April 29, 2022: The Flynn and Dwight & Nicole Participate in Vermont Youth Lobby's Rally for the Planet at the Vermont State House

The Flynn's education program and Flynn Fellows Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson, from the band Dwight & Nicole, will be at the Vermont State House on Friday, April 29 to support the Vermont Youth Lobby's Rally for the Planet. Dwight & Nicole kick off the youth-led rally with a concert in front of the State House.

Students from around the state convene at Montpelier High School and march to the Vermont State House where students speak out, participate in student-led teach-ins, meet green-jobs employers, and talk with legislators about climate justice and the need to build a better future.

The Flynn's education program is excited about this opportunity to support youth activism and to experiment with new ways of bringing the Flynn's programming to schools and other spaces that are accessible to young audiences.

Dwight and Nicole are thrilled about this opportunity to represent the Flynn at the Rally for the Planet as Flynn Fellows. The Flynn Fellows' role was conceived to reimagine the Flynn's relationship to the community; forge connections and foster dialogue with key local partners; engage with issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion; connect with local students from many different age groups.

WHEN: Friday, April 29, 2022 from 10 am - 2 pm

WHERE: Vermont State House in Montpelier

Rally for the Planet schedule:

8:30 am - 10 am: student drop-off Montpelier High School

10 am - 10:15 am: youth march to State House

10:15 am - 11 am: live music by Dwight & Nicole

11 am - 11:30 am: Speak Out! (student speakers)

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: lunch, tabling, activities

12:30 pm - 1 pm: student teach-ins

1 pm - 1:15 pm: tabling, networking, and other activities

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm: closing remarks (student speakers)

Please direct questions to Jennifer Skinder, director of education and community at [email protected].