage collecting materials will be provided.
Registration for this event is required.
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: Meet at Acme Bridge
Cost:
Contact: To register contact Volunteer Coordinator Lindsay Taylor at 715-0283 or ltaylor@n-sea.org.
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September 18, 2010
Bellingham Traverse
A Northwest rite of passage, the Bellingham Traverse celebrates the lifecycle of
the wild salmon during this 40-mile multi-sport challenge. Beginning and ending in downtown
Bellingham, it is great fun for participants and observers alike! The Bellingham Traverse
celebrates the lifecycle of wild salmon, recognizing the natural and urban challenges of
their life-long journey. The Course 5.5 mile Run, 6 mile Mountain bike, 18 mile Road Ride,
3 mile Trail Run, 4 mile Paddle, .5 mile Team Trek to the finish line at Boundary Bay
Brewery
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: 360-527-2722
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September 18, 2010
Arbor Day Event
Celebrate the magnificent trees of Elizabeth Park on Arbor Day. This event
offers a guided tree walk around Elizabeth Park by James Luce, the City's Arborist.
See a professional arborist's tools and ropes in action. Learn ways you can help make
our community more wildlife friendly, from making a bird nesting box to planting trees
in your yard. Sponsored by Bellingham Parks and Tree Keepers
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Elizabeth Park, 2201 Elizabeth Street, Bellingham, WA
Cost: Free
Contact: Bellingham Parks & Recreation 778-7000.
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September 23, 2010
Amy Gulick’s Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest
North Cascades Institute presents “Sourdough Speaker in the City,” Amy Gulick’s
Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest. Amy Gulick is a professional
photographer and writer whose work has appeared in Outdoor Photographer, Audubon, Nature’s
Best Photography, National Wildlife, Sierra, National Parks, and other publications.
Gulick’s work has received numerous honors including the prestigious Daniel Housberg
Wilderness Image Award from the Alaska Conservation Foundation, and a Lowell Thomas
Award from the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. She is also the recipient
of a Philip Hyde Grant Award for her work in the Tongass National Forest of Alaska, and
a Mission Award, both presented by the North American Nature Photography Association.
Her new book Salmon in the Trees tells the remarkable story of the Tongass rain forest,
where trees grow salmon, and salmon grow trees. Fringing the coastal panhandle of Alaska
and covering thousands of islands in the Alexander Archipelago, the Tongass is one of the
rarest ecosystems on Earth. Humpback whales, orcas, and sea lions cruise the forested
shorelines. Millions of wild salmon swim upstream into the forest, feeding an abundance
of bears and bald eagles. Native cultures and local communities benefit from the gifts of
both the forest and sea. But the global demands of our modern world may threaten this
great forest’s biological riches. With camera and rain gear in hand, photographer Amy
Gulick paddled and trekked among the bears, misty islands, and salmon streams to document
the intricate connections within the Tongass. Along the way, she met bush pilots,
fishermen, guides, and artists. Together with essays from noted authors, as well as
salmon-spawned illustrations by Alaskan artist Ray Troll, Gulick portrays a hopeful
story of a national treasure worth preserving.
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Mt. Baker Theater, Walton Theatre, Commercial Ave., Bellingham
Cost: Tickets $5.00 suggested donation at the door
Contact: (360) 734-6080
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September 24, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Cherry Point Cleanup
ALCOA community cleanup at Cherry Point, Blaine. Meet at Gulf Road terminus at
noon. Please bring plastic buckets, gloves, water, and sturdy shoes and clothing.
Litter pickup equipment will be provided. Sponsor(s): TBD
Time: 12:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Gulf Road terminus, Cherry Point, Blaine
Cost: Free
Contact:
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September 25, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Coastal Cleanup of Locust Beach
Please carpool, bike, bus, or walk and/or plan to park along neighboring streets,
as parking is very limited at this area (Locust Road, west of Marine Drive). To get to
the beach, hike down the trail from the intersection of Locust Road and Burlington
Norhtern Railroad tracks. Allow 20 minutes to get to the beach, and plan to meet
on the beach at 10:00. Please bring plastic buckets, gloves, water, food, and sturdy
shoes and clothing. Litter pickup equipment and light snacks will be provided. We will
organize into small groups. Some volunteers will be asked to carry heavy loads back up
the trail.
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Locust Beach off Locust Rd., Bellingham
Cost:
Contact: Sue Blake sgblake@wsu.edu or (360) 676-6736
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September 28 - October 9, 2010
Introduction to Northwest Fishing
Get the inside scoop on fishing local lakes, rivers, and saltwater! Through
discussion, demonstration, and hands-on experience, learn essential techniques and best
times of the year to catch a variety of local species. Each quarter, class focuses on
species currently in season. Instructor Eli Michael is an avid fisherman with 25 years
of experience fishing Northwest waters. Course includes two classroom sessions and a
field trip on Saturday, October 9.
Time: Tuesday 6:30 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Whatcom Community College - Cascade 104
Cost: $109
Contact: 360-383-3200
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September 28, 2010
North Cascades Audobon Society - September Membership Meeting - Grizzly Wars
David Knibb, author of Grizzly Wars: The Public Fight over the Great Bear, will
discuss recovery of grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act. Following an overview
of this effort, he will focus on the North Cascades, which are designated as one of six
grizzly recovery areas. He will explore such questions as whether grizzlies still live
in the Cascades, how many, where they are, their future, and what plans there may be to
save them. Because wolves recently returned to the North Cascades, he will also discuss
some of the biological and political interplay between grizzlies and wolves. Knibb says
that grizzlies are likely to be in the news more over the next few years because
appropriations are being sought in Congress to fund an environmental assessment of
what to do to save or restore grizzlies in the North Cascades. Once this is underway,
Knibb predicts that public hearings will spark a lot of discussion about bears. It will
be good, he says, for Audubon members to have a "heads up" on these issues.
