tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45831450959661846082012-01-20T02:13:37.664-08:00The annual forest action training camp on the BC Coast. Come to Bella Coola and learn from those who are protecting the land we love. Share skills with new volunteers. RSVP for hands-on workshops, networking and campaign opportunities this summer.Zoenoreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583145095966184608.post-28440716871079967752008-05-05T15:25:00.001-07:002008-10-29T13:26:34.507-07:00Thank you to the Nuxalk First Nation and the House of Smayusta for inviting Wild Earth to their territory!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SC3Dd5JxlOI/AAAAAAAAAC0/sgew0Eo04vY/s1600-h/Sunrays-2.jpg"> <br /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SC3Dd5JxlOI/AAAAAAAAAC0/sgew0Eo04vY/s400/Sunrays-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201028063008232674" border="0" /></a><span><br /></span><span><span><strong>WILD EARTH in BELLA COOLA, AUG 25-31<br /><br /></strong></span></span><span><strong>Workshops and Discussions</strong><i><br /></i></span><span><span><span><br /></span><span><span>Welcome to Nuxalk Territory – Elder Chief Nuximlayc<br />Welcome songs - K'puts<br />The Great Bear Rainforest and the House of Smayusta - Qwatsinas<br />Clayoquot Sound Logging and First Nations - Steve Lawson and Suzanne Hare<br />Resisting the Olympics - Dustin Johnston <br />Conflict Resolution and Non-Violence Training – Zoe Blunt<br />Tree Climbing Safety – Chris Johnson and friends<br />Herbal First Aid - Garliq<br />Wilderness First Aid – John Hobart<br />First Aid for Protestors – John Hobart<br />Basic Survival – John Hobart<br />Rainforest Campaigns in Olympia – Pat Rasmussen<br />Swimming for Change – Renate Herberger<br />Group Connections and Community Building - John Andreas<br />Wild Women's Circle - Radish</span></span></span></span><span><br /></span><strong><span><br /></span><span>Suggested donation: $50-$100 includes round trip transportation, free camping, meals and workshops.</span></strong><span><br /></span><span><br /></span><span><strong>Get on the bus! </strong>We are arranging rides from Victoria, Vancouver and Kamloops. RSVP! <a href="mailto:Zoeblunt@gmail.com">Zoeblunt@gmail.com</a><br />Forest action hotline: 250-885-8219<br />On the web: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wildearth2008.blogspot.com">wildearth2008.blogspot.com.</a><br /><br />Get involved!<br />Join the volunteer crew, spread the word, put up posters, help with food donations and transportation planning.</span><br /><div align="center"><div align="left"><div align="center"><div align="center"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SB-J5hlV2yI/AAAAAAAAACg/6BbNMInJPg8/s1600-h/Resistance.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SB-J5hlV2yI/AAAAAAAAACg/6BbNMInJPg8/s320/Resistance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197024116369382178" border="0" /><br /></a><div align="left"><span><strong>Wild Earth Camp - Volunteer opportunities for 2008<br /></strong></span>Volunteers are needed!<br /><br /><span><span>Outreach</span> – email, web, benefits, fundraising, posters<br /><br /><span>Logistics </span>– transportation, food, donations, gear<br /><span><br />Camp support</span> – kitchen, first aid, security, set up, take down, clean up, fire safety.<br /><br />Some of the 2007 crew will be joining us again, and we have openings for a dozen or more new volunteers. Wild Earth volunteers get valuable experience, free admission to all Wild Earth events, free transportation to the camp(s), and a letter of recommendation from the organizers. Plus, they gain strategies, skills and contacts for environmental justice that will last a lifetime.</span><br /><br />Thanks to all our supporters! Please pass this message on to others.<br /><br />Email: <a href="mailto:Zoeblunt@gmail.com">Zoeblunt@gmail.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4583145095966184608-2844071687107996775?l=wildearth2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Zoenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583145095966184608.post-44357428781407337522008-04-27T11:21:00.000-07:002008-07-21T23:21:00.916-07:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SB-nYhlV2zI/AAAAAAAAACo/RR7fHD3PW3Y/s1600-h/flag+fist+tight+crop.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SB-nYhlV2zI/AAAAAAAAACo/RR7fHD3PW3Y/s400/flag+fist+tight+crop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197056534782532402" border="0" /></a><span>Earth Day 2008, Victoria. (Photo: Pete Rockwell)<br /><br /></span></div><div>Join us this summer for a series of one-off workshops, seminars, music events, and maybe even weekend campouts on Vancouver Island. Volunteers are needed to help put the details together. Please send a note to get the updates or ask how to help. <span>Zoe</span><span>Blunt@gmail.com.</span></div><span><span><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4583145095966184608-4435742878140733752?l=wildearth2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Zoenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583145095966184608.post-66896011269085274842008-01-05T22:05:00.000-08:002008-07-21T23:21:32.184-07:00<div>The first of this summer's skill-sharing sessions sponsored by Wild Earth 2008, the forest action training crew. Stay tuned - there's more to come.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SAktNR2Jf0I/AAAAAAAAABE/Ucx7J-iz1_U/s1600-h/Barricade.jpg"><img src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_ASQy4KCD9CY/SAktNR2Jf0I/AAAAAAAAABE/Ucx7J-iz1_U/s400/Barricade.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190729751673274178" border="0" /></a></div>Grassroots Organizing 101<br />Sunday, April 20, 1 – 4 pm<br />UVic, A311 Clearihue Hall (check for signs)<br /><span>Small group discussion and presentation with experienced rebels and new recruits</span>.<br /><br />Got skills to share? Find out how to host a workshop through Wild Earth 2008.<br /><a href="mailto:zoeblunt@gmail.com">zoeblunt@gmail.com<br /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4583145095966184608-6689601126908527484?l=wildearth2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Zoenoreply@blogger.com1