Maybe you were inspired to mark tomorrow, 30 November in your own way.
Here is a blogpost by my co-organiser Allie - sharing her thoughts on why she gets involved.
Gathering on Sunday 27 November 2016 at 12pm
Crystal Palace Dinosaur Park
“Three species are lost to
eternity every hour”.
Extinction is Now.
But this is not like the dinosaurs. The current
extinction crisis is driven by human activity like hunting, pollution,
encroachment and climate change. The rate is unprecedented. Many have gone,
many are on the brink, barely clinging on.
These species are close to
extinction RIGHT NOW: Northern White Rhino, Ivory billed woodpecker, Amur
Leopard, South China tiger, Mountain gorilla, Saolas, Vaquita porpoise,
Hawaiian Crow, Javan Rhino, Northern sportive lemur, Hawksbill sea turtle,
Blue-throated macaw, Sumatran elephant, Nene goose, Indiana bat, Iberian Lynx,
Kihansi spray toad, Kakapo, Hawaiian monk seal, Leatherback turtle.
We'll gather at 12pm and say a
few words, then we'll read out a list of 125 extinct species, anyone is welcome
to join in. There'll be a little live music. Feel free to share a few words, a
poem, a song or just chat and share your thoughts or just be. And to bring a
candle if you like.
Hope to see you there, and please
spread the word.
Share your thoughts! Leave a
comment or email us at: lostmissingproject@gmail.com
This Remembrance is one of the many events leading
up to 'Remembrance Day for Lost Species' on 30 November each year.
"It is a chance to learn and tell their
stories and to renew our commitment to those remaining". www.lostspeciesday.org.
The gathering is hosted by Mearcstapa and The Gipsy
Hill Arts Collective.
