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Regenerative by Design
Note: Transition Whatcom and Regenerate Whatcom encourages attendance at the June 3rd event at Inspiration Farm. We see this as the first in a series of events to come (tentatively titled “Walking Whatcom Waters”) that bring attention to the critical role of water in our bioregional landscapes. “Water Adjudication” is a contentious issue in Whatcom County, and we need the bigger picture before dialing into decisions and actions involving a variety of stakeholders that have different needs and different perspectives.
June 3, Tuesday
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Regenerative By Design
June 3, 2025 from 4pm to 5:30pm – Inspiration Farm
WWU Institute for Energy Studies Speaker Series Presents:
Regenerative by DesignHow Soil, Water, and Carbon Cycles Shape Our Hope for the Future, featuring Brian Kerkvliet
For the final event in our energy speaker series, we step off campus and into the living laboratory of Inspiration Farm. Join Brian Kerkvliet, regenerative farmer, educator, and co-steward of this permaculture demonstration site, for a grounded conversation at the intersection of land use, water, carbon link, food and social systems that lead to climate resilience.
Through the lens of permaculture, Brian will explore how intentional design can restore balance to the carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles, while producing nutritious food, capturing and storing energy, and building long-term ecological and community health. This 1.5 hour session will take place on-site at the farm and include dialogue, demonstration, and a systems-level perspective on how to meet this moment with regeneration rather than extraction.
Expect fewer slides, more soil, and ideas that dig deep.
