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IslandWood
Events on Bainbridge Island |
IslandWood is a 255 acre outdoor learning center on Bainbridge; it connects children, adults and families with nature in a way that inspires values of environmental and community stewardship.
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Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Events primarily on Eastside |
This influential group represents the interests of businesses, land owners and special interest groups committed to preserving the I-90 Cascade corridor for sustainable development and recreation.
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NBIS - Network for Business Innovation & Sustainability
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
NBIS is a group of businesses and professionals who are serious about profitable sustainability. Regular networking events are open also to non-members. Meet some of Seattle's top companies at NBIS.
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North Cascades Institute
Events in North Cascades National Park and throughout Puget Sound region |
NCI organizes unique events year-round to help people of all ages experience, enjoy and learn about the special mountains, rivers, forests, people and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest.
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Seattle Good Business Network
Events in Seattle and Eastside |
SGBN is a membership network of residents and independent businesses that share a vision for a sustainable local economy. Members and supporters include top local opinion leaders and influencers.
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Seattle Greendrinks
Events in Seattle |
Part of an international network, Seatttle Greendrinks provides a monthly forum for local people with a professional or personal interest in the environment and sustainability to meet over drinks.
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West Sound Wildlife Shelter
Events primarily on Bainbridge Island |
West Sound Wildlife Shelter treats and releases 1,000 injured animals each year. The group offers many ways for kids and adults to get involved, including class visits and annual fundraiser.
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Academy of Hazardous Materials Managers - PNW Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
Modern life would not be possible without generating hazardous waste. AHMM helps ensure that professionals responsible for managing this waste are well trained and maintain a high level of ethics.
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Adopt-A-Stream Foundation
Events primarily in Everett and throughout Puget Sound region |
AASF encourages PNW communities to protect and enhance the watersheds on which they live. Members are invited to participate in regular events with great networking and community-building potential.
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Air & Waste Management Association - PNW Region
Events in Chapters throughout the Pacific NW |
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All Aboard Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
AAW is a coalition of individuals, organizations and companies dedicated to promoting the improvement of passenger and freight rail transportation in the state of Washington.
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Alpine Lakes Protection Society (ALPS)
Events in Seattle and Eastside |
This group does not organize many events, but will interest anyone who wants to dedicate time, effort or resources to protecting the amazing Alpine Lakes area of Washington's Cascade mountains.
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American Cetacean Society - Puget Sound Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
ACS members and supporters work for the protection of marine mammals like whales and porpoises. Regular events provide relationship-building, volunteer and networking opportunities.
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American Industrial Hygiene Association - Pacific Northwest Section
Events in Puget Sound region and throughout the PNW |
AIHA-PNS brings together professionals working to ensure safe, healthy working environments in their companies.
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American Rivers: NW Advisory Council
Events primarily in Seattle |
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American Water Resources Association - Washington Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Arboretum Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
The AF has provided stewardship for Washington Park Arboretum since 1935. The Foundation manages membership and volunteer programs, raises funds and provides public information services for the Arboretum. Members can network by taking advantage of invitations to special events, tours and sales.
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Audubon Washington
Events in Seattle and other chapters throughout Washington |
Audubon members receive a newsletter and can participate in regular educational programs, including birding trips and special events. Seattle Audubon is one of the most respected chapters in the US.
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Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries
Events primarily in Seattle |
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BGI (Bainbridge Graduate Institute)
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Bike Works
Events primarily in seattle |
Bike Works is a local, Seattle nonprofit that works to build sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Supporters can network by volunteering or attending a fundraiser.
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Bloedel Reserve
Events primarily on Bainbridge Island |
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Cascadia Region Green Building Council
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
The Green Building Council (Cascadia Region) is a membership organization for professionals with an interest in green buildings and LEED certification.
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Center for Environmental Policy & Law (CELP)
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
CELP bills itself as the only "water watchdog" advocacy organization dedicated exclusively to protecting Washington rivers and streams.
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Climate Solutions
Events in Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest |
Climate Solutions, an environmental nonprofit and coalition of business leaders supporting the adoption of profitable solutions to global warming, organizes various networking events year-round.
