
Summer Institute
Building Resilient Communities
Bioregional Solutions for Climate Action and Local Prosperity
We’re delighted to invite you to join us for the Institute for Bioregional Studies’ Summer Institute, taking place August 14–16, 2025, at the Farm Centre in Charlottetown, and Little River Farm in Eglington, Prince Edward Island.
Theme: Building Resilient Communities Through Bioregional Solutions for Climate Action and Local Prosperity
This unique gathering brings together community leaders, farmers, activists, educators, and citizens committed to creating a just and regenerative future rooted in place.
“A free society must be based on ecological principles—principles that derive from the fact that humanity is a part of nature, not apart from it.”
— Murray Bookchin
Click HERE to download full agenda
Schedule Overview
Day 1 – August 14 (Open to the Public)
Enjoy a full day of hands-on workshops, storytelling, and collaborative dialogue.
There is no fee for workshops.
Meals (lunch and dinner) are $40/day ($30 for low-income participants).
Days 2 & 3 – August 15–16 (Limited Enrollment)
Due to the limited capacity of the infrastructure at Little River Farm, these more intensive days are limited to 30 selected participants. To apply, please submit a brief statement sharing:
Why you wish to attend
How the event aligns with your values or work
What you hope to contribute or take away
Participants may attend one or both days and are welcome to camp on-site at Little River Farm.
Apply or RSVP
To apply for Days 2 & 3, or to RSVP for Day 1, please contact us at ibs_pei@yahoo.com.
When you respond, kindly let us know:
Which day(s) you plan to attend
Whether you would like to stay for lunch and dinner (meals are $40/day or $30/day for low-income participants)
If you plan to camp on-site at Little River Farm (available for Days 2 & 3)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact the Institute of Bioregional Studies
Phil Ferraro
Tel: 902-367-0390
114 Upper Prince Street
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island
C1A 4S3 Canada