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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T193000
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SUMMARY:How Climate Science Divides Us
\, How to Build Consensus
DESCRIPTION:An abundance of scientific evidence is readily available confirming the reality of human-induced global warming and its climate consequences – and the causes. There is also a wealth of evidence regarding what is needed to divert the current climate trajectory which threatens life on the planet as we know it. Given this evidence\, climate scientists and activists are frustrated and disappointed by the limited success of climate mitigation policies. \nDr Rob Winthrop\, a member of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maryland\, has reflected on this conundrum and will discuss his thinking on the reasons for this failure. Dr. Winthrop’s presentation is the focus of the July Southern Oregon Climate Action Now free monthly public general meetings. \nWinthrop argues that climate change is not an environmental problem. It is a social problem with profound environmental consequences. While acknowledging the soundness of climate science\, he questions how the science has been used to shape policies around highly technical objectives (such as “net zero” emissions) that lack social salience and fail to build consensus. He suggests that we should encourage social mobilization for a climate-positive future around shared goals\, not beliefs (including a belief in human-caused climate change). Thus\, he thinks that rather than focusing primarily on reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, we should pursue climate action as a co-benefit of other socially desired goals\, such as energy efficiency and self-reliance.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/how-climate-science-divides-us-how-to-build-consensus/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T200000
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SUMMARY:What's Your Plan?: Final Session\, Wildfire Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:It’s more important than ever to be proactive and prepared when it comes to wildfire. This is Session 4 in the Better Prepared Wildfire Series\, a unique opportunity to gain the skills and strategies to safeguard your home\, loved ones and the community. \nThe series is presented in collaboration between Ashland.news\, Ashland Climate Collaborative\, Ashland Together and the City of Ashland. We are working together to help you take action now and build resilience before disaster strikes. \nRegistration is OPEN. \nLet’s get prepared\, Ashland! We are better together. Join us this spring and summer to build a safer\, more resilient community. See updates and information on supporting programs. \nRegistration is OPEN.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/whats-your-plan-final-session-wildfire-preparedness/
LOCATION:Historic Armory\, 208 Oak St.\, Ashland\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T160000
DTSTAMP:20250606T163654Z
CREATED:20250606T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T163654Z
UID:10004650-1751616000-1751644800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:SOCAN's July 4 Events
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) will once again have a vibrant\, climate-themed presence in the Ashland 4th of July Parade — and we need your energy and enthusiasm to make it great. Whether you’d like to walk with us in the parade or help staff our outreach booth at the park afterward\, we’d love to have you on the team. Sign up and make a difference!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socans-july-4-events/
LOCATION:Lithia Park\, Winburn Way\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T143000
DTSTAMP:20250614T050903Z
CREATED:20250614T050903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T050903Z
UID:10004660-1750165200-1750170600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Stopping Grim “Nuclear Revival” Bills
DESCRIPTION:Join us on for an urgent webinar on the state of the so-called “nuclear revival\,” the bills that are trying to make it a grim and dangerous reality\, and what we can do to stop it. Across the country\, nuclear power lobbyists are working overtime — pushing dangerous legislation\, undermining democracy\, and siphoning funding away from real climate solutions. You’ll hear from organizers on the front lines: \n\nCathryn Chudy\, Board Member\, Oregon Conservancy Foundation: Reporting on efforts to defend Oregon’s nuclear moratorium and defeat dangerous subsidies in Washington.\nJamie Valdez\, Executive Director\, Roots 2 Resilience: Sharing updates from Colorado on grassroots resistance to SMRs in Pueblo and opposition to legislation falsely labeling nuclear power as “clean” energy.\nTim Judson\, Executive Director\, NIRS: Exposing how Maryland’s Next Generation Act threatens to funnel funding to new reactors across the Midwest and Northeast.\n\nRegister to discuss how these battles are connected—and how we can win.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/stopping-grim-nuclear-revival-bills/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Democracy,Environment,Nuclear Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T193000