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Collaborative on Health and the Environment - Washington (CHE-WA)
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
CHE-WA brings together healthcare providers, members of health-affected groups, environmental health experts, justice advocates and other concerned citizens committed to addressing environmental health issues linked to chronic health concerns in Washington State.
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Community Coalition for Environmental Justice
Events primarily in Seattle |
CCEJ works to achieve environmental and economic justice in low-income communities and communities of color.
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Conservation Northwest
Events primarily in Bellingham and throughout the Puget Sound region |
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Earth Share of Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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EarthCorps
Events throughout Puget Sound region |
EarthCorps brings young people from around the world to Seattle for a 12 month educational and leadership program on local environmental restoration. The public is invited to join these emerging environmental leaders at volunteer events held nearly every Saturday of the year.
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Environmental Coalition of South Seattle (ECOSS)
Events primarily in Seattle |
ECOSS is a membership group providing families, communities and businesses with environmental education, resources and services that encourage a clean environment and urban redevelopment.
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Environmental Education Association of Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
EEAW is a membership organization dedicated to increasing the awareness of and support for environmental education in Washington state. Members can receive discounts to events, join the board and network with other environmental educators.
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EOS Alliance
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sount |
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Facing the Future
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Feet First
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy)
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
Forterra is a highly influential organization working to conserve the Cascade region's natural, recreational and resource lands while supporting the creation of great communities.
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Friends of Seward Park
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW)
Events primarily in East King County |
FCRW works to conserve and protect the Cedar River Watershed through restoration, education, and stewardship. Members and volunteers enjoy regular opportunities to meet like-minded, fun people.
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Friends of the Conservatory (Volunteer Park)
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Friends of the San Juans
Events primarily in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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FutureWise
Events primarily in Seattle |
Futurewise (formerly 1000 Friends of Washington) is a member-based advocacy group promoting healthy communities and cities while protecting farmland and forests. The group provides networking opportunities through social, educational and fundraising events open to members and guests.
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Girl Diver
Events in Auburn and throughout the Puget Sound region |
Girl Diver helps primarily women (guys also welcome) get into scuba diving. GD builds community among like-minded people through its classes, special events and exotic travel program. Fun!
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Green Party of Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
This is a political party for people committed to issues of sustainability.
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Green Seattle Partnership
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Historic Seattle
Events primarily in Seattle |
Historic Seattle provides members interested in preserving Seattle and King County's architectural legacy with regular networking,learning and volunteering opportunities.
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Homewaters Project
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Inland Northwest Wildlife Council
Events primarily in Spokane |
INWWC is one of the state's largest volunteer organizations for conservation oriented hunters.
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Long Live the Kings
Events in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound Region |
LLTK programs support saving wild salmon and steelhead trout from extinction in our home waters. Attending an event, volunteering and donating are great ways to get involved.
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Marine Conservation Institute
Events primarily in Seattle |
Marine Conservation Institute (MCI) protects ocean life through science and conservation advocacy.
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Meetup Groups and Events
Events in Seattle and across Washington State |
There are over 1,000 Meetup groups around Seattle, each based on a specific common interest. Meetup events (called Meetups) may attract anywhere from a few to several hundred people.
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National Parks and Conservation Association - NW Region
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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National Wildlife Federation - Pacific Regional Center
Events in Seattle and throughout the Pacific NW |
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Nature Conservancy of Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
The Nature Conservancy in Washington provides plentiful volunteer opportunities and networking potential through special events for members and donors.
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Nature Consortium
Events primarily in Seattle |
The Nature Consortium teaches local youth environmental lessons through the creative arts and hands-on conservation projects, including the Arts in Nature Festival.
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Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals (NWAEP)
Events throughout Washington |
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Northwest Biodiesel Network
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Northwest Biosolids Management Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Northwest EcoBuilding Guild
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild is an association of builders, designers, homeowners, tradespeople, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building.
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Northwest Energy Coalition
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NWEA)
Events in Seattle and throughout the Pacific Norhwest |
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC)
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
NEEC is a trade group representing the interests of companies in the business of energy efficiency. NEEC offers various ways for members to network with each other.
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Northwest Environmental Business Council
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound Region |
NEBC is a membership and advocacy group comprised primarily of companies with a strategic interest in environmental policies and issues that relate to industry. Events are open also to non-members.
