RegenerateBC Courses
Introductions/Climate Chats/Events
A facilitated workshop, online or in-person, exploring climate change solutions to assist participants in identifying, supporting, and initiating climate change solutions at the household, community, and policy levels. Other events and movie nights are also available.
45 min – 1.5 hour sessions. Usually free (or a nominal fee). Contact us to learn more
Click here for Upcoming Introductions/Climate Chats/Events
Talking Climate:How to have Conversations that Connect
When: Sun, May 24, 12:30 – 2 pm
Where: Vancouver Unitarians
949 West 49th Ave, Vancouver
Fireside Room, Hewett Hall
(Registration is not required – just show up!)
Details:
Facilitated by Karen Crosby
Co-chair, Regenerate BC
Sponsored by the VanU Environment Team
Getting Into Action Course
A facilitated interactive workshop series, exploring climate change solutions in more depth, and supporting participants in identifying, supporting, and initiating climate change solutions at the household, community, and policy levels. Creating networking and support connections with other participants is a key aspect of this course.
Three to Five 1.5 hour sessions OR a one-day session. Free.
Click here for upcoming Getting Into Action classes
Climate Action In Your CityWhen: Tuesday, April 7, 14, 28, 2026, 6–8pmLocation: Surrey Libraries – Guildford Branch
15105 105 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3R 7G8
Meeting RoomRegistration: Register in person or by phone at 604-598-7366Details:
Do you want to learn the latest science to better understand what we can do to slow climate change?Join educators from RegenerateBC and veteran facilitator Karen Crosby for a 3-session program. Learn about what the science really says. It tells us that we need solutions to slow global warming and employing them won’t send us back into the dark ages!
Please plan to attend all 3 sessions, and note that there is no session on April 21.
Customized Courses
RegenerateBC customizes courses for organizations and communities to meet their unique scheduling or content needs.
If you would like to take a course but do not see an appropriate time or location, please email us at regeneratebc@gmail.com.
“RegenerateBC’s courses caught my attention – among all the negative stories about climate change here was something hopeful. After taking the course I have been involved in a food recovery program, am now a facilitator for future courses, and am enjoying every minute. Climate action is accessible to all – every action makes a difference and the community of enthusiastic people you meet at the course will soon be your friends and allies in becoming part of the solution for the climate crisis.” – Aileen Stalker
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Past Intro Courses/Climate Chats
Earth Day film: 2040
Location: Learning Lab – Lynn Valley Library
Date: April 22, 1:30
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Details: Free, no registration required https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=177461
Climate Solutions 101: A positive view for the Future
Location: Vancouver Unitarians, 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver
Date: April 6, 12:30 -2 pm
Details: Fireside Room of Hewett Hall
Finding Climate Solutions
Location: Campbell River Community Centre
Date: January 22,
Time: 10:30 am – Noon
Details: For more information contact regeneratebc@gmail.com
Climate Solutions – A Positive Vision For the Future
Location: Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Date: February 6, 2025,
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00
Details: For more details, please visit this link:
Link to: A Positive Vision For the Future
Movie: Feeding Tomorrow
Location: New West Public Library, 716 6th Ave, New Westminster
Date: Feb 12, 6-7:30 pm
Link: https://www.nwpl.ca/events/climate-films-feeding-tomorrow/
RegenerateBC Session at ISABC Youth Sustainability Conference 2025
Location: UBC
Date: Feb 21
Link: https://www.isabc.ca/microsite/professional-development-day/
Climate Café
Location: Lynn Valley Library, North Vancouver
Date: Drop in on the second Thursday of the month Sept. 12, Oct 10 , Nov 14, Dec 12
Time: 1:30 -3 pm
Details: For more details, please visit this link:
https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=109997
Climate Chat at the Royal Roads University Library
Location: Royal Roads University Library
Date: Nov 7
Time: 12-1:15 pm
Details and Registration: For more details and to register, please visit this link: Climate intro talk at Royal Roads
Climate Chat
Date: Nov 20, 7 pm
Location: The Soap Dispensary, 3719 Main St., Vancouver
Admission by donation
Registration: https://www.thesoapdispensary.com/collections/new-featured/products/regeneratebc-talk
Climate Change is an Election Issue – Your Vote, Our Future!
On line session
Date: Thurs. Sept 12
Time: 4-5:30 pm PDT
For more details, please visit this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-session-climate-change-is-an-election-issue-your-vote-our-future-tickets-998009351837?aff=oddtdtcreator
Climate & Media Connections: How to Find Joy in Climate Action
(Pilot for a monthly series
Location: Capilano Branch Library, North Vancouver
Date: Drop in on Thursday, Sept. 26
Time: 6:30 – 8 PM
For more details, please visit this link:
https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=112968
Nov 9, 2023 2-4 pm,
Nanaimo North Branch of Vancouver Regional Library
Climate Chat
Nov 10, 2023 12-1 pm, 2023
RRU Library (register at https://www.royalroads.ca/
Saturday Solutions Synergy Session (interactive climate solutions session!)
Nov 18, 9-11 am
Online at: https://us02web.zsoom.us/j/
Climate Café
Dec. 7, 2023 1:30- 3 pm Lynn Valley Library (drop in!)
Online/Zoom Introduction to Climate Solutions
Nov/Dec, 2023 – Dates and time to be announced.
