Saturday Sept 24 1-3 PM Odette Sculpture Park
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September 20, 2011
Windsor to Join Thousands of Climate Rallies across the Globe
On Saturday, September 24th starting at 1:00 pm, Windsor on Watch (WOW), in coalition with the Council of Canadians Windsor-Essex Chapter, will join with communities around the world in a global day of Climate Change action.
This year’s theme, “Moving Planet,” is being sponsored by the organization 350.org. September 24th is designated as a worldwide day of action for solutions to climate change with hundreds of thousands of people moving with fossil fuel-free modes of transportation.
The public is encouraged to join in a walking tour of the riverfront Odette Sculpture Garden. The tour will begin at 1:00 on Saturday, September 24th at riverfront parking lot near the Pumping Station at the foot of Caron Avenue. It will proceed to the Ambassador Bridge and back, stopping at sculptures along the way. Presenters will highlight our city’s beautiful outdoor art installations while drawing links between the artist’s themes and the reality of climate change.
“The walkway through the Odette Sculpture Garden along the Detroit River is a terrific location for our community to gather this coming Saturday afternoon and consider both the creations of humankind and nature and the impact that they are having on each other”, says Randy Emerson, a spokesperson for WOW. “Many of the sculptures present themes relating to the perils of climate change and challenge us to take action to stop further damage to our environment.”
Afterwards, everyone is invited to Phog Lounge at 157 University Ave West for videos, discussion, and music.
Anyone with concerns about their health, the health of Windsor, or the health of the planet is encouraged to participate in this exciting public event.
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For further information, please contact Randy Emerson at 519-817-2618, Pat Noonan at 519-256-1497 or Jim Brophy at 519-735-2944.
September 20, 2011
Windsor to Join Thousands of Climate Rallies across the Globe
On Saturday, September 24th starting at 1:00 pm, Windsor on Watch (WOW), in coalition with the Council of Canadians Windsor-Essex Chapter, will join with communities around the world in a global day of Climate Change action.
This year’s theme, “Moving Planet,” is being sponsored by the organization 350.org. September 24th is designated as a worldwide day of action for solutions to climate change with hundreds of thousands of people moving with fossil fuel-free modes of transportation.
The public is encouraged to join in a walking tour of the riverfront Odette Sculpture Garden. The tour will begin at 1:00 on Saturday, September 24th at riverfront parking lot near the Pumping Station at the foot of Caron Avenue. It will proceed to the Ambassador Bridge and back, stopping at sculptures along the way. Presenters will highlight our city’s beautiful outdoor art installations while drawing links between the artist’s themes and the reality of climate change.
“The walkway through the Odette Sculpture Garden along the Detroit River is a terrific location for our community to gather this coming Saturday afternoon and consider both the creations of humankind and nature and the impact that they are having on each other”, says Randy Emerson, a spokesperson for WOW. “Many of the sculptures present themes relating to the perils of climate change and challenge us to take action to stop further damage to our environment.”
Afterwards, everyone is invited to Phog Lounge at 157 University Ave West for videos, discussion, and music.
Anyone with concerns about their health, the health of Windsor, or the health of the planet is encouraged to participate in this exciting public event.
.
For further information, please contact Randy Emerson at 519-817-2618, Pat Noonan at 519-256-1497 or Jim Brophy at 519-735-2944.
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