Earth Day Sustainability Fair

On Tuesday April 22^nd from 4-8pm were hosting our 6^th annual Earth Day Sustainability Fair in the Beer Garden! This fun, informative community affair aims to raise awareness about the numerous resources available to us locally in Bellingham. Several Whatcom businesses will have booths staged in the Beer Garden with representatives on hand to answer questions and showcase samples of their products and services. From CSA’s, and human powered machines, to recycled art — this year, this year we’ve  assembled an eclectic assortment of ‘green’ innovativeness from the community. 17 local organizations have been confirmed so far and include:

Plantas Nativa
Sustainable Connections
Cloud Mt. Farms
Common Threads Farm
Whatcom Farm to School
Ralf’s Pretzels
Smart Trips
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
Lia’s Vertical Garden Tower
Whatcom Museum
Northwest Rain Solutions
Community Food CoOp
Whatcom Farm to School 
Transition Whatcom
Standup Whatcom 
American Rivers 
WWU Students for Renewable Energy

 “We want to make this an afternoon of raising awareness of what great local options we have for making sustainable choices”, states Janet Lightner General Manager of Boundary Bay. This year, Boundary Bay is especially encouraging families with children to attend this free, educational and informative event. Outdoor BBQ and Bar Service will be available starting at 4PM. There will be live music by Hot Cotton, face painters from Chelle Beautiful for the kiddos and demonstrations by The Real Food Show! We even heard a baby lamb was stopping by for a visit — how can you resist that!?

We are lucky to live in a community that places importance on recycling, alternative energy and sustainable life choices…discover the different ways you can get involved too!

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Kick Off October With A Brew Ha Ha

One of the cool things about living in this incredible corner of the Pacific Northwest is that we always, always feel lucky to call Bellingham home!  When we can be up at Mt. Baker or down at Larrabee or out on the trails all in one day, we get seriously giddy at this little bit of paradise we live in.

And we imagine that you feel the same way.  If that’s true, come to the Whatcom Land Trust benefit in our Beer Garden on October 1st to help them continue preserving these open spaces that make our region so amazing.  Or maybe just stop in to say thank you for all the incredible work they’ve done so far!

Join us in the Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden on Saturday, October 1st to celebrate Whatcom County’s beatufiul places and the Whatcom Land Trust!  Over the past 25 years, the Whatcom Land Trust has preserved over 10,000 acres of land right here in Whatcom County.

Join them as they celebrate their anniversary this weekend in our Beer Garden with live music, BBQ, great beer and entertainment for the whole family!  Enjoy music by bandZandt from 7-10pm and then stick around for comedy by the 2nd Story Improv Players from 10 – 11. The cover is $10 (all ages welcome) and all proceeds go to support the Whatcom Land Trust, so come have fun and know that you’re supporting a great cause while doing it!

Since the early 80’s, the Whatcom Land Trust has worked collaboratively with private landowners, communities, public agencies, and other organizations to ensure that those natural resources that have sustained us in the past continue to enhance our quality of life.  Their reputation is built on our ability to provide informed, capable, trustworthy, and flexible assistance to private landowners, community groups, government, and other conservation partners to achieve our shared conservation goals.  We foster and reflect a strong land ethic through our land conservation and stewardship education programs.  Whatcom Land Trust helps leave a landscape that contributes to our collective identity and quality of life by supporting sustainable land use practices.

Can’t make it to the Brew Ha Ha, but want to help the Whatcom Land Trust do what they do?  Head to their website to check out other ways to give.

One Big Brew Ha Ha!

Join us in the Beer Garden this Saturday to celebrate Whatcom County’s beatufiul places and the Whatcom Land Trust!  Over the past 25 years, the Whatcom Land Trust has preserved over 10,000 acres of land right here in Whatcom County.  Join them as they celebrate their anniversary this weekend in our Beer Garden with live music, BBQ, entertainment for the whole family and more!

The fun starts at 3pm and the family-friendly portion of the event lasts until 7pm with entertainment by Bentgrass, the Whatcom Storytellers Guild and the Youth Improv.  After 7:00, the fun continues with performances by the Second Story Players and the End of the Road String Band.  There’ll be BBQ, brats and a special Stew Brew that we’ve created right here at Boundary Bay Brewery in honor of stewardship!

The cover is $10 and all proceeds go to support the Whatcom Land Trust, so come have fun and know that you’re supporting a great cause while doing it!  The Whatcom Land Trust is working hard to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands in Whatcom County for future generations by securing interests in land and promoting land stewardship.  Joining us at the Brew Ha Ha this Saturday, October 2nd, is a great way to help ensure the important work that they’re doing

Brew Ha Ha for Stewardship!

this Thursday, Oct. 29th!

Right here in Whatcom County, we are entrusted with an extraordinary natural heritage. Saltwater shorelines, forests, lakes, farms, mountains, and wildlife habitat are all part of a legacy that only we can preserve for future generations. Which is precisely what the Whatcom Land Trust (WLT) aims to do!  The Mission of the Whatcom Land Trust is to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands in Whatcom County for future generations by securing interests in land and promoting land stewardship.

This Thursday, October 29th, our community is gathering together for the BrewHaHa at the Depot Market Square to celebrate the Whatcom Land Trust’s 25th Anniversary!  Join your fellow land trust supports in celebrating 25 years of successful land conservation. At the BrewHaHa you’ll find a performance by the good folks from Second Story Theatre, toe-tapping live music, and a silent auction…not to mention a special Stewarship Brew created by our brewers here at Boundary Bay Brewery.  This hearty, harvest beer perfect for enjoying during the darkening days of autumn with your favorite chowder, stew, cioppino, or chili…don’t miss the ‘Stew Brew’ debut!  So, gather your friends and come raise a glass of ‘Stew Brew’ in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Whatcom Land Trust. All proceeds raised support the stewardship of the 10,000 acres preserved.
October 29th, 2009
Market Depot Square
6pm to Midnight