Our Origin Story -- How do we describe ourselves?

Who are we?

• Earth Regenerators
• Bioregional Activators
• Refi-ers
• Related, aligned, interested parties
• Local Leaders and Participants

Why are we here and what is our primary purpose?

• Roots -- history and/or a sense of connection with the bio-region
• Integration of ER and Refi ideas and practices with existing regenerative efforts in the area -- for the synergistic enhancement and benefit of all.
• Interest in planting a “Bioregional Learning Center” such as what is outlined in Joe Brewer’s video -- What is a Bioregional Learning Center?
• Interest in development of a territorial foundation (further details of this concept are forthcoming)

Why not here? What are the reasons we should not continue this effort?

What shared ideas, inspirations, and experiences unite and inform us? (This is an incomplete list, please suggest more.)

• The Design Pathway for Regenerating Earth, by Joe Brewer
• Prosocial: Using Evolutionary Science to Build Productive, Equitable, and Collaborative Groups, by David Sloan Wilson, Paul W.B. Atkins, and Steven C. Hayes
• Earth Regenerators Learning Journeys and other YouTube content created by Joe Brewer
• Participation in Earth Regenerators Cohort and/or Community
• Participation in Refi Barichara
• Commonland model https://www.commonland.com/