Author Archives: Shari Hrdina

[By Ed Fallon] The interesting people we meet on this March! Last week, the town drunk of Lyndon, Illinois taught me a lesson about . . . fundraising! It was 8:00 a.m., and we were ready to start the day’s march. “Dennis” showed up three sheets to the wind, beer in hand, pledging his admiration and financial support. A cash donation of $100 was forthcoming. Later, when only a few marchers were in camp, Dennis became belligerent and demanded his $120 back. (Yes, you read that Continue reading →

September 17 17.7 miles ~ Campsite ~ West Park Auto   ~ Marching map for the day ~  

September 16 19.4 miles   ~ Campsite ~ Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market   ~ Marching map for the day ~

September 18 15.3 miles ~ Campsite ~ Coming soon!   ~ Marching map for the day ~

September 8 14.5 miles    ~ Campsite ~ Eastside United Methodist Church   ~ Marching map for the day ~  

October 26 – 31 See you in Maryland!   *Maryland state map is intended to provide an overview and may vary slightly. Timeline Community Date Community (cont) Date (cont) Hagerstown 10/26 Bethesda 10/30 Myersville 10/27 Bethesda 10/31 Frederick 10/28 Washington, D.C. 11/1 Clarksburg 10/29  ~ Sponsors ~

November 1   Capitol Procession, Welcoming Rally, & Celebration November 1 schedule 8:30 am – Marchers gather at Elm Street Urban Park near the Bethesda metro station This would be the meeting point for anyone who wants to join the march for the entrance into DC March from Downtown Bethesda into DC following Wisconsin Avenue, ending at Lafayette Park (in front of the White House) 9 am – Welcome from the marchers 9:30 am – Marchers depart Elm Street Urban Park Map of route South on Wisconsin Ave to Mass Ave Continue reading →

September 15 Estimated 14.2 miles   ~ Event Information ~ 2-2:30: Gather at Goshen Court House 2:30-3: Finish Walk to Goshen College Campus *Thanks to Maple City Market for treats along the way 6pm – Potluck at the College Mennonite Church (1900 S. Main St) 7pm – Program Meet the Marchers and hear their stories (still at the Church) 9:30 – hymn sing at the Schrock Fountain at the College. Facebook event   ~ Campsite ~ Marcher in the Home — Marchers will be staying with Continue reading →

September 14 15.4 miles https://goo.gl/maps/McXoA   ~ Event Information Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Of Elkhart, 1732 GARDEN ST. ELKHART, IN 46514 4-6PM Meet & Greet with Chrystal Welsh with Community and Redevelopment, city planners, church members. 6PM Food will be provided by community and church members.   CLIMATE MARCH STOPPING AT UUFE About 35 participants of the Great March for Climate Action will bestaying overnight on our campus on Sunday, Sept. 13. You can help welcome and feed them and encourage them on their way to New York City. Who Continue reading →

Why is there always at least one marcher in silence? We marchers have decided to work together to make sure the voices of the unheard victims of climate change are represented throughout our journey.  From people, to plants, to animals, water, air, our very planet even, the rights to a happy, healthy and just future are in no way being met.  It is time that all grievances are heard, that the voiceless are acknowledged and those with a voice use it for good, to help Continue reading →