Climate Change is Here: Challenges and Actions

5715 animal road,Tacoma WA 98407

01 October, 2022

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Let’s face it: It’s tough to keep up with everything that’s happening around us, especially when it comes to climate change. So we’re hosting a special community event where our panelists will break down the climate issues facing us today, right here in Pierce County. Then join our community partners to learn how you can plug into their actions or bring your own ideas and inspiration to their groups. A key part of this event is incorporating the perspectives of activists, leaders, organizers, and policy-shapers. Refreshments will be served, and we even have a special surprise in store, so stay tuned. Whether you’re starting from zero, or you’ve been part of the movement for a long time, this event is for you. It’s been a while since we hung out. So join us as we come together to reconnect, get up to speed, and unite to take action on climate change in our community. Climate Change is Here: Challenges & Actions Saturday, October 1 10 a.m. Environmental Learning Center at SAMi/Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. ---- Who’s organizing and volunteering? This being organized by a cross section of people well versed on the challenges and opportunities of climate action in our communities, will focus on how we can organize and enact a shared vision of climate action and environmental justice. Organizations and groups like: Climate Pierce County, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Tacoma, League of Women Voters Pierce County, MetroParks Tacoma, The Climate Reality Project Tacoma Leaders, The Conversation, 350 Tacoma, Indivisible Tacoma, Tacoma DSA, City Club Tacoma, Port of Tacoma. Who’s speaking? Connie McCloud, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Kristin Ang, Port of Tacoma Commissioner A representative from MetroParks Tacoma Evlondo Cooper (moderator), senior writer with the climate and energy program at Media Matters and co-chair of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission. Plus our panel of local climate leaders from the worlds of government, activism, non-profits and community groups