DTSTAMP:20250607T210339Z
CREATED:20250607T210339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T210339Z
UID:10004657-1749751200-1749756600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Rogue Action Center's LGBTQIA+ Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Rogue Action Center’s LGBTQIA+ Listening Project is hosting a LGBTQIA+ Town Hall. We want to take this as an opportunity to get as many community members together as possible to talk about their upcoming events\, what they want to see in the community\, and how we can better show up and support each other. We are stronger together! For safety\, please RSVP for the location.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/lgbtqia-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Community Event,Education,LBGTQ+
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTSTAMP:20250607T211407Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Youth Internship Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Rogue Action Center and Rogue Climate have another internship coming up this summer! If you or someone you know might be interested in organizing for climate and social justice\, and making an impact in your community please apply at this link by Monday\, June 9. \nThe internship is open to BIPOC youth between the ages of 14-30 who live in the Rogue Valley. Participants will develop their leadership and community organizing skills by attending weekly trainings and engaging in local climate and social justice campaigns. Trainings will include Intro to Organizing; Climate Justice; Power\, Privilege and Oppression; Campaign Planning; and more. \nThroughout the internship\, youth will get hands-on experience with community organizing by working on a campaign or project with Rogue Action Center or Rogue Climate. Projects may include taking action for social and climate justice. The internship is 3-5 hours per week and spans 9 weeks between July 3 through August 28\, 2025. Participants will receive a $500 stipend at the end of the internship. \nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis\, with a final deadline of June 9th\, 2025. If you have any questions about the internship programs or need support with the application\, please contact Blanca and/or Alex.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/bipoc-youth-internship-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20250528T033021Z
CREATED:20250528T031439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T033021Z
UID:10004636-1748453400-1748458800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Ashland's CEAP Goals for Transportation Focus of Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join SOCAN’s Ashland Climate Action Team for a dynamic bi-monthly workshop series exploring Ashland’s Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) and the inspiring local efforts driving progress. This 90-minute session will dive into a key CEAP focus area — spotlighting the city’s climate goals and featuring community partner organizations actively turning policy into action. This month’s workshop is on Transportation\n\nEach workshop includes:\n\nA focused overview of Ashland’s progress on CEAP goals\nA featured presentation from a local organization making a real difference\nPractical pathways for residents to get involved.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/workshop-focuses-ashlands-ceap-goals-for-transportation/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T193000
DTSTAMP:20250509T175853Z
CREATED:20250509T175853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T175853Z
UID:10004623-1748368800-1748374200@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Working toward Electrification of Medford
DESCRIPTION:An Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) representative will speak at the Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) general meeting this month. OEC’s Max Light-Pacheco will preview OEC’s effort to stimulate electrification and energy efficiency in Medford – a project being undertaken in collaboration with SOCAN’s Medford Climate Action Team (MCAT). \nOEC was established in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state to protect the water\, air\, and land we all share and love. OEC has a statewide focus and had long served as a leading organization in efforts to stimulate climate action in the Oregon legislature and among Oregon state agencies. SOCAN has collaborated extensively over the years with OEC on climate action and their work in Southern Oregon. \nYour voice\, your attention\, and your continued presence matter. Together\, we’re building a more informed and resilient Oregon.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/working-toward-electrification-of-medford/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20250409T225418Z
CREATED:20250409T225418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T225418Z
