Inspired by other neighborhood climate clubs, one Ashland resident brings the model to his own block In January of 2025, Jay Preskenis went door-to-door in his Oak Street neighborhood with a mission: to bring neighbors together and talk about climate change. The goal...
Neighborhood Climate Action Network leader Jim Hartman explains the myriad benefits of getting to know your neighbors, from a stronger community to a more effective climate response Fifty years ago, knowing your neighbors was the norm. In 1972, more than sixty percent...
It’s been almost two years since Jim started the Upper Clay Street neighborhood group in 2022. As he walks around his neighborhood, he sees the fruits of his labor of love. He waves hello to his friend Dana, a woman in her 80s. Dana hosted a gathering of 21 that...