Category: Sustainable Connections
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Seed Exchange
Announcing Sustainable Bellingham’s 5th Annual Bellingham Community Seed-Swap! “Getting Seeds Into the Hands of the People” Open to the Public -No Fee -Donations accepted! GMO Free Event! SCHEDULE: 1:00 Doors Open 1:15 Opening Circle & Swap Etiquette 1:30 Swapping Seeds & Sharing Stories 2:00 “Basic Seed Saving” talk by Celt Schira 4:30 Swap Ends & Clean…
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September 6 Meeting Highlights
The Sept 6th meeting was devoted to goal setting and scheduling for the coming 12 months. Topics discussed included Protecting views Deer control Connecting as a neighborhood Traffic, sidewalks,hazardous intersections, walking Airplane Noise Communication within the neighborhood Edgemoor Neighborhood Plan Actions planned relative to these topics are as follows: Simon Johnson is exploring the City of Bellingham…
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Community Solar Projects
Sustainable Bellingham invites our neighborhood association to attend a SOLAR SALON: A LOOK AT COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS. Come learn about what a Community Solar Project is from expert Tom Anderson. Tom will discuss the current legislation that is governing how a community solar project operates; what kinds of projects our neighborhood could become involved in;…
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Edgemoor Building Permits 9.16.2011
Looks like the neighborhood is focused on energy at the moment. This week there were just 2 permits issued for the Edgemoor neighborhood, one for a solar system and one for a new furnace. At the moment, there are some great energy saving programs available. Check out some possibilities at the Sustainable Connections website!
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Community Energy Challenge
Energy Efficiency Made Easy and Affordable There is an exciting opportunity in the Edgemoor Neighborhood to reduce energy use, save money, improve comfort, increase home value, and protect our environment. It’s called the Community Energy Challenge (CEC). Developed through a partnership between two local non-profits, the Opportunity Council and Sustainable Connections, the CEC is providing…