Climate Clubs
Neighborhood Climate Clubs
Did you know there are climate clubs throughout Ashland? The concept is simple — neighbors gather and discuss topics like how to protect homes from wildfire, adopt cleaner transportation, and reduce food waste. They socialize with potlucks and develop friendships — all while learning how to reduce climate pollution.
Neighborhood groups
Are a great way to…
- Get to know your neighbors
- Help each other navigate climate change
- Discuss brief presentations by community experts
- Integrate climate considerations into everyday life
- Enjoy being and working together
If you want to go fast, go alone, If you want to go far, go together.
– AFRICAN PROVERB
Our opportunity
We have a big challenge — to reduce pollution and keep our planet livable for our children. Today, people are isolated and tuned into different media sources. Half of Americans “don’t know where to start.” Climate Clubs meet this need by:
- Providing concise and practical information
- Showcasing our superpower — working together
- Addressing our goals of building resiliency and reducing emissions
- Building community
- Inspiring hope as we do our part collectively to address climate change
A welcoming environment
We follow these simple “rules:”
- Listen and learn from each other
- No judgment or pressure
- Everyone’s voice matters
- We are nonpartisan and engage respectfully
- Have fun!
Monthly Themes
We have developed educational resources that each group discusses when they meet with their neighbors. Here’s a sample of the topics:
- Firewise
- Transportation
- Electrification and Home Energy
- Food and Compost
- Water and Lawn
- Disaster Preparedness
- Participatory Democracy
- Consumption (shopping)
- Plastics and Recycling
- Misinformation
- Climate Anxiety
- Communication Strategies
Ready to take the next step?
We’re Here to Help!
Our Neighborhood Climate Action Team is on a mission to connect Ashlanders, protect them from extreme weather, and reduce our collective climate pollution.
Everyone uses their unique talents, feels supported by their group, and connects to neighbors in new ways. Each person feels capable and confident, knowing they have the tools to make a difference.
Neighborhood Climate Action Network
Jim Hartman
Eric Strong
Start a club in your neighborhood!
Learn how to co-lead a Climate Club in your neighborhood. We provide mentorship and robust support materials — and are excited to expand throughout Ashland.
Did You Know?
The antidote to climate despair lies in balancing self-care with taking meaningful action, connecting with others, and finding hope in the potential for positive change. We can thrive while taking on this climate challenge.
Climate Club Articles
Climate clubs cover key aspects of addressing climate change. Discover the most important steps you can take — and take inspiration from neighbors who are making a difference.
Upper Clay Street: The Power of Neighbors Connecting
Allison Street Climate Club: Taking Neighborhood Action, Together
Contact us
If you would like to learn more about becoming a neighborhood leader, joining a climate club, or have other questions, please email Jim Hartman, leader of the Neighborhood Climate Action Network.
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