Save Soil Walkathon in Atlanta

759 Boulevard Southeast,Atlanta GA 30312

18 June, 2022

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This June, join thousands of people across North and Latin America, in over 60 cities, and walk to raise awareness for Save Soil. The next decade is our chance to overcome the soil crisis, and we can do it. Let us walk together to save soil. 52% of the world's cultivatable soil is degradedOver 2 billion people suffer from nutritional imbalancesA tablespoon of soil contains more microbes than there are humans on the planet.Our future, our children’s future, and this planet’s future very much depend on soil health. About Save Soil Movement :Save Soil is a global movement launched by Sadhguru to create awareness about soil degradation and bring policies to safeguard soil health by increasing the organic content in soil to a minimum of 3-6% across all nations. The movement aims to: Educate and raise awareness about soil extinctionAdvocate for policies to safeguard soil healthInspire over 3.5 billion people to support these policies Save Soil has garnered support across the globe including: Dr. Jane Goodall, Alice Waters, Rosario Dawson, Jelena Djokovic, Toni Garrn, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Tom Brady, Maluma, Jesse Williams,Tony Robbins, Will.i.am, Brian Eno, Ed Begley and more. Organizations: (UNCCD), (UNESCO), (WFP), (UNEP) ,(IUCN), EarthDay.org, Partnerships for Change, Global Citizen Forum, and more. For more information : savesoil.org About Sadhguru:Sadhguru is a global leader and visionary, known over the last 4 decades for his colossal initiatives to foster human wellbeing and global harmony. “By 2045, it is expected we will be producing 40% less food than what we are producing right now, and our population will be 9.3 billion people. That is not a world you want to live in, and that is not a world you want to leave our children.” - Sadhguru3-Pronged Strategy to Save SoilAt UNCCD COP15, Sadhguru Presented a Practical 3-Pronged Strategy to Save Soil Highlights from Save Soil JourneyTo raise awareness, Sadhguru has been on a 30,000 km journey as a lone motorcyclist covering 24 nations over 100 days, which began on March 21st. Chief Guest / Speaker detailsDr. Jag Sheth Other detailsLength: 1K (0.6 miles)3K (1.8 miles)5K (3.1 miles)Check-in: Check-in starts at 8am sharp. Please visit the Registration counter to check-in and let the registration team know if any special accommodations are required. The walking trail starts right outside the parking lot. Anyone arriving later than 9:30 AM will be asked to walk a shorter distance (3K/1K) Kick-off: The Save Soil Walkathon will start at 8:30 AM EST on June 18th with a welcome address and flag off by our chief guests. Registrations: Please visit the Registration counter to check-in and let the registration team know if any special accommodations are required. Trail: The walking trail is approx. 1.5 miles and walkers can choose to take 1/2 a loop (1K), 1 full loop (3K) or 2 loops (5K) depending on their convenience. Water/Sanitation: There will be refill water stations and portable restrooms (including ADA compliant) conveniently placed throughout the trail. We recommend that you bring your water bottles. Parking instructionsPlease plan to arrive early to provide adequate time for parking at the Grant Park Gateway Parking Facility. Location: Grant Park Gateway Parking, 759 Boulevard S.E., Atlanta GA 30312 Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/59AF4dFmtkXnfs136 There are over 800 parking spaces across 4 levels and each level will indicate how many parking spaces are open. Managed by AAA Parking, the cost is $3 per hour, or $12 per day. If the pay machines have technical issues, AAA will charge a flat $10 fee. The Registrations/Check-in counter will be outside the parking lot and the walking trail begins within a few meters outside of the parking lot. Local Transit instructionsPlease visit https://www.itsmarta.com/832.aspx for bus options to the Gateway Parking Facility - which is starting point for the walkathon. Please use carpools for faster parking or Uber/Lyft to avoid any parking related delays. Check- in addressGrant Park Gateway Parking, 759 Boulevard S.E., Atlanta GA 30312 Note:For each child accompanying you, the parent or guardian must sign and agree to the consent here . Please bring the soft copy or print copy of the confirmation email upon submission of the Parental Authorization Consent form.Feel free to wear a Save Soil T-shirt or a green or white T-shirt to the walkathon.Save Soil MerchandiseIf you wish to purchase a Save Soil T-Shirt, cap, or mask for the walk, please visit https://www.ishalife.com/usa/collections/save-soil. Contact InfoContact no: (678) 390-4742 Email: [email protected]