UID:10003689-1747245600-1747252800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Protect Your Home & Yard: Session 3\, Wildfire Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:It’s more important than ever to be proactive and prepared when it comes to wildfire. This is Session 3 (virtual) in the Better Prepared Wildfire Series\, a unique opportunity to gain the skills and strategies to safeguard your home\, loved ones and the community. \nThe series is presented in collaboration between Ashland.news\, Ashland Climate Collaborative\, Ashland Together and the City of Ashland. We are working together to help you take action now and build resilience before disaster strikes. \nRegistration is OPEN. \nLet’s get prepared\, Ashland! We are better together. Join us this spring and summer to build a safer\, more resilient community. See updates and information on supporting programs. \nRegistration is OPEN.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/protect-your-home-yard-session-3-wildfire-preparedness/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20250409T224520Z
CREATED:20250409T224520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T224520Z
UID:10003688-1746367200-1746378000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Ashland Wildfire Protection Plan: Session 2\, Wildfire Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:It’s more important than ever to be proactive and prepared when it comes to wildfire. This is Session 2 in the Better Prepared Wildfire Series\, a unique opportunity to gain the skills and strategies to safeguard your home\, loved ones and the community. \nThe series is presented in collaboration between Ashland.news\, Ashland Climate Collaborative\, Ashland Together and the City of Ashland. We are working together to help you take action now and build resilience before disaster strikes. \nRegistration is OPEN. \nLet’s get prepared\, Ashland! We are better together. Join us this spring and summer to build a safer\, more resilient community. See updates and information on supporting programs. \nRegistration is OPEN.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/ashland-wildfire-protection-plan-session-2-wildfire-preparedness/
LOCATION:The Grove
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T193000
DTSTAMP:20250417T181319Z
CREATED:20250417T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T181319Z
UID:10003691-1745344800-1745350200@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:SOCAN Tracking More Than 70 Legislative Bills
DESCRIPTION:Attend SOCAN’s Salem Legislative Advocacy 2025 event to learn what’s unfolded over the past three months\, hear highlight on key wins and ongoing challenges\, and ask questions and join in a community dialogue. \nSOCAN’s Federal and State Project Team continues to play a pivotal role during Oregon’s legislative sessions. As this team navigates the 2025 Legislative Session\, it is currently tracking more than 70 bills addressing greenhouse gas reduction\, climate adaptation\, and individual action. Of particular concern are several proposals aimed at reversing Oregon’s 1980 ballot measure\, which prohibits the development of nuclear energy facilities without a verified\, safe method of waste disposal. \nWith the invaluable support of eight dedicated volunteers\, SOCAN submitted more than 120 public comments this session. Collective efforts have already made a difference — several harmful bills failed to move forward after the March 21 deadline. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socan-tracking-more-than-70-legislative-bills/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Democracy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T130000
DTSTAMP:20250327T191456Z
CREATED:20250327T191456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191456Z
UID:10003307-1745323200-1745326800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Paul Hawken to Talk About Resilience\, Possibility
DESCRIPTION:Join Pachamama Alliance for a powerful\, live conversation with Paul Hawken\, bestselling author\, environmental visionary\, and longtime ally of Pachamama Alliance. In this live conversation\, Paul will explore themes from his new book Carbon: The Book of Life\, Unveiling Carbon’s Miraculous Story — not as a climate villain\, but as the fundamental thread weaving through our living world. Register here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/paul-hawken-to-talk-about-resilience-possibility/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T200000
DTSTAMP:20250409T223733Z
CREATED:20250409T223733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T223733Z
UID:10003309-1745258400-1745265600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Preparing Family & Community: Session 1\, Wildfire Preparedness Series
DESCRIPTION:It’s more important than ever to be proactive and prepared when it comes to wildfire. This is Session 1 in the Better Prepared Wildfire Series\, a unique opportunity to gain the skills and strategies to safeguard your home\, loved ones and the community. \nThe series is presented in collaboration between Ashland.news\, Ashland Climate Collaborative\, Ashland Together and the City of Ashland. We are working together to help you Take Action now and build resilience before disaster strikes. \nRegistration is OPEN. \nLet’s get prepared\, Ashland! We are better together. Join us this spring and summer to build a safer\, more resilient community. See updates and information on supporting programs. \nRegistration is OPEN.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/preparing-family-community-series-session-1-wildfire-preparedness/
