The guiding principles of the Procession are:

Diversity: everyone is welcome- we want people of all ages and from all walks of life - individuals, from schools, church and community groups.

Learning: there will be opportunites through workshops to develop greater understanding of other species.

Engagement: there will be numerous workshops in costume and mask making, music and dance for those who want to directly participate, as well as volunteer opportunites to help with organizing the event.

Sustainable practices: The procession seeks to use recycled, natural, and donated materials for construction, with low to no costs.

Community: This is a community building process -you have opportunities to meet and play with other people in your community as well as strengthening your understanding of the larger natural community of which we are a part.

"It is an intriguing success as far as environmental education goes. It reaches into the urban audience to people we would never get to in other ways."

Michael O'Malley
WA State Fish & Wildlife, Olympia WA, 4/15/01

Photo Courtesy of Earthbound Productions