Birkie 2017

– Find our booth at the Birkie Expo Feb 23-24

– Filmmaker Diogo Freire of Adaptation Now will join us at the Birkie to begin filming for his next project Saving Snow and to join us at the screening of Facing the Surge

– Thursday, Feb 23 screening of Facing the Surge followed by a panel discussion featuring the film maker, Diogo Freire at the Park Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm, program at 6:00 pm. Popcorn and refreshments available for purchase. Free will donations accepted. Watch for updates on the Facebook page. Help spread the word with the flyer and press release.

– more info coming soon…

Join Us as a Cool Planet Skier!

Cool Planet Skiers are skiers of all abilities from elite racers to recreational skiers.

Cool Planet Skiers are passionate, informed and take action on climate change.

Cut your carbon footprint
Engage your local community in climate issues and solutions
Advocate for smart policies to reduce carbon emissions

WE’LL SNOW YOU HOW! See our storm of ideas below! Ready to sign up? Click here or Print out and return this form.

Whether you are a cross-country skier, downhill skier, snowboarder, or just love playing in the snow, we need your help in creating more conversations about climate change and the impact is has on winters in Minnesota and other snowy places then bringing the conversation to taking action to solve the climate dilemma.

Check out our Facebook page or contact us for more info!

SNOW NEEDS YOU!

How snowy are you? Increase your snowflake intensity as a Cool Planet Skier. Start as a flurry and keep moving toward a blizzard. We can help with materials and training on any of the options below!

Getting started…..Snow Flurry:

Join the Cool Planet Skiers on-line community – Like us on Facebook and join our email list
Support our work with a tax-deductible donation. Contributions of any amount fund our programs of education and advocacy.
Reduce your carbon footprint – get a home energy audit, turn off lights and electronics when not in use, bike, walk, carpool, take public transit, etc.

picking up speed…..Snow Storm:

Wear your support – Make a donation of $10 for a Cool Planet Skiers button and sticker
Get training on conversations for climate solutions with Cool Planet
Have conversations for climate action with those in your community: skiers, neighbors, family, friends
Cut carbon at work and in your community, help others cut carbon

watch out!!!! here comes an…..Avalanche:

Fundraise for Cool Planet Skiers.
Host a house party with a Cool Planet speaker or climate related film
Support local food and local energy initiatives in your community
Attend a Climate Reality Project training or a Cool Planet SPEAK UP!! climate solutions training

build the movement and create a…..Blizzard of actions:

Be a Cool Planet Skiers climate action leader in your community
Host a film series, start a community solar project, organize or join your city energy commission or conservation committee
Advocate for smart policies to reduce carbon emissions at a local, state and federal level
Join or start a Citizens Climate Lobby group in your area to pass federal legislation for a revenue-neutral carbon tax

Together we will re-think and re-imagine healthy winters.

Read more about last year’s partnership with the I AM PRO SNOW campaign of the Climate Reality Project and tips on what skiers (and all snow lovers) can do. Though we won’t have a booth at the Birkie this year, we are still pleased to have initiated this partnership and support the great work of the I AM PRO SNOW campaign. Many Climate Reality Project trained speakers are involved in Cool Planet work.