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NW Animals Rights Network
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
NARN advocates for the protection of animals and maintains an excellent calendar of upcoming events for members and other supporters of their cause.
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NW Energy Angels
Events in Seattle and the Eastside |
NW Energy Angels is a membership group of accredited investors who meet and work together to screen and select local energy related companies in which they invest.
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Olympic Park Institute
Events in Seattle and on the Olympic Peninsula |
OPI provides environmental education to local students, teachers and adults in the beautiful wilderness setting of its own retreat and conference facilities, available also for corporate rental.
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Orca Network
Events in Seattle and Kitsap County |
Orca Network is a group dedicated to connecting whales and people in the PNW through volunteering, events and an online journal of whale sightings in Puget Sound.
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Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC)
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Partnership for Water Conservation
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
PWC is a private-public collaboration of key businesses, environmental groups and individuals interested in sustaining river flows in local watersheds to protect fish and quality of life for citizens.
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PCC Farmland Trust
Events in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region |
PCC Farmland Trust purchases organic conservation easements to save more farmland, more quickly in Washington state. Regular events and farm tours provide networking opportunities.
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People For Puget Sound
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
PFPS educates and involves people in protecting and restoring the land and waters of Puget Sound. Regular events provide networking opportunities for those interested in local environmental issues.
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Pivotal Leaders
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
Pivotal Leaders is a networking group for high-level executives and investors interested in supporting the development of a clean-tech industry in the Pacific Northwest.
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Plant Amnesty
Events primarily in Seattle |
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P-Patch Trust
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Puget Sound Partnership
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
Events primarily in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Sarvey Wildlife
Events primarily in North Seattle |
Sarvey Wildlife operates the only nonprofit wildlife ambulance service in the state of Washington, serving Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, with over 100 volunteer opportunities.
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Seattle Aquarium Premier Donor Clubs
Events primarily in Seattle |
The Seattle Aquarium's premier donor clubs provide excellent networking opportunities for people committed to and interested in marine conservation in the Puget Sound region and globally.
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Seattle Chefs Collaborative
Events primarily in Seattle |
This organziation brings together leading local chefs dedicated to sustainable practices with local food producers and patrons dedicated to the same ideals.
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Seattle Great City Initiative
Events primarily in Seattle |
SGCI is an urban advocacy group of people committed to helping make Seattle a model of economic and environmental sustainability.
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Seattle Inner City Outings (ICO)
Events primarily in Seattle |
ICO is a community outreach program organized by the Sierra Club and run by volunteers to give local urban youth and adults the opportunity to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world.
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Seattle Parks Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Sierra Club - Cascade Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
With chapters throughout the state, the Sierra Club brings together people interested in hiking, biking and conservation. Members can enjoy Mother Nature's offerings together, get involved in the legislative process, work towards common conservation goals or take part in trail maintenance parties.
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Sightline Institute
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Social Justice Fund Northwest
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
Social Justice Fund is a foundation that supports progressive causes and organizations. Membership is achieved by making an annual contribution.
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Society for Ecological Restoration - Northwest Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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Solar Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
Solar Washington is the state chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. Members include companies and individuals with an interest in solar energy.
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Sound Experience
Events in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound region |
Sound Experiences runs programs for members and students aboard its historic 133 foot schooner.
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Stewardship Partners
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Seattle Office
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Surfrider Foundation - Seattle Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound Region |
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Sustainable Northwest
Events primarily in Portland |
Sustainable Northwest brings people, ideas, and innovation together so that nature, local economies, and rural communities can thrive.
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Sustainable Path Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
SPF has its roots in the Seattle bioscience community; it promotes sustainability and health in our region through collaborative approaches informed by scientific understanding and systems thinking.
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Sustainable Seattle
Events primarily in Seattle |
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The Mountaineers
Events in Seattle and local clubs throughout Puget Sound region |
The Mountaineers is the largest membership group in the Puget Sound region for people interested in preserving, exploring and enjoying the outdoors and wilderness areas. Members can participate in a vast array of social, educational and outdoor activities.
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Transportation Choices Coalition
Events primarily in Seattle |
TCC is a coalition of citizen groups, businesses, public agencies and individuals working to influence decisions concerning Washington's transportation systems.