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Bellingham Public Library, Downstairs Meeting Room
Cost: Free
Contact: (360) 354-4883
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September 28 - October 9, 2010
Introduction to Northwest Fishing
Get the inside scoop on fishing local lakes, rivers, and saltwater! Through
discussion, demonstration, and hands-on experience, learn essential techniques and best
times of the year to catch a variety of local species. Each quarter, class focuses on
species currently in season. Instructor Eli Michael is an avid fisherman with 25 years
of experience fishing Northwest waters. Course includes two classroom sessions and a
field trip on Saturday, October 9.
Time: Tuesday 6:30 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Whatcom Community College - Cascade 104
Cost: $109
Contact: 360-383-3200
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September 11, 2010
Permaculture 101
This course has been designed as a very accessible intro to the broad field of
permaculture. Permaculture 101 covers "What is Permaculture?", "Where is it Happening?",
and "How do I Permaculture?". The full day course will include lecture, slideshow, group
work and hands on activities, so come prepared to learn. The course will be located at
WWU. Dress for the weather and be sure to bring a sack lunch. Space is limited so sign
up quick!"
Time: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Location: WWU Outback Farm Street: 650 25th Street, Bellingham
Cost: $25-50 on a sliding scale
Contact: : wwu.neotribalism.net/permaculture Call Rhys: (360) 543-5293
HomesteadHabitats@gmail.com or 360-543-5293 (Oasis Community House)
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September 12, 2010
Permaculture 202
This course has been designed as a very accessible intro to the broad field of
permaculture. Permaculture 202 goes into a bit more depth. We will use real properties to
learn the basics of site assessment, the design process and implementation strategies.
Hands on activities and group work will help students apply these techniques and gain a
better understanding of Permaculture Design.
Time: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Location: WWU Outback Farm Street: 650 25th Street, Bellingham
Cost: $25-50 on a sliding scale
Contact: : wwu.neotribalism.net/permaculture Call Rhys: (360) 543-5293
HomesteadHabitats@gmail.com or 360-543-5293 (Oasis Community House)
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Events By Date
September 1, 2010
Green Drinks Bellingham!
September 2, 2010
Eat Local Every Week: Nimbus Restaurant
September 2-4, 2010
Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Book Sale
September 4, 2010
North Cascades Audobon Society - Semiahmoo Spit
September 5, 2010
Saving Seeds and Propagating Perennials by Cuttings
September 7-23, 2010
Gardening Green
September 9, 2010
Eat Local Every Week - Boundary Bay Brewery
September 11, 2010
How To Build A Solar-powered Fruit Dryer
Permaculture 101
3rd Annual Whatcom County Farm Tour
1st Annual South Fork Nooksack River Canoe Clean Up
Fall in the Orchard
September 12
Permaculture 202
September 13, 2010
Make Your Own Lotions with Elly Morrison, PhD
September 14, 2010
Tomatoes Tomatoes Tomatoes with Susy Hymas
Transition Ferndale: Dana Brandt On Solar Electric
September 16, 2010
Eat Local Every Week - Honey Moon
September 18, 2010
Bellingham Traverse
September 18, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event
Arbor Day Event
Whatcom Water Week Event - Landscaping with Native Plants
Farm Tour at Bellewood Acres
Whatcom Water Week Event - Fidalgo Bay Day in Anacortes
Whatcom Water Week Event - "Dock Walks" at Squalicum Harbor
Whatcom Water Week Event - Walking Tour of Bellingham Waterfront District
Whatcom Water Week Event - Paddle with the Baykeeper Team
Whatcom Water Week Event - Marine Plastics Display
September 21, 2010
Whatcom Water Week - Shared Water Information Roundtable
Preserving the Harvest with Susy Hymas
September 21 – November 30, 2010
Sustainable Small Acreage Farming Course
September 22, 2010
Whatcom Water Week - Pickford Cinema - Under the Salish Sea: An Underwater
Jon Turk, The Raven's Gift: A Scientist, A Shaman, and their Remarkable Journey Through the Siberian Widerness
Locavore’s Delight with Charles Claassen
September 23, 2010
Eat Local Every Week - La Fiamma
Amy Gulick’s Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest
September 23, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Brad Lancaster: Rainwater Harvesting For Drylands & Beyond
September 24, 2010
Whatcom Water Week Event - Tour of Blaine Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Whatcom Water Week Event - Cherry Point Cleanup
September 25, 2010
Carolyn Koehnline - Confronting Your Clutter: Releasing The Excess Baggage From Your Home, Head, Heart, and Schedule
Whatcom Water Week Event- Gardening Green, Sustainable Landscaping Workshop
Whatcom Water Week Event - Coastal Cleanup of Locust Beach
Fall for Apples!
Septemer 28 – October 9, 2010
Introduction to Northwest Fishing
North Cascades Audobon Society - September Membership Meeting - Grizzly Wars
September 30, 2010
Transition Whatcom with David Marshak
Eat Local Every Week - The Table by Bellingham Pasta Co.
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