Want to be the next youth climate leader? Implement a new project for the City of Bellevue with the Bellevue Youth Climate Action Fund

Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Grant:  The city was awarded $50k from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support mini-grants for youth-led climate action projects, for students aged 15-24: Bellevue Youth Climate Action Fund | Engaging Bellevue. They have a webinar on June 3, 7 - 8 p.m. - Bellevue Youth Climate Action Fund Overview. Register Here.  


Bike Everywhere Month

As May is Bike Everywhere Month, the Office of Sustainability organizes two events during the next week for people who ride bicycles or intend to begin. Bike Month Challenge (Three individuals with the highest mileage receive awards)In this challenge, we use the Love to Ride app to n record distances for the college wide competition. ...more about Bike Everywhere Month


Trailhead Direct Returns May 23rd

From May 23rd to August 30th plan a trip to the Issaquah Alps and Mount Si with Trailhead Direct! Trailhead Direct is provided by King County Metro seeking to ease vehicle congestion, reduce safety hazards and expand access to hiking destinations along I-90. The Trailhead Direct service runs on designated weekends and holidays. Visit their ...more about Trailhead Direct Returns May 23rd



Crosslake Connection opens March 28th!

In huge news, the Crosslake Connection between South Bellevue Station and Judkins Park finally opens March 28th! Not only is it the first light rail on a floating bridge anywhere in the world, it will also reduce CO2 emissions in the region. Students, imagine getting from Bellevue Downtown to the University of Washington station in ...more about Crosslake Connection opens March 28th!


Donate Your Clothing and Items!

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The Sustainability Office is currently gathering items from March 23rd - April 20th for our Zero Waste Fair, April 22nd, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the C Courtyard, where anyone can come by and thrift for free. When making donations please be sure they are clean, in good condition and small personal items; no ...more about Donate Your Clothing and Items!


Bellevue’s Free Greener Living Workshops are back!

Bellevue Utilities offers free community classes in-person and virtually to help you make sustainable choices at home. The popular “Greener Living” workshops are updated regularly based on need and interest. Registration is required for all classes and is first come, first served. For more information visit


Fall 2025 Newsletter

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Miss us? We sure missed you! Check out our most recent newsletter to catch the latest good deeds we’ve been up to.


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Join us at the Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) on March 2-4, 2026. WOHESC is a platform for empowering and inspiring change-making, facilitating action, and for sharing, networking, and collaboration related to sustainability within the region's higher education institutions. Through facilitated conversation, workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities, participants play an active role ...more about Still want to attend WOHESC?


Attend WOHESC for free! Apply by February 18th!

Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference. SAVE THE DATE. WOHESC 2026. MARCH 2-4. Apply through us by February 18th to attend for free! University of Washington.

The Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) is a platform for inspiring change, facilitating action, and promoting collaboration to drive action on sustainability and social justice within our regional higher education institutions. Sessions, workshops, and networking empower participants to advance environmental and social justice performance. Solutions shared at the conference are tailored for ...more about Attend WOHESC for free! Apply by February 18th!