Upcoming Events
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Lets Talk Biochar
Let’s Talk Biochar: coffee and conversation about biochar, blueberries, soil health and community resilience, and a chance to learn about Kulshan Carbon Trust’s biochar and blueberry project, share experiences and meet neighbors
TRUE HUMAN: A Story Big Enough to Carry Us
Join author and kinship facilitator Samanthaa Sweetwater for an evening of ritual, storytelling, embodiment and inquiry. Discover your unique thread in a story big enough to carry a new story — an emergent and ancient tapestry of remembered kinship and care for each other and the Earth.
Fall Community Biochar Demos
Early fall we will be starting back up our community biochar demonstrations! Exact date and time to be determined as we get closer to the burn season.
Mason County Master Gardners Biochar Demo
Join KCT as we visit Mason County WSU Master Gardeners for their hands-on workshop on biochar and soil! More information and registration can be found within.
Biochar Office Hours #2
We’re hosting Biochar Office Hours the 2nd friday of each month. This is an opportunity to chat all things biochar with KCT staff in a casual virtual environment. We look forward to seeing you there!
Growing with Biochar Training
This free full-day training is designed for agricultural professionals who are interested in supporting farmers to effectively incorporate biochar into farming practices but are unsure of where and how to start. Participants will gain practical knowledge, proven tools, and peer connections to support biochar adoption across the region.
Field Day at Pacific Northwest Organic Center
Join Kulshan Carbon Trust and Rodale Institute at the Pacific Northwest Organic Center in Rockport, WA!
Saving Our Summers Trivia Pint Night
Join KCT at Stones Throw Brewery on Monday, July 27th! 10% of all proceeds 5pm-close go to support Kulshan Carbon Trust.
Community Biochar Demo @ East of Eden
Get your hands dirty and join us for a biochar burn during East of Eden’s Community Potluck! Either join us from the very start of the burn to learn everything you would need to do this at home or pop by to help us keep the flame burning, either way helping to bring community action to you!
KCT @ Community Impact Night at Backcountry Essentials
Join KCT at Backcountry Essentials Community impact night. Its a opportunity for our community to learn about classes, volunteer opportunities, and our local non-profits by visiting the organizations hosting tables.
KCT @ Whatcom Farm Expo
Join Kulshan Carbon Trust at the Whatcom Farm Expo on Saturday, Feb 28th!
KCT @ Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Join KCT at the Northwest Garden Festival on Sunday, February 22nd!
Bellingham Biochar Demonstration
Join Kulshan Carbon Trust and the Whatcom Conservation District on Tuesday, November 18th, just 20 mins from Bellingham off Squalicum Lake Road. We hope to see you there!
KCT @ NWA Wild Mushroom Show
Come for the mushrooms, stay for the connections — we can’t wait to see you there!
Good Neighbor Night @ Stones Throw Brewing
Come play Trivingo with Kulshan Carbon Trust on Monday, September 29th at Stones Throw Brewing!
Rooted in Resilience - PNW Climate Week
On Saturday, July 19, Kulshan Carbon Trust (KCT) invites the public to Rooted in Resilience, a free, family-friendly climate event taking place from 2–5 PM at Boulevard Park in Bellingham. The event is part of the broader PNW Climate Week and aims to bring the community together for an afternoon of learning, connection, and collaborative action on local climate challenges.
Designed to blend education with engagement, Rooted in Resilience features a unique lineup of short talks followed by informal “Community Conversations”, where speakers and attendees can dive deeper into the topics presented. This year’s featured speakers include:
Howard Sharfstein – An Introduction to Kulshan Carbon Trust
Brian Kerkvliet & Inspiration Farm – Water and Climate In Our Local Landscape
David MacLeod – Bioregionalism in Our Own Backyard
Charlie Brown – The Science of Global Warming
Steve Harrell – Resilience in the Whatcom Climate Action Plan
Senator Liz Lovelett – Recycling for Resilience
Carrie Brausieck – Agroforestry in the Pacific Northwest
Each talk will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to join the speaker in Community Conversation — a circle of chairs designed to foster informal dialogue, audience Q&A, and collaborative exchange.
