Earth on Fire

Fire Preparedness

The impacts of climate change are visible with more extreme climate events. As individuals, there is nothing that can be done at this point but prepare for evacuation. With wildfires, it is important to remember that people should always be chosen over property. Fires move quickly and embers can spread in the wind, there may not be a lot of time to pack belongings and leave. Making a go bag and planning is essential to maximizing evacuation time.

It is important to check on your neighbors including those who are unhoused. Folks with inconsistent access to WIFI or power might not be getting the same emergency alerts as others and it is important that we work as a community to ensure everyone’s safety.

Kelp

Protecting kelp forests is a key part of conserving marine biodiversity and reducing the impacts of climate change. You can buy sustainable kelp from brands like 12 Tides and Akua who sell kelp products that are sustainably sourced. Planting native gardens can help reduce the runoff of pesticides and fertilizer into the oceans, Surfrider has an ocean friendly garden program with resources for folks looking to start.

We encourage you to share this article or any resources linked with folks and start the conversation about kelp. Ocean conservation takes all of us and the more people who know about the problem the more potential solutions there are. One tangible thing you can do is eat purple sea urchin, it is often overlooked for other urchins but this is key to protecting kelp species.

Medo’s Meadow

On Saturday December 14th, 2024 volunteers, artists, and organizers gathered together at the Carnegie Museum in downtown Oxnard, CA for a Mini Nature Reserve installation. Medo’s Meadow honors the late Mohammad “Medo” Halimy, a guerrilla gardener based in the Gaza Strip known for his “tent life” vlogs. On August 26, 2024, he was hit by shrapnel from an Israeli bomb in the city of Khan Younis and died. His videos provided an intimate look into the everyday life of his community during the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Earth on Fire strives to support sustainable events with a high community impact. Collaborating with Mini Nature Reserve, Lab808, and local artists was an incredible opportunity to raise awareness and share resources. As we move forward, Earth on Fire is collecting zines and prints to stock the Medo’s Meadow community library.