10/10/10 Global Work Party Find an Event Near You

This Sunday, October 10, you can be part of a global work party of grassroots efforts to implement climate solutions. The idea initiated from climate crusader, international environmental activist author, and Champlain Valley resident Bill McKibben through 350.org. From conducting energy audits and planting community gardens to installing CFL light bulbs and lobbying Congress, citizens are getting to work this weekend for a brighter future and asking government leaders to do the same.

With more than 5,500 events planned in 181 countries, it's going to be the largest day of climate action the world has ever seen. So, gather your friends, family, neighbors and help out at a work party near you. Below are just a few examples of what people, including LCC members, have planned throughout the Lake Champlain watershed. Click on the links for directions, project sponsors, contact information, and further details:

• Burlington, VT – Take a two hour class on Eco-driving from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

• Burlington, VT – Help harvest food for the hungry from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Intervale Community Farm.

• Essex, NY – Get out in the field from 9:00 AM until Noon to pull invasive species, plant seedlings, and shore up footpaths in the Split Rock Wildway.
• Essex, VT – Lend a hand creating a passive refrigerator/freezer for community use from noon to 5:30 PM.
• Plattsburgh, NY – Join in a variety of conservation projects from installing energy efficient light bulbs to building a compost bin from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
• Plattsburgh, NY – Sign up to plant trees in and around the city or donate to the tree planting effort.
• Williston, VT – Take part in an interactive energy audit from 10:00 AM until noon at the Williston Town Hall Annex.

Our collective effort can make a difference! We look forward to hearing your 10/10/10 stories. Send photos and an update on what you did to lcc@ lakechamplaincommittee.org.