Join us for an evening of stories and collective leadership. Learn from the work of global regenerator Joe Brewer, celebrate local successes, and engage in discussions about expanding the regenerative culture on Gabriola, Vancouver Island, and throughout the Cascadia bioregion. Opening prayer by Dave Bodaly, artist, geneaologist, photographer, historian and curator, member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regenerate-gabriola-featuring-joe-brewer-tickets-727826036267?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3zhVrlAke_w8exQmPqTaWWqXn7HyAnQAGEbgCJiHvNm9c0hiPSHIJEexE The sponsors of the event: REGENERATE CASCADIA is a grassroots 501(c)3 program of the Department of Bioregion. We are a group of more than 100 volunteers in 14 different cities around Cascadia, who are working in the spirit of a gift economy, to help activate and birth a regenerative movement for the Cascadia bioregion. SUSTAINABLE GABRIOLA is a network of individuals and organizations on Gabriola Island, BC, committed to community resilience and stewarding our natural resources for the benefit of generations to come

Regenerate Cascadia and Transition Whatcom invite you to join us on Oct. 28 for an evening presentation on reimagining a stewardship path that better serves our home and on Oct. 29 for tours of local regeneration projects.  These events are part of Regenerate Cascadia’s Bioregional Activation Tour. With stops in 14 different locations around the Salish Sea, this tour will serve as a kick-off to Regenerate Cascadia’s efforts to initiate a bioregionalism movement in Cascadia and will be capped by an online Bioregional Summit scheduled for early November. The presentation on the 28th will feature Joe Brewer, internationally renowned for his work in regeneration and bioregionalism, community artist and weaver Clare Attwell, and Brandon Letsinger, founder of Cascadia Now! and the Department of Bioregion (of which Regenerate Cascadia is a project). The tours will stop at three Whatcom County locations, highlighting various regeneration projects, including a live biochar burn!  The presentation and tours aim to highlight and empower the incredible place-based networks, innovations, and on-the-ground work taking place across watersheds in the Cascadia bioregion, with a focus on Whatcom County, to regenerate damaged ecosystems, protect healthy ecosystems, address climate change, and promote sustainable ways of living, working and learning together that are just and equitable. For location addresses and to RSVP for the tours click here.   For this tour to be successful, your voice is needed!  In preparation for their future work in Cascadia, Joe and Brandon would like to gather your regeneration success stories, challenges, and hopes for the future.  There will be opportunities to share your thoughts during Q&A after the presentation on the 28th and during the regeneration project tours. If you have questions or want more information, contact David Ketter at dketter@whidbey.com. Let’s work together for a stronger community!  Sincerely,

The tours will stop at three Whatcom County locations, highlighting various regeneration projects, including a live biochar burn!  The presentation and tours aim to highlight and empower the incredible place-based networks, innovations, and on-the-ground work taking place across watersheds in the Cascadia bioregion, with a focus on Whatcom County, to regenerate damaged ecosystems, protect healthy ecosystems, address climate change, and promote sustainable ways of living, working and learning together that are just and equitable. For location addresses and to RSVP for the tours click here.   Inspiration Farm 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Presentations by Joe Brewer, Clare Attwell and Brandon Letsinger Tour of permaculture farm Tour of neighboring reforested property Lunch (BY0) Envision ways to regenerate an abandoned gravel pit Plant nuts and acorns as we tour the property Edaphos Wildlife Sanctuary 1:30 – 2:30 pm Overview of original state of property Tour of regeneration efforts: ponds, swales, native plantings, etc. Composting and mulching efforts River Farm 3:00 – 5:00 pm Biochar burn – LIVE! Tour of ecological forestry projects Farm and community tour Short presentations by: Kulshan Carbon Trust River Farm Whatcom Conservation District RE Sources These events are part of Regenerate Cascadia’s Bioregional Activation Tour. With stops in 14 different locations around the Salish Sea, this tour will serve as a kick-off to Regenerate Cascadia’s efforts to initiate a bioregionalism movement in Cascadia and will be capped by an online Bioregional Summit scheduled for early November. If you have questions or want more information, contact David Ketter at dketter@whidbey.com. Let’s work together for a stronger community!