Central Iowa Sierra Group
hopes to see you at these upcoming events!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21:
Public Program, 7 p.m.
Grace United Methodist
Church, 37th and Cottage Grove
Natural Resource and
Outdoor Recreation Campaign
Speaker: Marian Gelb
of Iowa Environmental Council
Iowans will have an
opportunity in November 2010 to vote in support of a constitutional amendment
establishing a trust fund to preserve Iowa’s natural resources and outdoor
recreational opportunities. This
trust fund revenue will aid in conservation of Iowa's soils and improve
water quality and natural areas in Iowa, including parks, trails, and fish and
wildlife habitat. Funding
for conservation programs and outdoor recreational opportunities is currently
subject to a fluctuating state budget. The Trust Fund would provide a
permanent and protected source of funding for Iowa’s natural resources, in addition to annual state
budget allocations. A broad range
of programs would be enhanced by the Trust Fund, including REAP (Resource
Enhancement and Protection program), local conservation programs, watershed
protection, lakes restoration, trails, natural resources management and
agriculture and land stewardship. Marian Gelb, Director of Iowa
Environmental Council will be giving the presentation. Come and learn more
about this exciting opportunity to invest in our natural resources!
Central
Iowa Sierra public programs are held 7-9 p.m. at Grace United
Methodist Church, 37th & Cottage
Grove, just north of I-235 in Des Moines. Contact Jane at 223-5047 or
[log in to unmask] for more information.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24: 10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
International
Day of Climate Action
Scientists say that 350
parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity.
Learn more about 350 at:
http://www.350.org/desmoines
On October 24th, millions of people from across the
United States and the globe will participate in an international day
of climate action . In Des Moines, a "Climate Carnival" will
be taking place at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center where kids and
grownups are invited to have fun while learning about the importance of 350. The
Carnival will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Activities include: 350
Limbo, 350 Beanbag Toss, Coal Plant Knock Down, Polar Bear Mask Coloring, Call
Your Senator Phone Booth, Wheel of Warming, "The Lorax" cartoon, excerpts from
the National Geographic documentary "Six Degrees Could Change the World," and
presentations from local climate activists. Bonus features include: vegan
food, belly dancers, a juggler, a walking/talking snowman (costume), a
walking/talking pelican (costume). And don't Forget: add your handprint to help
complete the 12 foot Earth before you sign a postcard to your
senator. On Saturday, October 24, take a break from your regular
activities and join other like-minded climate activists in your community.
Location Information: John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center, 1200 Grand
Avenue, Des Moines,
Iowa
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 28: REAP Meeting, 7 p.m.
The Regional Resources
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly Meeting will be held on Wednesday,
October 28th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Des Moines Izaak
Walton building located at 4343
George Flagg Pkwy. Your local legislators are slated
to be there, and this is your chance to let your voice be heard for REAP.
Please attend and learn more about REAP.
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 7: WATER UNDER
SIEGE
Saturday, November
7th FREE. 9:30 a.m. to
Evening
A one-day film festival that delves beneath the surface
to present full length films, documentaries and short subjects about the water
around us, the way it impacts our health and our planet's health. Hear
from experts about Iowa waterways, legislation affecting our
water quality, and ways you can get involved in protecting our water.
Learn about issues of privatization, access, and water infrastructure.
Co-sponsored by Women's International League for Peace & Freedom's
Water Course, Central Iowa Sierra Club, Eagle View Sierra Club, Iowa
Environmental Council Iowa, Citizens for Community Improvement and
others...
