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Sustainable Bellingham is a group of individuals that aims to educate people and assist organizations that share a common concern for the health of our community. You can learn more about us here.

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Tuesday Roving Garden Parties
Written by David MacLeod   
Sunday, 08 March 2009 14:15

Work Parties Tuesday Nights - Spend three hours on a Tuesday night starting at six p,m.: The first half will be some helping with yard projects while the others help prepare a meal. The second half will be eating and fellowship. These will be ongoing throughout the summer.

This Tuesday – June 30, 6pm – Lettered Streets Community Garden – J & Irving

Some help is needed at this established site over in the Lettered Streets.  Garden Pot Luck follows (bring something not requiring cooking), please bring your own utensils and dishes. 

Blackberry, Japanese Knotweed, and ivy removal needed. Some path making and ground leveling are options too.

Bring garden tools and gloves.

Next Tuesday – July 7th, 6pm – 21st and Larrabee Community Garden follow-up.

Let Jeff Westcott know if you want to host one or would like to help out. Bring yourself and a friend and a shovel or pitchfork. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions. For hosting, all that’s required is some work needing to be done at your place, a willingness to meet like-minded people, and a favor that you attend a few of these in the future to keep the momentum building. 

 
Permaculture Design Weekends at Inspiration Farm
Written by David MacLeod   
Monday, 09 March 2009 18:37

Permaculture Design Course offered by Inspiration Farm. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Bellingham, Transition Whatcom, and Transition Laurel

Meets one weekend a month, May - September, including a special four day Permaculture Camp-out in August! 

Open to the community: sit in one day ($95) or the entire weekend ($175)

With Inspiration Farm resident Bruce Horowitz, David Zhang, Carolyn Feffer, and this weekend's special guest instructors Atul Deshmane, Jeffrey Utter, and Alex Winsted.

Register at www.inspirationfarm.com

July 11th and 12th
Energy & Appropriate Technology:  Energy - Solar; Shelter Appropriate Technology: Soil Ecology - Role of Animals - Wildlife Mangament/IPM - Mushroom Propagation /Myco-Remediation

Full Schedule can be found here: http://www.inspirationfarm.com/newif/classes/PDC_schedule.html

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Opportunities at Hemmi Farm
Written by David MacLeod   
Sunday, 07 December 2008 19:34

Looking for an energetic younger couple who would like to live in the country and practice a simpler lifestyle. Established garden, orchard, and chicken flock. Need regular help to maintain. 5 acres that have been chemically free for 12 years. Separate housing available with rent reduction in exchange for work and, of course, vegetables, fruit, and eggs: a 1 bedroom apartment in a detached building. Beautiful, quiet location 20 minutes from Bellingham near Everson. Contact Peter or Lorraine at 360-966-0176, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Check out the Hemmi Farm website


 

 
Rental Opportunities for Gardening, Permaculture, Good-neighbor Community
Written by David MacLeod   
Saturday, 14 February 2009 13:57

1) Childs Creek Arts and Ecology Garden: Rural cottage 5 miles east of Sedro Woolley available to share on busy permaculture homestead. Plant people with organic gardening, sustainable living and renewable energy interests and abilities are urged to apply. Furnished cottage available for $650 per month plus share of the bills. Prefer a single person, or active couple, addiction and pet free. Available March 7, showings and in person interviews begin March 6. Leave message with phone # at 360 826-4309.

2) Permaculture Rental: 1425 Iron Street
The owners are dedicated to sustainability and are willing to let the next renters take steps toward creating permaculture, including installing an edible forest garden, chickens, etc... Getting permies in there would create a nucleus of four homes in a row with similar objectives.

Specifics: 1425 Iron Street 4 bedroom/$1500 per month neg. Month to month until June and then a year lease after that. Contact: Mary 206 718 3814; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 


 
Seed Swap: Cascadia Gardeners’ First Annual Community Seed-Swap & Potluck, Tea
Written by David MacLeod   
Sunday, 08 February 2009 17:21

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, 12 noon-5pm
Center for Expressive Art, 1317 Commercial Street, between Holly & Magnolia (2nd floor, above Uisce).
For beginning & seasoned gardeners With guest speaker Dr. Richard Haard, local botanist and world traveler.

• Hear reflections on Dr. Haard's recent trip to Angatuba, Brazil, a community in pursuit of sustainable solutions.
• Swap seeds and stories with local gardeners.
• Kids activities available!

Please bring:
· Seeds, homegrown or commercial (homegrown can be packaged in recycled envelopes)
· A dish to share & your own bowl/cup/utensils
· Or drop by empty-handed and see what you
learn!


Schedule:
12 noon-12:45pm - Tea & Potluck Social
12:45-1pm - Circle Up: Intro to Seed-Swap Etiquette
1pm-3pm - Seed Exchange & Sale
3pm-4:30pm - Speaker: Dr. Richard Haard, Botanist and Sojourner
4:30pm-5pm - Last call for swapping seeds
Let us know if you'd like to help with set up, clean up, or have a display table at the event!


Free Event Sponsored by Sustainable Bellingham, Food Not Lawns, Center for Local Self Reliance and Village Books
For more information, contact Jeff at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 738-8148

 
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