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Sustainable Connections announces the ever popular Cascade Cuts Plant Sale is back again this year. On May 18 the wholesale nursery opens its doors to the public just one day every year – as a fundraiser for Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program.  Familiar and unique plants galore, the plant sale is a fun-filled event – shoppers can hear music from local musicians wafting through the greenhouses as they shop, talk with local plant experts and master gardeners, and all for a great…See More

Join us at Sustainable Connections’ Future of Business Conference April 25th and 26th for useful information about achieving resource and operational efficiencies; increasing access to customers; accessing financial resources and overall better business management. Overall this conference is an excellent investment in time and resources for such valuable information. http://sustainableconnections.org/bizdev/conferenceSee More

The Whatcom Harvest Dinner is a spectacular meal and community event that supports and celebrates local farmers, fishers and the county our regional food-shed as to offer. A family-friendly event, the dinner raises awareness about local food-based education opportunities, and our ability to experience and access health local food for our children and community. Tickets on sale starting June 2013. (They sold out last year, so reserve them!) What: Whatcom Harvest DinnerWhen: Sunday, September 29,…See More

The Sustainable Connections fifth Annual Bid Local First! online auction opens November 19, offering a stunning array of unique Bellingham experiences and retail items. The auction will occur in conjunction with Buy Local Week and hopes to encourage Whatcom County residents to support the local community while holiday shopping. Proceeds for the auction benefit Sustainable Connections' Think Local First and Eat Local First campaigns. Head to…See More

Come and eat REALLY local and support our budding urban farmers.  The Table will  feature produce from Common Threads’ various youth gardens (school gardens and our Youth Grown gardens), in the evening’s meal, and donate a portion of the evening’s revenue to support Common Threads’ seed to table educational programs.See More

The Whatcom Harvest Dinner is a spectacular meal and community event celebrating the abundance of our regional food-shed and bounty of Whatcom County farms, fisheries and a special highlight on school and community gardens as well. A major focus of the dinner is Whatcom Farm-to-School efforts and programs that educate families and children about healthy locally produced foods. Programs such as “Chefs in the classroom” where local chef volunteers will collaborate with students to make an entrée…See More

FREERabbit Breeds & Resources, along with raffle tables, supplies, displays and breeders who will be more than happy to answer questions. The perfect place to help future rabbit breeders set up for success!See More

This festive and flavorful farm tour, is set annually for the second Saturday in September, this year Sat. September 8, 2012 from 10am-5pm.The perfect day to meet your farmer, explore local farms and taste the bounty our region as to offer -- all with the backdrop of stunning Mount Baker.This free, self-guided tour is treat for the whole family, complete with bicycle routes and more. Find exciting, educational and interactive activities at each tour stop, fabulous products for sale at farm…See More

Do it yourself-ers and those looking for great contractors for an upcoming project will delight in a weekend of exploring others’ beautiful, innovative and eco-friendly homes and landscapes during the 10th annual Imagine This! Home & Landscape Tour, hosted by Sustainable Connections.This year’s tour features even more of the best in green building and smart growth practices with examples of: affordable energy efficiency…See More

The extensive wholesale nursery, Cascade Cuts, is open to the public just one day a year as a fundraiser for Sustainable Connections' Food & Farming Program.A prime destination for gardeners, landscapers, and anyone looking for a lovely hanging basket, the Cascade Cuts Plant Sale offers something for everyone.The beautiful array of hanging baskets are a big draw for many shoppers, in addition to the greenhouses full of ornamental annuals and perennials you will find vegetable and herbs…See More

The Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program hosts a “meet the next generation farmer mixer” and final cut of the film, “The Greenhorns” on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm at The Pickford Film Center. The event is a fundraiser for the Food To Bank On, a beginning farmer business training project that helps connect farms in their 1-3 years with the resources they need to have viable businesses. A lively panel discussion with local farmers and refreshments reception will follow. Cost =…See More

A Facebook page for the event states that “”together we can ensure that these banking institutions will ALWAYS remember the 5th of November!! If the 99% removes our funds from the major banking institutions on or by this date we will send a clear message and give the 1% a taste of the fear that we experience every day when we aren't able to pay for our rent, food, medication, utilities, student…See More