Greenpeace: Defending America's Ancient Forests: Klamath Siskiyou

June 02, 2004
From Hollywood to Southern Oregon

My involvement with Greenpeace began a few months ago as a producer and communications spokesperson for an activist film festival in Hollywood called the "Artivist Film Festival." Working closely with the Greenpeace team on our Earth Day Environmental forum, I became immersed in the Endangered Forest, Endangered Freedoms Campaign.

After the Festival, I let people know that I was free to help out with the campaign and would be happy to plug into any role. Three weeks later, I
got a call that the position they needed was camp cook. I told them sure - whatever you need, I'll be there . . . so here I am.

The Forest Rescue Station is open to anyone that wants to come and learn, volunteer, ask questions, or even debate the issues. In just the last week we've had flyfisherman, locals, local enforcement officers, BLM officials, media, media and more media. We are on the front page of every paper in every part of the state and this is just the beginning.

Each of us plays an integral role in keeping the Forest Rescue Station running. Holding the torch like the Statue of Liberty. Great change is at hand. It's about the forests but it's also about so much more. It's about doing the right thing. It's about justice. It's about liberty. And we need you. Grandmothers, parents, children - come to the Forest Rescue Station this summer. Everyone is invited. We need you to help save our old growth forests.

You're right that this is about much more than the forests, it is about justice and preserving our wild places and the resources that keep them amazing places to visit.

Thanks to you and others who's commitment to preserving these unique national treasures helps the rest of understand how much is at stake.

Nicky

Posted by: Nicky at June 30, 2004 10:42 AM

Good girl! Thanks for trying to preserve nature from human greed and destruction. It's probably too late to save the planet, but hopefully we can make it last a little longer.

After you're done in Oregon, may I suggest you go south and help save the Amazonian forest, that's the most critical preservation project on earth!

Posted by: Francois at July 17, 2004 12:49 PM

It's so good to see the Artivist folks representing! All my warmest blessings to ya... watch out for one another, and come home safe and sound someday....

XOXO
Rebecca

Posted by: Rebecca Sang at June 24, 2004 02:26 PM

The forests are so beautiful, and unfortunately we have to protect them from ourselves. I'm so proud of the noble work you and others are doing up there. How long will you be in Oregon, how can one come visit, and what will you feed me?

Posted by: Danielle at July 6, 2004 08:08 PM


	• Senator Wyden: Defend the Public Forests of Oregon • Support the passage of the the Leach Bill! FOREST RESCUE STATION • Get directions • Calendar of events • Who we are • Rescue Station Photo Gallery • Weblog home OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO SAVE OUR PUBLIC LANDS • National Forest Protection Alliance • Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center • Oxygen Collective • Northwest Old-Growth Campaign RECENT ENTRIES • Family Weekend at the Forest Rescue Station • Devastation in its Wake • Their Story: Some Unexpected Friends from New Zealand • Tangled Up in Blue • Geeks Love Trees, Too • Update from the Forest Rescue Station • We're Staying . . . • Doing Something About It • A Hot Oregon Morning • Moblogging is Alive! WEBLOG ARCHIVES June 2004		June 02, 2004 From Hollywood to Southern Oregon My involvement with Greenpeace began a few months ago as a producer and communications spokesperson for an activist film festival in Hollywood called the "Artivist Film Festival." Working closely with the Greenpeace team on our Earth Day Environmental forum, I became immersed in the Endangered Forest, Endangered Freedoms Campaign. After the Festival, I let people know that I was free to help out with the campaign and would be happy to plug into any role. Three weeks later, I got a call that the position they needed was camp cook. I told them sure - whatever you need, I'll be there . . . so here I am. The Forest Rescue Station is open to anyone that wants to come and learn, volunteer, ask questions, or even debate the issues. In just the last week we've had flyfisherman, locals, local enforcement officers, BLM officials, media, media and more media. We are on the front page of every paper in every part of the state and this is just the beginning. Each of us plays an integral role in keeping the Forest Rescue Station running. Holding the torch like the Statue of Liberty. Great change is at hand. It's about the forests but it's also about so much more. It's about doing the right thing. It's about justice. It's about liberty. And we need you. Grandmothers, parents, children - come to the Forest Rescue Station this summer. Everyone is invited. We need you to help save our old growth forests. Comments It's so good to see the Artivist folks representing! All my warmest blessings to ya... watch out for one another, and come home safe and sound someday.... XOXO Rebecca Posted by: Rebecca Sang at June 24, 2004 02:26 PM You're right that this is about much more than the forests, it is about justice and preserving our wild places and the resources that keep them amazing places to visit. Thanks to you and others who's commitment to preserving these unique national treasures helps the rest of understand how much is at stake. Nicky Posted by: Nicky at June 30, 2004 10:42 AM You rule Super-Vanti ! Thanks for saving the forests! big smooch, Marcos Posted by: Marcos at July 3, 2004 03:07 PM It's great to hear from you and to know you're devoted to such a great cause. Keep up the good work. Len Posted by: Len at July 6, 2004 02:59 PM The forests are so beautiful, and unfortunately we have to protect them from ourselves. I'm so proud of the noble work you and others are doing up there. How long will you be in Oregon, how can one come visit, and what will you feed me? Posted by: Danielle at July 6, 2004 08:08 PM Good girl! Thanks for trying to preserve nature from human greed and destruction. It's probably too late to save the planet, but hopefully we can make it last a little longer. After you're done in Oregon, may I suggest you go south and help save the Amazonian forest, that's the most critical preservation project on earth! Posted by: Francois at July 17, 2004 12:49 PM Girl, as ever, you are representing. I love that you are practicing what you preach...you are an inspiration. Thanks for doing it!!!! Posted by: Sarah at July 21, 2004 04:52 PM Post a comment This weblog is now at an end... Unfortunately, due to the proliferation of spam, we have had to close the posting of comments. Check out weblog.greenpeace.org for the latest weblog!