Intro to Drawdown – Past Courses
Climate Solutions 101 hosted by the New Westminster Public Library, Feb 2023
“Introduction to Drawdown Climate Solutions” hosted by Drawdown BC. February 6, 2022
“Introduction to Drawdown Climate Solutions” hosted by Drawdown BC. December 6, 2021
“Introduction to Drawdown Climate Solutions” hosted by Drawdown BC. November 7, 2021
“Introduction to Drawdown Climate Solutions” hosted by Drawdown BC. October 4, 2021
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Drawdown BC. September 19, 2020.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Highlands United Church. April 14, 2020.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by North Vancouver City Library. April 11, 2020.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted in Sechelt, Jan. 24, 2020.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Chris Clark, West End. Aug. 9, 2019.
“Brief Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Lions Gate Rotary North Vancouver. Aug. 9, 2019.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Langara College. June 15, 2019.
“Brief Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Sunrise Rotary West Vancouver. May 30, 2019.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by North Shore Unitarians. April 3, 2019.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Highlands United Church. March 4, 2019.
“Introduction to Drawdown,” hosted by Highlands United Church. October 2018.
Getting Into Action – Past Courses
October 22nd – November 19 2025
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Brighouse Library
Week One: Broad Climate Concepts & Solutions and Disinformation
Week Two: Community Action and Reducing Emissions
Week Three: Action Plans and Impactful Solutions
Week Four: Natural Carbon Sinks and Additional Solutions
Week Five: Clothing Efficiency and Interview with Climate Activists
Dates: Tuesdays, September 9, 16, and 23. 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Vancouver Unitarians, 949 W. 49th Ave Vancouver (Fireside Room Hewett Hall)
Details:
Sept 9: Climate Misinformation,
Sept 16: Talking climate with people you know,
Sept 23: Talking climate with your elected representatives
Getting into Climate Action – a 3 part online series (4th week is optional)
Location: Online
Date: Apr. 9, 16, 23 (+/- Apr 30)
Finding Climate Solutions
Location: North Island Elder College (Campbell River, BC)
Date: Mondays Mar 3-31, 1-2:30 pm
Climate Solutions: From Knowledge to Action
Location: University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Campus
Date: Tuesdays, March 4 – April 1, 2025 Time: 7-9 PM
Finding Climate Action
Location: North Island Elder College (Courtenay, BC)
Date: Oct 28 to Dec 2, 11:30-12:50
For more details, please visit this link:
https://www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education/search-courses/cv-eldercollege-courses/
Getting into Action Course on Climate Action and Hope
Date: Sept 25, Oct 2 and Oct 9
Time: 6:30 to 8 pm
For more details, please visit this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-sessions-getting-into-action-course-on-climate-action-hope-tickets-998017155177?aff=oddtdtcreator
Climate Solutions in a Day
Location: New Westminster Public Library (Main branch at 716 6th Ave) and available over Zoom
Date: Sat, Nov 2
Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Details: Free session with a light lunch provided
Description: Are you wondering how you can take action to make a difference in slowing climate change? Which actions will be most impactful? Where should you focus your efforts? Presenters from Regenerate BC take us on a 1-day deep dive into climate science and solutions. Leave with a solid grasp of the science and the solutions, and a sense of hope for the future!
Climate Solutions 101
Surrey Library, Semiahmoo Branch
Starting April 29, 1:30 – 3 pm
https://surreylibraries.ca/events/climate-solutions-101-0?eventdate=2024-04-29%2013%3A30%3A00%20
Getting Into Action: 5-Session Climate Solutions Course – From Knowledge to Action” Maple Ridge Feb 6, 2024
Getting into Action on Climate Solutions hosted by the New Westminster Public Library, March – April 2023
Vancouver Island University’s Elder College, Early 2023
North Island Elder College, Fall 2022
“Getting Into Action: 5-Session Climate Solutions Course,” hosted by Drawdown BC, May 9 – June 13, 2022
“Getting Into Action: 5-Session Climate Solutions Course,” hosted by Drawdown BC, March 30 – April 27, 2022
“Getting Into Action,” hosted by Vancouver Island University (VIU) Elder College. January 17 – February 14, 2022.
“Getting Into Action,” hosted by Drawdown BC. January 12 – February 9, 2022
“Getting Into Action,” microcredit course at Acenda School of Management. October 25 – December 6, 2021.
“Getting Into Action,” hosted by BC Nature. November 1-29, 2021
“Be Part of the Climate Solution,” hosted by Vancouver District Public Library (Online). June-July 2021.
“Drawdown Getting into Action,” hosted by Comox United Church. Feb/Mar 2021.
“Drawdown Getting into Action,” hosted by BC Drawdown & others. Nov/Dec, 2020.
“Drawdown Getting into Action,” hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church. Sept/Oct, 2020.
“Drawdown: Getting Into Action,” hosted by BC Drawdown. June-July 2020.
“Drawdown Getting into Action,” hosted by Highlands United Church. June/July, 2020.
“Drawdown Getting into Action,” hosted by North Vancouver City Library. May, 2020.
“Drawdown: Getting Into Action,” hosted by Highlands United Church. March-April 2019.
“Drawdown Getting into Action” hosted by Pacific Spirit United Church, Vancouver. Oct/Nov, 2019.
Aug 2019 – Present: quarterly Saturday Solutions Synergy Sessions to reunite past course participants, and provide updates on current climate initiatives.