Oct. 24 is International Day of Climate Action-Even in Oklahoma

At SchipulCon '09 I learned about so many great things I want to share here, but I decided this one needed to come first because it's actually coming up really fast: October 24!

The International Day of Climate Action is coming to communities all over the world thanks to a group called 350.org. This is what they do:

"350.org is an international campaign dedicated to building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis--the solutions that science and justice demand.

Our focus is on the number 350--as in parts per million, the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. But 350 is more than a number--it's a symbol of where we need to head as a planet."

It's a pretty awesome movement and it is everywhere even here in Oklahoma. So maybe next Saturday I'll see you at one of these events:

• Local Food Dinner for 100: 4-10 pm
  5900 CR 90, Red Rock, OK, 74651
  100 people will gather at Turtle Rock Farm Retreat Center to eat local foods along Doe Creek. We'll raise a glass of local wine and a 350.org banner to a healthier planet and take a photograph.
• 350kies Take a Stand for Climate Change: 2-4 pm
  6th & Peoria Centennial Park,Tulsa, OK
  Fun activities planned, such as bike ride at 2 p.m. around downtown Tulsa and an interactive art project. Learn ways to reduce carbon emissions and take action by contacting your legislators. Join the picture at 3:50 p.m and show your support for this momentous international day of climate action!
• 350 Climate Action Festival:
  Muskogee, OK, 74434
  Jean will wear her Polar Bear costume, she has 2 other Polar Bear caps...Hold signs
  that say "350" outside the electric power plant..Wave, smile and be friendly.
• 350 Climate Festival and Contest: 10 am
  Norman, OK
  Bike Riders Festival and Costume / Decoration Contest