Fort Worth's Best Watchdog, Don Young, wants YOU!
Saturday! Want to be in a movie? Read on.
My friend Paul John Roach, senior minister at Unity Church of Fort Worth, is concerned about how gas drilling in Fort Worth affects the entire planet. He reached out to several other groups who shared his concern. Their concern evolved into an idea to make a video inspired by the 350.org project.
What is 350?
International Day of Climate Action is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reducing CO2 emissions on planet Earth. When atmospheric concentrations of CO2 (carbon dioxide) are above 350 parts per million, climate change kicks in. Right now, thanks to fossil fuel production and burning, planet Earth is shrouded in about 390 ppm of CO2. Natural gas production in Fort Worth and the Barnett Shale region is a big part of the problem.
Back to Paul's video project.
Paul describes the project as guerrilla-style filmmaking, meaning, a small budget, free-form script and a lot of passion. This saturday morning, Paul and a professional crew will film concerned citizens at gas well sites near downtown Fort Worth. At about 1:30 p.m. they will arrive at Tandy Hills Natural Area, one of the most important and valuable green spaces in Fort Worth, to shoot additional video footage.
That's where you come in.
With the scenic Tandy Hills prairie as a backdrop we aim to send a positive message to elected officials of how important it is to regulate CO2 emissions. All you have to do is show up and demonstrate your message. After editing the video will be posted on YouTube. Check the 350.org website for more info and ideas.
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View Street, Fort Worth
Bring: Your message to the world in words, pictures, dance, art, poetry or just by showing up. Kids are welcome and encouraged to participate! Bring drinking water.
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