Monthly Archives: April 2014

[By: Mary DeCamp; Tucson, AZ] As one of our newest distance Marchers, I want to share my delight with this movement. I joined the Climate March in Glendale, AZ because that was the closest point to my home in Tucson.  My participation with the Occupy Tucson encampment went a long way in preparing me for this endeavor, and my name (Mary DeCamp) certainly fits both experiences – we camp, and then we merrily de-camp. My little dog Birdie is along for the adventure.  At first, there was a lot Continue reading →

By: Debaura James, New Mexico I joined my fellow-marchers way back in Long Beach California in late February with funds raised to march as far as Phoenix.  Little did I know how difficult it would be to leave this new family of which I would become a member! It was shocking and a bit disconcerting for some of us “older” marchers to find that so little infrastructure was in place when we arrived. There was basically a gear-truck, a box of someone’s donated kitchen odds-and-ends, and an Continue reading →

On April 14 & 15, the Great March for Climate Action will pass through Payson, Arizona. We are excited that the local community is coming out to welcome us and join us in the important conversation and work we all need to take part in to ensure any kind of future for ourselves and our children and grandchildren. On April 14, marchers will gather outside Payson at the the traffic light by the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, and be welcomed at 2:00 PM with snacks and Continue reading →

[By Brandon Cheshire, Phoenix, Arizona] I have been provided the special opportunity to join this noble group of environmental justice fighters as they continue to embrace the beautiful Arizona landscape, on their Great March for Climate Action. I had the opportunity to learn of the march while attending a Climate Reality Leadership training in Chicago this past summer.  I had been dealing with a tremendous amount of back pain and immobility due to an injury I suffered whilst installing a ground mounted solar array in Continue reading →

Sunscreen Comfy shoes Charged cell phone Metro transit card Reusable bag or small bag to carry your own items 8 AM – March 15.8 miles with us from ASU West Campus at 4710 West Thunderbird No breakfast available, bring something or eat before you arrive. You can see our route for the day here. 2:30 PM – March 2.5 miles with us from Indian School Rd and N Central You can meet up with us at the park on the northeast corner of Indian School Rd Continue reading →