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Intergenerational Climate Activism
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Townships of Tompkins County, NY
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Coal Ash Waste Adjacent to Cayuga Lake
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Working Together at a Data Bee
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MOF Tompkins organizes from the ground up. We know that the climate crisis is happening every-where and that means it's here in our own backyards too. Our work begins in our community: Tompkins County, NY. Building up from our local base, we then connect with regional and national chapters of MOF and other allies. |
There's a lot to learn as we travel down the path to becoming more active in our communities. Mothers Out Front is committed to helping members grow, learn, build relation-ships, and have fun along the way. In addition to our local one-on-one support, we have access to numerous trainings through our national network. |
Motherhood is the glue. We all want our children to grow up and thrive on a livable planet. The moms at Mothers Out Front know it won't happen without reaching a critical mass of parents (mothers and others) pushing to create the necessary changes. Tapping into our "mom power" gives us the needed focus and determination. |
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Nora, That is a fantastic idea! A more extensive activity, saves $ and is more eco-friendly! Let's do it!
I too like this idea. Before I run this past the organizers of the fair, I would need to know whether this would be integrated with the doll house in some way (and if so how) or whether it would be a stand alone activity. Let's continue the discussion.
I haven't ever seen or interacted with the doll house, so it's hard for me to say what would be best... I think the planting activity could stand on its own quite well, or we could have the soil patch- from which kids will be filling their pots- be the garden of the doll house?
I looked up some videos on making the newpaper pots, and it looks very simple.
Do you remember who else said they would be able to be at this event? Kathy?
I will be there.
I will be away for the event, so can’t make it. And though I like the handmade flower pot idea, I also think that somehow framing this activity within the context of environmental activism would make it stronger. Remember the book of children’s activities that I bought from the speaker at MOF National last year? Maybe Brynn has it? Perhaps there’s a relevant idea in its pages...
I agree that would be ideal! But it is a gardening event... if we want to be there, we may not be able to necessarily tie fossil fuels and/or activism directly into our kids' activity. But if anyone has an idea, by all means! I'll ask my mom if she has the book- maybe she can bring it to the meeting tmro.
Also, personally I think of seed saving and growing one's own food in a sustainable manner as a form of activism. :)