Learn about Sustainable Bainbridge’s eight major programs serving the Bainbridge Island community:
Sustainable Bainbridge welcomes 2026 with a commitment to connect and collaborate with other groups and individuals who share our passion for improving the environmental health of our planet and strengthening our social bonds. Come volunteer with us!
Call to Action
Get a Free Solar Assessment
The City of Bainbridge Island, in partnership with nonprofit Olympia Community Solar, has launched “Solarize Bainbridge,” a limited-time solar group purchasing program designed to make installing solar energy systems simple, affordable, and accessible for the community. Apply between March 1-July 31. Read more here.
Train to Be a Beach Naturalist
Registration is now open to enroll in the five weeks of training to become a Kitsap County-certified beach naturalist. Through a combination of virtual classes and field experience, Sea Grant Marine Ecologist Jeff Adams will prepare participants to join local conservation and education efforts. Early bird registration ends March 1; last day to enroll is April 6.
Sign up for Bainbridge Solar Collective Newsletter
The Bainbridge Solar Collective is the newest program of Sustainable Bainbridge. Its sole mission is to accelerate and expand the installation of solar panels and battery storage systems across Bainbridge Island. Keep abreast of local news and the latest information on incentives and opportunities by signing up for the BSC newsletter.
Sign up for The ReUse Depot Newsletter
The ReUse Depot is Sustainable Bainbridge’s newest project, and they also have a newsletter. Go here and scroll to the bottom to keep up on their latest happenings.
Give Bucklin Hill Improvement Feedback
COBI has a biking/walking/rolling online survey about islanders’ current use of Bucklin Hill Rd between Blakely Av and Fletcher Bay Rd and ideas about needed improvements.
Here’s the link to the project webpage and survey, which takes about 10 minutes. The survey is open until 5 pm on March 5th.