October 24

Despite downpouring rain, several hundred people gathered on the Amherst Common on October 24, joining people in over 5,200 events around the world to underscore the need for action on climate change.

Catherine Stryker produced a film of the event for ACTV (22 minutes.) Click here for the broadcast schedule, then click on “watch now” to get it by streaming. Catherine is an independent producer; see her website.

Get the Flash Player to see the video below.

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Flickr has a great collection of photos from all over the globe!
You can see ours in that collection here.

RAIN OR NO RAIN WE GATHERED ON THE COMMON FOR THIS GREAT EVENT!

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At least 350 people helped to make this event a success!


  • Our event had a number of people representing “trees” to signify the effect of global warming on one facet of nature in Western Massachusetts. Here are two of our “trees” with their large colorful “Maple leaves.” See the script for the Climate Theater involving the trees and other characters.

Two maple trees, with leaves

Two maple trees, with leaves
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See our flyers for the event – Click on the image.

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Hear our Public Service Announcement!

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