Kick Off Earth Month with Ashland Climate Collaborative! Wednesday - April 2, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Ashland Food Co-op Classroom on 300 Pioneer St. FREE! But due to limited space, please sign up: eventbrite.com About the Event We bring people together who want to do what they can about climate pollution right here at home. […]
Preparing Family & Community. Learn essential steps to prepare for wildfire season, from understanding the elements of Home Hardening and Defensible Space, and emergency alerts to evacuation preparedness and practice. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to keep your household, neighborhood and business safer when fire danger rises.
Join Electrify Now for a 45-minute webinar to learn what incentives are available from utilities, states, and the federal government to help you reduce the up-front costs of EVs, heat pumps, weatherization, and other home upgrades. We will discuss the types of incentives available and how to identify the ones that you would qualify for. […]
Join us in celebrating Earth Day 2025 at ScienceWorks! We will have FIVE tables, including: Electrify Ashland Now - sign up to win an induction cooktop! Streets for Everyone - make buttons and stickers! Community Compost - play the seed bomb game! Neighborhood Climate Action Network - learn how to start a climate club Ashland […]
Saturday, April 26th | 12pm-2:30pm Ashland Parks and Recreation Grove | 1195 E. Main St., Ashland Woo hoo! The 33rd annual Rogue Valley Bike Swap is right around the corner! Buy, sell, or donate a bike, parts, or accessories at this festive and long-running annual event. Learn a skill or two in our free youth bike […]
Eastward Route to Willow Wind, Trails, AMS, and Walker This route primarily serves families at Willow Wind, Trails, Ashland Middle School, and Walker. Lead parent volunteer = Mike Vergeer (text 541-631-9280). This Bike Bus will run the first Friday of each month, except when school is not in session. If it’s really awful weather, please […]
Ashland Fire & Rescue, Recology Ashland, and the City of Ashland are proud to announce the 13th Annual FREE Green Debris Drop Off Days! Create a Fire Adapted yard before fire season starts by removing the “fuel“ from a potential wildfire. We are holding 2 events again this year to help reduce costs in removing flammable vegetation […]
Empowering Community. Join your neighbors in shaping Ashland’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan! This is a community effort—your insights, questions and ideas are essential to making Ashland a Fire Adapted community. Connect with wildfire experts, City officials and fellow residents and business owners as we work together to build a stronger, more resilient Ashland. We really […]
Join in! National Bike & Roll to School Day on May 7 Hey Ashland Families! Wednesday, May 7th, is National Bike and Roll to School Day. Check with your school to see if they are participating. Walking is welcome! Communities celebrate any day in May that best fits their schedules. Besides being a lot of […]
HOST: SOU OLLI May = Bike Month! Join Mike Vergeer from the Rogue Valley Transportation District for a basic skills and safety workshop for both regular bikes and e-bikes. Bikes and e-bikes are very practical and popular choices for basic transportation around our region, but they don’t come with a driver training course. The power […]
HOST: CITY OF ASHLAND, ASHLAND.NEWS, ASHLAND TOGETHER< ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE Now is the time! Join us for an engaging virtual workshop where you’ll gain the knowledge to make informed choices about reducing wildfire risks to your home and yard. Using your submitted photos and questions, we’ll explore practical, science-backed strategies to help you make your […]
HOST: ASHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Join us downtown this weekend! Friday, May 16th 10A- 5P Plaza Saturday, May 17th 10A- 5P Black Swan Sunday, May 18th 10A - 3P Black Swan Stop by and meet Jay Preskenis to get empowered about actions that reduce climate pollution and build a resilient town for […]
HOST: ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION Find us along the Central Ashland Bike Path at Railroad Park for some snacks, coffee, and conversation. Free bike safety checks, light bike tuning, and safety gear provided. Sponsored by Ashland Parks & Recreation. Friday, May 16 · 7:30-9:30 am Railroad Park · 785 A St, Ashland
