• Earth Week 2026 Events

    Join the more than 1 billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day each year! Below is a list of family-friendly activities offered by the City of Bellingham in celebration of our planet. Earth Day is April 22. .kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39{text-align:center;}.kadence-column1278851_777ea8-39{position:relative;}@media all and ... Read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Earth Day Work Party at Squalicum Creek Re-Route

    Celebrate Earth Day alongside more than 1 billion people worldwide by joining the City of Bellingham and other community partners for our annual Earth Day Community Work Party on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Together, we will remove invasive species to improve fish and wildlife habitat and help water quality near the Squalicum Creek Re-Route Project. This ... Read more

  • Padden Creek Fish Passage Tour

    Join project experts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 to learn about the City's recently completed Padden Creek Fish Passage Project. We will walk along the Interurban Trail and check out the two new fish-friendly culverts together, learning about project construction and the fish of Padden Creek that benefit from the project. Our project ... Read more

  • City Council Meetings

    City Council Meetings
    City Council Chambers 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

    City Council Regular Meetings start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise announced. The schedules for daytime Committee meetings are posted at meetings.cob.org one week before the meeting date. You can find more information, including opportunities for viewing meetings and participating in meetings, at meetings.cob.org.​

  • Learn about new rental regulations and protections

    City Council Chambers 210 Lottie St, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Having a hard time keeping up with all of the changes to rental regulations? We're here to help! Join us for a free event on April 28 at 3:30 p.m. in Bellingham City Council Chambers to learn about new rental regulations and to get your questions answered.  City staff will be joined by local support organizations – WWU’s Off Campus Living, Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center and others – to tell you what you need ... Read more

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  • Tourism Commission Meeting

    Tourism Commission Meeting

    The Bellingham Tourism Commission makes recommendations to the City for allocations to local organizations as part of the Tourism Promotion grant program. Participation Options The Commission typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Mayor’s Boardroom, located on the 2nd floor of Bellingham City Hall. Please note elevator access to the second floor is available at City ... Read more

  • Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) Meeting

    Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) Meeting

    The purpose of the Water Resources Advisory Board (WRAB) is to help inform and guide the City’s planning and policy regarding the protection and management of water resources, including municipal water, sewer, surface and stormwater systems, controls, rates, and drinking water source protection. WRAB meetings are typically held on the 4th Tuesday of the month ... Read more

  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

    Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

    The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for identifying and actively encouraging the conservation of the City of Bellingham’s historic resources. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 896 4533 4198  / Password: 9) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/89645334198 Registration is not required to attend this meeting. ... Read more

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park

    Big Rock Garden Park 2900 Sylvan Street, Bellingham, Washington, United States

    Join us and the Friends of Big Rock Garden Park for some spring cleanup on National Garden Meditation Day! We will be cleaning sculptures, removing invasive plants, mulching, and more. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tools, gloves, and instructions are provided. Please dress ... Read more