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The social revolutionary thinker, writer, ecologist, environmental activist and founder of Planet Drum Foundation died on July 28, 2011 after a sudden case of pneumonia complicated by his bout with lung cancer. Peter Berg was an unforgettable personality for anyone … Continue reading →

The Planet Drum office and Peter’s family have received many emails with messages that we wanted to convey on these pages. This blog post will be a place to add these comments.

Berg, Peter (October 1, 1937 – July 28, 2011) Bioregionalism Philosopher, Founder and Director of Planet Drum Foundation One of the leading advocates of bioregionalism, Peter Berg was the founder and director of Planet Drum Foundation, a noted ecologist, and … Continue reading →

Come share Winter Solstice in San Francisco. Bonfire greets the setting sun, 4:54pm, Dec. 21, 2011. Ocean Beach fire pit, near Lincoln Blvd. Bring warm. Bring cheer. Bring musical instruments. Dancing. Poems. Friends. Fire.

A grand Celebration Of Life took place on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at the Josephine Randall Museum in San Francisco. Hundreds of Peter Berg’s friends, compatriots, family, comrades and acquaintances came together to share the passing of a legend. This post blog will … Continue reading →

Other Gatherings Several friends have indicated that they can’t make the October 1 gathering  in San Francisco but are interested in having a remembrance celebration in their local bioregion.  We suggest that besides his birthday (October 1) the Equinoxes or … Continue reading →

On the morning of Thursday, July 28th, Planet Drum Foundation’s founder, Peter Berg, breathed his last. His life-partner, Judy, and daughter, Ocean, were with him. In many ways his death was too soon and unexpected.  Now he has joined the … Continue reading →