Press Release

Media Alert: ‘Rise: An Interactive Interpretation of Climate Change' Earth Day Event

For Immediate Release

March 17, 2008

On Saturday, April 19, the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) will host its annual community Earth Day celebration. This year's event will aim to raise public awareness on the issues of climate change and its potential local and global impacts. The event will entail a 3-mile hike along a projected Monterey coastline in the event of a 1-3 meter rise in sea level. The hike will be led by climate change experts including local professors and scientists from the field that will provide insight on climate change as well as possible solutions. The event will conclude with a free community picnic at Windows on the Bay. Supervised chalk art activities for children, families encouraged.

The hike will begin in front of Fisherman's Wharf at 10:00 a.m. and entail a 3-mile hike along the waterfront and around Lake El Estero.

Funding provided by Americans for Informed Democracy and The Monterey Institute of International Studies, an affiliate of Middlebury College . Event partners include Monterey Green Action, UNA/USA-Monterey Bay chapter, Monterey Peace and Justice Coalition.

WHAT: ‘Rise: An Interactive Interpretation of Climate Change' MIIS Earth Day Event

WHERE: Meet in front of Fisherman's Wharf along the waterfront in downtown Monterey , hike along waterfront and around Lake El Estero, ending at Windows on the Bay

WHEN: Saturday, April 19. 10:00 a.m. to noon followed by a FREE community picnic at Windows on the Bay. Rain or shine.

Contact: Kira Darlow, kira.darlow@miis.edu , 719-494-7875