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.

CLIMATE ACTION CALENDAR, 2022

From Alan Northcutt:

May 14-15:  Chalk Waco 2022.  Waco Friends of the Climate has collaborated on a 10'X10' chalk mural on the topic of the climate crisis with renowned local artist Susan Sistrunk.  Our concept has met her artistic skill and produced a powerful mural entitled "Our Choice."  We encourage all members to attend this event and come view our entry, on an alley at 7th and Austin Ave. downtown.  The event will happen on Saturday, 12 to 8pm and Sunday 12 to 5pm.  I plan to be there around opening time on Saturday, hoping to give out our climate information cards.  There will also be other murals to see, food, art activities, music and a fashion show.  Please attend and support our effort at climate education and inspiration.  To reach me on Saturday or Sunday, text 254.744.1682.  

June, 2022:  Waco Friends of the Climate Meeting.  Our May meeting did not materialize because of a family issue.  We are working on a venue for June and will announce the specifics as soon as available.  I understand that everyone is eager to have a live meeting after the prolonged pandemic interruption, and we feel the same.   Suggestions for a venue are welcome, especially if they satisfy the following criteria:  large enough for 45 people, projector and screen for slide shows and films, and rules allowing food and drink in the meeting room.  Email me with any suggestions:  anorthc@aol.com.

September 13, 14, 17:  Waco Sustainability Conference.  Save the date.  Details to follow. 

October 15,16 :   Iron Man Triathlon.  We were requested by a friend to provide volunteers for this athletic event and agreed to do so.  Anyone who would like to volunteer, please email me at anorthc@aol.com. 

October 29:  FREE Trees to Address the Climate Crisis.  In light of the success of our first tree distribution, we are planning a second event for 9am until 2pm at the Downtown Farmer's Market.  We will distribute the very popular and beautiful Crepe Myrtle, the Biloxi variety that grows to 30ft. and has pink flowers. The species is drought tolerant and firesmart, according to Texas A&M Forestry Service.  Volunteers will be needed. 

November 7-18:  COP 27.  The COP 27 will be in Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt this year.  We plan to attend this session and other members may join us.   This is a great opportunity for climate education, and we may also participate in actions of civil society inside and outside the venue.     

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