Bill McKibben speaks on Climate Change, Migration and Racism

500 Walden Street,Concord MA 01742

02 April, 2023

Description

The First Parish in Concord social action community and Concord Public Schools are pleased to host Bill McKibben to speak in-person on Climate Change, Migration and Racism. For over 30 years, McKibben (website) has been at the forefront of climate activism, having founded the organizations 350.org and ThirdAct.org, and with numerous books beginning with The End of Nature (1989) to his most recent The Flag, the Cross and the Station Wagon (2022). For those who prefer to attend remotely, the event will also be streamed over Zoom. Please come back to this web page to register for the Zoom session within a week. Sorry for the inconvenience while we get the Zoom session arranged. This event is a memorial lecture for Peter Nichol, a local educator and climate champion who passed away last year. Learn more about Peter from his obituary. This event is co-hosted by a number of local organizations, including: Concord Public SchoolsFirst Parish in ConcordImmigration Justice Task Force, Racial Justice Action and Environmental Action Team ConcordCAN! - the Concord Climate Action NetworkCooler ConcordMothers Out Front ConcordLeague of Women Voters of Concord-CarlisleTrinitarian Congregation ChurchWest Concord Union ChurchCongregation Kerem ShalomConcord Free Public LibraryDignity in AsylumThe Umbrella Arts CenterNa'aseh - we will act - social justice group of Congregation Beth ElohimEnvironmental Group at Newbury Court