Connecting the Bay Area's Regenerative Community
Join the movement building regenerative organizations, communities, and economies in the SF Bay/Delta bioregion
Regenerative Focus
Beyond sustainability to active restoration of social and ecological systems
Bioregional Approach
Place-based solutions for the SF Bay/Delta ecosystem
Community Connection
1-on-1 networking and collaborative conversations
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:
Startups & SMBs
Early stage companies and small to medium businesses focused on regenerative impact
Cooperatives
Employee owned companies and cooperative business models
Nonprofits
Mission-driven organizations working on systemic change
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
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.
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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
(PDT)
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:
Working on regenerative projects
Building a regenerative business or project in the Bay Area
Interested in Doughnut Economics
Learning about economic models within planetary boundaries
Seeking community
Looking to connect with others in the regenerative movement
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.