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Friend Raiser: Claudia Schmidt in concert!
Friday, August 22, 2010
Thunder Bay Inn, Big Bay, MI
Join us for an evening of beautiful music, food, spirits and silent auction at the historic Thunder Bay Inn in Big Bay, MI.
The evening will feature the best of ‘local’ – musicians, artwork, food, wine and friendship. Hope to see you there!
About [...]
She is known as the “Mother of Superfund,” Lois Gibbs –
In 1978, Gibbs and her neighbors in Niagara Falls, New York were told that the land beneath them contained more than 21,000 tons of chemical waste buried by the Hooker Chemical Corporation. Gibbs soon discovered that many area children suffered unexplained illnesses, and her [...]
NORTHWOODS NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OUTING
Proposed Kennecott haul road and North Country Trail
Michigamme Highlands, Marquette County, Michigan
Saturday, August 28, 10 AM Eastern (9 AM Central).
Leaders:
Emily Whittaker, Executive Director, Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve
Steve Garske, Invasive Plant Specialist, GLIFWC
This trip will begin near the southern end of the proposed mining haul road through the scenic Michigamme Highlands. [...]
Thanks to Michele Bourdieu for her coverage of the 2010 Protect the Earth Community Gathering held in Baraga, MI. July 30 – August 1.
To read, go to: http://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2010/08/protect-earth-2010-part-1-winona-laduke.html
RE: Yellow Dog Plains Encampment
For more information, read http://stoptoxinsandotherpollutants.wordpress.com/
Wish List:
Firewood (most important item)
5 gal or larger water containers
Tools to split wood- awl, wedges, axe, sledge hammer, big bow saw
Rope 1/2 ” or 1/4″
Wood stove, walkie talkies, canvas walled tent for cold weather living quarters
Meat, ice, milk, eggs, butter, good peanut butter
August 5, 2010
Charlotte Loonsfoot, 906-236-9107
From [...]
YELLOW DOG – Wilderness at Risk!
Public Reception – THURSDAY, August 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Artist Presentation at 6:30
Michigan artist, Kathleen Mooney is featured at the PeterWhite Public Library’s Arts and Culture Center from August 4th – 28th, 2010. Kathleen’s series of paintings and photography was created in response to the impending destruction of wilderness [...]
Dear Guests, Sponsors & Friends,
Please see the attached flyer announcement for the upcoming 3rd Annual Protect the Earth Great Lakes Community Gathering. A pdf version, preferred for printing, is also available for download at https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7kb7ecjb20LYmExMmUyNGYtYzViNC00NTEyLTg0YmItYzEwZjA1Zjc2ZTkw&hl=en.
Flyer and artwork is courtesy of Cory Fountaine, KBOCC Alumni & New Warriors for the Earth Co-Founder. The background drawing represents [...]
There are many ‘cool’ ways of celebrating Lake Superior Day – Sunday, July 18th and we’re making it easy for you to decide.
Take a break from “Hiawatha” to have breakfast in Big Bay!
Enjoy a delicious Waffle Breakfast ( eggs, sausage and fruit, too) and served with fresh roasted Dead River Coffee. Serving from 7:30 a.m. [...]
June 25, 2010
Charlotte reluctantly packed up her campsite Thursday night and returned to her home in Baraga for the long weekend. She and her family camped in the rain, sun and bugs this past week on state land adjacent to the Kennecott fence line. Machinery and lights could be seen and heard on a regular [...]
Say YES to clean energy! Hit the Beach this Saturday and join hands with your neighbors and the nation.
Where: Presque Isle Park across from the Pavillion
When: Gather at 11:00 a.m. at the Pavillion. The “line of hands” will be joined on the beach below at 11:50 a.m. for 15 minutes.
For more information:
http://handsacrossthesand.org/organize.php?state=Michigan
© 2010 Save the Wild UP. All Rights Reserved.
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