Trainings & Presentations offered by our group
The Risks Posed By Fracking Presentation
Starting from the very basics of how hydraulic fracturing works, we explain many of the risks posed by the process of extraction including VOC’s, methane emissions, earthquakes, risks to the water aquifers, disasters, and the lack of any reasonable method of disposal for toxic wastewater. 1 hr
Debunking The Techno-Fix: A Presentation
Can new industrial technologies fix the problems the old ones have created for the environment and human communities? Can individual technologies with positive qualities be separated from the larger system of industrial capitalism? What are the possibilities for a truly sustainable future on this planet? 2 hrs
Direct Action Skills 101
The anatomy of an action, roles needed, how to do press interviews, how to do a direct action (including lock down devices), how to interact with police during an arrest, and how to interact with workers during an action. 3-4 hours
Basic Tree Climbing Techniques
We can offer to teach a safe tree climbing system using harnesses, ropes, and prussics while using safety checks. Materials are supplied by our group. A space with branchy, hardwood trees is preferred. This includes mid line descent and tying basic anchors. An extended session can include raising and lowering platforms. Training takes most of the day and starts with knot tying.
If you’re interested in booking an event above e-mail us at croatanearthfirst@gmail.com
Here is a list of pamphlets and writings on our group, the campaigns we work on and the philosophy of radical ecology, etc:
Earth First Direct Action Manual
Forget Shorter Showers : Why personal change does not equal political change
The Evan Mecham Eco Terrorist International Conspiracy by Leslie James Pickering / Burning Books Distro
Valuable Tools from other Groups:
Road Raging: Road Protest Camp Tips
These lovely Earth First!ers are modeling the latest yard signs. Get yours today and stick it in your front yard. Try not to put it in the public right-of-way or they will get stolen by the city.
- Cost $5-15 sliding scale.
- Available in small and medium in brown, green, and red.
$12
Items can be paid for by pressing the WePay button to your left of the screen. Pay, and then click the “contact organizer” button at the top of the screen to leave us your address and order info and we can send it to you in the mail, or we can arrange for you to pick it up at 405 W. Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. If all that sounds too complicated e-mail us at croatanearthfirst@gmail.com
Fliers for GE Trees conference
Fracking must not happen in N.C.