Cross-border climate rally to be held at Peace Arch State Park

A cross-border rally will aim to draw attention to climate issues and the health of the planet.

On Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Extinction Rebellion Bellingham and Extinction Rebellion Fraser Valley are hosting a rally at Peace Arch State Park. The theme of the rally is “One Planet – A Future to Look Back On.”

“On September 21, we believe we can bring members of environmental groups, their supporters and concerned citizens together for a show of strength, celebration and learning,” read a post on the event’s Facebook page. “Imagine the powerful message and positive energy we can generate together for the planet. Together, in solidarity, we can send a message to our governments, that we the people stand together for the protection of our planet, and for the protection of our coast.”

The event will include a demonstration, speeches and a potluck. To minimize the environmental impact, organizers requested that attendees bring food that can be shared without plates or utensils, and discouraged them from bringing single-use plastics. Organizers also encouraged carpooling, public transit and bikes to get to and from the event.

According to its official website, Extinction Rebellion is an international network of groups that use “non-violent direct action to persuade governments to act on the climate and ecological emergency.”