March Act for the Earth Events
Movie Night and Discussion
Register: http://bit.ly/treesmarchfilm
On Friday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m., join us for two films and discussion (films will be streamed online).
How Trees Talk to Each Other: Suzanne Simard TED Talk
Learn about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees and prepare to see the natural world with new eyes.
Forest Man (2013): Directed by William McMaster
Since the 1970s, Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. He has now planted a forest larger than Central Park in NYC and has created a lush oasis.
Let’s Speak for the Trees
On Wednesday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m., learn how a little green bug has triggered plans for the city of St. Paul to cut down thousands of public trees. Hear about a group of Frogtown residents who have planted more than 500 trees in their neighborhood. Find out how Unity Church members could help plant even more trees, using a simple hydroponic system. Register: bit.ly/speakfortree
Register: http://bit.ly/treesmarchfilm
On Friday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m., join us for two films and discussion (films will be streamed online).
How Trees Talk to Each Other: Suzanne Simard TED Talk
Learn about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees and prepare to see the natural world with new eyes.
Forest Man (2013): Directed by William McMaster
Since the 1970s, Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. He has now planted a forest larger than Central Park in NYC and has created a lush oasis.
Let’s Speak for the Trees
On Wednesday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m., learn how a little green bug has triggered plans for the city of St. Paul to cut down thousands of public trees. Hear about a group of Frogtown residents who have planted more than 500 trees in their neighborhood. Find out how Unity Church members could help plant even more trees, using a simple hydroponic system. Register: bit.ly/speakfortree
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Members of the Act for the Earth Team were asked to reflect on how and why they began to work for sustainability and environmental justice, and each person taped a short video of their story. We showed the compiled video as a Wellspring Wednesday presentation on Earth Day, April 22, 2020. We hope you enjoy watching it! CLICK HERE to watch the Earth Day video.
The Act for the Earth Team hopes their stories will spark your own thoughts. They would love to hear how you are coping with challenges of sustainability in this age of social distancing amid COVID-19. Do you have an environmental passion or concern, and what are you doing about it? Contact the team at unitysustainabilityteam@gmail.com.
Act for the Earth What is our place in this world? How do our purchasing habits and lifestyle choices affect the earth? How can we engage the congregation to act for the earth? Whatever your strengths and interests, there is room for you on our Action Teams: The Stop Climate Change Action team is working on initiatives to lower GHG emissions individually and as a congregation, and to enhance carbon sequestration. It also will foster healthy consumer and food choices. Contact Priscilla Morton: prismorton@comcast.net The Stop Extinction Action Team is working on initiatives that promote habitat, sustainable agriculture, and making the earth safe for life. Contact Anna Newton: asnewton3@gmail.com The Ensure Justice Action Team will help other Action Teams include justice in all their efforts. This team will also promote independent justice events and activities where needed. Contact Jean Hammink: jhammink@earthlink.net |
Our MissionThe Act for the EArth Team is committed to helping Unity Church-Unitarian be a leader in climate action, environmental justice, and sustainable living through educational offerings, hands-on projects, policy initiatives, and opportunities for reflection and celebration
What We DoWe work to engage the congregation through education, action and advocacy.
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