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People’s Climate Rally, Tree Planting & Meditation | Oakland

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Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated.

Lake Merritt Amphitheater | Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland, CA

Event Details

The People’s Climate March is rallying people everywhere to defend their home, defend their ‘hood and defend their planet. The main rally is happening in NYC, and Norther California will answer the call at Oakland’s Lake Merritt Amphitheater from 2-5 pm on Sunday, September 21, 2014. 

Free, but an RSVP is appreciated. Invite your friends.

It will be a family-friendly event with children’s activities planned. Dozens of sponsoring and endorsing organizations will be part of a “Climate Fair” with tables for literature and discussion. Bike racks will be provided, so please leave the car at home.

Before the Rally: Tree Planting and Meditation Ceremony
11 am at at Lake Merritt Garden, 666 Bellevue Ave

Gather before the climate rally at Lake Merritt Garden to plant and dedicate fruit trees for peace and join in a powerful global peace meditation for inner and outer resilience.

Schedule

  • 11 am: Gather at Victory Gardens plot
  • 11:15 am: Share Stories of Peace and Resiliency
  • 11:30 am: Collectively Plant Peace Trees
  • 12 noon: Sit to participate in Global Synchronized Mediation as organized by Unify.org
  • 12:30 pm: Walk to the rally… take a walk around the beautiful gardens too

The tree planting is part of Growing Together’s effort to plant 100 trees for peace in the Oakland area and the meditation is part of a globalized synchronized meditation, with hundreds of communities meditating at noon as part of the Unify Peace Campaign.

No tree planting or meditation experience is necessary. Bring a meditation cushion if you wish. Light refreshments will be provided.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, Fairs & Festivals, Walks & Tours
Address: Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland, CA