Author Archives: Shari Hrdina

[By Kim Marrow] It doesn’t interest me if there is one God or many gods. I want to know if you belong or feel abandoned. If you know despair or can see it in others. I want to know if you are prepared to live in the world with its harsh need to change you. If you can look back with firm eyes saying this is where I stand. I want to know if you know how to melt into that fierce heat of living Continue reading →

Get Real. Take Action. What steps will YOU take? Our planet is in crisis. Global climate change along with the warming and acidification of the oceans are already taking place, and because of the inaction of the past, we need to begin to reduce greenhouse gases around 8% annually in the United States and other developed nations. This assumes that developing nations begin curbing emissions soon after the developed world. This is a huge task ahead of the global community. There are seemingly insurmountable odds Continue reading →

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[By Betty Sayers] Anna Wishart, Nebraska leader for the Climate March, invited Holdrege to host the marchers for an overnight on July 9, and a day to meet, greet and rest. Thank you, Anna, and thank you Climate Marchers. I loved every minute of our time together. I know you rested fewer hours than you needed and hoped for because we arranged a picnic dinner at South Park, meet and greets at 4th Avenue Coffee House, Farmer’s Market, The Rotary Club and YMCA youth camp, Continue reading →

[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 →