LOCATION:Carpenter Hall\, 44 S. Pioneer\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20250327T190419Z
CREATED:20250327T190419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T190419Z
UID:10003306-1744502400-1744588799@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Be a Game Changer\, Connect with a Global Community
DESCRIPTION:Today is the deadline for the Pachamama Alliance Game Changer Intensive course. To change the game\, what’s needed is for a critical mass of citizens to step up\, individually and collectively. The Game Changer Intensive is a free\, 8-week online course that invites you to join a small group as a part of a larger global community where people come together online to explore who we need to be and what we need to do in order to make a difference in the world. In addition to the coursework— videos\, readings\, forum discussions\, and exercises — participants have the opportunity to meet weekly with fellow participants in guided discussions to explore their role and next steps as game changers in the world. Learn more.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/be-a-game-changer/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Democracy,Environment,Housing Justice,Immigration,Indigenous rights,Indigenous Sovereignty,Nonviolence,Racial Justice,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T193000
DTSTAMP:20250316T001755Z
CREATED:20250228T214824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T001755Z
UID:10003109-1742925600-1742931000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:SOCAN's Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:Studies have shown that most people are concerned about the climate crisis\, and we know that real change starts in our communities. For the Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) March General Meeting\, SOCAN is hosting\, “Building Resilience and Taking Action: The SOCAN Strategic Plan”. SOCAN’s free monthly in-person meetings feature speakers on topics related to climate change and are open to the public. Specific details are posted monthly on the SOCAN calendar.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socans-strategic-plan/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T193000
DTSTAMP:20250210T175545Z
CREATED:20250210T015352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T175545Z
UID:10002824-1740506400-1740511800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Redefining Sustainability for a Turbulent 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:John Giordanengo\, author of “Ecosystems as Models for Restoring Our Economies\,” is the featured speaker at Southern Oregon Climate Action Now’s February Monthly General Meeting. Drawing from three decades of experience and research in business\, economics\, ecology\, and conservation\, John H. Giordanengo explores the dynamic relationship between three governing components of highly complex systems — diversity\, energy\, and trade — to reveal a novel hypothesis on the structure of sustainable economies. The inspiration for his work is our economy’s sister system\, nature. Giordanengo offers a novel approach to achieving lasting conservation\, recognizing that humanity’s most serious concerns cannot be resolved by just environmental and social advocates. See more.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/redefining-sustainability-for-a-turbulent-21st-century/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20250210T023840Z
CREATED:20250210T012607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T023840Z
UID:10002822-1739988000-1739991600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:State of the Bioregion - A Virtual Annual Report From the Director
DESCRIPTION:Join KS Wild Executive Director Michael Dotson during a virtual event as he shares insight on recent successes and upcoming challenges with public lands conservation in the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion. Ahead of the release of KS Wild’s Annual Report in March\, Michael will host this virtual webinar for supporters and the public to learn about KS Wild’s ForestWatch and Rogue Riverkeeper programs. Attendees will also hear more about KS Wild’s priorities during the Trump Administration and ways they can make a difference for the forests\, waters\, and wildlife of the bioregion. Register to receive a link to the virtual event here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/state-of-the-bioregion-a-virtual-annual-report-from-the-director/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20250210T005738Z
CREATED:20250210T005738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T005738Z
UID:10002820-1739901600-1739910600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Ashland City Council Votes on Climate Policy
