What is Bioneers?
Bioneers is a national movement that had its beginnings nearly 22 years ago. Co-founder Kenny Ausubel coined the term Bioneers in 1990 to describe an emerging culture:
Bioneers are social and scientific innovators from all walks of life and disciplines who have peered deep into the heart of living systems to understand how nature operates, and to mimic "nature's operating instructions" to serve human ends without harming the web of life. Learn more.
The national organization has inspired communities around the country to join the movement. This November, Chicago will become the largest city in the nation to host a Bioneers gathering!
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Preview of Events
Keynote Speakers:
- Starhawk - author/voice of earth-based spirituality
Sample Workshop Topics:
- Group Problem Solving - Co-creative solutions and innovative civic engagement
- Biomimicry - Positive change guided by nature's principles
- Architecture/Infrastructure - Green buildings and infrastructure that support our food, energy, water, and waste cycling needs
- Cooperatives - Alternative models for providing food, housing, and employment
- Permaculture - Healthy communities through urban agriculture and permaculture design
- Climate Change - Responding to a changing climate
- Do-It-Yourself - Back-yard chickens, electricity from your bike, and more!
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