Connecting the Bay Area’s Regenerative Community

Join Regeneration Pollination on July 30th, an online community gathering connecting Bay Area regenerative organizations, communities, and economies. Learn about Doughnut Economics principles, discover the new Regenerate the Bay Doughnut Accelerator program launching August through October, and connect with fellow practitioners working on bioregional solutions. Open to startups, nonprofits, cooperatives, and civic initiatives building regenerative approaches in the San Francisco Bay Delta bioregion.
Connecting the Bay Area's Regenerative Community

Connecting the Bay Area's Regenerative Community

Join the movement building regenerative organizations, communities, and economies in the SF Bay/Delta bioregion

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Regenerative Focus

Beyond sustainability to active restoration of social and ecological systems

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Bioregional Approach

Place-based solutions for the SF Bay/Delta ecosystem

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Community Connection

1-on-1 networking and collaborative conversations

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Accelerator Program

Support for regenerative projects August through October

What to Expect

The San Francisco Bay/Delta bioregion has a growing network of people working on regenerative organizations, communities, and economies. On July 29th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (PDT), many of them are gathering online for Regeneration Pollination, a connection session to share ideas and explore collaboration opportunities.

The session will include 1-on-1 connecting time and open conversation. It's designed for people and organizations working on regenerative approaches in the Bay Area and beyond.

During the event, the organizers will introduce the Regenerate the Bay Doughnut Accelerator, a new program launching in August.

About the Accelerator

The Regenerate the Bay Doughnut Accelerator is open to various types of impact organizations around the San Francisco Bay Area, including:

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Startups & SMBs

Early stage companies and small to medium businesses focused on regenerative impact

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Cooperatives

Employee owned companies and cooperative business models

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Nonprofits

Mission-driven organizations working on systemic change

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Civic Initiatives

Community-led projects and municipal partnerships

The Framework

The program uses Doughnut Economics as its foundation, an economic model that aims to meet human needs within planetary boundaries. This approach recognizes that traditional economic models focused solely on growth are insufficient for addressing today's interconnected challenges.

Participants will work on building regenerative organizations that consider flourishing at individual, communal, and planetary levels. This means creating businesses and initiatives that not only avoid harm but actively restore and regenerate the social and ecological systems they touch.

Timeline: Early August through early October

Why This Matters

Bioregional Solutions

The bioregional approach recognizes that sustainable solutions must be rooted in place, understanding the unique ecological and social characteristics of the San Francisco Bay/Delta region. Rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions, participants will develop strategies that work with local ecosystems, communities, and economic realities.

Beyond Sustainability

The focus on regeneration goes beyond sustainability. While sustainable practices aim to "do less harm," regenerative approaches actively heal and restore damaged systems. This is particularly relevant in the Bay Area, where rapid growth has created significant environmental and social challenges that require more than incremental improvements.

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When
July 29th
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
(PDT)
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Where
Online
Zoom Link Provided
After Registration

Looking Ahead: October Unconference

The program leads up to the Fall '25 Bay Delta Bioregional Unconference on October 4th, where participants can meet in person. This event will allow the online connections to deepen into collaborative partnerships and concrete action plans.

Who Should Attend

This event is relevant if you're:

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Working on regenerative projects

Building a regenerative business or project in the Bay Area

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Interested in Doughnut Economics

Learning about economic models within planetary boundaries

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Seeking community

Looking to connect with others in the regenerative movement

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Considering the accelerator

Curious about applying to the Doughnut Accelerator program

The diversity of organization types welcomed reflects the understanding that regeneration requires collaboration across sectors. Social challenges don't respect organizational boundaries, so solutions shouldn't either.

Ready to Connect?

Join the Bay Area's regenerative community and be part of building a more sustainable, equitable future.

The organizers welcome partners and are interested in hearing from others who want to get involved. You can reach out directly or join the July 30th call to learn more.

Event organized by Regeneration Pollination and Bloom.pm.