• 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...

  • 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...

  • 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 heal from traumatic experiences....

  • Travelogue: “Seeking Synchronicity – A Solo Kayak Journey up the Inside Passage” by Susan Conrad

    Join Bellingham Parks & Recreation for FREE a presentation with guest speaker Susan Conrad in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall. Put any human in a tiny vessel and send them up a perilous 1,200-mile stretch of the Inside Passage of British Columbia and SE Alaska—and they are bound to have stories! Susan Conrad’s stories are not just filled with intrigue and adventure, but they have heart, inspiration, and gratitude. Susan will share stories and images of her...

  • 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 play a crucial role high up in the tree canopies in Washington's old-growth temperate rainforests. RSVP at: https://www.monamuseum.org/events/korena-mafune-talk

  • 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...

  • Wake Up, Stand Up, Mother Earth Day Rally

    TJ White Antelope Attachments 11:18 AM (1 minute ago) to eic.westernfront, events We have been busy at Children of the Setting Sun Productions! I’m TJ from the Comms team. April 22 from 12-3 PM in downtown Bellingham we are hosting a rally, and I’d love to share our press release with you. Please find the details below, we are closing the street along with a stage, music/bands, speakers, food trucks, and environmental...

  • Best Hiking Trails in Whatcom County by Ken Wilcox

    Ken Wilcox, an expert in outdoor recreation, will be leading an engaging event exploring the best local hiking trails in Whatcom County. Attendees can expect to learn about the region’s diverse landscapes and discover hidden gems for outdoor adventure. -May 1st -7pm-8:30pm -Backcountry Essentials

  • Whatcom Genealogical Society

    Ancestry DNA - a presentation by Peg Mertl Join us for an enlightening presentation on Ancestry.com DNA. Peg is an accomplished Ancestry DNA researcher and collaborator and serves as a volunteer at the local Family History Center. May 12, 2025, 2 pm 2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA Contact information: whatcomgenesoc@gmail.com WGS Web: https://www.whatcom-gen-soc.org

  • Boost Biodiversity in Your Garden with Insect-Friendly Habitat

    News of crashing insect populations may make you feel hopeless about the future. However, there are many things you can do to make a real difference in improving insect biodiversity where you live. There is so much that you can do to make a difference in your garden! In Amy’s...