To build both leg-strength and community with other “climateers,” we suggest organizing a Weekly Warm-up Walk in your area. In Des Moines this week, with river trails still compromised by high water, on Wednesday (June 5th) we’ll meet at 6:00 p.m. at Gateway Market and Cafe at 2002 Woodland Ave and walk through downtown Des Moines to Stewart Square Park at 1401 E Grand and back. It’s exactly five miles round trip. If folks want to or need to walk a shorter distance, they can Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Happy Mothers Day, Earth. Your dominant species has something for you: A Mothers Day gift of 400 ppm!  We’ve been working on it for years. It’s consumed much of our time and most of our resources, so we hope you appreciate it. We’re sure it will make your 2013 Mothers Day memorable . . . and warm. As I sit here and write past midnight, with an ETA (Estimated Time of Arising) of 6:00 a.m., I struggle to wrap my mind around this Continue reading →

FEATURED ENDORSEMENTS City of Tucson Proclamation Declaring April 8 Climate Action Day Jean-Michel Cousteau, Founder, Ocean Futures Society: In my lifetime, I have seen the massive changes, we as humans, have inflicted upon our natural world. We have now entered an era where ignorance to the consequences of our actions is no longer acceptable. Unlike any other species on the planet, we have the option to not disappear. But there is hope, and the solution is our unity, the power of our collective voices to march Continue reading →

April 18, 2013 Dear Friends Given the success of our initial fundraising efforts, we welcome two “climateers” to the Great March for Climate Action organizing team. (Next, we are now looking for a fantastic fundraiser. For a job description, click here.) Shari Hrdina was born and raised on a dairy farm near Cresco. She received her B.S. in Mathematics, Computer Science and Secondary Education at Upper Iowa University. After working as a systems analyst and a stay-at-home mom, Shari worked for a non-profit. The March’s Continue reading →

Job Description Start date: May, 2013 End date: December 31, 2014 Type: Full time, salaried employee Salary: Negotiable Location: Negotiable Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed Experience A proven track record of delivering fundraising success, including funds from major donors. Knowledge of developing a fundraising plan and excellent project management skills. Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Skills Ability to make decisions and take the initiative, as part of managing a complex Continue reading →

Dear Friends, This week, the March was endorsed by two of the nation’s most prominent organizations leading the battle to address climate change.On Monday, 350.org signed-on to support the March, and its President and Co-founder Bill McKibben wrote: “350.org was born in a march of a thousand people across Vermont; it always does our hearts good to see others on the move!”  Today, Physicians for Social Responsibility endorsed us, with Executive Director Catherine Tomasson, MD writing: “Climate change is a health issue, and good health means Continue reading →

Many thanks to comedian/activist Lee Camp for today’s shout-out! In strong language (hey, that’s how they teach you talk in Comedian School), Lee describes the oily mess in Arkansas and encourages people to join the March. Check it out, and be sure to sign up for Lee’s videos. Here’s today’s Moment of Clarity, and the March gets plugged at the 4:20 mark.