RSVP here for our Free Activist Workshop in Wilmette, IL on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Environment Illinois is holding this training in conjunction with the Public Interest Network to teach you the must-have skills that any passionate activist needs.

We'll spend the day moving between large group overviews and small group practices to give people an opportunity to both learn and internalize skills. Show up ready for action.

Here's the agenda:

• 3:00 - 3:15 Welcome/Introductions
• 3:15 - 3:30 Overview of Working with the Media
• 3:30 - 4:15 Small Groups: Planning a News Conference
• 4:15 - 4:30 Overview of Pitching Reports
• 4:30 - 5:15 Small Groups: Pitching Reports
• 5:15 - 5:30 Break, Meet fellow area activists
• 5:30 - 6:00 Overview of Building a Coalition
• 6:00 - 6:45 Small Groups: Coalition Outreach
• 6:45 - 7:00 Wrap-up

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

Updated Location: The training will be held at St. John's Church in Wilmette (1235 Wilmette Ave), across the street from Wilmette Public Library.The church is conveniently located just south of Wilmette's Metra station.

To RSVP, just fill out this form (to the right).

After you RSVP, Naomi Roth, the training facilitator, will be in touch with directions and more details about the training.