Next Stop: California

February 21, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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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 →

Snail Mail Trail: Send Mail to a Marcher

February 18, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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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 →

Climate Reality’s “The People Vs. Carbon”

February 13, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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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 →

Principles and Governance

February 12, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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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 →

Equipment and Green Aspects

January 31, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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Current Equipment We have received a large donation that will go toward a food truck. This truck will also take care of sanitation needs, as it will have the standard 3 compartment sinks, plus hand-washing sink (along with other kitchen amenities). We will also be using our solar cookers, provided by Solar Cooker at CantinaWest, as often as possible. The toilets will be supplied to us by Eco Commode. They are mobile, composting toilets built onto two trailers, each with multiple stalls (including an ADA Continue reading →

One Month Countdown to History Making March

January 31, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2014, 5:00 a.m. CST Great March for Climate Action, www.ClimateMarch.Org For more information contact Communications Director, Dave Murphy at 484-278-3787, dave@climatemarch.org One Month Countdown to History Making March On Saturday, March 1 the Great March for Climate Action begins its 3,000-mile journey across America with a rally in the shadow of an oil refinery followed by a 17.5-mile march through the streets of Los Angeles. The first day of the March is being organized in conjunction with SoCal Climate Action Continue reading →

Climate March Goes Hollywood

January 29, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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I have said a lot of very kind things about our team in California: State Coordinator Ki Coulson, Fundraising Coordinator Caley Chase, Taylor Miller and many more. But some of their recent work has gone beyond expectations. Through their respective networks and efforts, we have recieved the support of several conscientious celebrities and well-known activists. A couple have taken it even further and donated their time and status to help raise money for the Climate March. While at the Sundance Film Festival, Taylor was able Continue reading →

Climate March & CharityBuzz Team Up to Offer Unique Auction Items

January 24, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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The Great March for Climate Action has teamed up with auction site Charitybuzz.com to offer some one-of-a-kind items with proceeds going to support the Climate March. These items include a vegan lunch with Ed Begley, Jr., a courtside ticket to either a Los Angeles Clippers or Lakers game with actress/director Penny Marshall and a photo shoot with “The Griswolds”, Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo. “The most important and courageous journeys begin with taking that first step, together, in the right direction,” Begley said. “The Great Continue reading →

Want to Design a T-Shirt?

January 17, 2014 by Shari Hrdina
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Calling all designers! The Great March for Climate Action has teamed with Paste Apparel and Solar JOOS on a fun way to help support the Climate March. We are now accepting designs for a new Climate March t-shirt. If you are creative and want to enter the contest, please check out this link. The winning design will end up on a Climate March t-shirt that will be available at Paste’s website and during the Climate March itself. The winner will also receive an iPad mini Continue reading →