 Climate Action Fest- September 24, 2011
Memorial Coliseum Commons
Schedule of Events
11:45am-12pm: Event welcome & introduction.
12-1pm: PROGRAM - Speakers: Sen. Jeff Merkley (Keynote)
Tamara Staton, Moving Planet Event Coordinator (We are 350oregon and Call to Action)
 Polo Catalani, New Portlander Office (Biodiversity and Vulnerable Peoples)  Crystal Wabnum, OPAL (Environmental and Transit Justice, Campaign for a Fair Transfer)
 Bonnie McKinlay, retired public schoolteacher/climate activist was the second of 1,252 arrested for civil resistance opposing the Tar Sands Keystone XL Pipeline.
Jane and Clayton, YEA Members (Youth Perspective on Climate Change)
Offstage; interactive booths, activities and commitments to action
1:15pm: PARADE. Leave for the Planet Parade (moving beyond fossil fuels, walking to symbolize commitment to humanity, to the planet, and all life forms who need it's well-being for survival).
Parade will head south through the Rose Quarter Commons, past the fountain, across Multnomah Street, through the transit center, up North on the sidewalk of Wheeler St. and back around to the Commons
Onstage; Music. Offstage; interactive booths, activities, commitments to action
2:10-3pm: Information, Activities, Actions. Music, more activities, and actions to take at information booths
2:15-2:25pm: Break out session #1. Feed-in Tariffs, Stop Coal Exports, Tar Sands & TBA
2:30-2:40pm: Break out session #2. Weatherize for Good, Climate Justice Portland, Tar Sands & TBA
2:45-2:55pm: Breakout session #3. Health Effects of Climate Change in OR, OEC's Transportation Program, Tar Sands & TBA
Rose Quarter map
Options for On-Site Actions
a few ideas to get you started...
write a 'reverse prescription' to tell YOUR health care provider to get involved in the climate crisis (Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility) sign a low-carbon fuel petition (Oregon Environmental Council) tune up your bike at the bike tent (Bikes for Humanity PDX) sign the 'Campaign for a Fair Transfer' petition (OPAL Environmental Justice) enroll your home in green energy options (PGE/Pacific Power) schedule a free home energy performance audit (Weatherize for Good) sign a petition to governor Kitzhaber to stop coal exports (Sierra Club/Climate Solutions) enroll in a free monthly youth activism workshop (Youth Empowered Action) make the switch to upcycled apparel (Looptworks) sign up to be a Walking Ambassador for walkable neighborhoods (Willamette Pedestrian. Coalition) educate yourself on a topic you know little to nothing about listen to someone share about an organization that you have doubts or concerns about
Hands-On Activities & Indirect Climate Actionsa few options for those looking for even more interactivity...
write a letter to President Obama to share your concerns and dreams program a number into your phone so your voice can be heard (350oregon) make a phone call to a representative about your biggest concern (or 3!) increase awareness about endangered animals by having your face-painted plant a seed and take it home for planting make an origami 'fortune teller' for daily inspiration on sustainability play an interactive recycling game (Metro) take photos of you and your family doing sustainable activities bring home some worms after learning to build your own worm bin at home
Alternative Transportation Days:
We've put together a resource list for congregations and other groups who are interested in organizing alternative transportation in their communities. Example ideas include organizing a Take Alternative Transportation to Worship Day/Month or orchestrating a carpool system.
Please
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if you have any suggestions for resources to add to the list, and sign up here if your congregation is planning to organize something. We would love to show off the great work our community is doing!
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