DESCRIPTION:Ashland City Council will deliberate and vote on a pollution fee ordinance aimed to incentivize developers to build new homes with efficient\, electric appliances. The goal of the pollution fee is to ensure that the majority of new built homes in Ashland are built with the health of residents and the climate in mind. The ordinance is designed to improve indoor air quality and remove health risks caused by gas appliances in the home\, while contributing to Ashland’s climate goal of reducing emissions. If the ordinance is passed\, those who choose to install gas appliances in newly constructed homes will be charged an up-front fee based on the lifecycle of each gas appliance and its carbon emissions. The fee would not impact existing homes. This will be the first policy of its kind in Oregon.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/ashland-city-council-votes-on-climate-policy/
LOCATION:Ashland City Council Chambers\, 1175 East Main St.\, Ashland\, OR\, 1175 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T193000
DTSTAMP:20250108T212013Z
CREATED:20250108T212013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T212013Z
UID:10002417-1738087200-1738092600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Climate Action and the Oregon Caves
DESCRIPTION:SOCAN’s January General Meeting: Climate Action and the Oregon Caves \nThis month’s meeting will be at the Talent Public Library\n101 Home Street\, Talent \nThe Oregon Caves are probably well-known to most Southern Oregonians as a fun day trip to visit the forest and to explore the caves underfoot. The Chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument\, completed in 1934\, may be less well-known. However\, a designated National Historic Landmark\, it is described as a national treasure akin to the more famous chateaus at other National Parks. The Chateau is currently closed for large-scale rehabilitation\, even as cave tours continue. Reconstruction projects can be both expensive and environmentally challenging. The friends of the Oregon Caves\, who are supervising this effort\, are doing their best to ensure that the rehabilitation is as environmentally benign as possible. \nMeanwhile\, Katie Wendt\, Assistant Professor at Oregon State University\, is undertaking climate history research in the caves themselves using the stalactites and stalagmites as her research subjects. The project seeks to develop reconstructions of temperature conditions during the warm period between 130\,000 and 180\,000 years ago that preceded the Wisconsin Glaciation. Sue will also summarize this research. \nSue Densmore\, Executive Director of the Friends of Oregon Caves\, will join SOCAN on Tuesday January 28th at 6:00 pm at the Talent Public Library (note the change in venue) to discuss these efforts and what is happening at the Oregon Caves National Monument.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/climate-action-and-the-oregon-caves/
LOCATION:Talent Public Library\, 101 Home Street\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T113000
DTSTAMP:20250108T213958Z
CREATED:20250108T213837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T213958Z
UID:10002418-1737801000-1737804600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Sustaining Climate Activists
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location changed for January Only to Jacksonville Public Library\n340 “C” Street\, Jacksonville \nSustaining Climate Activists provides monthly gatherings with social time\, resilience tool education\, and sharing. Generally we meet in the Talent Public Library during the winter and early spring. \nFacilitated by Maud Powell and Ken Deveney.\nContact Ken@socan.eco  SOCAN Calendar Event
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/sustaining-climate-activists/
LOCATION:Jacksonville Public Library\, 340 C street\, Jacksonville\, OR\, 97501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T193000
DTSTAMP:20241108T210004Z
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SUMMARY:Election 2024: What does it mean for climate action?
DESCRIPTION:Submitted by SOCAN \nElections always have consequences. This is especially the case for our potential to address\nthe climate crisis when some candidates for office accept the science of global warming and it\nclimate change consequences while others display something between skepticism and outright\nrejection of science. From the local to the national level the outcomes from the 2024 general\nelection will indicate profoundly whether meaningful action is likely. \nThe Southern Oregon Climate Action Now November General Meeting will focus on an\nexploration of what the election results mean for climate action in the near future. Special guest\nand notable climate champion State Representative Pam Marsh will offer insight regarding what\nthe election outcome means for climate action as we approach the 2025 long session.\nAdditionally\, SOCAN co-facilitator. Alan Journet will explore what the results mean for federal\naction\, Denise Krause will discuss what results mean for the Jackson County Board of\nCommissioners and SOCAN co-facilitator Kathy Conway will do likewise for regional city\nelection results. \nThe meeting is free and open to the public and will occur from 6:00 – 7:30 on Tuesday\nNovember 26 th at the Medford Public Library\, 205 S Central Ave\, Medford.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/election-2024-what-does-it-mean-for-climate-action/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Democracy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T193000
