How to Participate

Global Pumpkiln Day is a community-oriented observance. It invites people to gather, learn, experiment, and reflect together around small-scale biochar practice.

There is no required format and no central coordination. Participation is shaped by local relationships, local knowledge, and local conditions.

Who Can Take Part?

Global Pumpkiln Day welcomes:

• Farmers and growers

• Gardeners and allotment groups

• Educators and students

• Soil and climate initiatives

• Community organisations

• Neighbours and friends

Experience levels may vary. Learning together is part of the purpose.

When to Participate

Global Pumpkiln Day is observed annually on 1 November (All Saints’ Day).

Participants do not need to produce biochar on that exact date. If 1 November is not suitable due to local conditions, regulations, or personal commitments, pumpkiln activities may take place earlier. Photos, videos, or reflections can then be shared on 1 November as part of the shared moment.

Local conditions and safety considerations should always determine timing.

Ways Communities Can Participat

Participation may include:

• Hosting a small, local pumpkiln gathering

• Inviting neighbours to observe and learn

• Sharing knowledge about soil and biochar

• Reflecting on seasonal cycles and resource use

• Demonstrating safe and responsible practice

Activities may be informal, educational, or demonstration-based. Large events are not required; small, thoughtful gatherings are equally valuable.

Learning and Exchange

Global Pumpkiln Day encourages:

• Open exchange of practical experience

• Discussion of soil stewardship

• Sharing lessons learned

• Building local confidence in safe biochar production

Participation is not about scale or performance, but about shared understanding and care for land.

Responsibility

All participants and organisers are responsible for:

• Following local fire and environmental regulations

• Prioritising safety at all times

• Respecting neighbours and surrounding land uses

• Adapting activities to local conditions

Before participating, please review the Safety Guidelines and General Tips pages.

Global Pumpkiln Day supports careful, respectful, and community-minded practice.