# Open Calls
# 2024
Notes and links from Open Calls during 2024
# Restore Nature Now (12 May)
**XRUK OPEN CALL - RESTORE NATURE NOW**
Restore Nature Now is calling for urgent action to restore nature and tackle climate change in the UK.
- Saturday 22 June, Midday - 4.30pm
- Park Lane to Parliament Square
- All welcome! For access needs contact: wellbeing+drn@exinctionrebellion.uk
**Missed the Open Call?
Catch up with the recording here**
Join the Restore Nature Now (RNN) chat and help build the buzz
Over 100 organisations will come together for a true alliance under one banner, demanding UK politicians show nature and climate leadership.
**All the information about the event** including volunteer roles at the event, FAQs and the design pack is on the XRUK website
Plus flyers, posters and stickers [for Local Groups to print can be found here](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/outreach-methods-and-materials/chapter/flyers-posters-stickers)
# Restore Nature Now (16 June)
##### Click here for the Open Call recording on YouTube
Restore Nature Now is calling for urgent action to restore nature and tackle climate change in the UK. It is a being supported by over 150 organisations.
Join the Restore Nature Now (RNN) chat and help build the buzz
Info and FAQs all available on the XRUK website
The open call consisted of the final information for the Restore Nature Now march on 22nd June, presented by Lizard. Covering arrival information, maps, recruitment for roles, creative things happening on the day like the origami birds as well. Luke spoke about outreach, including the 5 chat challenge and where to get flyers!
An introduction to Upgrade Democracy was given by Woody - with ‘Save the Date’ of 30th August to 1st September - get your tents and sleeping bags ready for a 3 day occupation which targets the failing system and finally brings Citizens’ Assemblies to the top of the agenda!
#### Links mentioned in the Open Call
**Restore Nature Now**
- Video of The Wild Things song on YouTube - give it a like!
- Birdsong recordings to play on the march
- Origami birds - Give Voice to Nature: Let your Message Fly!
- Interactive route map
- Volunteer as a Steward - help make this event run safely
- Volunteer as an Outreacher
- Outreach training this week
- The 5-chat challenge - FOR EVERYONE!
- Get involved from home with ideas from Digital Rebellion
**WhatsApp chats for each block**
Join these if you'd like to volunteer to help distribute flags to your block, hold key messaging banners or help with props
- WOODS
- LAND
- WATER
- AIR
**Upgrade Democracy**
- All the latest info in the [Rebel Toolkit book here](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/upgrade-democracy) - Includes Telegram chat link, messaging pack and more info soon!
# 2023
Notes and links from Open Calls during 2023
# The Big One (12 Feb)
#### Slides and recording
Here are the Open Call slides
and also you can watch the recording on YouTube
# The Big One (5 Mar)
#### Slides and recording
Here are the slides from the Open Call on March 5th and also you an watch the recording on YouTube
# Strategy Open Call (12 May)
#### Slides and recording
View the recording on YouTube from 28th May 2023
View the slides [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cWq_nDZvL-3X-gJL6gNxwtKdWjnEb_B5dZ0hqp46W94/edit#slide=id.p)
Go back to [XRUK Strategy 2023-24 Main Menu](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/xruk-strategy-2023-24)
# Rebel for Truth (17 Sep)
#### Building resiliance and diversity
Watch the OPEN CALL recording here
- [Everything you need for Community Assemblies](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/link/823#bkmrk-page-title)
- [New !!! Messaging and design pack](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YrfLvUhYTa61FZB1LCrhaLU-lWMeqADIthagCgF2QVU/preview)
- [New !!! Movement-wide calendar](https://teamup.com/kswyi17ixzj7f9i7fu)
- [New !!! Creative actions menu](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19OOxhedErApuINKdSsG_6EpyT7w-xT4hilYRJSUnvTg/preview) - book recommendation 'Blueprint for a Revolution'
- [Local Group last day of the month actions checklist](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ncJ7OEq4AF1DK_gKFMfJXlyPovCCaR8GrDbDTGz-sO4/preview)
- [Slides from the Open Call](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_zMBOHiiuIAz2TKONMOD4Y22V0cAyiKeq09PUa8UNvs/preview)
- Join the Broadcasts on Telegram (phone app) - [Rebellion Broadcast](https://t.me/rebellionbroadcast) - [Movement Broadcast](https://t.me/MovementBroadcast)
- Have a little explore around the 'circles' of XRUK - [zoom in or out from the 'Operations' circle](https://organism.extinctionrebellion.uk/?id=31)
- Connect to your [Local Group by searching this map](https://map.extinctionrebellion.uk/) - if you are having trouble getting in touch, contact [LGsupport@extinctionrebellion.uk](mailto:LGsupport@extinctionrebellion.uk)
- Find your place in the movement by [signing up for the Foundation Programme](https://volunteer.extinctionrebellion.uk/role/foundation-programme-prepare-for-your-ideal-role-at-foundation-programme-Uk-wide/1311)
- South East Rising near [Brighton Saturday 30 September](http://tinyurl.com/southeastrising)
- South West - Unite To Survive - [Bath 28th October](https://fb.me/e/7NYeiQTjo)
ps. If this is your first visit to the Rebel Toolkit - note that it is undergoing a **big review** and will soon be a much improved resource for the movement. The [homepage](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/) explains a little more about this.
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