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Sharing these photos and update from our dear friend Jack about the cuttings we planted from the ancient cottonwood trees at Lochiel that were senselessly killed by DHS. We rescued these cuttings on July 28th from the first two cottonwoods DHS destroyed to make way for the border wall, and Jack has been caring for them since. More cuttings were brought to Jack by Erick Meza on October 6th from Grandmother tree, who was historically and victoriously protected by brave Land Defenders for 71 days before being killed by DHS. Slide 5 is a photo of the very first bud from Grandmother tree 🌱 There are also cuttings from the cottonwood tree on the Sonora side. They are growing strong and beautifully. Jack says you can tell they have a will to live, and I feel the truth of that in my heart. At every turn, we choose life. These saplings know how much we love them and that we will bring them home. All walls will fall. There are 32 cuttings that have been growing since July, and 54 more cuttings recently planted in October from Grandmother. All to say, we will have a lot of saplings that need proper places to grow and be visited. If you have an idea of a place to plant one of these saplings when they are ready, please email your name and potential location to maxieadler@gmail.com — I am keeping track and will reach out when they are ready!
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GET READY. COME PREPARED. TAKE ACTION. November 11-17th, Southern Arizona and Everywhere! Link tree in bio for more info
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Camp O:Shad — All Walls Will Fall Camp O:Shad has ended, but what happened here will live far beyond the camp itself. Named for O:Shad, the jaguar who appeared in Arizona in 2023. O:Shad means “jaguar protector.” To the Tohono O’odham, jaguars are protectors of the people & the environment. For more than 75 DAYS, people on both sides of the Arizona–Mexico border stood together in a historic binational tree sit that halted border wall construction. We delayed construction, forced contractors and the government to spend enormous resources on security, equipment, and lost productivity, and brought international attention to what was happening on the border. For them, this is about money. For us, this is about life. Camp O:Shad may be gone, but the blood, sweat, tears, courage, love, and resistance poured into the land have not gone to waste. 🌳 The first binational tree sit to halt border wall construction. 🌳 The Abuela Tree on the Mexican side still stands after relentless pressure and a land defender spending 20+ hours suspended in a harness without food or water after Border Patrol cut away her platform. 🌳 Pressure from land defenders helped secure a road to the cemetery. 🌳 Millions and millions of people witnessed what was happening at the border through social media advocacy. 🌳 Cuttings from the Grandmothers are growing in a nursery soon to be returned to the earth. 🌳 A powerful community and support network emerged, ready for whatever comes next. 🌳 Countless people experienced direct action for the first time, gaining skills and lessons through solidarity and community. Although we didn’t achieve everything we fought for, history was made. Grandmother tree gave us so much and she lives within everyone who stood beneath her branches, defended her, and carried her story into the world. We will grow from her roots. Thank you to everyone who showed up and fought for the Grandmothers. Thank you for fighting for life. Thank you for every drop of blood, sweat, and tears poured into this land. Camp O:Shad lives on in all of us ❤️ #noborderwall #noalmuro
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Words from Sheriff Hathaway! @rally.forthevalley @tierralibre_noborders ---- Please ask Santa Cruz county to drop all and any charges against land defenders! 520-761-7869
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On October 7, in Lochiel, Arizona, heavily armed Border Patrol agents fired tear gas and pepper balls at protesters trying to stop a double border wall from cutting through the San Rafael Valley. Some had chained themselves to heavy machinery. Organizer Kate Scott, who witnessed one protester’s ordeal, said she called 911 for help and was told by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office to ask Border Patrol instead. Erick Meza, borderlands coordinator for the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon chapter, has spent days at the site. “These are not regular Border Patrol agents,” he told us. Meanwhile, Rally for the Valley, one of the protesters’ Instagram accounts, reports that five people were released today with no charges after being held incommunicado for 24 hours. Protesters have been at the site since July, and they remain there now. Read the full story at the borderchronicle.com linked in bio🔗🦂 🎥Video: Sonoran Desert Press
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IF YOU’RE NOT ABLE TO COME TO CAMP TODAY - COME TO THE RALLY & PRESS CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT! Simultaneous notices released on Sept. 28th announced closures of BLM land along the Mexico border, along with the denied renewal of Humane Borders water tank permits. These restrictions will further turn the borderlands into a death trap and have brought forth massive destruction towards border resistance in Lochiel on Oct. 5th, culminating in the murder of the fourth Grandmother tree. These closures are what BP is using to justify its violence, including warrantless arrests and assaults on private property, at Camp O:shad in Lochiel for the last 5 days. Dora Rodriguez, author of A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain, will speak at the Press Conference. Dora survived a harrowing border crossing in 1980 after fleeing political violence in El Salvador. She’s dedicated decades of her life to humanitarian aid through diverse efforts, including her work at Humane Borders. Speakers will also include volunteers and representatives from Tierra Libre Camp, No More Deaths, Sierra Club, Interfaith Coalitions, and the Samaritans. You can also donate to support Lochiel here: https://givebutter.com/stop-destruction-in-lochiel-oxsxdp/Grandmothercottonwoods or check for updates on insta - @rally.forthevalley and @tierralibre_noborders SI NO PUEDES VENIR HOY AL CAMPAMENTO, ¡VEN A LA MANIFESTACIÓN Y A LA RUEDA DE PRENSA PARA MOSTRAR TU APOYO! El 28 de septiembre se publicaron varios comunicados simultáneos en los que se anunciaba el cierre de terrenos de la BLM a lo largo de la frontera con México, así como la denegación de la renovación de los permisos para los depósitos de agua de Humane Borders. Estas restricciones convertirán aún más la zona fronteriza en una trampa mortal y han provocado una destrucción masiva contra la resistencia fronteriza en Lochiel el 5 de octubre, que culminó con el asesinato del cuarto «árbol de las abuelas». Estos cierres son lo que BP está utilizando para justificar su violencia, incluidas las detenciones sin orden judicial y las agresiones en propiedad privada, en el Campamento O’shad de Lochiel durante los últimos 5 días. Dora Rodríguez, autora de *A
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Just plug in Lochiel, AZ to your maps app. You'll see camp when you arrive. One demonstrator is still locked down, camp is still going, there's a mobilization tomorrow, Thursday October 8th at 4pm. If there's any chance you can come. Come.
