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 →

[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 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 ~