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Report back from the nuclear free picnic and March in March Rally

A great time was had by all on the banks of the Torrens at Bonython Park for our sushi picnic and poetry slam to honour the fourth anniversary since the ongoing Fukushima disaster started in Japan.   Friends of the Earth’s Dr Philip White spoke about Fukushima and his experience with the nuclear industry in Japan.

Here’s a picnic pic of the Conservation Councils excellent banner SA: RENEWABLE NOT RADIOACTIVE

picnic banner march 2015

and a few from the March in March rally and parade which Friends’ of the Earth Adelaide helped organise.

waste barrels on bike trailer

Vic Square Renewables Not Radioactive banner Marcy 2015

barrel and rad suits parliamnt house

Plant a seed or tree on Earth Day Wed April 22nd

Please join in Earth Day celebrations by planting a seed, seedling or tree on Earth Day Wed April 22.  robyn.wood@foe.org.au

An international Facebook event page has been set up.

“PLEDGE TO PLANT – EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2015”

Be a part of the biggest grass-root effort in history by planting a seed/tree as a “give back” to Earth.

earth day plant seed

It’s an old Native American tradition that when you take something from the Earth, you must put something back. Earth Day 2015 will be a global “give back to Earth” event, as an “offering” for all the planet gives us. Our goal is to plant one billion seeds/trees. Please plant something that is organic, perennial and suitable to the growing conditions in your area. If the temperature is not conducive to planting on April 22nd, please start growing a plant indoors or commit to planting your tree once the outdoor temperature is warm enough. If you live in an apartment, please plant something in a container or donate a tree to a garden in your area. Please nurture your plantings, like children, until they can sustain themselves on their own.

It is important to keep a certain portion of the planet covered with forests as it is essential for regulating the distribution of rain and snow over the surface, thus, controlling the climate. Every tree planted will assist in stabilizing the climate and provide habitat for various species.

PLEDGE TO PLANT: Link: http://forestnation.com/earth-day-tree-planting/

We need your assistance in contacting local organizations, business establishments, schools/universities in your area to get them involved. There is a group page on Facebook for the planning of the event. Feel free to join and offer whatever assistance you can. Everyone is welcome…All ideas are welcome. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039631319395983/

We can no longer wait for something outside of us to create change.… Read more >>

Nuke free bloc at the March in March

Nuclear OMIMperations Watch Port Adelaide are organising a nuke free bloc in  March in March rally this Sunday 22nd March. If you’d like to join in, meet 11:30am at Victoria Square for a march to Parliament House for speeches.

“In the light of the Royal Commission into SA nuclear industry – take your nuke free message to the street as we join March in March. NO URANIUM. NO WASTE DUMPS!

Also – we are looking for 20 people to take part in a lively barrel brigade political art installation”.

Friends of the Earth is a member group of NOWPA.

 

SA’s ENERGY FUTURE – SLAM, SPEAKERS & SUSHI FUNDRAISER

Saturday 14th March 2pm Bonython Park.

SA nuke-free fighting fund(raising) event in response to the recent announcement of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission!

Commemorating the fourth anniversary of 3/11, come along to Bonython Park (down by the river) on Sat March 14, from 2pm, for an afternoon of speakers, sushi, beats and a POETRY SLAM!! (see details below)

Speakers include:

– Philip White, International Liason, Tokyo-based Citizen Nuclear Information Centre.

– Australian Nuclear Free Alliance Representatives

Beats by Dj Ahimsa!!!

No nukes is good nukes, keep it clean!!

RSVP on Facebook

Frackman – anti-gas fracking film Feb 24

FRACKMAN – Mercury Cinema

Tuesday February 24, 8:30pm

“If you care about our country, see it!” – Alan Jones

“No Australian voter should miss this film”  Bob Brown

This is a film about the ordinary people caught up in a modern day multinational “gas rush” to secure and exploit coal seam gas. Accidental activist Dayne ‘Frackman’ Pratzky was building a simple home on his property, until the Gas company arrived, demanding to install wells on his property. So began his transformation from knockabout pig-shooter to passionate activist, and a David and Goliath battle against a $200 billion industry. Along the way he finds love, tragedy and triumph.

This special DocWeek preview session includes a post screening meet the filmmakers event with director Richard Todd and producer Trish Lake.

http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=98701cfdba04568f6486c9de1&id=50b279ac7d&e=59697da8ec

See you there!