The national day of climate action on attracted a crowd of around 150 concerned people to the Mick Ryan Park in Milton in support of better efforts to reduce the rate of change in the climate.

Many wore red, symbolising the rising temperatures the world is expected to face if we do not address climate change. 

The gathering took place under the big fig tree, attracting people from all around the Shoalhaven.

Conversations were had, thoughts shared and new friends were made - with a common thought that like the fig that started as a little seedling, a group of 150 local people could help start a ground swell and turn the tide on the big issue of climate change and the effect it is having on the environment.

As it was, our group of around 150 was part of a total of 60,000 Australians who stood together on Sunday in 130 events throughout the country.

The rally, initiated by the organisation, GetUp, was opened by Greens representative on Shoalhaven City Council, Amanda Findley, who urged people to voice their concerns in written format through post cards and flags. 

She will personally deliver the pile of post cards to Federal Member for Gilmore Ann Sudmalis, voicing the Shoalhaven's concern about rhe impacts of climate change.

The rally was told every small action can help make a difference.

Community members can still contribute to the initiative by writing their thoughts on addressing climate change on a piece of paper and tying it to the others on the fig tree at Mick Ryan Park. 

The flags will be collected and added to the pile of post cards - which will be read and potentially help influence those who represent the region when it comes to discussing and formulating laws and initiatives in Canberra.

You can also contribute to Australia's democracy by visiting the GetUp website at www.getup.org.au/ - and joining over 614,413 other Australians on issues that concern you.