Join us for our 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 19th!

Started in 2022, our annual Earth Day Celebration has quickly become a beloved neighborhood tradition. Join us in sunnyland park from 10am-1pm on Saturday, April 19th. THis fun, free event includes:

  • Plant and Seed Swap

  • Tree tour of sunnyland (leaving at 1pm from Sunnyland Park)

  • native plant giveaway for Sunnyland residents

  • guests from mount baker beekeepers association, whatcom conservation district, and wild whatcom

  • Raffle with over $4000 in prizes from Sunnyland businesses

  • free face-painting for kids

  • free nature-based learning Activities for all ages

  • food available for purchase from Plantage

 

RAFFLE

 

Thank you to the Sunnyland Businesses who donate to the raffle year AFTER YEAR, AND TO THE SUNNYLAND NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS WHO PURCHASE TICKETS.

SNA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID 20-5820005). Our completely volunteer board thanks you for helping support our goal of making Sunnyland a great place to live, work, and play!

How does the raffle work?

  1. Get your raffle tickets online via the link below or in person at the event with cash or Venmo. Raffle tickets are $1 each when you buy ten, and you’ll get better discounts the more you buy! (And better chances of winning!)

  2. Pick up your raffle tickets when you arrive at the Earth Day event, between 10:00am - 12:15pm on Saturday, April 19th.

  3. Peruse all the amazing prizes, choose which ones you’re most excited about, and divide your raffle tickets between those jars.

  4. Enjoy the free event (plant some seeds, enter a free giveaway for native plants, grab lunch from Plantage, chat with reps from local conservation orgs) and then circle back at 12:30 when we draw the winning tickets and give out prizes!

2025 Raffle Lots:

LOT 1: 9" Kramer x Meiji Slicer donated by Kramer Knives

LOT 2: Gift basket of local goods valued at $250, donated by Joy of Pilates

LOT 3: Private Paint & Sip for you and two friends, hosted and lead by artist Darcie Gray

LOT 4: 1.5 hour garden consultation with Greg Meyer of Planted Pantry Landscaping

LOT 5: Gift Basket of unique hand-sewn items, findings, sewing kit, plus a gift certificate for 4 hours of shop time from Sew Hags

LOT 6: 10 certificates for ethical appliance disposal from Judd & Black (10 different winners)

LOT 7: One year membership to Cascadia One Pass

LOT 8: Bird House made from reclaimed wood by Darrell Rosen of BirdTales Birdhouses

LOT 9: Morning Mood

  • 2 pounds of coffee from Maniac Coffee Roasters

  • $50 gift card to New Whatcom Pastries (plus some fresh pastries to enjoy on the spot!)

  • Handmade ceramic mug and watercolor print greeting card by Lucia Arts

LOT 10: Self Care Package

  • $10 gift certificate and personal care products from Living Pantry

  • Gift bag with (all-ages) treats from Verdelux

  • Gift certificate for a 60 minute massage from Swan Bender, LMT

  • Curated gift box from Madrona Gifts

LOT 11: Mother’s Day

  • Handcrafted necklace from Martini Metal Craft

  • Gift certificate for a 90 minute massage from Swan Bender, LMT

  • Gift basket of specialty food products from Hela Provisions

  • Gift bag with (all-ages) treats from Verdelux

LOT 12: Fill Your Planter Box

  • $40 gift certificate from the Garden Spot

  • Planter box made from upcycled fence wood by Sunnyland neighbor Chris Sorich

LOT 13: James Street Weekend Warrior

  • $10 gift certificate plus cleaning products from Living Pantry

  • Gift certificate for a haircut at Sunny's Barbershop

  • Tumbler and gift card from Cruisin' Coffee

  • A bucket o' swag from Hardware Sales

  • $50 gift card to Greene's Corner

LOT 14: Sunnyland Brewery Crawl, #1:

  • $50 Gift Card plus package of swag from Kulshan Brewing

  • $50 gift card from El Suenito Brewing

  • $30 gift card from Wander Brewing

LOT 15: Sunnyland Brewery Crawl, #2:

  • Gift card and swag from Otherlands

  • $50 gift card from El Suenito Brewing

LOT 16: Father’s Day

  • $50 gift card, 32oz growler plus a free fill & glassware from Bellingham Cider Company

  • 4 tickets to a Bells game plus a $50 gift card to concessions, donated by Justin Nelson of John L. Scott

  • $75 gift certificate from Homeschool BBQ

  • 2 pounds of coffee from Maniac Coffee Roasters

LOT 17: Party Time

  • Bag of groceries from Trader Joe's

  • Two $25 gift cards from Coconut Kenny's

  • Signature 6" Cake by James Street Cakes

LOT 18: Kids Package #1

  • Two adorable upcycled stuffed horses from Happy Crow Lucky

  • Children’s book written by Barbara Jean Hicks illustrated by FishBoy

LOT 19: Kids Package #2

  • One adorable upcycled stuffed critter from Happy Crow Lucky

  • Children’s book written by Barbara Jean Hicks illustrated by FishBoy

  • $25 gift certificate from Art & Happiness

LOT 20: Kids Package #3

  • Fairy house made from upcycled fence wood by Sunnyland neighbor Chris Sorich

  • Children’s book written by Barbara Jean Hicks illustrated by Ben Mann

  • “Soak Up The Sunnyland” kids t-shirt

LOT 21: Kids Package #4

  • Two crocheted octopus stuffies made by Sunnyland neighbor Liz Clift

  • Children’s book written by Barbara Jean Hicks illustrated by Ben Mann

  • $50 gift certificate to Wild Whatcom programs or camps

LOT 22: A Year of Good Eats

  • A year of burgers at the Filling Station

  • A year of BLTs at Avenue Bread

 
 

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Want to volunteer?

We need volunteers to paint faces, coordinate the plant swap, and more. Indicate your interest below!