DTSTAMP:20241018T202314Z
CREATED:20241018T201529Z
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SUMMARY:SOCAN: How Climate Change is Impacting Oregon Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon farmers exist on the frontlines of climate change. This is because the variables of seasonal temperature and water availability are both dominant factors influencing crop viability and success and are also the primary variables influenced by global warming and its climate change consequences. \nMaud Powell\, with OSU Extension’s Southern Oregon Office in Central Points serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the Small Farms Program. SOCAN’s October monthly general meeting at the Medford Public Library on October 29 from 6:00 – 7:30 will feature a presentation by Maud that explores the impacts of climate change on farmers and ranchers in Southern Oregon\, especially related to their mental health and emotional well-being\, and an Oregon State University Initiative\, ‘Climate Stress and Grief: Building Resilience in Farmers and Ranchers’ that is addressing these concerns. Powell will also share initial findings from qualitative research conducted with Oregon farmers.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/27241/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Food Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20240904T190828Z
CREATED:20240904T164030Z
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SUMMARY:SOCAN: Community Conversation at Rogue Climate
DESCRIPTION:From Southern Oregon Climate Action Now \nHelp guide where we go\, engage with like minded people\, and generate new action steps.\nLet’s talk about what matters! Our community conversation event is the perfect opportunity to discuss climate action and sustainability. \nYour voice is valuable—see you there! \nSOCAN is hosting its second Community Conversation event in lieu of our regular September monthly meeting. Due to the Medford library’s large room being under renovation this month\, we’ve chosen to partner with Rogue Climate and bring the event to their office in Phoenix. We are excited to expand the community conversation to include our partners at Rogue Climate\, and we expect a larger turn out this month because of it. This event will also coincide with the NYC Climate Week events\, running from September 22nd through the 26th. You can learn more here. \nIn keeping with the previous community conversation\, this event is focused on creating a space where voices can join in solidarity. Where the community of climate conscious individuals can work from common ground\, and enjoy imagining the possibilities of where our respective movements can help to guide our communities. We hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socan-community-conversation-at-rogue-climate/
LOCATION:Rogue Climate Office\, 205 N Phoenix Rd\, Suite 255\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T193000
DTSTAMP:20240308T171711Z
CREATED:20240308T171711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T171711Z
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SUMMARY:Why We Are Beaver Believers
DESCRIPTION:Besides serving as the state animal\, and the OSU emblem\, Beavers are incredibly valuable components of our natural and managed ecosystems. This is becoming especially evident as climate change compromises water supplies across the landscape. Unfortunately\, beavers can also become a menace for some forest and agricultural operations. As a result\, they have become the subject of meaningful legislation over the last two sessions in Salem\, firstly to provide them some protection and secondly to help landowners learn how to coexist with them. \nDuring SOCCAN’s March open public meeting on Tuesday March 26th\, Jakob Shockey\, founder and Executive Director of Project Beaver will deliver a presentation on Beaver during which he will offer an introduction to the beavers\, followed by a discussion of how they build habitat resilience and water security in the face of climate change. Jakob will round out with a discussion of the challenges they face and ways folks can help. \nThe program is free and open to the public. It will run from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Medford Public Library\, 205 S. Central Avenue\, Medford
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/why-we-are-beaver-believers/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T173000
DTSTAMP:20240229T204823Z
CREATED:20240229T204823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T204823Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Fire Fair
