Monthly Archives: July 2014

[By Mary Pipher] July 29th Last weekend the climate march came to Lincoln. Four of the marchers (Liz, Jimmy, Kim and Lala) stayed with Jim and me. I showed my gratitude to them by cooking healthy meals and sharing good wine and chocolates. We had long conversations about community, activism, and the joys and trials of walking across America. Friday night at the Zoo Bar, I made the fundraising pitch. Since it reflects how I feel about the marchers, I’ll include part of it in Continue reading →

*There are TWO separate programs this evening.  Please go here to find out information about the statewide Bold Iowa Town Hall Meeting to Block the Pipeline event.  For the community program to meet the Climate Marcher community, please read further. Starting Location Thomas Mitchell State Park, Mitchellville, IA Ending Location First Presbyterian Church 220 North 2nd Avenue East, Newton Total Miles 19.5 Miles Walking Map/Instructions Walking map and instructions available here. Driving Map/Instructions Driving map and instructions available here. Program Information Ed Fallon will be managing this Continue reading →

Starting Location IACCT Lot, 855 East Ct. Ave, (NW or Iowa State Capitol), Des Moines, IA 50309 Ending Location Thomas Mitchell State Park, Mitchellville, IA Total Miles 12.9 miles Walking Map/Instructions Walking directions available here. Driving Map/Instructions Coming soon. Overnight Information This is an absolutely beautiful park! We will be in the tent camping area near the Red Bridge. Our kitchen truck may be able to park under one of shelters near the camp area. Event Information Coming soon.  

Starting Location Harris Center, 1114 10th Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 Breakfast 8/16:  The marchers will depart the Harris Center by 5 a.m. for breakfast at the Presbyterian Church.  Catering will deliver 40 eco-friendly sack lunches for their departure at 7amfor their 15 mile March that day to Brooklyn City Park. Ending Location City Park, 201-299 E Green St. Brooklyn, IA 5221 Total Miles 15.4 Walking Map/Instructions Walking map and directions available here. Driving Map/Instructions Driving map and directions available here. Overnight Information We will be staying at the City Continue reading →

Starting Location Scattergood Friends School, 1951 Delta Avenue West Branch, IA Ending Location Jack Shuger Memorial Park, Moscow, IA (Muscatine Co.) Total Miles 16.9 Walking Map/Instructions Walking directions available here. Driving Map/Instructions Driving directions available here. Overnight Information The campsite, Jack Shuger Memorial Park, is a county park in the middle of Moscow. Moscow is an unincorporated community. We are asked to remain quite the entire night, and to be lights out by 10:30 PM. It will be unlikely that anyone is at the park Continue reading →

Starting Location Jack Shuger Memorial Park, Moscow, IA Ending Location Walcott School, 545 E James St, Walcott, IA Total Miles 18.1 miles Walking Map/Instructions Walking directions available here Driving Map/Instructions Driving directions available here Overnight Information Camping on school grounds on Soccer Field, Parking of vehicles on south parking lot. Port-a potties will be available if we do not have our commodes by then. Local Media will be visiting camp at 5:30PM Showers avail that evening withing a 3 hour time slot (3-6PM) Host: Bill Continue reading →

Starting Location Walcott School, 545 East James St, Walcott, IA Ending Location LeClaire Park, Davenport, IA Total Miles 13.6 miles Walking Map/Instructions Walking Directions available here. Driving Map/Instructions/March vehicle Parking location: Freight House Farmers Market, 421 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52801-1101 Driving directions available here. Overnight Information There is a marcher in the home program for two nights. The key contact for the program is Anne Corbi. She will be at the rally to give instructions on how to find your host. STAY DAY DAVENPORT EVENT INFORMATION Continue reading →

Starting Location Davenport, IA (Stay Day) Ending Location Davenport, IA (Stay Day) Total Miles 0 miles Walking Map/Instructions N/A Driving Map/Instructions N/A Overnight Information There is a marcher in the home program for two nights. The key contact for the program is Anne Corbi. Her email is annecorbi@q.com. She will be at the rally to give instructions on how to find your host.

Starting Location First Central Congregational Church 421 S 36th St., Omaha Ending Location Jefferson High School 2501 West Broadway, Council Bluffs Total Miles From Bob Kerry Bridge to Campsite: 2.3 miles Walking Instructions See map and instructions from Bob Kerry Bridge to Campsite here. Driving Instructions See map and instructions here. Overnight Information We will be camping on field north of football field. Sprinklers will be off at this location. Parking of vehicles in the large parking lot just east of football field. Restrooms are Continue reading →