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Showing posts with label events. Show all posts

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Inspiring Morning Message from Bill McKibben 350.org

Please join Detroit Evolution at Irene's Myomassology Institute's Holistic Palooza today as we offer our own contribution to and celebration of the 350 movement. The entire incredible event is FREE!

Angela will share two awesome Vegan classes; "Low Fat Tasty Meals" at 2pm and "Fast & Easy Meat Substitutes" at 4pm. I'll offer up "Be Green(er): Everyday tips to fly in the face of Climate Change, Peak Oil & Economic Crisis" at 5pm. We hope to see and share with you today!

In Health, Joy & Liberation,
~Gregg

Here's an Inspiring Morning Message from Bill McKibben:

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Friends,

I can hardly believe my eyes.

16 hours ago, citizens in New Zealand gathered before dawn next to a wind turbine on a mountaintop. As local elders said prayers to bless the global event, banners and signs were held high to to greet the planet's first rays of sunlight on this most incredible of days.

As the sun continues across the planet we've been receiving photos and video of rallies in Ethiopia, bike rides in Wellington, SCUBA divers in Australia, organizers planting 350 trees in Thailand, hundreds of students marching in India and Nepal and Mongolia. And we're getting reports from 350.org offices around the world that the phones are ringing off the hook with calls from the media who want to cover the story.

The day is just beginning and already it's larger, more powerful, and so much more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. I've been a writer my entire life and yet words truly cannot describe what you have accomplished already. To truly grasp today, please stay tuned to our website as more and more photos come in from across the planet, and especially our evolving photo slideshow.

And the best news of all? The day has just begun!

Bill

P.S. Have a photo to contribute? Just send a decent-quality picture to photos@350.org and make the subject "City, Country" and make sure that the body of the e-mail contains a description of the photo, any necessary photographer credits, and any other information you think we'll need. So many thanks.


You should join us on Facebook by becoming a fan of our page at facebook.com/350org and follow us on twitter by visiting twitter.com/350

To join our list (maybe a friend forwarded you this e-mail) visit www.350.org/signup

350.org needs your help! To support our work, donate securely online at 350.org/donate



350.org is an international grassroots campaign that aims to mobilize a global climate movement united by a common call to action. By spreading an understanding of the science and a shared vision for a fair policy, we will ensure that the world creates bold and equitable solutions to the climate crisis. 350.org is an independent and not-for-profit project.

What is 350?
350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Scientists measure carbon dioxide in "parts per million" (ppm), so 350ppm is the number humanity needs to get below as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change. To get there, we need a different kind of PPM-a "people powered movement" that is made of people like you in every corner of the planet.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Detriot Evolution at MOCAD in December!

We're honored to be a part of these events at MOCAD!
http://www.mocadetroit.org/upcomingevents.html

PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION:
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6PM

MOCAD and the Model D Speaker Series present
Green Initiatives Detroit!
Admission: Free

This evening, organized by MOCAD and Model D Media, will feature several innovative projects and organizations working in Detroit for a Greener today! Some of the individuals and organizations involved will be the Green Garage, Detroit Evolution and landscape architect Jeff Klein's Classic Landscaping company, among others.

Please return for additional information on this event.

For more information visit the websites of
Classic Landscaping
Detroit Evolution
The Green Garage








FAMILY DAY:
Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 12PM to 4PM

Paper Gardens and Raw Food?!?
Admission: Free

A family day dedicated to creating a garden inside the brick walls of MOCAD. Children can use raw food, such as potatoes and mushrooms, to create prints. They can learn how to make mosaics using rice & beans. Knowledgeable volunteers will show how to make origami animals and flowers. There will also be live demonstrations by the good people at the Detroit Evolution for kids and their parents on methods of preparation and the health benefits of raw foods.

For more information on the Detroit Evolution visit their website.