The 10/10/10 campaign was kickstarted by 350.org, an international organization dedicated to reducing the global carbon footprint by 10% or more in 2010. (350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere). The 10/10/10 Global Work Party campaign is about showcasing climate solutions, gathering neighbors together, and celebrating communities.

Join us at Druid Hill Park on Sunday, October 10th from 10-1 p.m. for a chance to roll up your sleeves and plant trees. A 10-mile bike ride will be going on concurrently to celebrate the bicycle as a low-carbon mode of transportation. At 1 p.m., there will be a celebration at the Parkie Pavilion from 1-3 p.m. featuring food, the musical stylings of Midway Fair, a free tree giveaway, and compost tea for the taking. Be a part of the conversation as local leaders rally for change here in Baltimore City.

Baltimore's event is being hosted in partnership by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Baltimore GreenWorks, and TreeBaltimore. More information can be found at: 350baltimore.org/10-10-10

Also, the Baltimore Climate Action Network aims to get 1,010 people to pledge to reduce their carbon footprint by 10/10/10. If you haven't yet signed the pledge, it is online at: 350baltimore.org/101010-pledge

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The 350.org web site lists all the 10/10/10 plans for cities all over the world. Here are a few highlights:

• Across Vietnam, youth will spend the next month planting 1,010 trees and then celebrate their accomplishment on 10/10/10.

• In Jordan, Palestine, and Israel, organizers put out the call for a cross-border bike ride to inspire the world to rise above differences to fight climate change.

• In Haiti, a team will work through the earthquake rubble to install solar panels on a food pantry.

• In Gambia, 3,000 students will go into the streets to rally for strong leadership at the next UN climate negotiations in Cancun.