Many people have made big changes in their live in the past few years. Each of us have our reasons - to move closer to family members, leave a part of the country that was too hot, too smokey, too much chance of flooding, or big storms. Some folks I've met recently say openly that they are climate refugees moving within the US. No matter what brought you to this area, you are welcomed!

It seems we all have feelings as we plan our lives. Most of us have complicated feelings about the climate situation. One way to acknowledge and share those feelings is by using the idea of a listening circle.

On April 22, Earth Day, Laurel Green of Sutainable Rockingham, will lead listening circles at Hetty Green Park in Bellows Falls. At 11:00 new residents in Rockingham can share actions they have taken and plan to take because of the climate situation. Listening circles are free and open to the public.

Simply talking about our feelings can take the sting out of them. In ordinary conversations we are often waiting for a chance to start talking. In listening circles, everyone gets a turn for the same length of time, including the leader. This means we can relax and listen wholeheartedly, knowing our turn will come. Sharing our feelings and listening to others helps us realize we are not alone.

There will also be a listening circle especially for grandparents starting at 10:00 AM and another one for young peole and young adults starting at 12:30 PM.

There will be a table with more information about listening circles and a number of other organizations who are taking action on environmental issues.

Listening circles will happen alongside the Rockingham Energy Committee's Electric Vehicle Showcase that day.

For more information call Laurel at 802-289-4464.

Event Info

Nov 12, 2024, 10:30 AM to 12 PM

Nov 13, 2024, 7 to 8 PM

Nov 17, 2024, 2 to 4 PM