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Youth encouraged to participate in Climate Strike

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Youth encouraged to participate in Climate Strike

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Kingman area environmental activist Jack Ehrhardt is inviting area kids to participate in a global warming public awareness event that he hopes can take place with other rallies around the state, nation and world. Ehrhardt wants to involve youngsters in Youth Climate Strike festivities this Friday, Sept. 20, in concert with others are striking once again in protest of complacency and inaction in the climate change arena.

Interested kids and/or their parents can contact Ehrhardt who is trying to quickly pull something together for Friday 928-727-6100 or Wahon.builders@gmail.com).

One large march is scheduled In Phoenix, from the Maricopa County Courthouse across from City Hall to the State Capitol. It is a 1.3 mile walk. Being a student is not required and all interested young people are invited.

At least four youth strike events are scheduled in Arizona:

Climate Strike: Phoenix 125 W Washington St, Phoenix
Friday, Sept. 20, 2 – 6 PM

Climate Strike: Prescott 120 S Cortez St, Prescott
Friday, Sept. 20, 5 – 8 PM

Climate Strike: Tucson 160 W Almeda St, Tucson
Friday, Sept. 20, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
More information
Climate Strike: Flagstaff Various locations
Friday, Sept. 20, Noon-3 PM

The climate strikes lead up to a week of action, including on September 27th. There will be a walk out and march on the Arizona State University Tempe Campus on the Hayden Lawn at 10:00 A.M.

For more information contact Sandy Bahr at (602) 253-8633 or sandy.bahr@sierraclub.org.

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