Author Archives: Shari Hrdina

  Age: 18 Hometown: Eugene, OR Interests: Outdoor adventures, dogs, homesteading, theater, expanding my knowledge of cultural diversity, Mother Earth, education, kids, food justice, locavores and wildlife Why Kelsey wants to be adopted: I believe passionately in fostering communities and in making connections with people. I am so blessed to be on this March and to be making friends with people on our route, forming a web of incredible individuals across the country. I would love to share these stories and adventures with an adoptive Continue reading →

Age: 30 Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska; Des Moines, Iowa Interests: traditional healing systems, cryptozoology, medical qigong, linguistics, fiddling and belting out tunes with the Climate Justice Gypsy Band, tai chi, root beer, Why Jimmy wants to be adopted: One of the purest acts of love is adoption.  Adopting new ways of experiencing the world that go beyond self-serving motives runs parallel to adopting a new member into a community, family, tribe, or march across the country.  I wish to inspire action just as much as I wish Continue reading →

Age: 21 Hometown: Davenport, IA Interests: Being outdoors, reading, playing music, meditating, and running. Why Paul wants to be adopted: I believe this is something I need to be a part of. I am dedicated to helping create a better future four our planet. This is an extraordinary opportunity to fundraise and advocate for the a positive change to our planet, and I would also like to be along for this journey to network and further my knowledge surrounding the ecosystem and environmental chaos. Adopt Continue reading →

Age: 77 Hometown: Carson City, NV Interests: bike riding to reduce use of fossil fuels, garden to raise homegrown food, solar panels to produce our own electricity, educating elementary students about climate change so they adopt a lifestyle that reverses the consume-and-throw-away lifestyle they’re trapped in. Why David wants to be adopted: Been on the March from the beginning — oldest long-term Marcher. Rode bike through South California to Phoenix. Drove gear truck from Phoenix to Denver. Continue riding bike from Denver to D.C. Working Continue reading →

September 5 22.4 miles from Wheaton to Oak Park    ~ Campsite ~ Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation   ~ Marching map for the day ~

August 28 9.1 miles from Erie to Lyndon   ~ Campsite ~ Park behind Village Hall   ~ Walking map for the day ~   ~ Driving map for the day ~ Driving directions from Erie to Lyndon

September 4 Estimated 17.6 miles   ~ Event Information ~ Tour of Fermilab It is the country’s only Department of Energy laboratory dedicated to particle physics, and home to Fermiland Natural Areas. The mission of FNA is to “restore, manage and conserve Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory’s natural areas in support of its science mission, and to encourage visitors to experience and enjoy Fermilab’s natural beauty. 6 pm Dinner The local chapter of Sierra Club president Connie Schmidt will arrange a dinner the night of Thursday, Continue reading →

August 29 17.6 miles from Lyndon to Sterling    ~ Campsite ~       Sinnissippi Park       ~ Walking maps for the day ~

When you are out in the community, help us spread the word. Print some posters and hang them where interested people can be made aware to join the cause. Brochures can be handed out where ever sustainably minded people gather. You can make a difference in the ripple effect! Tri-fold brochure (8.5×11) – Color Tri-fold brochure (8.5×11) – For grayscale printing Recruitment poster (18×24) Small poster (8.5×11) – Color Small poster (8.5×11) – For grayscale printing Large poster (11×17) – Color  

September 2 Approximately 18.7 miles from Rochelle to DeKalb   ~ Campsite ~ Northern Illinois University, Area 40   ~ Walking map for the day ~