Sacred Earth Fair Urban Edition
April 20, 2024
Come join together for a greener world!
A local environmental justice organization—Multifaith Network for Climate Justice (MNCJ) and a local church founded in 1883—First Congregational Church of Bellingham (FCCB)—have joined to share information on how to address the increasing threat of climate change on a local level.
They’re offering a free, family-friendly community event—“Sacred Earth Fair Urban Edition”—on Saturday, April 20, 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the church (2401 Cornwall Ave.). The focus will be “Calling together diverse environmental voices of our community that have shared interests and concerns for creation care and environmental activism.” All are encouraged to take public transit, ride bikes, or walk, although car parking will be available. Secure bike parking is also available.
After the 1:00 p.m. opening ceremony, which will include music and a sacred earth ritual, guests can enjoy the display tables and information sessions on Urban Composting, Backyard Pollinators, Backyard Habitats with Audubon, Whatcom Transportation Authority, League of Women Voters /Zero Plastic, City of Bellingham, Climate Adaptation Policy Manager Clare Vogelsong, the Sierra Club, and more.
Storyteller and Nooksack Tribal Elder Tammy Cooper-Woodrich (Skwetsl?tse’emót) and her daughter, Angela Letoi (Skwetsl?tse’elh?t), will share stories of the animals and the cyclic nature of Mother Earth. There will also be a children’s workshop on making houses for mason bees, and photo opportunities with Whatcom Transportation Authority and Plastic Man. In addition, a labyrinth will be available to walk in contemplation.
This event also features a panel discussion with local individuals who are directly involved in climate solutions: State Sen. Sharon Shewmake; Seth Vidaña, City of Bellingham Climate and Energy Manager; Mark Schofield, Community Energy Challenge; Jonna Gilham, student activist; and Michael Feerer, Whatcom Million Trees executive director. Alex Harris, Land and Water Policy Manager for RE Sources, will facilitate the panel.
For more information, see the First Congregational Church of Bellingham web site, https://www.fccb.net/blog/sacred-earth-fair-april-20/
