The grassroots spread

Several other important environmental events are set for this weekend in Durango as part of 350.org’s International Day of Climate Action.

• Fri., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Fort Lewis College Environmental Center, Verde PR, Durango Youth Coalition, San Juan Citizens Alliance, and Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado will start work on a collaborative climate-change awareness banner at the Fort Lewis College clock tower.

• Fri., 2 - 4 p.m. - the staff of Sens. Michael Bennett and Mark Udall will answer questions about energy and climate policy at a Clean Energy Climate Policy Forum in the Animas Lounge at the college.

• Sat., 8 a.m. - noon - the banner-making project will move to Durango Farmers Market, located in the First National Bank Parking Lot. Look for the 350.org table where you can learn about a local letter-writing campaign.

For more info, visit www.350.org.