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Bioregional Learning Bi-Weekly Steward Meeting

Online

This is a weekly meeting to discuss the formation of a stewardship group committed to the formation of a bioregional education guild stewardship group. This would be a group that takes responsibility for the “stewardship” of a “guild” focused on supporting “bioregional education” in “Cascadia”. This requires that we figure out who we are, and come to a shared understanding of what these words mean. Please visit our working guild page to see what we are talking about and then attend a session: Bioregional Education Page

Bioregional Learning Bi-Weekly Steward Meeting

Online

UPDATE May 23, 2024:  On Pause. Can be rescheduled at the end of the Bioregional Learning Journey. This might be a great place for a pause and check in.  Admin can share where we’re at, discuss what people would like to see from a Bioregional Learning guild – the who, what, where, why, and then what we can do in the future to support and hold these processes. This is a every other weekly meeting to discuss the formation of a stewardship group committed to the formation of a bioregional education guild stewardship group. This would be a group that takes responsibility for the “stewardship” of a “guild” focused on supporting “bioregional education” in “Cascadia”. This requires that we figure out who we are, and come to a shared understanding of what these words mean. Please visit our working guild page to see what we are talking about and then attend a session: Bioregional Education Page

Campfire Friday

Online

Drop in and talk around the ”Campfire” Gathering around a “campfire” offers a time to simply connect, listen into the field, and build deeper connections in a way that informs our bioregional regeneration work. This process respects time-honored traditions of collective sense making. The sessions are hosted and usually include a small group of 6-8 people. There is a grounding and check in at the beginning, and themes may arise through which we deepen our conversation. Through these regular gatherings we build a cultural rhythm that can hold us on our journey together. At present we have general RC campfires but will eventually create more locally focused bioregional campfires where people can build connections and stories specific to their place.

2024 Whatcom Permaculture Design Course

Inspiration Farm 617 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA, United States

When: 13 days – June-July, 2024 Where: Inspiration Farm, Queen Mtn. Homestead, Whatcom County This multi-week course covers homesteading skills and strategies in a hands-on learning.100+ Hour Hands-On Community Focused Course  This unique learning experience covers everything from growing food & repairing tools to mindfulness & relational skills. Students will come away with a holistic foundation for using these skills in their personal lives and professional careers Early Bird Pricing is Available.  Online Information Session on Feb. 28th More info and Registration at: www.whatcompermaculture.com Course Format: This multi-week course covers homesteading skills and strategies in a hands-on learning community. The schedule is a mix of four in-person “Weekend Sessions” and a “Week-long Intensive” including camping and meals. Learning methods will include small and large group discussions, lectures, reflection/observation exercises, lots of hands-on skills practice and a diversity of reading, video and podcasts etc. Our “Whole Systems Approach” to learning includes; Regenerative Agriculture, Natural Building, Water Harvesting, Plant Propagation, Mindfulness Practices, Bioremediation, Animal Integration, Agroforestry, Landscape Analysis, Appropriate Technology, Tools for Healthy Relationships, Soil Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Communities, and much more! 

Exploring Bioregional Mapping: Understanding, Mapping, and Nurturing Our Connection to Place

WA

What is bioregional mapping? What is a bioregion? How do we map the layers and connections important to each place, stories left off traditional maps, and develop bioregional frameworks needed to steward our homes? Welcome to “Exploring Bioregional Mapping,” a four-week journey into bioregionalism and mapping. In this interactive course, we will delve into the principles, techniques, and applications of bioregional mapping, focusing on helping each of us map our home places – unique regions known as bioregions. Course Description: In this course, we’ll lay the foundation by exploring the core principles of bioregionalism. We’ll discuss the importance of ecological boundaries, interconnectedness, and local self-sufficiency and how these concepts shape our understanding of bioregions. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of bioregionalism and its relevance to mapping. We’ll dive into the principles and techniques of bioregional mapping. You’ll learn to map a bioregion, from gathering data to visualizing ecological boundaries. We’ll explore various tools and methods used in bioregional mapping and discuss the importance of incorporating local knowledge and community perspectives into the mapping process. How do you map your bioregion and identify local ecosystems, resources, and community assets? You’ll apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course through group discussions and collaborative exercises to create your own bioregional map. By the end of the course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of your bioregion and how you can contribute to its conservation and well-being. Each week, we will focus on a different topic, with a brief presentation, time for discussion, and an activity to help people map their home places and bioregions. After the four-week course, people will be invited to undertake a process for mapping their home places and share their initial research and findings with the group, helping us create an atlas of bioregions and bioregional frameworks that people find important.

Birthing BLC’s Learning Journey: Bi-Weekly Webinar

WA

These are the main webinar sessions in the Birthing Bioregional Learning Centers’ learning journey. These webinars with Joe Brewer occur bi-weekly and will last approximately 90 minutes. Each session will consist of a webinar presentation followed by a discussion and Q&A. The theme for each webinar will be emergent based on what arises in the discussions after the webinars and in the design sessions on Thursdays. Event Link:  https://design-school-for-regenerating-earth.mn.co/events/birthing-blcs-webinar-w-joe-brewer?instance_index=20240319T163000Z Note: You must be a member of the Design School for Regenerating Earth to attend the Birthing Bioregional Learning Centers Learning Journey. You can join the Cascadia Cohort, through our link here: https://regeneratecascadia.org/birthing-blc-cascadia/ We begin the 6-month journey on March 19, 2024. Detailed Overview Our current plan is to focus on theory and concepts for the first half of the learning journey and then move into design/build in our landscapes in the second half. However, this plan may change based on what is emerging in our live sessions. To participate fully in the learning journey, you should plan on devoting about 3-5 hours per week to the process. The learning journey will have the following components: 1) A series of bi-weekly webinars hosted by Joe Brewer every other Tuesday. The webinars will be 90 minutes. In these webinars, we will explore how to regenerate entire bioregions with a special focus on the design and creation of bioregional learning centers. The first webinar will be on March 19, 2024 at 11:30am Central Time. All of these webinars will be recorded for those of you unable to join live. RSVP for the series of webinars HERE. 2) A series of participant design sessions happening the same week as the webinars, where we will discuss the webinar topics and other emergent themes, engage in learning exchanges, and support one another in the design and creation of our bioregional learning centers. The design sessions will be 90 minutes. We have a regularly scheduled design session every other Thursday at 11:30am Central Time for the Americas / Europe / Africa / West Asia time zones, and every other Friday at 3:00am Central Time for the South Asia / Southeast Asia / Australia / New Zealand time zones. The first of these sessions will be on March 21, 2024 and March 22, 2024. 3) On the weeks when we do not have webinars / design sessions, we are highly encouraging you to meet in geographical cohorts. Many people are joining this learning journey in pre-formed cohorts, and we expect other cohorts to self-organize as we get started. We will give assignments during these weeks and encourage you to explore them in your cohorts. Please be sure to RSVP for the all of the events in the Events tab of this space. Even if you are not sure you can make it to a session, it’s best to RSVP as “Maybe” so that you receive notices when activity happens in the comment thread of the events. This is particularly important when we drop recording links there after our sessions. Also, be sure to check out the Assignments area to find recommended material that will prepare you this learning journey. We will be adding further assignments to this section as we move along in the learning journey. We are so looking […]

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