Important Announcements
CURRENT INFORMATION: go to our Facebook group "Waco Friends of the Climate."
1) Beginning Jan. 2025, our focus has been on resistance to Donald Trump, since his policies are our greatest threat to the climate. Thus, we are not having monthly meetings at this time. We hope to hold monthly meetings in the future. Visit our Facebook group for current activities, Waco Friends of the Climate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851
2) Our role in the resistance includes a weekly protest at the pedestrian bridge in Waco, Valley Mills Dr. & Bagby Avenue, each Sunday, 1:00pm-2:30pm. We began the protest in March 2025 and it has been carried on weekly for over one year. We provide huge, highly visible banners. Please join us. RESISTING FASCISM, ONE SUNDAY AT A TIME.
3) Because of the sad passing of our webmaster, Harrison Ward, we have not been able to keep the website up to date. For the most current information, please visit our Facebook group, Waco Friends of the Climate : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851
4) To join our email list and be informed of actions, activities, and campaigns, email our Director Alan Northcutt at anorthc@aol.com
5)Free "climate crisis is here" yard signs may be obtained by emailing anorthc@aol.com. Delivery of signs is available. Help raise awareness of the climate crisis, deeply needed in Waco.
6) Winners of the "Sixth Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit" may be found in the Archives, April 2023. Some incredible climate art may be viewed.
Earth Day: Free Trees To Help Heal Our Planet
Waco Friends of the Climate is giving away free eastern red cedar seedlings (500 available) at the Downtown Farmers’ Market (500 Washington Avenue) on Saturday, April 23rd. The Farmers' Market opens at 9:00 am, and we will give away trees until 5:00 pm or until all seedlings are distributed. These eastern red cedar seedlings are over 6 inches tall, and planting instructions will be provided.
The eastern red cedar is a Texas native, medium size, evergreen, drought resistant, rapidly growing tree. It produces blue berries that are eaten by birds and may serve as a windbreak. This red cedar was recommended by Texas A&M Forest Service for McLennan County.
The red cedar will lessen the heat island effect to help cool Waco. It will serve as an excellent carbon sink to combat the climate crisis, clean our air, provide shade, and increase biodiversity by providing a home for other creatures.
Tree planting alone will not end the climate crisis; but, by adding to our carbon sinks, it contributes to this enormous struggle. (Slashing GHG emissions remains key).
A follow up report on the progress of your tree will be requested.
For questions: anorthc@aol.com
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