Youth-led CLIMATE ACTION STRIKE rallies are planned nationally, globally, and locally to urge governments and leaders to take real steps to end fossil fuel dependency and to transition to renewable, sustainable energy sources that promote climate justice and equity.
Show solidarity with students and young people in our own community by participating in one the several rallies planned on the Central Coast.
Friday, Sept 20, at 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM: CSUMB Otter Climate Strike & Sit-in on the Main Quad – the lawn in front of the Student Center, 3116 Inter-Garrison Rd, SEASIDE, Take a stand for our planet by walking out of class or work this Friday. Join millions of people around the globe demanding a shift away from fossil fuels. We will sit and have a discussion about the changes we want to see on this campus and in our lives. strikewithus.org.
Friday, Sept 20, at 3 PM – 6 PM: Students from SALINAS High School and the Sunrise Movement are hosting a #ClimateStrike. Join them and March 1.5 miles from Salinas High School (726 S. Main St., Salinas), to City Hall. Contact: mateos.lozano926@gmail.com.
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/490952348406554/
Friday, Sept 20, at 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Women’s March Monterey Bay will hold a #ClimateStrike rally at Window on the Bay in MONTEREY, near the corner of Del Monte and Camino el Estero. Bring signs or poster paper and markers if you have some to share.
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/522205695243716/
Friday, Sept 20, at 3:30 PM to 6 PM: Youth Climate Rally for Global Student Climate Strike Day at City Plaza Park, 358 Main St, WATSONVILLE, CA. Hosted by Regeneration-Pájaro Valley Climate Action, Save Our Shores, Watsonville Wetlands Watch, Bike Santa Cruz County, and Watsonville Film Festival. Pajaro Valley youth, from preschool to college age are invited to speak out about the climate emergency we’re facing and actions we can take in response! Adults are warmly encouraged to come and listen to the youth who will be leading this event. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/362788134390819/
Friday, Sept 20, at 5 PM – 6 PM: Climate Strike Rally for Immigrants and Refugees at Window on the Bay in MONTEREY. Rally in solidarity with the worldwide youth-led Climate Strike and Immigrants’ Rights. We join together to demonstrate our commitment to kindness and responsibility for racial and economic justice. Climate change is Issue #1 around the world — hitting poor people of color first and worst. Signs provided or bring your own.
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/882386835488360/
Friday, Sept 20, at 5 PM – 7 PM: Another great way to support our youth: Art Opening of “Build Bridges, Not Walls” at the Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd in SEASIDE. Featuring artwork by Carmel High School students on social justice.themes.
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1095374654002975/