The Fern Gully Tree Village in Freshwater is still going strong after all these years, and is now famous in Europe thanks to a German television crew's recent visit. The German film clip can be viewed at http://www.daserste.de/mediathek_blank/play.asp?cid=25220
I had a great time at our camp. I did a lot of hiking and went to the non-violence and climbing workshops. There was a very informative discussion about Pacific Lumber's bankruptcy.
The camp out kicked ass! There were several skillshares involving numerous folks, backwoods hiking, strategizing and talk about the future of forest defense here. We packed up camp today. Many relocated to an unspecified backwoods location to join and support ongoing forest defense activities. As they say, the rest is "need to know".
If you would like to get involved please call or email.
Today, a series of protests began with Arcata Food Not Bombs serving a vegan meal on the Plaza. They were soon joined by the Infernal Noise Brigade creating various sounds of disruption. Members of the Industrial Workers of the World bicycled in a critical mass to Sun Valley Floral Farm and then to Burger King in Eureka. At the same time, the Infernal Noise Brigade marched from the Plaza to the HSU Quad where they met up with Humboldt United Students Against Sweatshops (HUSAS) . Together, they then marched up to President Rollin Richmond's office to deliver a petition demanding no more sweatshop labor products at HSU. The students want Richmond to endorse the Designated Suppliers Program, which promotes living wages and freedom of association.
Today, a series of protests began with Arcata Food Not Bombs serving a vegan meal on the Plaza. They were soon joined by the Infernal Noise Brigade creating various sounds of disruption. Members of the Industrial Workers of the World bicycled in a critical mass to Sun Valley Floral Farm and then to Burger King in Eureka. At the same time, the Infernal Noise Brigade marched from the Plaza to the HSU Quad where they met up with Humboldt United Students Against Sweatshops (HUSAS) . Together, they then marched up to President Rollin Richmond's office to deliver a petition demanding no more sweatshop labor products at HSU. The students want Richmond to endorse the Designated Suppliers Program, which promotes living wages and freedom of association. More information can be found at StopSweatshops.blogspot.com.
PL may be the county's largest taxpayer. And Martha Romero, an attourney for the secured creditors, feels that MRC should pay up the $1,287,120.00(and growing) secured real property taxes and personal property taxesin a more timely fashion than MRC's five year plan. Is it good to see the secured creditor's concern over county taxes...?(PDF here)
MRC's plan doesn't jive with county property taxes according to Martha Romero, attourney for the secured creditors. PL may be the largest taxpayer for Humboldt County. But the MRC plan allows up to five years for the payment of secured real property taxes in the recent but ever-increasing amount of $1,287,120.00.
The Humboldt Forest Defenders Camp-out will begin Friday at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park. The park is located 17 miles east of Fortuna on Highway 36, between Carlotta and Bridgeville. Hwy. 36 is 20 miles south of Eureka.
Happenings: Forest Defense Skillshares - Discussions - Hikes (mellow + challenging) - Music - Story Telling - DIY Media - Swimming - Campfires - Games - Group Cookouts
We will be examining recent events in the Pacific Lumber bankruptcy and what the future may hold for the ancient forests of this region.
Free Event, please bring whatever food, funds or other supplies that you can.
Please bring your own camping gear, dishes/utensils.
Ride sharing from the Arcata Co-op at noon. If you have a vehicle with room for riders, please stop by the Co-op market on I Street. If you need a ride meet at the Co-op kiosk.
