Mother's Day weekend events roundup (and photos!)
Mother's Day weekend has come and gone, and we're happy to report that our call to action on climate change was a resounding success! Over the past three days, thousands of Americans concerned about global warming—including many of you—organized over 465 events all over the country!
We've been receiving reports and pictures from awesome volunteer organizers throughout the day. Pictures of families and communities working together on their banners to convey the urgency for bold action on climate change, like the one you see on this page. As a mother, I can't think of a better reminder of what this campaign is all about—our children's future—than this picture.
Here are more adorable pictures for your enjoyment:
And here are some snippets from the reports that organizers have been sending in throughout the day:
Our event was yesterday and it was a day we will never forget. First we read Debra Fraiser's book On the Day You Were Born and discussed all of the things we would like to keep alive and well on our planet. The kids came up with some great ideas and thoughts about what we need to protect.--Ericka (Los Angeles, CA)
We highlighted the things we love about our Island- its beautiful conifers, its salmon, its pileated woodpeckers, the snow-covered mountains surrounding it. All these natural resources are threatened by climate change.--Debbie (Bainbridge Island, WA)
Three moms and their kids (11 in all!) met in my apartment in San Juan, Puerto Rico to share our feelings about global warming, play out in the sun, draw on a large fabric, and call Congress. It was amazing to see how much the kids knew about what is happening to our planet and how passionate they feel about making things better.--Roxanna Domenech (San Juan, PR)
Boston Climate Action Network volunteers just completed our Mother's Day mural-making effort, with dozens of Boston residents of all ages adding their creative touches to a mural urging bold action on climate change.--Viki (Jamaica Plain, MA)
Finally, some more links:
- Share your Mother's Day story with us at this open thread.
- Read the press release.
- Visit our national events map to see where all the events took place.
- Check out Greenpeace and True Majority's Mommy Meetup photo and audio collage.








