Did you know that L3Harris in Northampton manufactures periscopes that are supplied to the Israeli military?
Join Stop L3 Harris Noho and FBC Western Mass for a birding meetup and stand out against L3Harris in solidarity with Palestinian birders and the BDS (boycott, divest, and sanction) movement.
Let’s show our local weapons manufacturer how to use optical equipment for peace and connection instead of war!
When: Monday, October 7th & Monday, October 21st 5:30-6:30. (This will be a bi-weekly event but dates and times are subject to change.)
Where: Chapel St Sidewalk outside L3Harris in Northampton, MA
Who: Anyone who supports demilitarization (you do not have to be a birder!)
What to expect: A low risk birding event part of a larger effort to build sustained community action at L3 Harris. Police presence is unlikely but possible, and there will be a police liaison to interface with them if necessary. If for any reason the police ask us to leave, we will leave. The risk of arrest is negligible unless you deviate from the group (please don't do this). There will not be a legal observer.
What to bring: (1) Binoculars, if you have them! Spare binoculars will be available if you don't. (2) Protest signs! (3) Whatever food and liquids you may need. (4) A face mask.
Parking and accessibility info: We will stand and sit on the sidewalk by the east entrance to L3 Harris at the intersection of West and Chapel St.
Please park on the street and in public lots only. If accessible to you, we recommend parking at the Northampton Community Garden, but please note there is no sidewalk on the north end of Laurel St.
There is also street parking on the south end of Laurel Street where there is a sidewalk with curb cuts that connects to Chapel St.
There is no access to a bathroom. We are requesting that everyone mask for COVID safety and security.
Image description: A Palestine sunbird on a blue background. The text reads "Birders against bombs.
Birding meetup and stand out.
L3Harris Northampton. 5:30-6:30
PM. Monday October 7th and October 21st."Photo credit: Mohammed Badarin