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How do we move from taking action as individuals to building a powerful peoples’ movement?

What would it look like to build a movement focused not only on resisting fascism but on creating the world we all long for?

How can we support each other here in Western Mass and beyond as we build our people powered movement?

The panel conversation will be followed by time for everyone to share ideas, questions and insights.

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Action updates from Sunrise organizers and Climate Action Now’s Farmer/Community Support Group!

Climate Action Now Western Mass is an enthusiastic supporter of this event and we encourage everyone to show up! If you have experience as a marshal and would like to help out, email [email protected] with your name and phone number.  

Photos: Rene Theberge

Hands on Volunteering at

Farm for The Food Bank of Western Mass

Supporting our farmers and bringing equity to our food system is more vital than ever. Farmers and vulnerable communities face the added stress of cutbacks, loss of grants, and reductions in food security programs.

The Climate Action Now Cultivating Relationships group is building an action-focused volunteer team to support local farms. We have a special invitation for hands-on volunteering at the Farm for The Food Bank of Western Mass on Monday, May 12th from 1 to 3 PM!

This remarkable no-till, hand-tool-only, regenerative farm in Hadley produces outstanding results that enhance food security in our communities. Connect with local food equity at a climate-smart and land-enriching farm.

Text “May 12th Project” with your name to Dan at 413-244-6559 if you would like to participate or have questions.

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Volunteers at Cultivating Relationships strive to fortify communities and ecosystems by supporting farmers and farm workers. We honor farmers’ ongoing stewardship of land and offer assistance in improving climate resilience. We support farmers’ efforts towards food justice and an equitable regenerative farming future.

Being out in the fields and touching the soil reduces stress, and adds hope and joy to our lives… and some new gardening skills, too! You’ll meet like-minded people in support of farmers and gain the satisfaction of helping our neighbors thrive.

We are currently building an action-focused volunteer team. There are many ways to help including advocacy, organizing work days/events and hands on work at local farm for those who are able. If you would like to get involved complete the Inquiry form. Here is the link

Questions? Email Dan at [email protected]  

or Martin at [email protected]

Photo: Rene Theberge

The Nature Conservancy presents: Investing in Natural and Working Lands as Climate Solutions 

Thursday, May 1 at noon via Zoom. 

Register here. 

Massachusetts’ forests, fields, and wetlands are essential for what they provide to wildlife and to people – including a more livable climate. Natural and working lands are recognized as an essential part of climate action, Hear from state legislators and The Nature Conservancy on actions they are taking to help unlock the power of natural climate solutions. Senator Joanne Comerford and Representative Joan Meschino will be speaking.

Photo: Rene Theberge

Our partners at the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) and Stop the Money Pipeline (STMP) are hosting the first workshop in a series about why immigration justice must be a climate fight on April 30th at 7:00 p.m.

NPNA will walk us through what climate migration means during this political moment and why we must work together to protect displaced people in an increasingly climate-disrupted world. 

Register here!