Bioregions & Living Systems

Social movements are needed now more than ever. As our political systems falter, and our extractive economies threaten the very fabric of life on Earth, people everywhere are rising to meet the moment and asking a crucial question: What comes next?

Join us to explore this question with Brandon Letsinger, a longtime champion of Cascadia and founder of Cascadia Now! and the Department of Bioregion. Brandon will share his over two-decade journey in grassroots organizing and reveal the bold vision behind Regenerate Cascadia, an ambitious effort to build regenerative systems at a bioregional scale.

Building on this year’s Science Fair’s theme, “Break the System,” we'll dive into a Q&A to explore how the bioregional movement offers a path forward. Key topics we’ll explore include:

• The The Power of the Bioregional Framework

  Global issues can feel overwhelming.

  The bioregional framework has a way of breaking these issues down into a local scale where real, measurable impact can be made. It empowers communities to become self-reliant and develop solutions tailored to their specific place.

• The Role of Watershed Regeneration

  It will take strong community relationships to restore our relationship with the land and water that sustain all life. Bioregional regeneration focuses on the revitalization of forests, rivers, and soils to build a healthier, more resilient ecosystem for everyone.

Later, we’ll have a bonfire and talk more. Tickets are free! Register HERE

The Department of Bioregion and Regenerate Cascadia will be sharing their work at this year's Science Fair on September 20-21, 2025. To learn more about this year's Science Fair, please visit: https://www.georgetownsteamplant.org/2025