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You are invited to the ‘March for Survival’ Sept. 21 at 2 pm in Pullman, followed by a Celebration at 6 pm in Moscow. We will walk from Pullman to Moscow on the Chipman trail in solidarity with the ‘People’s Climate March’, the biggest demonstration in the history of the climate change movement on the same day in NY City. Our March and Celebration are peaceful events of healing, hope, and inspiration for all. We will promote climate change awareness and support those suffering from the environmental consequences of Canada’s tar sands oil extraction, especially First Nations Peoples.
Our March begins at 2 pm at the head of the Chipman Trail (Quality Inn parking lot) with a Native American blessing by Roger Vielle. We will walk the length of the Chipman Trail to its endpoint across from the Palouse Mall (8 miles), with an option to exit at the halfway point. You are invited to bring signs expressing your concerns about climate change. Bring water bottles, snacks, and outdoor clothing suitable for an 8-mile walk (hot sunny weather is forecast).
Our Celebration begins at 6 pm in Friendship Square in Moscow, with a potluck, Native American drummers, local environmental speakers, and opportunities to connect with like-minded community members and groups.
Carpools will meet at 1 pm at the southeast corner of the Palouse Mall parking lot which is across the lot from Winco – (intersection of Pullman Rd & Farm Rd), across the road from the end of the Chipman trail. This will enable residents to return to Pullman or to go to Friendship Square after the March.
Organized by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. For more information contact Lori Batina skydancer8@gmail.com, Pat Fuerst epfuerst@frontier.com, 509-339-5213, or our Facebook page “Palouse March for Survival”.
— a light lunch will be provided – thanks to Pat & Dan R
(we meet 3rd Sunday every month – next meeting is February 15)
Agenda to include:
We have two special guests this Sunday. The PESC meeting, about one hour, will be followed by Climate Forum meeting about 1 or 1:15 pm. We will discuss joining with the Coop for several environmental films at the Kenworthy. Please send additional agenda items to me.
Brett Haverstick, Friends of Clearwater, will review a joint event in March regarding Snake River dam breaching and port dredging. We also plan to collaborate on Chris Caudill’s Salmon Restoration and the effect of the dams later in the year.
Tim Hatten, entomologist, will review the effect of neonicotinoid pesticides on our bee population, a major concern not only for farmers but for all gardeners in the Palouse. How to restrict their use locally. How we can encourage Monarchs with native northwest milkweed.
April 24-26, 2015 PESC Climate Forum with Maria Talero
Looking for people to help with fundraising, outreach, organizing, and/or publicity.
Tentative Schedule for April 24–26
- Friday night in the 1912 Center Great Room: Plenary multi-media presentation with audience participation.
- Saturday (Great Room 8:30–4pm)(Fiske and Art Rooms 1–4pm)
- Morning workshop: Climate Courage Skills and Strategies: How Ordinary Citizens, Students, and Families Can Face the Climate Crisis Together, Instead of Alone.
- Afternoon workshops: “Introduction to climate change activism on the Palouse” and “break-out groups and tabling”.
- Concurrently in Afternoon: Fostering a Courageous Climate Change Ministry (private workshop for faith leaders).
- Saturday Night Dance, Potluck, Film (UUCP Basement)
Names for this event are still tentative: “Palouse Climate Courage Kickoff” or “A Climate Change Plan for a Resilient Palouse.”
Maria L. Talero, Ph.D.
Maria Talero will be the leader for most of this weekend event. Maria Talero is a Denver-based community climate change educator and former philosophy professor who is developing an innovative approach to climate change communication, organizing and activism. Her research-based methodology draws on a paradigm called “embodied cognition” to identify the stages of transformation (for both individuals and communities) that lead to courageous and powerful climate change activism. She is a hands-on, mindful and passionate presenter and facilitator with 15 years of experience as an educator, and she currently organizes a monthly community group in Denver, Colorado called the Climate Courage Resilience Circle. She offers leadership trainings and workshops to non-profits, schools and communities of faith in Colorado. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver. She is a 2014 NAAEE Community Climate Change Fellow as well as a board member and team leader with 350 Colorado and 350 Denver.
YouTube videos of Maria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On8pZi4KuxY,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-zPh1pwZGA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9xTfv089k.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
Can geothermal energy aid in mitigating climate change? University of Idaho PhD candidate Cary Lindsey will give a talk on the “Future of Geothermal Energy” Tuesday, January 20, in the 1912 Center Fiske Room at 7:30 p.m. She will discuss her research from Yellowstone Park and other “hot spots” as well as local geothermal projects. This presentation is sponsored by PESC and the UUCP Environmental Task Force. For further information, contact Pat Rathmann.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
Crystal Layman, First Nations from Alberta, will speak about tar sands; other topics include Wolves, and Grizzly Bear Recovery. Contact/Like us on Facebook “Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment”. Thanks and happy new year to all!!! Food and beverage for all. Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 8:30 to 4:30 pm at Washington State University, College of Education Bldg, Cleveland Hall. PESC is a co-sponsor.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
The Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition general meeting and committee meeting, for our special event “Building a Resilient Palouse in the Age of Climate Change: A Forum for Thoughtful and Courageous Action”, are this Sunday, 2/15. The general meeting is at 12pm noon at the UUCP Yellow House, and the committee meeting, which anyone is welcome to join, will follow at 1:30pm.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
Can geothermal energy aid in mitigating climate change? University of Idaho PhD student Cary Lindsey will give a talk on the “Geothermal Energy: An overview of this renewable energy resource and its place in Idaho’s energy future ” on Thursday, Feb 26, in the UI Jansen Engineering Room 104 at 7:00pm. She will give an overview of geothermal energy including her research from Yellowstone Park and other “hot spots” and discuss geothermal energy opportunities in Idaho. This presentation is sponsored by the UUCP Environmental Task Force and the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. The public is invited.