To:  Step It Up 2007 National Climate Action Rally

When:  April 14, 2007

Where: First Presbyterian Church Courtyard, 110 North Adams Street 10 – Noon , and Lake Ella and other locations TBA Noon – 3:00

Sponsored by:  Heart of the Earth, First Presbyterian Church, and many others.

Purpose:  On April 14, people are rallying in hundreds of communities across the country to ask Congress to finally do something about bringing us into a clean energy future. In support of the first big nationwide rally against global warming, Heart of the Earth is sponsoring a specially designed “Ark”, a mobile display, and will join with First Presbyterian Church youth to highlight the impact that global warming will have on our community when rising sea levels make refugees of the people and animals that inhabit Florida’s vulnerable coastline.

Polls show that 70% of people are aware that climate change is happening but feel dwarfed by the size of the problem and powerless to effect any meaningful change. On April 14th, tens of thousands of Americans will make a difference by gathering all across the country at meaningful, iconic places to call for action on climate change. They will hike, bike, climb, walk, swim, kayak, canoe, or simply sit or stand with banners with a call to action:

“Step it up Congress! Cut carbon emissions 80% by 2050.”

Come join us in this first ever, National Climate Action day to learn more about climate change and what you can do to make a difference.  Be a part of history and have some fun doing it. We also would like to you join us for a group photo at 11:45 .

Contact Information: Susan Cerulean, Heart of the Earth, 216-2016 or www.heartoftheearth.org; www.stepitup2007.org; or Christy Williams, First Presbyterian Church 222-4504.