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ALL OUT: Celebration of Life for Grandmother Tree This Thursday TOMORROW, October 8th. 4pm Lochiel, AZ - 31°19'59.3"N 110°37'12.0"W Let your heavy heart lead you to action! All people of good conscience are called to come to Lochiel to stand with land defenders for a special ceremony. With your physical presence, we will be able to create space to celebrate Grandmother's life, our commitment to resistance for the land, and eachother. If you have been waiting to come to Lochiel, THIS IS THE TIME! All people of faith, conviction, passion, and defiance-- you are needed! If you have been unsure whether you can be useful, understand we have been praying for your presence with us. The more there are of us, the safer we will be! COME. BRING FRIENDS, RELATIVES, and NEIGHBORS.
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Check out the full episode with Juan of @casa_carmelita Carmelita talking about resisting the border wall via Latest Episode link in our bio and donate to support those arrested during Oct 5th Camp O:Shad raids in #Lochiel defending #grandmothertrees at: https://givebutter.com/free-the-jaguars-arrested-for-blocking-border-wall-construction-fgljw8
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We just lost an irreplaceable part of our desert in Arizona. Today in Lochiel, Arizona, the Grandmother Tree, the last of four ancient cottonwoods, was cut down by the United States Government for border wall construction. Video from the camp shows it happening. Customs and Border Patrol claimed these four ancient cottonwoods needed removal for a double border wall, meaning they want to build a wall and another wall. They cut down three of these ancient cottonwoods on July 27. Since July 29, people had taken turns living in the last one to protect it. Today, they forcefully removed those protecting the tree and violently cut it down. This is an attack on our fragile desert ecosystems. Cottonwood riparian habitat covers less than 1% of Arizona. At least 80% of our wildlife is estimated to depend on riparian areas. Dead and dying cottonwoods become homes for 40+ species, including owls and bats. Fremont cottonwoods in Arizona can live 150-200 years. The Grandmother Tree was estimated at 200. In a desert like ours, we know what a tree like this means. Please pay attention to what this government is doing.
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Alongside the rides and workshops, there are a handful of additional experiences designed to create more ways to engage with the borderlands throughout the weekend. Friday morning will include bird walks, bird rides, eco walks, eco rides, and yoga + meditation. On Saturday, we’ll stop in Lochiel with Erick Meza of Sierra Club Borderlands to learn more about what is happening along the border and its impacts on wildlife and border communities. On Sunday, Kait Boyle of Bikepacking Roots will lead a closing reflection focused on how we carry what we’ve learned back into our own landscapes and communities. Swipe through to learn more. Ruta del Jefe takes place April 1–4, 2027, in Patagonia, Arizona. Priority registration opens October 19–21. General registration opens October 22. Scholarship and Access Fund applications close October 7. We can’t wait to share the experience with you! … Además de las rodadas y los talleres, habrá algunas experiencias adicionales pensadas para ofrecer más formas de conectar con las tierras fronterizas a lo largo del fin de semana. El viernes por la mañana habrá caminatas de observación de aves, rodadas de observación de aves, caminatas ecológicas, rodadas ecológicas y yoga + meditación. El sábado haremos una parada en Lochiel con Erick Meza de Sierra Club Borderlands para conocer más sobre lo que está ocurriendo a lo largo de la frontera y sus impactos en la vida silvestre y en las comunidades fronterizas. El domingo, Kait Boyle de Bikepacking Roots guiará una reflexión de cierre enfocada en cómo llevar lo aprendido de regreso a nuestros propios paisajes y comunidades. Desliza para conocer más. Ruta del Jefe se llevará a cabo del 1 al 4 de abril de 2027 en Patagonia, Arizona. El registro prioritario abre del 19 al 21 de octubre. El registro general abre el 22 de octubre. Las solicitudes para becas y el Fondo de Acceso cierran el 7 de octubre. ¡Estamos muy emocionadas de compartir esta experiencia con ustedes!
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This weekend I had the privilege of hiking in the rain, through the clouds, and emerging at the top of the Chisos Mountain Range with a group of strangers who came to defend a land they had never been to - a place I've sought to end the militarization of for 19 months, but had never visited. I'm grateful for a temporary end to the construction do the border wall at a place that poses where virtually no threat to communities or national security ever existed. I'm under no allusion that the threat will not emerge again, and require constant vigilance against policies rooted in greed, racism, and fear to keep at bay. I am confident that we will continue to prevail. That confidence stems from the knowledge that a couple people who care, are willing to sacrifice what they can, and have the courage to believe in something greater than themselves, still exists. Sitting around a folding table table wet, muddy, tired, relatively ignorant of my surroundings, mad without a clear solution, and armed with a $1.50 Shiner brings joy that mitigates the exhaustion. Learning about how a rural multi-cultural community of less than 500 people challenged, and defeated, an oppressive regime is reminiscent of what we're supposed to be celebrating for the 250th. Follow @nobigbendwall @sc_borderlands for updates. More importantly go outside and visit and support local businesses bearing the most risk like @bigbendfarflung.
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