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for a guided bike ride tour of all the Bicycle Benefits businesses in Ashland! Ride your bike and meet us Friday, May 16th at 5 pm on the Ashland Plaza to tour the Bicycle Benefits businesses in Ashland. We'll end the […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for RETHINKING ASHLAND STREETS for Safety, Health, Climate, Affordability, Livability, and Happiness Block Party on May 16 from 5:00 - 10:00 PM Pioneer Street in front of Ruby's and Gil's Music by The Lynx Family Band 5:00 - 8:00 FREE BIKE […]
HOST: ASHLAND DEVO 6-8pm BFF Screening Program 1 – Cinematic Short Films (100 min.) @ Varsity Theater (https://www.merctickets.com/events/165777549/bicycle-film-festival-ashland) FREE Bike Valet Parking provided by Piccadilly Cycles @ Varsity Theater Join us for the Bicycle Film Festival in Ashland, May 16-18, 2025, benefiting Ashland DEVO. See their website for all the events. Bicycle Film Festival is an […]
HOST: ASHLAND ALLEYCAT Scavenger hunt on bikes! Come join the Ashland Alleycat — a scavenger-hunt-style bike race. Happening on May 17, 2025, at Hunter Park, between the tennis courts and the bike path. Participants will have the opportunity to solve clues, ride the race, and complete challenges and collect tokens along the way for a […]
HOST: PICCADILLY CYCLES Grab your kids and your bikes, and join us for a Family Bike Parade! In celebration of the utility and FUN of riding a cargo bike, Piccadilly Cycles is hosting a very short Family Bike Parade starting at their store on A Street and ending at the Varsity Theater in time to […]
HOST: ASHLAND DEVO 4-6pm BFF Screening Program 2 – Motherload Feature Film (https://www.merctickets.com/events/165777549/bicycle-film-festival-ashland) FREE Bike Valet Parking provided by Piccadilly Cycles @ Varsity Theater Join us for the Bicycle Film Festival in Ashland, May 16-18, 2025, benefiting Ashland DEVO. See their website for all the events. Bicycle Film Festival is an international phenomenon Brendt Barbur, Founding […]
HOST: ASHLAND FIRE & RESCUE, RECOLOGY ASHLAND, CITY OF ASHLAND Ashland Fire & Rescue, Recology Ashland, and the City of Ashland are proud to announce the 13th Annual FREE Green Debris Drop Off Days! Create a Fire Adapted yard before fire season starts by removing the “fuel“ from a potential wildfire. We are holding 2 events again […]
HOST: ELECTRIFY NOW Learn about the energy-efficient options available to help renters go electric. As a renter, it may be hard to fully electrify without your landlord’s help. But you don’t have to own your home to go electric! There are many efficient options available to renters, and because the equipment tends to be portable, […]
HOST: UNITED NATIONS Join the entire world this June 3rd to celebrate World Bicycle Day! Why celebrate the bicycle? Regular physical activity – such as walking, cycling, or doing sports – has significant health benefits for people of all ages. In addition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe infrastructure for walking and cycling […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Eastward Route to Willow Wind, Trails, AMS, and Walker This route primarily serves families at Willow Wind, Trails, Ashland Middle School, and Walker. Lead parent volunteer = Mike Vergeer (text 541-631-9280). This Bike Bus will run the first Friday of each month, except when school […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for the First Friday Bike Ride (FFBR) each month. This fun, family-friendly ride is a great way to meet and talk with other community-minded bicyclists. 5:00 pm – Meet on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. 6:00 pm – Finish right back where we started on the […]
HOST: Electrify Now Learn how easy-to-install room heat pumps can deliver powerful cooling and efficient supplemental heating at an affordable price As summers continue to get hotter, more and more people are needing air conditioning to beat the heat. Room heat pumps are low cost, easy to install products that deliver powerful cooling, and have […]
HOST: ASHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Come cheer for us in Ashland's favorite 4th of July Celebration! We'll be in the parade from 9:30 to 11, then tabling at our booth in Lithia Park from 11 - 4. Ashland Chamber's 4th of July 2025 - "Celebrating the Magic of Community" Ashland is a magical community. Whether […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for the First Friday Bike Ride (FFBR) each month. This fun, family-friendly ride is a great way to meet and talk with other community-minded bicyclists. 5:00 pm – Meet on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. 6:00 pm – Finish right back where we started on the […]
