Save Soil Walkathon in Portland

11100 Southwest Park Way,Portland OR 97225

19 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 detailsTo be announced Other detailsLength: 3K (1.8 miles) Route is all paved. Includes flat and gently sloped terrain. Shaded areas at the Mid-Point event center. Check-in starts 12:30pm. Walk/Run rolling start from 1pm to 3pm. Check-in and start is in the soccer field. Scavenger Hunt submissions, mid-point events, music, and more at Cedar Hills Park. Finish back at Cedar Hills Middle School.Items to bring: HatWaterSmilesParking instructionsParking in the Cedar Park Middle School parking lot. 11100 SW Park Way, Portland, OR 97225 Local Transit instructionsTriMet bus 20 stops near Cedar Park Middle School. Additional eventsBring your DAD, your FRIENDS, and the whole FAMILY! Scavenger Hunt for soil facts along the route.Live music.Watch a choreographed dance about soil, then join in and learn the movements.Crafts for kids, photo booth, and more!Come have fun with friends and family and get the dirt on how SOIL needs you! Check- in addressCedar Park Middle School: Check-in and start is in the soccer field. 11100 SW Park Way, Portland, OR 97225, United States 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: 503-893-2776 Email: [email protected]