Enjoy the last remnants of summer or get excited for everything fall has to offer on the Triple Wren Farm in Ferndale! The beautiful, farm grown flowers are their specialty; pick out a seasonal bouquet to brighten up your home, send as a thoughtful gift, or custom order for a special event. They also grow organic blueberries and pumpkins and there’s still plenty of blueberries left, so stop by and pick yourself some to freeze or make homemade jam. The pumpkin patch opens October 7th this year where they offer field trips, pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, food, games and prizes, along with farm animals!

This coffee lounge is coming soon as another great local spot to relax and enjoy an exceptional cup of coffee. Customers will appreciate their passion for environmental sustainability and sourcing their products locally. Other than coffee, they will be serving sandwiches and pastries from Avenue Bread and Wake ‘N Bakery, beer from Aslan. and wine from nearby vineyards. Check them out very soon at 228 N. Samish Way in Bellingham!

This local organization is a supporting partner to the National Farm to School Network helping to build and expand the idea of farm to school and farm to early care and education in Washington. They are passionate about what is served in school meals and have made a huge positive impact so far in bringing more fresh, healthy, and locally produced foods into the cafeteria! Visit their website to learn more and help spread the word.

Image courtesy of http://www.whatcomfarmtoschool.org/

School is officially back in session and if you currently are or are considering homeschooling, Launching Success is a great resource and support system! This locally owned business is committed to providing educational resources, tips, and all kinds of powerful teaching tools to create the best learning environment possible. Not only do they help out families and teachers, their team supports and donates to other organizations around the area in an effort to give back to the community.

“We don’t just sell products – we are an educational resource for our region”

– Jen & Kristen, Co-Owners

https://www.launchingsuccess.com/

This September is the Eat Local Month here in Whatcom County! The event is orchestrated by a local nonprofit known as Sustainable Connections working together with other local farmers, fishermen, and other food businesses to celebrate all the foods Whatcom County has to offer! All through September there will be a market week, farm week, seafood week, and restaurant week. Check out the link below to read up on all the tastings, picnics, tours, and ways you can get involved in the action!

Bellingham Farmers Market Vendors Celebrate September Eat Local Month

It’s harvest season, which means its almost time for the annual Corn Maze in Lynden! Support the Lynden High School FFA Booster Club while finding your way through the enormous maze that opens every weekend in September. Bring the kids during the day or even wander through the Flashlight Maze after dark!

The Blue Horse Gallery is a super casual gallery, cafe, and wine bar that also features live music. There’s never a dull moment at this local spot, where they showcase original artwork and serve up tasty food, wine, and espresso!

The local Bellingham Herald first went to press more than 100 years ago in Fairhaven and quickly became one of the top sources for local news coverage. Keep up on sports, crime, entertainment, and other informative stories on their website or in their newspaper!

With school starting this week, high school football programs are right around the corner as well! The local teams are always competitive and exciting to watch each year. Whether you’re from around here or just visiting friends and family, check out a game this fall season!

Join in on the celebration at this local festival going on September 1st through the 3rd in Ferndale! If you’re a fan of Bluegrass music, this might be the perfect way to spend your Labor Day weekend.

http://www.hhbgf.org