Save Soil Walkathon in Chicago

111 North Lake Shore Drive,Chicago IL 60601

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 details To be announced Other detailsLength: 3K (1.8 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) Join us for a family friendly walk (suggested routes are 1 mile or 3 mile walk, you choose per your preference) along the beautiful Chicago lakefront. Walk starts at DuSable Harbor (East of Lake Shore Drive), routes to the south toward Museum Campus and returns back at the Harbor. All ages welcome. Walkers are encouraged to carry reusable water bottles to stay hydrated and minimize usage of single use plastic bottles. Parking instructionsDirections to DuSable Harbor Parking Paid Parking when available at DuSable Harbor Parking.From Lake Shore Drive, Exit at Randolph Street go towards the entrance to South Lake Shore Drive and Merge left to ramp leading down to parking lot; right ramp goes to Lake Shore Drive South.You can also finding parking using mobile apps e.g parking panda.Rideshare AppsUse cul-du-sac at the end of East Randolf St for drop offhttps://www.chicagoharbors.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Directions-to-DuSable-Harbor-Parking.pdf Local Transit instructions1 mile walk from Lake CTA "L" station. Metra: From Metra Stations use CTA buses to Navy Pier and 0.5 mile walk south along Lakefront Trail. Bus #124 from Union/Ogilvie Stations and Millennium Station and CTA bus #29 from LaSalle Street Station and Millennium Station. Check- in address111 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60601 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: (630) 233-4742 Email: [email protected]