FIND YOUR PEOPLE
Choose a project, make your mark
A neighbor-run project for nearly every way to live a little lighter — and each one has its own character and crew. Find one (or more) that fits your interests and become a part of the team.
Est. 2003 · Seattle
Neighbors for a strong & healthy community
We’re volunteer-powered, hyper-local, and open to everyone. Like a seastar on the shore, each of our arms is an aspect of sustainability, and every one of our feet is a neighbor supporting our movement.
3,000+
Ballard neighbors
14+
community projects
20+
years on the shore
What’s on
Upcoming events & RSVPs
Hands-on, all-ages, and almost always free. RSVP to get reminders.
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August 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Plus Size Clothing Swap
Come swap your unwanted clothing, meet some neighbors, and keep more things out of the landfill at Sustainable Ballard’s Plus size clothing swap! Read More…
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September 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ballard Knitters for the Homeless Meet-Up
We are really nice people who love to teach, share, and encourage you to start knitting and see what magic happens next. We have needles and yarn. Take a bold… Read More…
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September 26 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sustainable Ballard Festival
Join your Ballard neighbors for a living showcase of sustainable living. Together, we’ll celebrate the small, everyday actions that add up to a healthier, more sustainable future for our community… Read More…
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October 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ballard Knitters October Meet-Up
Let’s Knit Together! *RSVP not required, just drop by! Please join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month to gather together to help make our community a little bit warmer… Read More…
From the shore
News & neighbor stories
Project updates, volunteer spotlights, and what’s brewing across Ballard.
- Festival Sponsor & Exhibitor Application is Now Open!
Want to connect with thousands of Ballard neighbors while supporting a healthier, more sustainable community? Join us as a 2026 Sustainable Ballard Festival Sponsor or… Read more: Festival Sponsor & Exhibitor Application is Now Open! - Introducing our brand new look!
We’re excited to introduce our brand-new website! Please be patient as we work through making the site as safe and current as we possibly can. - Peaceful Purling
We are really nice people who love to teach, share, and encourage people to start and see what magic happens next. We have some needles… Read more: Peaceful Purling - The Bounty of Summer
It’s peak season at the farmer’s markets! The gleaners have been collecting the bounty of summer including stone fruits, rainbow chard, cucumbers, fennel, raspberries, and… Read more: The Bounty of Summer - Crown Hill Glen Work Party Aug. 16th
Join our neighbors at Crown Hill Glen’s Natural Area located at 8745 19th Ave NW on Sunday, August 16 at 9:30-11:30am. The group will be removing weeds… Read more: Crown Hill Glen Work Party Aug. 16th - Summer Plus Size Clothing Swap Aug. 30thJoin us for our second open house style body neutral space clothing swap on Sunday August 30th from 2-4pm. We’ll be back at the lovely… Read more: Summer Plus Size Clothing Swap Aug. 30th
Our Guiding Principle
“When neighbors engage — through learning, service, sharing, and connection — we create the thriving community we all want.â€
20+
Years building community
14+
Active neighbor-run projects
3,000+
Neighbors in the network
Three ways in
Get involved
However much time or resources you have, we’d love your support.
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Volunteer
Lend tools, glean bread, tend a garden bed, or mend a sweater. Newcomers always welcome.
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Donate
Every dollar stays in Ballard, keeping tools sharp and projects running. Give once or recurring.
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Join as a member
Join the neighbors behind it all. Members get the newsletter, swag, and discounts on events.