Humans and pooches are being encouraged to dress in bright colours and join in on a walk for climate change action in Ocean Grove next month.
Australian Parents for Climate Action was founded in the region and has grown to more than 14,000 supporters and 30 local groups.
Organisers said the walk for climate action would be a fun, positive, family and fur friendly event to demonstrate their support, strength and optimism for demanding strong action on climate leading into election.
“We’ve been told by local politicians that people care more about where they walk their dog than they care about the climate and I don’t think that’s true,” Jacqui Dunne said.
“We’re just trying to encourage our politicians to act on climate and tell them that climate is a real force and a real reason that people are going to vote on in this election.
“Anyone can come, we’d love as many people as possible. If you don’t have a dog, that’s okay, kids can bring their favourite Teddy along with them, but please wear bright colours because we want everybody to see us and join in.”
Participants will also be encouraged to make signs expressing their desire for climate action before the walk.
Dog walk for climate action is at Ocean Grove main beach at 9.30am on Saturday, May 7. The walk will be a leisurely three kilometres and everyone is welcome to participate.