DESCRIPTION:• Saturday\, March 9\, 2024\n• 11:00 AM 5:30 PM\n• Applegate Valley Fire District #9 1095 Upper Applegate Road Jacksonville\, OR\, 97530 United States (map) \nJoin KS Wildfor a family-friendly event featuring a dynamic mix of presentations and interactive demonstrations focused on wildfire and community preparedness.\nAttendees will have the opportunity to explore tables with essential information and resources– including how to access financial assistance for fuels reduction on private lands. Learn how to take action and hear from experts on a variety of topics.\nDemonstrations & Presentations Schedule:
11:00 – 11:45   Welcome from Applegate Fire Marshal Brian Mulhollen\n11:45 – 1:00     Kid-Friendly Experiment on Fire Behavior with Sofia Maciel (SOFRC)\n12:00 – 12:45  Mastication\, Slash\, & Pile Burning with Dan Defenbough (Jungle Tamer) & Brian Mulhollen (AVFD)\n1:00 – 1:45      Home Hardening & Defensible Space with Rich Fairbanks (Prescriptions for Safety)\n2:00 – 2:45     Mastication\, Slash\, & Pile Burning with Dan Defenbough (Jungle Tamer) & Brian Mulhollen (AVFD)\n3:00 – 3:45     Intro to Prescribed Burning & Fire Behavior with Aaron Krikava (RVPBA) & Chris Adlam (OSU Extension)\n4:00 – 5:30     Addressing the Doug Fir Die Off & BLM Strategies for the Future \nThis event is hosted by members of the Applegate Valley Forest and Fire Working Group:\nApplegate & Williams Fire Districts ᐧ KS Wild ᐧ Applegate Partnership & Watershed Council ᐧ OSU Extension ᐧ Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative ᐧ Rogue Valley Prescribed Burn Association ᐧ Jungle Tamer ᐧ Bureau of Land Management ᐧ United States Forest Service ᐧ Oregon State Fire Marshal ᐧ Natural Resources Conservation Service ᐧ A Greater Applegate \nFood and beverages available for purchase onsite from Black Barn Farm
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/all-things-fire-fair/
LOCATION:Applegate Valley Fire District #9\, 1095 Upper Applegate Road\, Jacksonville\, OR\, 97530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T193000
DTSTAMP:20240223T163045Z
CREATED:20240223T163033Z
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SUMMARY:SOCAN: Climate Legislation Update
DESCRIPTION:The SOCAN February monthly public meeting will feature a brief review of what has been happening to proposals of interest in the Capitol. SOCAN’s Federal and State Project team will host this meeting with summaries of the status of specific bills and will provide opportunities to write postcards to critical representatives urging action. We will provide tips on what to write. \nPlease join us at the Medford Public Library on Tuesday February 27th from 6:00 – 7:30 to learn what our legislators are doing and how you can act. All SOCAN meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socan-climate-legislation-update/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T203000
DTSTAMP:20240202T000404Z
CREATED:20240201T230730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T000404Z
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SUMMARY:Screening: Us As We Are: People of Red Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join Siskiyou Rising Tide and Southern Oregon PBS for a screening of Southern Oregon PBS’ new documentary “Us As We Are: People of Red Mountain” to learn more about the ongoing fight to stop lithium mining in McDermitt Caldera (just hours away from the Rogue Valley) on Thursday\, February 8 at 6:30pm in the Medford Library Large Meeting Room (205 S. Central Ave\, First Floor). \nMore about the documentary: “Southern Oregon PBS’s Us As We Are visits Northern Nevada’s McDermitt Caldera\, home to the world’s largest deposit of lithium. Lithium is a major component in batteries for electric cars\, and so is considered an essential part of a ‘green future.’ However\, an indigenous environmental activist group\, People of Red Mountain point to the environmental costs of lithium mining itself.” \nEvent is Thursday\, February 8th at 6:30PM. Free dinner! \nEvent is not officially sponsored by the Jackson County Library. \nFacebook event – https://www.facebook.com/events/806231811252517/
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/screening-us-as-we-are-people-of-red-mountain/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Indigenous Sovereignty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T193000
DTSTAMP:20231116T204918Z
CREATED:20231116T204918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T204918Z
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SUMMARY:Dirty Hands & Clean Hearts: Addressing Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:The next SOCAN General meeting will be Tuesday November 28th at the Medford Public Library from 6:00 – 7:30. Garett Long\, Agriculture Director will join us to explain what Demeter Biodynamic and Regenerative Agriculture are\, how they do it\, and how it benefits us all – plus how they hope to achieve the goal of having a much broader impact than just one vineyard. \nMore Information \nTroon Vineyard “farms like the world depends on it.” In addition to providing excellent Rogue Valley\nwines\, Troon Vineyard and Farm on Kubli Road\, Grants Pass\, is certified as practicing Demeter\nBiodynamic and Regenerative Agriculture. This is undertaken with the goal of lightening their footprint\nand maintaining a sustainable operation. \nAs they