This is the place, Utah

2012oc — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:54:45 +0000

Canyons of wind-carved rocks filled with ancient voices call to earth warriors to gather for 2012 Earth First! Organizers Conference and Winter Rendezvous. Come explore Utah’s wild raw beauty that is under constant threat from the ever-hungry beast of progress! Join us for early spring in the desert, the breath between the departure of the snow and the blooming of the flowers to soak your bones in the ancient waters of the Earth.

In the quiet between winter and spring we honor our past, examine the present, and create a vision for a wild and free future. The OC will have kickoff with the Night to Howl featuring Earth First!’s own Warrior Poets. The Organizers Conference, Thursday thru Saturday afternoon, is a meeting of earth warriors to strategize on how we most effectively create a world where the Earth is First! Then Saturday night, after three days of meetings, it’s time to stretch and play at Winter Rondy. It kicks off Saturday with fire and music (yes, that means you should bring your inspiration and instruments!) with Sunday and Monday filled with workshops, action planning, and ……

A few notes on the site: Mystic Hot Springs is welcoming Earth First! with minimal compensation that includes work trade. For those of you who want to do something besides sit in meetings and go to workshops there will be a need for folks to care for the place we gather. If you are interested in being part of the work trade crew contact Stan at permipreacher@gmail.com or volunteer on site. Also, everyone should bring a little extra cash for the magic hat to further support our host in his efforts to care for this magical site. Utah is full of small, fairly conservative communities that we should be mindful of. Please absolutely no shoplifting or completely unnecessary shenanigans or in the community (save that for later ) and treat those you encounter with respect. Always remember, regardless of what you may think of their politics or beliefs we are guests in their home.

It will in the low teens to 20′s at night and 30’s-50’s during to day. Utah winter weather often brings snow. Dress appropriately and bring good bedding. A pad and/or ground cloth is particularly useful as well as a tent and snuggle buddy.

To get involved with organizing join the 2012 Organizers list by sending an email to: 2012-efoc-organizers@googlegroups.com

Bring some logs for the fire

For the most updated information and rideshare board go to: efoc2012.webstarts.com

For questions and other communication email: skillstour@gmail.com

And if you are not email/computer friendly (aka luddite) and need information call: (406) 721-8427.

announcing the 2012 EF! OC in Utah!

2012oc — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:33:19 +0000

Earth First! 2012 Organizers' Conference and Winter Rendezvous

This is the place, Utah

announcing the 2012 EF! OC in Utah!