Author Archives: Shari Hrdina

[By Mary DeCamp]   The Great March for Climate Action has been on its cross-country walk from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC for six and a half months now.  We’ve traveled across eight states.  We’ve hiked over the Great Divide and are now close to the Great Lakes.  What an amazing way to explore this part of the planet that we call our home country!   Last night we slept in the Good Shepherd Montessori School.  My room was in the religious studies classroom Continue reading →

[By Jennifer Jordan] Late in 2013, I saw Mariam Kashia at a local environmental event. She was wearing a Great March for Climate Action t-shirt. I didn’t know her then, but I looked up the March when I got home that night and immediately decided that I wanted to do a portion of the journey. I talked it over with my wife, looked at the timeline and registered to walk for two weeks through Iowa and Illinois. I’m not sure what so strongly compelled me Continue reading →

Age: 33Hometown: Des Moines, IA Interests:  Eating food on the March (recently became vegan), Broadway musicals and my cat phoebe. Why Jeffrey wants to be adopted: I would really enjoy connecting with my adopter. As I have marched across the country I have enjoyed the one on one interactions. Learning from people is an important piece of this experience.   Adopt Jeffrey for $100 Adopt Jeffrey for $250 Adopt Jeffrey for $500

September 19 21.4 miles ~ Campsite ~ N/A: Marchers will be on the bus headed to the People’s Climate March   ~ Marching map for the day ~   ~ Driving directions ~ View driving directions

Age: 22 Hometown: Rockville, Maryland Interests: Long walks on the beach, puppies, giving and receiving free food, cuddling, hammock lyfe, human children, Psychology, playing Chess with myself, deadheads, mothman, and popping foot blisters. Why Benjamin wants to be adopted: When I haul all of my worldly possessions in a baby stroller through Chicago, I appear no different from the homeless. One day it will be fashionable. If everybody did this, many of us would be getting much needed fresh air, and we could make village Continue reading →

Age: 18 Hometown: Hastings on Hudson, New York and Grinnell, Iowa Interests: Collecting stories from people; nonviolent communication; animals; cooking Thanksgiving dinner; singing with the Climate Justice Gypsy Band; neurodiversity; creating a sense of connection to and empathy for strangers, those at the other side of the world and those close to us alike; gift economy; breaking down the idea of ownership; hangin’ with and learning from the wonderful climate marchers all day long! Why Berenice wants to be adopted: I’ve learned so much on Continue reading →

Age: 49 Hometown: Eugene, Oregon Interests: Complex systems, love, sleep, story, equanimity, and juggling (not necessarily in that order) Why John wants to be adopted: If one person adopts me for $500, I will shave my beard. If two people adopt me, I will have a one hour conversation with my spotters each week on strategy for the march and/or the movement. If three people adopt me, I will engage in civil disobedience during the march in the cause of tipping us into real action Continue reading →

Age: 56 Hometown: Homer, Alaska Interests:  Inspiring children with nature, Skiing, Rotary Global Service Projects, Organizing TEDx events, laughing out loud, making Xellent mistakes, asking questions that matter Why Kat wants to be adopted:  What better way to share life, than making sure it is possible for future generations and honored for former generations? Adopt Kat for $100 – ADOPTED! Adopt Kat for $250 Adopt Kat for $500   ** Please note on your check or Paypal who you are adopting or send an email to ki(at)climatemarch(dot)org after you Continue reading →

Please share your reasoning for going silent. How did you chose to express silence? Last time I went silent I borrowed the silence from a dear friend and fellow marcher Mary DeCamp.  She is an inspiration to me.  As are the others who have stood in solidarity with the countless unheard victims of climate change, experimenting with what it means to be without a voice. Before the march started I realized that rather than scream my grievances, shout sorrows and argue with those who do Continue reading →

Age: Depends on perspective; to a person older than 71 I am young, to a person very young I am ancient. Hometown: Born in Dexter, Iowa; lived in Des Moines, IA most of my adult life; Berlin, El Salvador claims a corner of my heart. Why I want to be adopted: I want to survive on this March.  When I am lost I know you will look for me.  When I get hungry and eat my lunch at mid-day, you will share yours with me.   When the sag Continue reading →