Thoughts of climate change are often charged with sadness, primarily because of the things our grandchildren may miss out on in the future.
I remember walking on a glacier in Montana’s Glacier National Park in the early 1980s. No big drama to it, but I can at least say “Hey, I walked on a glacier!” Now, the USGS tells us that Montana’s glaciers are shrinking rapidly, some up to 85% as of 2017.
But it’s hard not to be hopeful in the spring. One great sign of hope is seeing people working together to make a change: an interactive project called the Climate Ribbon will take place at Friendship Square in Moscow on Saturday, April 24 from 3-7 p.m.
Citizens from around the Palouse and the LC Valley can answer the question “What do you love, and hope to never lose to climate change?” on ribbons displayed and shared.
Climate Ribbons is a worldwide movement to create a space for sharing concerns about climate change and to move towards positive action. At the University of Idaho, the Climate Ribbons Project will be on display in the IRIC building atrium as part of the Sustainability Showcase from April 19-23 where students and community members can add to the exhibit with their own hopes for the future.
In addition to this interactive art installation, local organizations that are committed to protecting the Earth and its creatures will be tabling. There is no formal program: people are invited to stop by, share their hopes for the future and collect information. Masks and social distancing are required.
Climate Ribbons is sponsored by the Citizens’ Climate Lobby of the Palouse. If you or your organization want more information, please see our website: www.cclpalouse.org. The website also offers a list of regional Earth Day activities.
Margaret Davis can be reached at [email protected]