• Finland Through Film: Showcasing Unique Perspectives from the Land of a Thousand Lakes

    Finlandia Foundation Suomi Chapter presents an eclectic, three-day Festival of Finnish Films on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on February 3-5. Screened at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center in beautiful Fairhaven, this will be a weekend with something for everyone; from hard-to-find remastered classics, new takes on beloved characters, to current perspectives in present-day Finland. The festival lineup includes: Friday Feb 3: 6-7pm: Reception and celebration of Finnish film. Join us for previews, discounted snacks, and get ready...

  • 2023 Summer Lecture Series: Right whale conservation, ecology, and technology

    2023 Summer Lecture Series: Right whale conservation, ecology, and technology, presented by Dr. Erin Meyer-Gutbrod. North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with fewer than 350 animals remaining in the species. Dr. Erin Meyer-Gutbrod will summarize some recent research that shows how oceanographic shifts in the previous decade impacted right whale...

  • Whatcom Literacy Council: Volunteer Recruitment

    Come learn about the ways you can volunteer with the Whatcom Literacy Council, and how to make a positive impact on improving literacy rates in our community. Program staff and current volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about our free adult literacy services.

  • Virtual Gear Down Workshop 2023

    Come join The Whale Museum’s Gear Down Workshop this fall virtually through Zoom sessions. This workshop’s theme will be Unusual & Changing Sightings Of Species In The Salish Sea! Invited presenters include: - Erin Falcone, North Coast Cetacean Society, on fin, Bryde’s, & sei whales - Candice Emmons, NOAA, on SRKW and NRKW current distribution patterns and overlap - David...

  • Northwest Mushroomers Association Annual Wild Mushroom Show

    On October 22nd, 2023, after a four-year hiatus, the Northwest Mushroomers Association is hosting their 31st Annual Wild Mushroom Show at the Viking Union at WWU from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Admission is $10 for adults,...

  • Linda Cochran “Gardening with Spectacular Native Plants”

    The Whatcom Horticulture Society hosts Linda Cochran, an accomplished plantswoman and long-time Pacific Northwest gardener who will share her stunning photography while she tells us about her drought-tolerant garden that features many plants native to the arid west. Linda spends much of her time in the summer traveling to wildflower hot spots in the region...

  • Hellebores: The Queen of Winter

    Hellebores are gorgeous evergreen perennials that bloom in winter through early spring. Join Nancy as she teaches about the different varieties and the plants that pair well with these beauties. Class is free. Saturday November 4th at 10am Garden Spot Nursery 900 Alabama St. (behind Trader Joe's) 360-676-5480 www.garden-spot.com

  • Writing as Self-Love

    Join Seattle-based poet Chelsey Richardson for an engaging conversation and workshop about the power of putting difficult emotions into words to help us...

  • Don’t forget to look up!: Fantastic fungi and where to find them with Dr. Korena Mafune

    In soils, fungal diversity is vast and despite being a foundation for all life on land, many of these organisms remain under-explored or sometimes even ignored. During this presentation, Dr. Korena Mafune will take you on a fungi-filled educational journey to learn about the importance of these organisms, their role in ecosystem health, and how they may...

  • Discover First Impulse Painting

    Painting Class Informational Session with Susan Kramer-Pope Friday, February 7, 2025 2 –3 pm Join Susan Kramer-Pope, Creative Process Facilitator, for a free info session on Friday, February 7th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm to find out if the course, Access Creativity with First Impulse Painting, is a fit for you. You’ll explore the resources you already possess to express your unique creative nature without the need for skill or talent, and get all your questions answered. Looking forward...