Alluvium Gatherings

Cultivating thriving communities and ecosystems through shared experiences

Whether you're arranging a team retreat, a movement building conference, a bioregional tour, an educational workshop, or a gathering of leaders, we're your partner in taking your gatherings to the next level. We bring years of experience, a large network of relationships, and skills in project management to take care of all the details, allowing you to use your time most effectively and focus on the purpose behind your event.
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The whole is great than the sum of its parts.

Alluvium refers to sediments brought together by flowing water, as in a riverbed, flood plain, or delta. Just as these sediments come together to create fertile soils, gatherings bring people together to deepen relationships, cultivate possibility, and inspire ideas that when brought together create something greater.

Alluvium Gatherings cultivates movements committed to thriving communities, ecosystems, and economies by designing gatherings that build trust, inspire participation, and motivate collective action.

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  • “I had the pleasure of working with Kel at Alluvium Gatherings for several different projects. I am so impressed by their work ethics. From how they keep everything organized, to how they curate the best experience for their clients or participants. They have an intention to detail like no other. They also know how to make a space feel very safe, inclusive and warm. Kel is always working towards horizontal mindsets but cultivating committees and spaces that allow for full creativity and ideas to channel through. Not only are they the best planner but they also have many skills with research and coordinating. I trust Kel with all of my projects and I can't wait to collaborate on the next one!”

    Olivia Leigh Nowak, Le Colibri Studio

  • “Kel is a brilliant team lead who spearheaded our inaugural and second-annual Festival of What Works in 2020 and 2021, a virtual week-long celebration of what it takes to live well in place. They brought together a diverse team of over a dozen people and worked with countless stakeholders to create an engaging and uplifting experience for thousands of online viewers. From high level strategy to fine-level details, Kel is a joy to work with, bringing a human-centered approach to how they bring people together under a common vision. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to support in how to design and produce highly engaging gathering and community events.”

    Cheryl Chen, Founding Partner, Salmon Nation Trust

  • “Moccasin Footprint Society (MFS) is an indigenous charity based in Nuxalkulmc and Secwpemeculecw, in colonial British Columbia, Canada. Our work focuses on making known the many "moccasin footprints" that indigenous peoples have contributed to diverse knowledge systems, while upholding grassroots indigenous peoples, knowledge and systems. Alluvium Gatherings has demonstrated excellence through professional organizing of community events and a recent MFS executive retreat. We appreciated the consistent and clear communication and taking time to work with our team to build rapport and trust. MFS highly recommends Alluvium Gatherings.”

    Nuskmata, Executive Director, Moccasin Footprint Society

  • “Kel Moody worked closely with us as we designed a virtual workshop bringing together Indigenous Peoples to discuss issues of environmental concern on traditional lands and waters. Throughout the process, Kel was responsive, flexible, and efficient, as well as able to suggest creative solutions for running a seamless virtual workshop. On the day of the event, Kel was quick on their feet, rapidly pivoting to new strategies and timelines as needed and keeping the event running smoothly. Kel approaches their work with generosity, openness, and a deep level of social and cultural awareness and sensitivity that was very appreciated throughout the process. Kel’s work is of the highest quality and they are an absolute pleasure to work with.”

    Andrea Reid, Elizabeth Nyboer, and Alexander Duncan, Centre for Indigenous Fisheries at the University of British Columbia

  • “Kel is an excellent virtual event planner, great at setting up systems, and always has a calm, positive energy even when things get hectic. They are very responsive and communicative, great with timely follow-up, and skilled with technology platforms. We highly recommend!”

    Beka Economopoulos, Director, The Natural History Museum

  • “Kel's passion, relentless dedication, awareness, and extensive network each proved indispensable in our collaboration together. Their boundless creativity and profound understanding of our community added a vibrancy and ultimately elevated the event. I look forward to collaborations with Kel and Alluvium, and I wholeheartedly endorse them without reservation.”

    Robert Orlovski, Vice President, Green Living Enterprises

Photos (top-bottom): Moccasin Footprint Society Strategic Planning Retreat (2023) by Olivia Leigh Nowak of Le Colibri Studio; TASTE for Equity: Alchemy (2026) by Thomas Chung; Kellen’s headshot by Katie Marchant; BLD PNW (2019) by Russell Sparkman; Nature photo by Olivia Leigh Nowak of Le Colibri Studio; BLD PNW (2019) by Russell Sparkman; Footer illustration by Jessica Hayworth.