Author Archives: Shari Hrdina

September 3 16.8 miles   ~ Campsite ~ Shelly Mullin’s Organic Farm   ~ Walking map for the day ~

If you live in Des Moines, we need volunteers for all sorts of tasks right away! If you live elsewhere, we need even more help: * Recruit marchers. * Get the word out in your community. * Encourage people to like our Facebook Page and follow us on Twitter. * Contact like-minded organizations and college-campus organizers. * Make contact with the local media. * Help staff booths at community events. That’s the short list. What else would YOU like to do to help? To volunteer, Continue reading →

Q: Can I march part-time? A: Absolutely. Marchers are invited to march any duration they are able. Prospective marchers who are interested in completing a particular segment are invited to submit the application indicating the segment they wish to complete. Q: What route will the March take? A: We started in Los Angeles, California on March 1, 2014, traveled through Nebraska (the focal point of the Keystone Pipeline) and will end in Washington, DC, on November 1. Working with local contacts across the country, we Continue reading →

**Check the individual state maps below for more exact route that was taken through each state. Google maps does not allow for accurate information on such a large scale.** View Larger Map [show-map id=’2′] *The March ended on November 1, 2014. These are the states and communities the March visited as it crossed the country.   Previous States CALIFORNIA Cities: Wilmington, Los Angeles, Alhambra, Rosemead, El Monte, Baldwin Park, West Covina, Covina, Charter Oak, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Bloomington, San Continue reading →

August 31 15.6 miles from Franklin Grove to Rochelle   ~ Campsite ~ Chicagoland Skydiving Center   ~ Map for the day ~  

August 30     21.1 miles from Sterling to Franklin Grove   ~ Campsite ~       Chaplin Creek Historic Village             ~ Marching map of the day ~   ~ Driving map ~ Driving directions from Sterling to Franklin Grove

August 27 19.2 miles from Hampton to Erie   ~ Campsite ~ Heritage Park   ~ Map for the day ~   ~ Driving map ~ Driving directions from Hampton to Erie

August 26 12.2 miles from Davenport to Hampton   ~ Event Information ~ Welcome event 8am – 10am (approximately) Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201    ~ Campsite ~         Illiniwek Forest Preserve             ~ Walking maps for the day ~ ~ Driving maps for the day ~ Part One: Driving directions to Quad City Botanical Gardens, Port Byron, IL Part Two: Driving directions from Quad City Botanical Gardens to Illiniwek Forest Preserve, Continue reading →

Starting Location Davenport, IA Ending Location Rock Island, IL Total Miles 12 miles total Walking Map/Instructions This route has two segments: https://goo.gl/maps/REUVm – 1.6 miles from LeClaire Park in Davenport, IA to Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island, IL https://goo.gl/maps/GVNPQ – 10.4 miles from Quad City Botanical Center to the campsite in the Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton, IL Driving Map/Instructions N/A Overnight Information The Marchers will be camping in Hampton, 10.4 miles from the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201 at the Illiniwek Forest Preserve facilities: shower houses, restrooms, running Continue reading →

Age: 19 Hometown: Geneva, NY Interests: Saving the planet, activism, saving Seneca Lake, journalism, blogging, writing, telling stories, exposing corruption and injustices, food waste, animals, bats, traveling, reducing my carbon footprint, collecting coins, rock climbing, volleyball, lacrosse Why I want to be adopted: I am a passionate eco-warrior and a fearless journalist with a goal to rip down injustices everywhere and create a liveable, compassionate future! If you’re looking for a dedicated, awesome Climate Marcher to adopt, look no further! You’ve found her. Now, click Continue reading →