Additional event highlights include:
Live music from Forest Stokes of Kuinka
Interactive booths from local climate and environmental organizations
A raffle activity to encourage deeper engagement
Yard games
Join us!
Biochar Demonstration at Padilla Bay Reserve
Join KCT & Skagit Conservation District at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve for a Community Biochar Demonstration!
Facilitating Regeneration, Resilience & Reciprocity
Facilitating Regeneration, Resilience & Reciprocity — Presentation by Howard Sharfstein
As climate challenges intensify, regenerative, nature-based solutions are more important than ever. Join Howard Sharfstein, Board President of Kulshan Carbon Trust and retired environmental attorney, for a compelling presentation on how practices like biochar, agroforestry, permaculture, and ecological forestry can restore ecosystems, build climate resilience, and strengthen local economies.
Howard will share insights on convening diverse communities, fostering meaningful collaboration, and developing innovative approaches to bioregional finance and eco-credits that reward regenerative practices.
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 4:50 PM PT
Location: In-Person at WWU (Science Lecture Room 150) & Online via Zoom
Can’t attend? You can still support the next generation of changemakers through the Institute for Energy Studies Scholarship.
KCT @ Cascadia BioFi Conference
Join Us for a Biochar Demonstration at the Cascadia BioFi Conference!
Kulshan Carbon Trust is excited to partner with Circular Spring to host a live biochar demonstration and presentation at the first-ever Cascadia BioFi (Bioregional Finance) Conference.
What’s Biochar?
Biochar is a carbon-rich material made by heating organic waste (like wood or crop residues) in a low-oxygen environment. When added to soil, it improves soil health, retains water and nutrients, and locks carbon away for centuries—making it a powerful natural climate solution.
What’s Bioregional Finance?
Bioregional finance focuses on investing in local, community-based solutions that support healthy economies and ecosystems. It’s about keeping resources circulating within our region to build resilience and foster regenerative practices.
Join us to learn how biochar production connects directly to climate action, soil regeneration, and thriving local economies!
Get involved!
Learn more and reserve your spot here!
National Wildfire Prevention Day on Guemes Island
On Saturday, May 3rd, Kulshan Carbon Trust will be tabling at the Guemes Island Community Wildfire Preparedness Day. We're excited to join community members and partners for a day of hands-on learning, including wood chipping, tree pruning demonstrations, and wildfire home risk assessments.
We'll be sharing information about our work and how biochar can support wildfire resilience efforts—both as a tool for reducing fuel loads and as a long-term strategy for soil health and carbon storage. If you're on Guemes, stop by the community center between 9 AM and 2 PM to connect!
KCT @ Whatcom Farm Expo
Join Kulshan Carbon Trust at the Whatcom Farm Expo on Saturday, March 1st!
Trivia Bingo Night With Kulshan Carbon Trust
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend your evening? Kulshan Carbon Trust (KCT) is excited to host Trivingo – a unique trivia bingo night to raise funds for our mission of supporting natural climate solutions in Northwest Washington. There will also be a silent auction, snacks, drinks, and more!
KCT at Wild Mushroom Show
The Northwest Mushroomers are thrilled to announce the return of our Annual Wild Mushroom Show, taking place on October 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Fishermens Pavilion in Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham, WA.
Marblemount Biochar Kiln Demonstration
The Diobsud Firewise USA® community is performing a biochar kiln demonstration in Marblemount on October 25th. As part of the demonstration, the community is hosting a potluck lunch.
KCT at Bellingham Farmers Market
Stop by the Kulshan Carbon Trust table at the Bellingham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 21st!
KCT at Valley Made Market
Join KCT at Valley Made Market on Sunday, September 15th — see you there!
KCT at Bellingham Farmers Market
Stop by KCT’s table at the Bellingham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17th!
Big Lake Wildfire Preparedness
Join Kulshan Carbon Trust, Whatcom Conservation District, and Fire District 14 to learn about wildfire preparedness!
KCT at Rodale Organic Field Day
Join KCT at Rodale Institute’s Organic Field Day in Rockport, WA!
KCT Community Climate Resilience Night at Terramar
Kulshan Carbon Trust invites you to an engaging evening at Terramar, where we'll connect with community members to explore what makes climate resilience possible. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and learn about local climate initiatives.