Youth Lead the Way Climate Lobby Day

Join the children and youth of Washington state in demanding the Washington State Legislature take bold action on climate NOW. Know youth or children who would be interested in participating? Interested in supporting this action in Olympia or around the state?

Sign up here: http://www.climate-countdown.org/youth

Send an email to your legislators now!: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/bold-climate-action-now-for-generations-to-come

Statewide, All Day.
Youth from around Washington state call, email, and send creative messages to their legislators demanding bold action on climate now! Support the youth by calling your legislators and messaging them on social media on Feb 19th! All info for calling in will be posted here: http://www.climate-countdown.org/youth

Olympia, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
(with optional lobbying in the afternoon)
In Olympia, youth and their allies will gather on the steps of the Washington state legislature and call for bold, science-based legislation from our elected representatives. Youth speakers, including plaintiffs from Our Children’s Trust and youth activists from Plant for the Planet, will demand legislation that ensures our future, by committing to 100% renewables, no new fossil fuel infrastructure and reforesting Washington state within the next ten years.

Indigenous songs and prayers respectfully given in the Rotunda at a meditation volume, all are welcome to attend.

NOTE: This is not a supervised event. We ask that minors be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please be self-sufficient in bringing water and snacks.

SCHEDULE:
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Opening blessing with Coastal Traditional song. Rally with Coast Salish Stories, youth leaders speaking and march to gift redwood tree to Washington state

11:30 A.M.-12:30 p.m.
Closing blessing, words and break for snacks (please bring your own food as well, as we have limited amounts)

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Optional training and prep for youth meeting with legislators, & meetings with legislators

Info on parking, buses, carpool and housing here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kgXz_vGB0YywdCfCUeoM8ch24mpb8DGG1d1HvcSsPng/edit?usp=sharing

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