<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi neighbors,</div><div><p>You are invited to a <strong>free</strong>, family-friendly event on Saturday, January 10, from 12\u20133 p.m. at Free Cycles, to protect natural grass at Ogren Park\u2014and beyond. <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/open-house-targets-ogren-park-turf-debate" target="_blank">Watch</a> the NBC Montana feature.</em></p>
<p>Hosted by MT Plastic Free and Families for a Livable Climate, <strong>the <span style="color:rgb(0,128,0)">Missoulians for Natural Grass Open House</span> aims to build public support for keeping Missoula\u2019s open spaces healthy for people and the planet</strong>.</p>
<p>Learn about the impacts of artificial turf, share your experiences, and participate in hands-on activities designed to spark conversation and civic engagement.</p>
<p>Free popcorn, cookies, tea, and coffee!</p></div><div><p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>What:</strong> Missoulians For Natural Grass Open House<strong></strong></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>When: </strong>Saturday, January 10th | 12\u20133 p.m., panel discussion at 1 p.m.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Where: </strong>Free Cycles, 732 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT 59801</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Cost:</strong> Free and open to the public</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>RSVP:</strong> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Aj2Jmombq/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/1Aj2Jmombq/</a><strong></strong></p>
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<li><strong>Bonus:</strong> Dress up like your favorite baseball player to win a prize!</li>
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<p><strong>A live panel discussion and Q&A</strong> will take place from <strong>1\u20132 p.m.</strong>, moderated by <strong>Youpa Stein (Co-Chair, Families for a Livable Climate Beyond Plastics Working Group; MT Plastic Free)</strong>, featuring:</p>
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<li><strong>Alison Reintjes</strong>, Grow Safe Non-Toxic Missoula</li>
<li><strong>Vicki Watson</strong>, Professor Emeritus, Environmental Studies, UMontana</li>
<li><strong>Susan Teitelman</strong>, Climate Resilience Specialist, Climate Smart Missoula</li>
<li><strong>Jeremy Drake</strong>, MT Plastic Free</li></ul></div><div>Thanks! I hope to see you there.</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Jeremy<div>406-493-5793<br></div><div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">---</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Why do I support a plastic-free Montana?</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Find out here: <a href="https://www.mtplasticfree.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mtplasticfree.com/</a></div></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div></div></div></div></div>