Say Yes Earth Relay
We’ve partnered up with some inspiring and energetic climate action groups across Victoria to send a message of support for the federal government’s action on climate change.
Like the passage of the Olympic flame, communities across Victoria will be passing an inflatable human sized earth globe (it’s seriously that big – check it out) from suburb to suburb until it reaches Canberra in time for the passing of the carbon price legislation through parliament.
It’s our symbol of what we are trying to protect and our hope for a cleaner, greener world. We hope will inspire communities across Victoria and have a positive impact on Parliament House come November.
The arrival of our Say Yes Earth Relay in Canberra will (quite nicely) coincide with the erection of Greenpeace’s Earth Dome. It dwarfs our globe at 4 stories tall and will be a hub of activities during the week Monday, 31 October – Friday, 4 November, hosting press conferences and a photographic exhibition of our Earth Relay. Pretty cool huh. Check out all the action here
Of course we'd love you to get involved!
Wowza - this globe is going to clock up some k's by the time it arrives in Canberra! Check out the busy schedule below. If you'd like to get involved in any of these events please contact the host organisation directly. Or alternatively, if your group is looking to hosting the relay in your town pretty please give us a shout. We'd love to have you on board!
Note: Unfortunately the Climate Action Station has been cancelled due to unforseen events. However, the Earth Relay Arrival is still happening in Canberra at 4pm on Monday, 31 October outside Parliament House.
PS > Our good mates at the Nature Conservation Council of NSW are also relaying it too. Check out their schedule and pics here
Say Yes Earth Relay program
Thursday, 15 September – The Say Yes Earth Relay was launched by Environment Victoria on the steps of Flinders Street Station. Check out the great pics here
Friday, 16 September – Geelong Sustainability Group hosted the relay at Kardinia International College in Geelong.
Thursday, 22 September - GreenTown hosted the relay in Ringwood.
Wednesday, 28 September - Yarra Climate Action Now hosted the relay at the Fitzroy Town Hall.
Friday, 30 September - Bendigo Sustainability Group, hosted the relay at the fountain in Bendigo Town Centre at 10.15am.
Monday, 3 October - Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE) hosted the relay outside the Ballarat Town Hall at 2.00pm.
Saturday, 8 October – Climate Action Moreland and Moreland Energy Foundation hosted the relay on Sydney Road in Brunswick from 11am - 1.00pm.
Tuesday, 11 October - Lighter Footprints hosted the relay at the Guide Hall in Canterbury at 3.30pm.
Monday, 17 October - Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group hosted the relay at the Latrobe City Offices Commercial Rd, Morwell at 5pm.
Thursday, 20 October - Boronia Heights College hosted the relay on the school grounds.
Saturday, 22 October - Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association and Emerald for Sustainability hosted the relay at 11.00am outside IGA.
Sunday, 23 October - Transition Whitehorse, Permaculture (South Eastern Melbourne) and Sustainability Streets will hosted the relay at the Whitehorse Spring Festival.
Tuesday, 25 October - Western Region Environment Centre will hosted the relay at Bacchus Marsh.
Wednesday, 26 October - Western Region Environment Centre hosted the relay at Werribee Railway Station from 7.00 - 9.00am. Then at 11.00am Moorabool Environment Group took the reins in Bacchus Marsh at the Main Street shopping centre.
Thursday, 27 October - St Michael's Grammer School and Locals Into Victoria's Environment hosted the relay on the school grounds.
Friday, 28 October - Groundswell Bass Coast hosted the relay at Wonthaggi Secondary College, Newhaven Secondary College and on San Remo Pier.
Saturday, 29 October - Groundswell Bass Coast hosted the relay on Kilcunda Trestle Bridge beside the surf beach, at Inverloch Primary School for the Bass Coast Good Living Festival and at Wonthaggi Apex Park near the Poppet Head, beside Safeway. Go you good things!
Check out the photos of the Earth Relay tour
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