Join the Sustainability Office in starting the year off with events that center connection to our campus community and our environment.
Whether enjoying a box of organic, farm-fresh veggies at our monthly CSA produce sale, joining a talk on Indigenous plant knowledge or AI data center impacts, a sustainable farm tour, or getting involved in a volunteer event like oak transplanting with the Grounds team, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event series.
This event series is funded by the Student Environmental Sustainability Fund (SESF).
This event is currently being planned and all events and information are subject to change.
2026 Schedule
Make sure to check the schedule frequently for any updates!
| Event | What It’s All About | Location/Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSA Produce Box Sale | Get local, fresh and organic produce all while supporting farmers in the Puget Sound region. Each box is $20.00 and will contain a bounty of organic produce. Sign up to reserve and pay for your box in advanced or come pay in person on the day of while supplies last! | September 28 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM C Courtyard |
| Sustainability Campus Tour | Learn about the many features, projects, and initiatives that make the BC campus sustainable. | October 14 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Meet at B262 |
| Community Thrift Event | Help keep clothes out of the landfill and come thrift a variety of items for free! Interested in donating clothes beforehand for the swap? Drop off any clean and in good condition clothing to one of our donation boxes on campus now through 10/12. Box locations: L Lobby, Student Union Lobby (C Building), Library (D Building), and the Benefits Hub (U217). | October 14 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM C Courtyard |
| Lime Micromobility Booth | Stop by the courtyard and learn about getting around on electric bikes and scooters. There will be giveaways like helmets and ride credits. Get all your questions answered and try it out for yourself! | October 14 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM C Courtyard |
| Sustainable Adventure: Cedar River Watershed Tour and Intro to Mountain Biking | Join the Wellness Center and Sustainability Office for a sustainable afternoon of adventure and education. We’ll head to Rattlesnake Lake, then gear up for an introduction to mountain biking excursion on the Olallie Trail. After the guided mountain bike ride, we’ll head to the Cedar River Watershed for a late picnic lunch (sandwich bar, snacks, drinks provided). The afternoon will be a guided tour of the Cedar River Watershed exhibit and learn how 70% of Seattle and King counties water is managed and protected. Sign up (required)! Mountain bike rentals are available! | October 16 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Meet at G114 |
| CSA Produce Box Sale | Get local, fresh and organic produce all while supporting farmers in the Puget Sound region. Each box is $20.00 and will contain a bounty of organic produce. Sign up to reserve and pay for your box in advanced or come pay in person on the day of while supplies last! | October 19 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM C Courtyard |
| Quarterly Sustainability Update | Join the Sustainability Office to learn more about current projects that help our campus conserve resources, improve energy efficiency, and build resilience, all while saving money! Sign up to receive the Teams link | October 20 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM House 1 and on Teams (virtual) |
| Refugee Artisan Collective Workshop | Stop by to learn about the Refugee Artisan Collective’s mission and create dog toys using upcycled materials to either keep or donate to a local shelter. | October 21 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM C Courtyard |
| AI/Data Center Talk with Neal Andersen | Join Neal Andersen of 350 Seattle and the Sierra Club for a talk on the rise of data center construction in Washington State, how it impacts our energy and water resources, and how lawmakers have worked to address this in the 2026 legislative session. Sign up | October 26 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM N201 |
| Public Transit Orientation with Hopelink | Join Hopelink for a short field trip using public transit. You’ll take a bus ride from campus to the South Bellevue Station, then hop on the 2 line train (Crosslake Connection). This is a great opportunity to learn how to ride the light rail to and from campus, plus receive a free, pre-loaded ORCA card ($11 value)! If you sign up and need accommodations or language interpretation services, please contact Erin Funk at EFunk@hopelink.org Sign up (required)! | October 27 9:30 AM to 10:20 AM Meet at the Fountain (between C and D Buildings) |
| Bookmaking Workshop | Spend your screen-free afternoon learning to bind a cute journal from upcycled materials! This bookbinding process teaches you mindfulness and rekindles your creativity. You will slowly stitch paper with a needle and a thread, and walk away with a book you’ve created. It is also budget-friendly AND planet-friendly. A much-needed craft in a world drowning in speed and AI. Beginner-friendly. All materials provided. Sign up (required)! | October 27 12:30 PM to 2:20 PM B105 |
| Sound Sustainable Farm Tour | Join a tour at Cedar Grove’s farm in Redmond where we will learn about the benefits of compost and sustainable farming. We will also learn about their Vehicle Impacted Stormwater (VIS) projects that protect salmon in the region. Sign up (required)! The farm is located 20 minutes away in Redmond. Transportation for 10 people is available; please request in your signup if needed. | October 28 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meeting Place TBD |
| All About Bats! | Ranging in size from the weight of a penny to a two-meter wingspan, and with diets as varied as frogs, fish, and even regurgitated blood, bats are some of the most diverse and underappreciated animals on the planet. (We wouldn’t have tequila without them.) Come explore the world of bats with BC’s resident chiropterologist Heidi Richter and get a peek into bat biology and behavior and why you might not want to sleep with a big toe sticking out of your blankets! Sign up | October 29 Time TBD C130 |
| Volunteer Event with Grounds – Oak Repotting | Join the Grounds crew and Sustainability Office in rearing the next generation of campus trees. Learn about the care and attention needed to bring a seedling to a sapling. This is a hands-on event! We will be working with soil to repot plants, so please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Sign up (required)! | November 3 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM House 19 |
| Sustainability Film Fest | Enjoy free popcorn and a great lineup of short films. Film lineup will available shortly. | November 4 11 AM to 1 PM Cafeteria |
| Native Plant Talk with Pamela SeaMonster | Join Snohomish tribal member and plant medicine educator, Pamela SeaMonster as she shares traditional stories and Indigenous wisdom about native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Learn traditional Coast Salish uses of many plants that grow on the BC campus and beyond! Sign up | November 10 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm N201 |
| CSA Produce Box Sale | Get local, fresh and organic produce all while supporting farmers in the Puget Sound region. Each box is $20.00 and will contain a bounty of organic produce. Sign up to reserve and pay for your box in advanced or come pay in person on the day of while supplies last! | November 16 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM C Building Lobby |
| GreenShower Talk | Join GreenShower for a presentation on climate change’s impact on plant phenology and seed health. | November 17 12:30 PM to 1:20 PM C130 |
| Winter Holiday Craft Event | Come get creative and celebrate the end of the quarter by making crafts and catching up with fellow bulldogs. Sign up required – more details and link coming in November! | December 1 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM December 2 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM All sessions located in the Grounds Shop (M Building) |
| CSA Produce Box Sale | Get local, fresh and organic produce all while supporting farmers in the Puget Sound region. Each box is $20.00 and will contain a bounty of organic produce. Sign up to reserve and pay for your box in advanced or come pay in person on the day of while supplies last! | December 7 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM C Building Lobby |
Check back here or BC’s FYI Newsletter for updates and additions to the Fall Sustainability Series. Questions? Email sustainability@bellevuecollege.edu
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Last Updated September 22, 2026