Bethells Beach 350 Event

Bethells Beach 350 Event

Event Type: Auckland Region

04 Oct 2009

11:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Take one day out of your life and use it to help stop the climate crisis.Come to Bethells Beach to add your voice to the many thousands around the world who are taking part in events leading up to the International Day of Climate Change Action.

We need more than 350 people to show Waitakere wants meaningful action to address carbon emissions.

This a pre-event to publicise the main day of action.

We are calling for at least 350 people to form the number 350 on the black sand of Bethells Beach (Te Henga). We'd like you and your friends to take part. If you are able to join us, please note the following points.

Before you leave home
Wear (or bring with you) a white shirt/Tshirt (so in the photograph we show up against the black sand).
Pack a picnic. The cafe is open in fine weather but will be crowded.
Dogs - leave at home please, as cars are being parked on private land

Getting There
The Bethells/Te Henga turnoff is at the Swanson end of the Scenic Drive, if you are coming from Auckland. Plan to arrive at 11am. In the spirit of reducing your carbon footprint, please share transport where possible.

Parking
Once you arrive at Bethells, follow the 350 CAR PARKING signs.
Park your car then follow the arrows to the meeting place at the cafe area/entrance to the beach.

The Event
At 11.30 am, after some preliminary speeches and music, we will walk to the beach (10 mins) where you will be guided into position for the photograph.

Venue: Other
Bethells Beach
Bethells Beach

Website: http://www.350.org