Environment Maryland, in conjunction with the Public Interest Network, is organizing an Activist Workshop on Saturday, July 24. Show up ready for action. We will spend the day moving between large group overviews and small groups to give people an opportunity to l learn and internalize skills.

We are requesting $10 dollar donations to defray the cost of the workshop. However, if you are unable to pay, you can apply here to attend for free.

The skills we are focused on are skills passionate activists need to know how to do.

Here's the agenda:

1:00-1:15 p.m.: Welcome/Introductions

1:15-1:30 p.m.: Overview of Volunteer Recruitment

1:30-2:10 p.m.: Small Groups: Volunteer Recruitment

2:10-2:30 p.m.: Overview of Coalition Outreach

2:30-3:00 p.m.: Small Groups: Building a "Paper Tiger" Coalition

3:00-3:20 p.m.: Break, meet fellow area activists

3:20-3:45 p.m.: Small Groups: Planning a News Conference

4:25-4:30 p.m.: Wrap-up

The trainers will be experienced staff from Environment Maryland and the Public Interest Network.  It's a chance to meet some of the people behind the email addresses.  The event is open to the public, so feel free to spread the word to other activists.

The workshop will be held in Bethesda.  Megan Severson, the training facilitator, will be in touch with directions and more information about the training.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email mseverson@publicinterestnetwork.org.