Every month, we offer ongoing education, legislative/policy updates, and opportunities for action.
Regular ‘Action Alert’ emails for individual and collective actions.
A monthly gathering to speak our minds with the mighty pen & keyboard!
Come together to explore, learn, and advocate for the vital role native plants play in our ecosystems.
Why is being a climate activist as an elder important? Several members answer the questions: Why did you decide to become a member of the Twin Cities Elder Climate Action chapter? Why or how is it important to you?
I was inspired to co-create the Elders Climate Action chapter in the Twin Cities to answer two questions. The first one was asked by poet Drew Dellinger:
“What did you do once you knew?”
The second one is from Jonas Salk who said we must ask ourselves:
“Are we being good ancestors?”
We believe that elders have the power to bring their voices, votes, and collective power to protect the earth, looking out for the best interests of the future and preserving the precious contract between generations. Taking actions together brings hope!
I joined ECA due to climate issues and wanting to be involved with like-minded seniors. I am a native gardener. Decrease and possible extinction of pollinators, butterflies and birds has spurred me on. I want my grandchildren to experience all of them in natural settings, not only seeing them pictured in a book.
I joined ECA Twin Cities to connect with other elders realizing that our warming world endangers our future.
I also realized that my passion and skills learned through Citizens’ Climate Lobby could empower other elders to take effective legislative action. Our generation has been a major contributor to burning fossil fuels; now we can turn that awareness to action and healing our relationship with people and our planet.
