{"id":7030743,"date":"2026-08-06T20:03:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apartment\/athens-sends-off-the-great-ohio-climate-march-this-may\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T20:03:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:03:34","slug":"athens-sends-off-the-great-ohio-climate-march-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7030743","title":{"rendered":"Athens Sends Off the Great Ohio Climate March This May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been paying attention to what\u2019s been happening with Ohio\u2019s public lands lately, you already know there\u2019s a lot to be concerned about. Fracking on state parks, oil and gas deals made behind closed doors, communities bearing the brunt of decisions they had no say in \u2014 it\u2019s a lot. The Great Ohio Climate March is a direct response to all of that, and it\u2019s starting right here in Athens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 16th, Third Act Ohio, a group of elder Ohioans committed to fighting for climate stability and clean energy, is kicking off a 13-day march that will take participants from Athens all the way to the Columbus Statehouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the march officially begins, there\u2019s a free community send-off event at the Athens Solar Array at 15 East Park Drive on May 16th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It\u2019s open to everyone, and students in\u00a0Ohio University off-campus housing\u00a0are only a short distance from the send-off location, making it an easy event to drop into between classes. This is a good opportunity to learn more about the march and show some support before the marchers head out.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the March Is Actually About<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marchers will travel from Athens northeast to Salt Fork State Park, then west toward Columbus, covering portions of the Buckeye Trail, bike paths, small roads, and sidewalks. That\u2019s roughly 100 miles over 13 days. The route is deliberately designed to pass oil and gas infrastructure, solar array fields, and data centers, drawing attention to exactly what the march is pushing back against.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goals are straightforward and are aimed at raising awareness about fracking on Ohio public lands, calling out the deals between Ohio politicians and the oil and gas industry, advocating for environmental justice for affected communities, and making the case for clean, renewable energy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Don\u2019t Have to Walk All 13 Days<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing worth knowing is that participation is flexible. You can join for a single day, a few days, or the full 13 days. Just pick whatever works for your schedule.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day hiking costs $20 per day, which covers meals and transportation. For those staying overnight, registration fees range depending on whether you choose camping or a hotel, with the full march running $669 for campers and $832 for hotel stays. Meals, shuttles, safety support, and gear transport are all included. If you\u2019re staying in\u00a0an\u00a0apartment in Athens, near the campus, and want to join for just a day or two before heading back, that\u2019s completely possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No prior hiking experience is required, though the organizers recommend building up some endurance ahead of time if you\u2019re planning to walk multiple days. Registration closes April 16<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Send Off Is Free and Open to All<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the full march isn\u2019t something you can commit to, the send-off event on May 16th is free and open to the public. It\u2019s a chance to be part of something that\u2019s starting right here in Athens, before it makes its way across the state to Columbus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greatohioclimatemarch.org\/\">Visit the event website<\/a>\u00a0for more information or to register.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been paying attention to what\u2019s been happening with Ohio\u2019s public lands lately, you already know there\u2019s a lot to be concerned about. Fracking on state parks, oil and gas deals made behind closed doors, communities bearing the brunt of decisions they had no say in \u2014 it\u2019s a lot. 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