Learn about Sustainable Bainbridge’s eight major programs serving the Bainbridge Island community:
Bainbridge GreenWays
Connecting People to Places
Bainbridge Solar Collective
Accelerating the installation of solar and battery storage on the island.
Beach Naturalists
Learn about our marine ecosystem; participate in citizen science
Climate Action Bainbridge
Working to reduce local and regional carbon emissions
ReFashion Bainbridge
Inspiring change through art
Watershed Council
Stewarding Bainbridge Island Watersheds through education, partnerships and citizen science
Weed Warriors
Restoring native habitat for people and salmon
Zero Waste
Helping our community to generate less waste
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!
Community Campaigns & Projects
Earth Month
The ReUse Depot
Fix-it Fair
Beach Cleanup
Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference
Cooperative Weed Management Area
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. Limited spots left – last day to enroll is April 6.
April Flashdrive Items
Start setting aside items for the April 27 (MONDAY) Flashdrive pick-up. This month’s recipient is One Heart Wild, a full service behavioral health agency and sanctuary dedicated to humans and animals. What to donate:
- Kale, parsley and romaine lettuce
- Expired or freezer-burned UNseasoned fruits and vegetables
- Baking soda (used and opened is fine)
- Apple cider vinegar (used and open is fine)
- Blankets and sheets 4’x4′ or bigger, NO fitted sheets
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.