HOSTS: Southern Oregon Master Recyclers in Action (SCOMRA) and Recology Ashland Saturday, July 12 from 10 - 2 at 220 Water Street, Ashland Swing by the Ashland Recycling Center Open House to learn about recent changes to Oregon's expanded and producer-supported recycling system and check out exhibitors and the new Goodwill donation trailer on site! […]
HOST: CITY OF ASHLAND, ASHLAND.NEWS, ASHLAND TOGETHER< ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE When Every Second Counts: Evacuation Planning & Practice This interactive event will walk you through what to do before, during and after an evacuation. Learn how to prepare yourself and others by creating and practicing an evacuation plan, go-bags, plan multiple escape routes and practice […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for the First Friday Bike Ride (FFBR) each month. This fun, family-friendly ride is a great way to meet and talk with other community-minded bicyclists. 5:00 pm – Meet on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. 6:00 pm – Finish right back where we started on the […]
DIY Air Filter Class at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library Come join us at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library for a fun and educational DIY Air Filter Class! Learn how to make your own air filter using simple materials. Breathe cleaner air while getting crafty with like-minded individuals. This in-person event will help you gain valuable skills while improving your […]
DIY Air Filter Class at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library Come join us at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library for a fun and educational DIY Air Filter Class! Learn how to make your own air filter using simple materials. Breathe cleaner air while getting crafty with like-minded individuals. This in-person event will help you gain valuable skills while improving your […]
Did you wake up this morning and think, I wish there was a free, ~90 minute virtual course where I could learn what it means to electrify everything? Well, if you had this very specific thought, we have great news. Our popular Why Electrify sessions are back in action. Join our education team as they talk through […]
Learn how batteries can save you money, and get your battery before the 30% tax credit ends this year. Join us for a webinar tailored for homeowners exploring whether to invest in home batteries for resilience and financial payback. We'll break down the two key benefits of battery storage—back up power during outages and long-term […]
Join staff from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety as they share about a newly available science-based home certification program that is likely to make your home more survivable and insurable. Presentation will include background and program details, followed by a Q&A. Click here to register.
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Eastward Route to Willow Wind, Trails, AMS, and Walker This route primarily serves families at Willow Wind, Trails, Ashland Middle School, and Walker. Lead parent volunteer = Mike Vergeer (text 541-631-9280). This Bike Bus will run the first Friday of each month, except when school […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for the First Friday Bike Ride (FFBR) each month. This fun, family-friendly ride is a great way to meet and talk with other community-minded bicyclists. 5:00 pm – Meet on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. 6:00 pm – Finish right back where we started on the […]
HOST: THE ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE COMPOST TEAM Learn how to make your own compost in a jar! Kids, adults and scientists alike will enjoy this hands-on workshop making your very own compost! All materials are provided, and all ages are welcome. This event is FREE to attend. 11am - 2pm ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum 1500 E. […]
Bring your friends (or meet new ones) to Louie's Restaurant on the Plaza at 7PM TUESDAY for a Fun, Fun Night of Trivia. Each week there will be one question sponsored by the Ashland Climate Collaborative. Can you guess which question? Will you get the correct answer? It's FREE to play and there are prizes […]
Did you wake up this morning and think, I wish there was a free, ~90 minute virtual course where I could learn what it means to electrify everything? Well, if you had this very specific thought, we have great news. Our popular Why Electrify sessions are back in action. Join our education team as they talk through […]
Meet us at Lithia Park in the grassy field across from Skout. Let's double our numbers from 2024 and show this town we believe in the power of community action!
