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Before European incursion, Coast Salish tribes were gardeners of a grand scale. Far from hunter-gatherers, they cultivated a wide variety of native plants and managed fish and animal populations to create an abundance of nutritionally superior food. Learn about their sophisticated horticultural practices including intentional burning, family-owned perennial food plots, and wild animal husbandry.The first non-Indian explorers and missionaries did not see fields of grain, rows of vegetables,…See More

This is the 'kick-off' meeting prior to the official Transition Whatcom Council meeting called for in our organization document. This meeting will call together the TWOG, TWIG, Theme Group leaders, WorkGroup Leaders and any other interested Transition Whatcom members to discuss the official Council meeting to be called in January.The meeting will start with a lunch ‘pot-luck’ and ‘mingle’ hour and then a proposal from the TWOG on the goals and objectives, agenda and expectations for the Council…See More

It is not hard to see that our current civilization is in trouble. Change is on the wind, but how do we create a new model for civilization that will be healthy and sustainable not only for us and our children, but for the Earth also? Daimon Sweeney will share his experiences and insights into this and many other questions as he shares his simple, yet elegant approach that could pave the way to a new model for civilization.Daimon has been exploring how people cooperate for over 40 years. In the…See More

An introduction to emerging conditions driving the need for Transition—peak oil, global warming and climate change, and economic instability—and an exploration of why we need to create enhanced resilience in our local economy and civic culture, so we can meet more of needs for food, shelter, transportation, and community life locally.

The presenter for the evening will be Dr. Nicole Brown, an educator and advocate for writing for social change. She has just completed a yearlong project as a member of an international team which worked in cooperation with Gaia University. She will be sharing her knowledge, insights, and experiences in regard to ecovillage design and Gaia University. Food will be provided, featuring: Pumpkin Coconut Curry, Brown Rice, Naan.

A Transition Whatcom Heart & Soul Event!Kathy McMahon, aka 'The Peak Shrink' is coming to Bellingham! In her words:As we’re bombarded with alarming headlines on a daily basis, how do we find the sane space between Doom and Denial? Is there a place for wit when we examine the major challenges of our lifetime: economic depression, environmental degradation, and energy depletion? Is blind optimism itself, a diagnosable mental disorder?With humor and insight clinical psychologist Kathy McMahon…See More