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[by Liz Lafferty, marcher from Canyon Lake, California] The miles didn’t scare me. Being with strangers would be ok; sleeping in a tent is survivable.  The embarrassing truth is I wasn’t sure I wanted to know what the marchers know.  Or be counted as “one of them.” Could I survive learning about the state of our planet? Could I withstand information that would rub my soul raw?  Did I have the guts to be a member of a community that celebrates being arrested? Did I Continue reading →

http://youtu.be/kWaDZv9P8x0 [by Kelsey Erickson, marcher from Carlisle, Massachusetts] Reflecting back on the first day of the march makes the enormity of the journey ahead less foreboding. Our adventure started with a sunrise ceremony at the Wilmington Waterfront Park that was led by members of several first nation tribes. They had us dancing around in a circle as the dark sky yielded to the awakening of the sun. The ceremony left me feeling energized and reminded me of the preciousness of the Earth that we are Continue reading →

[by John Jorgensen, marcher from Tucson, Arizona] Today was a “rest day” for the Great March for Climate Action. A rest day just means a day we’re not walking 15 or 17 miles, but actual “rest” is another matter! We’ve spent last night, all Friday, and will spend the night tonight at the Redlands United Church of Christ in, well, Redlands, CA. The marchers have had a busy bee-hive of activity with forming work teams as well as sorting out equipment and ourselves as a Continue reading →

We are more grateful than we can express to So Cal Climate Action 350, our California State Coordinator Ki Coulson, and the over 600 people from dozens of organizations who organized and attended a truly inspiring rally, and then marched, sang, and chanted with us on March 1 through the streets of Wilmington, Los Angeles. After hundreds of people split off for the Climate Action Fair we were down to “only” 100 marchers, and as the days have passed we are now about 50, but Continue reading →

Total Marchers registered to March one day or more: 320 Total full-time Marchers: 35 Total States: 37 Total Countries*: 7 *Of these, only 1 has been successful in obtaining a Visa to March Media Kit Click here to download the latest media kit. Route View Larger Map

The Great March for Climate Action is ten days from kickoff! A year’s worth of planning and training will all come together March 1 in Wilmington’s Waterfront Park. In just a few days, our Iowa staff will pack up and make our way to California for trainings, seminars and more. With the staff preparing to depart, we are nearing our first internal checkpoint for donations. If you have any of the items listed on our Equipment Wishlist or that are still needed from our Equipment Continue reading →

Thanks to volunteer Bren Alvarez, we have been able to set up a way for marchers to receive mail while on the Great March for Climate Action. We have dubbed this the Snail Mail Trail! Questions? info@climatemarch.org The Snail Mail Trail Send postcards, letters, mail-art or care packages to support the Climate Marchers! *Dates are approximate for the arrival for the Great March for Climate Action. *Include a return address. Format Name of Marcher c/o Homeowner Name – listed below ADDRESS – listed below   PAST Continue reading →

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The Climate Reality Project is a highly influential organization started by former Vice President Al Gore to help in the fight against the climate crisis. They have used their extensive network and clout to push action both on a personal and political level. Their projects, such as “I Am Pro Snow” and “24 Hours of Climate Reality,” have brought to light many of the harmful effects of climate change. Climate Reality Project also has trained several activists on how to properly present this information to Continue reading →

To bring up a .PDF file suitable to print click Principles and Governance. Mission The mission of the Great March for Climate Action is to change the hearts and minds of the American people, our elected leaders, and people across the world to act now to address the climate crisis. Vision On March 1, 2014, hundreds of marchers will set out from Los Angeles, CA, walking 3,000 miles across America to Washington, DC, inspiring action to resolve the climate crisis. This will be one of Continue reading →