A five-day convening of you and global-wide top thinkers of modern bioregionalism
Have you heard about TIBC 11? The upcoming Turtle Island Bioregional Congress is the eleventh gathering, taking place in September, northwest of Portland, Oregon. It’s a five-day continental Congress to convene place-based organizers, Indigenous leaders, land and water stewards, artists, elders, youth, and community builders from across Turtle Island, to build relationship and align on strategy for the future of our movement.
DATES: September 15–19, 2026
PLACE: Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, Oregon, Cascadia
WHO: This gathering is for people who are actively engaged in stewarding land, culture, and community, and also invites those ready to step more fully into that work.
TICKETS: Click here to go to the ticketing page.
Early Bird tickets available through
Thursday, April 30th.
Tickets include:
— Three meals a day
— Camping in a beautiful setting
— Full Congress programming
If you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time. Starting May 1, ticket prices go up to $575 — so save $75 and lock in your spot now!
What is bioregional organizing?
Bioregionalism means working to satisfy basic needs locally, relying on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, developing local enterprises based on local skills and strengths. Bioregionalism challenges and is an alternative to nationalism, corporate rule, and top-down globalization of our lives. Bioregionalism embraces the struggle around the world to preserve, restore and enhance the life of the distinct places that constitute the planet.
How can we channel the rising bioregional momentum into coordinated action?
For Cascadians, the Bioregional Congress is an event you won’t want to miss! While we here at Cascadia Department of Bioregion focus specifically on cultivating bioregional identity, education, and coordination throughout the Cascadia bioregion, we see this event as a direct link for our supporters to make the connection as a Cascadian and as a Bioregionist to learn about actionable steps toward building the movement; the future we want to see.
Brief History
Ten Bioregional Congresses have occurred since 1986.
Since the term ‘Cascadia’ was adopted in 1981 by Seattle University professor David McCloskey, the idea of growing a regional identity spread widely in the 1980’s. The first Cascadia Bioregional Congress was held at Evergreen State College in 1986, bringing together a wide coalition of back-to-the-landers, ecologists, first nation organizers, policy planners, and community organizers.
This new wave of bioregional organizing is on the rise;
this is the time to channel the flow.
Can we gain greater control of our common destiny?
Who you will convene with
At this Eleventh Turtle Island Bioregional Congress, you will be engaging and collaborating with many of the global-wide top thinkers of modern bioregionalism Expect to convene with ~300 place-based allies,, uniting with three goals:
1 - Grow the movement
2 - Build capacity
3 - Align on strategy
Department of Bioregion is holding the role of TIBC 11’s fiscal sponsor because this work of bioregionalists is paramount to creating the conditions for Cascadia’s near future and next generations.
Camp Cedar Ridge offers a spacious, nature-rich setting.
This location is well suited for ceremony, learning, storytelling, connection, and collective action.
What to expect
The experience at Camp Cedar Ridge
We will gather on the ancestral lands of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who have stewarded this region since time immemorial. As the organizers prepare for this Congress, they are committed to approaching this land with gratitude, respect, and care, and deepening the relationships with Indigenous peoples of this place.
Vernonia, Oregon, approximately one hour northwest of Portland, is nestled in forested hills just north of the Willamette Valley in Cascadia bioregion
Wooded campgrounds, tent cabins, and a limited number of indoor lodging (register soon)
In-house catering featuring produce from local farms
Indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, amphitheaters, and rustic barns
Walking trails, creek access, and a labyrinth
Pool, showers, bathrooms, and a truly epic slip n slide
Ample space to circle up around a sacred fire
Village School for kids
A half-day children’s program offers nature-based learning, play, and storytelling for young ones. Families are supported so multiple generations can fully participate in the Congress.
Learn more about Camp Cedar Ridge at this link: https://campcedarridgeor.org/
Want to learn more?
Many questions are addressed on this website, and the organizers are busy behind the scenes with logistics, ride-sharing possibilities, rentable camping gear, and other accommodating factors. The organizers indicate that the next information session date will be scheduled in May. Keep in mind, this is a camping event, with a limited number of non-tent accommodations. For more information go to https://www.tibc11.earth/
Watch the video introduction to TIBC 11 on YouTube
We hope to see you
