About Us

Mission Statement: The Center for Local Self-Reliance educates and empowers our community for a sustainable future by demonstrating the resilience of urban homesteading.

Board of Directors:

Steve Wilson, President (email)

Dennis Horton, Vice President

Robyn du Pre’, Treasurer

Mary Mullen, Secretary

Jean Kroll

Alison Kutz-Troutman 

Daniel Stratten

Marinus Van de Kamp 

Jeff Young

We are a 501(c)(3) organization.

Our Story

In February 2008, Bellingham Parks and Recreaction staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to determine the fate of the Caretaker's House at the former Rose Garden in Fairhaven Park.  Surprisingly no proposals were received before the RFP deadline...

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