Global Earth Repair Convergence Returns May 7-11, 2026: Tickets Now on Sale
PORT TOWNSEND, WA — The Global Earth Repair Convergence is set to return from May 7 to May 11, 2026, bringing together a worldwide community dedicated to ecological restoration and climate action. This groundbreaking hybrid event will be hosted in person at the historic Fort Worden State Park & Conference Center in Port Townsend, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula, while simultaneously broadcasting online to thousands of participants globally. Tickets for both in-person and virtual attendance are on sale now at www.
Building on the success of previous gatherings in 2019 and 2022, the 2026 Convergence aims to advance the science and practice of “Greening the Earth to Cool the Earth.” The event will feature a robust program designed to empower individuals and communities with actionable solutions for healing the planet through natural regeneration processes involving soil, plants, trees, and water.
Attendees can expect an immersive experience featuring over 150 in-person and 100 online speakers, workshops, and panels. The Convergence will host nearly 200 of the world’s leading experts in earth repair, offering insights into permaculture, reforestation, agroforestry, and oceanography. A significant highlight of the event is the large Indigenous caucus, which will center Indigenous leadership and traditional ecological knowledge in the global restoration dialogue.
In addition to expert presentations, the Convergence will offer live streams from restoration sites around the world, providing real-time examples of successful earth repair in action. The festival atmosphere will be enriched with art, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities, fostering a vibrant community of change-makers.
As the event approaches, the organizing core team is actively seeking passionate individuals to join their efforts. Specifically, the Convergence is looking to fill vital roles, including a Volunteer Coordinator and professionals to join the fundraising and admin departments. Those inspired to contribute their skills to this transformative event are encouraged to apply through the event website.
- For more information, to purchase tickets, or to apply for open team positions, please visit www.
globalearthrepairconvergence. com - Media Contact: Thea Genet community@erasphilia.com
- Global Earth Repair Foundation – www.
globalearthrepairfoundation. org - Volunteer Contact: Michael Skeeter Pilarski friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com or Cassandra Kiki Ami Shaffer stewardship@erasphilia.com
Global Earth Repair Convergence:
Confirmed for Spring 2026 at Fort Worden!
Save the date: May 7-11, 2026
Greening the Planet to Cool the Planet” – Trees, plants, soils and the hydrological cycle offer the quickest, cleanest, safest, and most accessible ways to regenerate the planet and cool the climate.
Join us for a hybrid event – in person & online – to stop the destruction of the biosphere and restore the Earth! Trees, plants, soils and the hydrological cycle offer the quickest, cleanest and safest routes to regenerate the planet – these and so many more techniques will be featured in this event. We are putting our minds and hearts together to envision a path forward, network, share information and visions, and celebrate our collective work to heal this beautiful planet! The convergence will involve:
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- 500+ in-person participants at Fort Worden Conference Center, in Port Townsend, Olympic Peninsula, Salish Sea bioregion, Turtle Island. (We had 500 participants in our 2019 conference.)
- 1,000+ simultaneous participants online. (We had 500 online participants in our 2022 Online Summit.)
- Participation by leading restoration practitioners, scientists, grassroots organizers, farmers and Indigenous people involved in Earth Repair.
- Strong Indigenous leadership and participation – building upon large Indigenous contingents in 2019 and 2022.
- Hundreds of organizations represented through workshops, presentations, vendors and panels.
- CHECK OUT OTHER INTERESTING HAPPENINGS WITH GLOBAL EARTH REPAIR at https://www.globalearthrepairconvergence.com/
- the Global Earth Repair website.
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Global Earth Repair Convergence May 7-11 2026 In-person and online event The Global Earth Repair Convergence is returning to Port Townsend, bringing many of the world’s leading voices in planetary regeneration, ecosystem repair, and nature-based climate solutions to our region. This international gathering builds on the 2019 Global Earth Repair Conference at Fort Worden and the 2022 online Global Earth Repair Summit. Together, these events have helped shape a growing global movement focused on restoring ecosystems and stabilizing the climate through proven, nature-based solutions. This Convergence will bring together Indigenous leaders, Earth repair practitioners, restoration scientists, Earth defenders, and grassroots organizers working across soil regeneration, wetland restoration, land rehydration, biodiversity, ocean regeneration, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and more than 130 identified Earth repair solutions. The goal: to share the most effective, practical pathways for repairing ecosystems—quickly, at scale, and with benefits for people and all living systems. You are invited!
In-person presenters include: Online presenters include: Outcomes of the Convergence include:
Many of these solutions and leaders have been overlooked by mainstream media, policy-makers, and funders. This Convergence provides a platform for their collective message—centered right here in Port Townsend. This is a unique opportunity for local residents to learn, connect, and participate in a growing global movement for Earth repair.
How to get involved:
Support the Convergence, learn more about becoming a sponsor
https://www. Learn more about the event and getting involved We are expanding our speaker list to include more local and regional presenters. Alongside international voices, we want to highlight the deep knowledge and experience within our own communities. Do you have suggestions, or would you like to present? Fill out the presenter form on the website, or forward this info to others you think should be invited. |
Where do we apply for volunteer work at the convergence? Thanks
Hi Jor or anyone else.
Here is a bit of info on volunteering at the Convergence. Alas, at the moment the volunteer worktrade forms are down. so shoot me an email friendsofthetrees@yahoo.com
https://www.globalearthrepairconvergence.com/volunteer-worktrade