Event Description:

Step It Up 2007 - National Day of Climate Action - Bellingham Rally

Sponsors:

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Other Sponsors: AdventuresNW, Village Books, Kulshan Cycles and Copies Now

Join Us!

When: Saturday, April 14th, 12-3 p.m.

Where: Maritime Heritage Park (behind the old courthouse museum)

What: Music, speakers, informational booths

Music: Tom Hunter and friends

Speakers:
- Carl Weimer, County Council
- Scott Slaba, Al Gore Trainee
- Dana Brandt, Ecotech Energy Systems
- Alex Ramel, COB Environmental Resources and Mark Asmundson, former Mayor of Bellingham and current Director of the Northwest Clean Air Agency

Participating organizations:
ReSources, Kulshan Community Land Trust, Smart Trips, Bike Smart, WWU AS Environmental Center, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, Solar Washington, Whatcom Peace and Justice Center, Sustainable Connections, Bellingham Green Power Challenge

How:
You can join as at the park or many participants will walk through the street of Bellingham with a group from one our three locations:

- Elizabeth Park (group leaves at noon)
- The Public Market parking lot (group leaves at noon)
- Fairhaven Middle School (group leaves at 11 a.m.)

Visual:
Many participants will wear red, which symbolizes both a warning and the warming of our planet

Why:
Global warming is a serious threat and now is the time for action. People everywhere are deeply concerned about the environmental, social and economic costs of climate change, but this will be the first time we come together as a united front to provide a new, powerful voice in the nation. To Congress, the message is specific ?cut carbon emissions 80% by 2050." For the American people, it's about raising awareness and encouraging people to make some simple but important lifestyle changes today.

Location:
Event will be at Maritime Heritage Park between Holly and Dupont Streets. Bellingham - Maritime Heritage Center 1600 C Street Bellingham, WA 98226 United State

Directions:
On street parking only but preferably come by foot, bike or bus.

Bellingham Washington STEPPED UP!


There was a lot of interest in the many informative participant booths.


Musician Tom Hunter and friends were joined by numerous speakers including Carl Weimer, Scott Slaba, Dana Brandt, Alex Ramel and Mark Asmundson


Encouraging others to take the pledge!


Tom Hunter provided the music and MC'ed for the day


Showing support


Earth flag over bikes

Event Announcements

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Important!

11 Apr 20:55

The march from the Public Market begins at NOON.