WATER UNDER SIEGE
begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Des Moines Central Libary until 4:30 p.m. when the
festival moves to the nearby Pappajohn Center. *Please see the agenda
below or contact Jane at [log in to unmask] or 515-223-5047 for
details.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14: Alaska Activist
Training
9:15 - 2:00 pm (Lunch will be provided but RSVP
required)
Des
Moines Central
Library, 1000 Grand
Avenue
Alaska Wilderness League invites you to Activist Media Training
in Des Moines
IA. This training is designed to
bring individuals together from the Upper
Midwest region and will be focused on using the media to
further our message. There will also be a briefing for updates on the current
legislative issues affecting wild Alaska,
including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Tongass National
Forest, and Teshekpuk Lake among others, in light of the new
administration. The training is free and open to those who are
interested in learning more about the issues facing Alaska or seeking to
improve their grassroots skills. All levels of activists are welcome! Please
RSVP to Lois@alaskawild.org
with the names of any attendees by November 6 as we need a final count for
lunch.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14: Alaska Wilderness
Voice from the North, 2:30 -
4:00 pm
Des Moines Central Library 1000 Grand
Avenue
Voice from the
North is a
documentary film about the Gwich’in Nation of Northeast Alaska and Northwest Canada and its reliance on the Porcupine caribou
herd to meet the nutritional, cultural and spiritual needs of the people. In
1988, the increasing threat of proposed oil and gas development on the coastal
plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge led elders to call upon the chiefs,
which led to the establishment of the Gwich’in Steering Committee to speak with
one voice in opposition to oil and gas development in the birthplace and nursery
grounds of the Porcupine Caribou Herd. The film captures the spectacular scenery
of the Brooks Range and the Coastal Plain, the
caribou migration, with pictures and voices of the Gwich’in people. Lois
Norrgard, Upper Midwest Field Staff for the Alaska Wilderness League, will
follow the film with a short presentation about new drilling threats in the
Arctic and lead a discussion about the film and where we are today with
America's Arctic Refuge. Thanks for keeping Alaska
wild.
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SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 7: WATER UNDER SIEGE
SCHEDULE
FREE.
9:30 a.m. to Evening
9:30am
Liquid Assets (90 min.) Cities and water infrastructure
issues.
Introduced by Des Moines Water Works. Followed by
Q&A.
DES MOINES CENTRAL
LIBRARY
11am
Information Break…
11:15am
Trilogy: Building a Culture of Conservation Iowan to Iowan:
Water Is Life, We
All Have A Place In The Watershed, Reclaiming Stewardship (25
min.)
Introduced by Central Iowa Group Sierra Club.
Q&A to follow
guided by Video Producer Jacqueline Comito of Iowa Learning Farm at
ISU.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
11:45-12:15
Lunch Break -
12:15pm
Poisoned Waters (120 min.) A Frontline
Special
Introduced by Iowa Environmental Council. Followed by Q&A with
IEC
Water Policy Expert Susan Heathecote speaking about
legislative initiatives
ahead concerning Iowa’s Impaired Waters.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
2:30pm
The Meatrix (30 min.) An animated look at how factory farms
affect
the water quality in states like Iowa. Introduced by Iowa Citizens
for
Community Improvement with Q&A following the film about local
factory
farm issues and upcoming Rally Days. CENTRAL LIBRARY
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3:00pm
Addicted To Plastic (90 min.) Consequences of our plastic use as
shown in 12
different countries, along with some surprising solutions.
Introduced
by Metro Waste Authority. CENTRAL
LIBRARY
4:30pm
Break … Information Distribution… and Instructions for Reconvening
at 5pm at The PAPPAJOHN CENTER at 1300 Locust St. for the
next
film.
4:45pm
The Story of Stuff (20 min) and/or Virtual Gallery of Chris
Jordan’s
arresting photography that proclaims the incredible impact of
simple
life choices. Room 208 at The PAPPAJOHN CENTER, introduced by
Women’s
International League for Peace & Freedom.
Cash bar for wine and soda/pop while people get resettled in the new
location.
5:15pm
Call to order -- MARCHING ORDERS FOR WATER FOOTSOLDIERS - Strategies Going
Forward: A Realistic Plan for Protecting Iowa Waterways – Dialogue with light
refreshments. Room 208 The PAPPAJOHN CENTER at 1300 Locust St. Cash
bar for wine/soda. Warm Buffet FREE.
7pm
Lobbying Workshop with Video & Role Playing Exercise – Room
208