150 of us gathered to hear Rep. Melissa Bean, IL-8th, share her commitment to climate change legislation. State Sen. Pamela Althoff and the legislative liaison for State Rep. Jack Franks spoke as well. All three joined us for our picture asking Congress to "Step It Up". We enj...

We handed out homemade cookies to everyone who carpooled that day, and we had banners thanking them for doing so. Then we went into the auditorium for our "Step-it-Up Rally" to hear from students. Our 7th and 8th graders have been researching climate change and the global wa...

We had about 70 people come out today despite the chilly temperatures. There were numerous hikes through the college woodlot. Owners of a vegetable oil powered car discussed the vehicle. Info on a's, alternative energy, community supported agriculture, bike transportation etc....

Four speakers educated and inspired the audience, four youth speakers shared their feelings and their determination to combat global warming and create a GREENPRINT for the 21st century.

On this beautiful spring day, we met in Bear Mountain State Park for great music and jamming by loal musicians and speeches by environmentalists and local elected officials, including our Congressman, John Hall. Then we all marched through the Park and the Zoo to Bear Mountai...

Follow-up meeting with Senators Office on May 15...met with John Newstreet representing Senator Martinez, at Orlando office. Mr. Newstreet very receptive and gracious, promised to forward documents and photos of event to Senator Martinez in DC. I requested 80% reduction of ...

First Unitarian Society of Madison: About 50 of our members attended the rally at the capitol steps. Members attending worship services on Saturday and Sunday signed a collective "Step It Up" letter to each of WI's Senators and our local Representaive. We have not counted ye...

The protest against an American car company that sells over 20 cars that get 30 mpg or more - sells cars for under $10,500 or 1/10 the cost of the pictured plug-in hybrid and trucks for under $15,000 is silly (see mpg ratings of other cars in Hybrid garages: Audi S4, BMW, M...

Over 100 people gathered at a local elementary school on their bikes. Children decorated their bikes as alternative energy sources (with solar panals, suns, drawings of corn, etc.) We then all biked to an amphitheater in downtown Frederick, along the canal, where we heard gre...

It was a cold and rainy day in Columbus, Ohio for the StepItUp event. But the enthusiastic crowd was determined to make the event a success. The silver lining of the bad weather was that speakers gave up on relying on their notes, which were wet and sagging, and spoke from the...

We were there with Chris Dudley and his family, along with Lynn Erwin. Josanna joined us later. We were very impressed with Congressman Hoyer's graciousness in meeting with us. He was very willing to listen to what we had to say, and engaged in a meaningful discussion about...

Ely, MN at the edge of the Boundary Waters had an excellent day. 150 people from our small town came to Vermilion Community College to listen to presentations on climate change in the arctic (Paul Schurke) and in our northern forests (Dr. Lee Frelich). In the afternoon we ha...

Several speakers outside the capitol, accompanied by booths and informational workshops. Also several people dressed at penguins and polar bears. Juxtaposed with the anti-tax rally, created an interesting environment. Saw a few clashes between the two groups. Overall, a...

We had a decent turnout for a very cold day here in Wooster, Ohio. Several speakers covered topics including: conserving energy, energy audits, local efforts, and what we can do NOW to address global climate issues. We had 2 singer/songwriters perform original songs written s...

Rally in Delaware Park with information from environmental groups and short talks about the different ways we can address climate change in our own lives and in our city. Various hybrid vehicles were on display.

Photos from Step It Up 2007 in Worcester

Post cards were signed and informational/educational materials were provided. In Cumberland, Rhode Island, Step It Up 2007 was held along with a New Dawn Earth Center presentation.

The newly formed Frankfort Climate Action Network threw a climate action festival in downtown Frankfort. Nearly 200 people attended the event, which included a concert, speakers, a large tabling area, demonstrations of solar power and biofuels, workshops on energy smart fuel ...

Last weekend students representing all the major colleges in the Portland, gathered on Mt. Hood to create a documentary about the loss of Mt. Hood's glaciers for Step it Up. We spent Saturday night in a cabin near Government Camp, reading old cabin logs and learning about t...

We had over 1500 attend the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo. We had over 90 exhbitors, 15 presenters on a wide variety of topics, performers, awards and a Climate Project Special presentation.