If anyone on my side of the continent can't make Orcas Island and are interested in Biochar I'll be giving an afternoon talk/hands on session (i.e. talk explaining why you want it/how to use it followed by demo to learn first hand how to make your own) in Maine on May 21st. Details/signup coming soon on the Seacoast NH
Permaculture Meetup website. All are very welcome to my home and all will leave with a small sack of Biochar.