To kick off Clean Air Week, we’ll talk about one of the key risk factors to clean air in the home - burning gas. In some ways, burning gas in your home is as dangerous as secondhand smoke. Join us for a webinar on the health risks of using natural gas indoors. Leading researchers and […]
HOST: Electrify Now To protect yourself from indoor air pollution, you first need to know about the quality of your air you breathe at home. Highly accurate air monitors are now available that can instantly tell you about the quality of your indoor air. Join electrification expert Brian Stewart from Electrify Now as we dive […]
HOST: SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM ScienceWorks is participating in Climate Week NYC by hosting a free film screening in partnership with the DC Environmental Film Festival. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27 at 3:30 PM in the Science Theater for two award-winning documentaries that explore the human stories behind climate change. The films will be […]
Contractor and installer calendars are booking up fast. It's always a good time to electrify, but right now is a really good time so you can get money back for your efforts. Most federal tax credits expire on December 31, which means appliances need to be installed by that date. Join experts from Rewiring America and […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Eastward Route to Willow Wind, Trails, AMS, and Walker This route primarily serves families at Willow Wind, Trails, Ashland Middle School, and Walker. Lead parent volunteer = Mike Vergeer (text 541-631-9280). This Bike Bus will run the first Friday of each month, except when school […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for the First Friday Bike Ride (FFBR) each month. This fun, family-friendly ride is a great way to meet and talk with other community-minded bicyclists. 5:00 pm – Meet on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. 6:00 pm – Finish right back where we started on the […]
For the past several months, a group of community leaders have been coming together to create a large-scale multi-cultural, multi-generational collaboration effort to address the crucial issues facing our community. The launch event on Monday, October 6th, 2025 hosted by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, will feature Professor john a.powell, known worldwide for inspiring communities to […]
Be Ready: Join the Ashland Wildfire Evacuation Drill Wildfire season is a reality where we live, and preparation is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our […]
Did you wake up this morning and think, I wish there was a free, ~90 minute virtual course where I could learn what it means to electrify everything? Well, if you had this very specific thought, we have great news. Our popular Why Electrify sessions are back in action. Join our education team as they talk through […]
Learn how to make your hot showers feel even better by saving money and slashing your carbon emissions with a heat pump water heater. Water heating is the second biggest energy user in our homes after space heating—they account for roughly 18% of home energy use. Heat pump water heaters run on electricity and use […]
HOST: ASHLAND TUESDAY MARKET Swing by ScienceWorks every Tuesday between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and bring your food scraps to fill our bins. We bring this “black gold” to local farms where it’s used to enrich the soil. 👩🌾🐮🍐 And it’s good for the climate! When food waste is dumped in landfills and sealed […]
Join the fourth annual Heat Pump Water Heater Day when we will celebrate the greatest hot water machine ever assembled! It's an entire day dedicated to residential and commercial heat pump water heaters, with special events during the week leading up to the big day. Connect with advocates, manufacturers, installers, home builders, and HPWH owners. […]
Ashland Climate Collaborative is excited to be part of this year's Ashland Monster Dash celebration in Lithia Park. Head over to the Monster Activity Village on race day, 9am to 12:30pm. This is the perfect place for racers and non-racers alike to come together and enjoy FREE Halloween-themed crafts, games, entertainment and more. We'll have […]
HOST: ASHLAND TUESDAY MARKET Swing by ScienceWorks every Tuesday between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and bring your food scraps to fill our bins. We bring this “black gold” to local farms where it’s used to enrich the soil. 👩🌾🐮🍐 And it’s good for the climate! When food waste is dumped in landfills and sealed […]
HOST: ASHLAND TUESDAY MARKET Swing by ScienceWorks every Tuesday between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and bring your food scraps to fill our bins. We bring this “black gold” to local farms where it’s used to enrich the soil. 👩🌾🐮🍐 And it’s good for the climate! When food waste is dumped in landfills and sealed […]
CO-HOSTED BY SUSTAINABLE NORTHWEST, THINK MICROGRID, AND MICROGRID RESOURCES COALITION Date & Location: Wednesday, November 5, 2025; 10:00 - 11:45am PST | Virtual What'll be covered: Join us next month to learn more about barriers and opportunities facing widespread microgrid adoption in Oregon and beyond. We have brought together experts from across the space, including leaders in policy […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Eastward Route to Willow Wind, Trails, AMS, and Walker This route primarily serves families at Willow Wind, Trails, Ashland Middle School, and Walker. Lead parent volunteer = Mike Vergeer (text 541-631-9280). This Bike Bus will run the first Friday of each month, except when school […]
HOST: STREETS FOR EVERYONE, AN ASHLAND CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TEAM Join Streets for Everyone for the First Friday Bike Ride (FFBR) each month. This fun, family-friendly ride is a great way to meet and talk with other community-minded bicyclists. 5:00 pm – Meet on the Plaza in downtown Ashland. 6:00 pm – Finish right back where we started on the […]
HOST: ASHLAND TUESDAY MARKET Swing by ScienceWorks every Tuesday between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and bring your food scraps to fill our bins. We bring this “black gold” to local farms where it’s used to enrich the soil. 👩🌾🐮🍐 And it’s good for the climate! When food waste is dumped in landfills and sealed […]