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Urban Land Institute of Seattle
Events primarily in Seattle |
ULI is a global organization providing leadership in sustainable land use. The group's events attract a who's who from the local real estate community.
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Volunteers for Outdoor Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
VOW volunteers learn how to become stewards of the land through formal training that ranges from afternoon work crews to more in-depth programs provided in conjunction with local land managers.
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Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
WANP is a volunteer professional association promoting naturopathy in the state of Washington and providing its member physicians with local opportunities to collaborate and network with each other.
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Washington Butterfly Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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Washington Clean Technology Alliance
Events primarily in Seattle |
Members of WCTA are companies and organizations with an economic interest in making Washington a leader in clean technologies. Regular events provide high level networking opportunities.
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Washington Council of Trout Unlimited (WCTU)
Events in Seattle and local chapters throughout Washington |
WCTU is a membership-based advocacy group for people who love trout. Frequent events provide excellent relationship-building and learning opportunities.
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Washington Environmental Council
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
Washington Environmental advocates for improved state protection of forests, streams and wildlife habitat, as well as better enforcement of existing laws. Members are kept informed and receive invitations to attend WEC-sponsored events and workshops.
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Washington Fly Fishing Club
Events primarily in Seattle |
WFFC is a group of local fly anglers who meet monthly at the Seattle Tennis Club to share stories and camaraderie. Other activities include outings, classes and conservation initiatives.
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Washington Foundation for the Environment
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Washington Native Plant Society
Events in chapters throughout the Puget Sound Region and Washington |
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Washington Sea Grant
Events in Seattle and throughout Western Washington |
Washington Sea Grant serves the people who manage, use and enjoy Washington's ocean and coasts through education, outreach and research programs. Regular events provide networking opportunities.
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Washington State Grange
Events in chapters throughout the Puget Sound Region and State |
The Grange is America's oldest farm-based fraternal organization. This non-partisan, grassroots advocacy group for rural citizens organizes both legislative initiatives and community activities.
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Washington State Park Rangers Association
Events in Seattle and around Washington state |
WSPRA is a service organization for park rangers, employees and supporters.
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Washington State Recycling Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
WSRA works to foster the expansion, diversity and economic vitality of recycling as part of sustainable resource management. Membership provides access to regular networking opportunities.
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Washington Toxics Coalition
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Washington Trails Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
WTA works to represent hikers in Washington State. Members receive the group's magazine and invitations to participate in trail work. The group also organizes TrailsFest and special donor events.
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Washington Water Trails Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
WWTA is a non-profit collaboration of people who love to travel and enjoy the world by small boats. Regular events provide excellent networking opportunities for people interested in small boater's rights and in helping to preserve access to Washington's waters for future generations.
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Washington Water Trust
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Washington Wilderness Coalition
Events primarily in Seattle |
WWC is a grassroots environmental group that advocates to solve key threats facing the environment in Washington state. WWC programs, weekly hiking trips and other events provide relationship-building opportunities for both members and non-members.
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Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition (WWRC)
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
WWRC is a citizens group promoting public funds for parks, habitat and working farms across the state.
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Washington Wildlife Federation
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
WWF is Washington State's largest advocacy group representing conservation minded hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Volunteer opportunities and workshops provide ways to get involved.
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Washington's National Park Fund
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
WNPF is a fundraising organization for people who support the 3 national parks located in Washington State. Various event and volunteer opportunities offer excellent networking potential.
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Western Washington Clean Cities
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Whidbey Institute
Events on Whidbey Island |
The Whidbey Institute connects people interested in liberating their capacity to serve the common good.
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Wild Fish Conservancy Northwest
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
WFCNW advocates and funds research in order to support responsible, sustainable policies for wild fish.
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Wild Steelhead Coalition
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
WSC is a membership driven advocacy group dedicated to increasing the return of wild steelhead to the waters and rivers of the Pacific Northwest.
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Wilderness Awareness School
Events primarily in Duvall / Eastside and Seattle |
Wilderness Awareness School provides unique courses for adults and children to connect with the natural world providing excellent opportunities to meet like-minded people and families locally.
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Woodland Park Zoo
Events primarily in Seattle |
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