state on their website: “The recent certification follows a conversion to biodynamic farming that\nhas revitalized the estate’s soils while also providing a template for other wineries both locally and\naround the world to reduce their environmental footprint.” \nThe next SOCAN General meeting will be Tuesday November 28th at the Medford Public Library from 6:00 – 7:30. Garett Long\, Agriculture Director will join us to explain what Demeter Biodynamic and Regenerative Agriculture are\, how they do it\, and how it benefits us all – plus how they hope to achieve the goal of having a much broader impact than just one vineyard. \nGarett is a farmer and soil scientist who believes healing the planet is in parallel with healing the human\nspirit. He spent five formative years practicing biodynamic and regenerative farming at Apricot Lane\nFarms (see The Biggest Little Farm documentary) and earned his M.S. in Soils & Biogeochemistry from\nthe University of California-Davis. He co-founded Soil Life Services\, which supports producers in\nmonitoring and evaluating the impacts of agricultural management on soil carbon and other metrics of\nsoil health. He was also the Board Treasurer for the Josephine Porter Institute (2019-22). Since 2021\, he\nhas served as the Director of Agriculture at Troon Vineyard\, Oregon’s only Biodynamic and Regenerative\nOrganic Certified farm. \nHe is passionate about real\, good food\, preaching the value of soil\, and the interconnectedness of all\nlife. He has lectured on soil health\, composting and regenerative farming for individuals and brands.\nGarett has engaged the movement at the intersection of agriculture and ecosystem management\,\nworking with people in resolute action to conserve what we have\, and restore what we have lost. \nThere is no charge for attending the meeting. \nSOCAN invites you to join them and learn what Troon is doing.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/dirty-hands-clean-hearts-addressing-soil-health/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T130000
DTSTAMP:20230921T234851Z
CREATED:20230914T204214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T234851Z
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SUMMARY:From Local Action to Global Impact
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Sept. 21 — From Local Action to Global Impact – Noon-1pm – Global ZoomMany of us grapple with the questions of what is ours to do and how do we make the biggest impact. We do so as we process the overwhelm and despair that emerges as we witness the unfolding climate chaos—wildfires\, hurricanes\, heat waves\, people forced to flee their homes due to disasters\, and so much more. \nThose feelings live alongside the knowledge that urgent action is needed and a soup of paralysis\, anxiety\, and dread can ensue. Join the Pachamama Alliance global community to explore the journey from concern\, dread\, and paralysis to impactful action. We’ll explore the connection between global issues and local solutions and share some examples of individuals who are on a journey to discover their role to play in the unfolding climate crisis. \nThis call is part of Resilience and Possibility in These Times\, a series of online offerings to support us all in staying connected to one another during these challenging times. \nRegister Here: https://landing.pachamama.org/call-48-impact
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/from-local-action-to-global-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T230000
DTSTAMP:20230921T234635Z
CREATED:20230914T223741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T234635Z
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SUMMARY:Aloha Maui Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to the Historic Ashland Armory this Sunday\, September 17 for the “Aloha Maui Benefit Concert” to support Lahaina wildfire victims. \nEntry fees range from $20 to $100 depending on how much you want to donate and all profits will go directly to victims in Maui through United Way of Jackson County. \n“For a lot of people\, when they’re giving small amounts and helping\, what it does is give people a feeling that they’ve had something to do with the recovery\,” said Greg Frederick with The Rogue Suspects. “And I think especially with some of the disasters we’ve suffered here\, I think people feel like they’d like to give back.” \nSeveral of our favorite Southern Oregon music groups will be performing\, including The Rogue Suspects\, Alice Di Michele\, Petty Thievery\, HA’ENA and Fret Drifters. \nThis is an all-ages event with food provided by Gather and wine from Dos Mariposas Vineyard. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm for the silent auction and refreshments. Live music starts at 7:00 pm and goes until 11:00 pm. \nIf you’re interested in donating items for the silent auction\, you can drop them off at the Ashland Armory anytime after 12:00 pm on September 17th. To donate money via GoFundMe\, click on this link. \nTo buy tickets ahead of time\, please visit the Aloha Maui website.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/aloha-maui-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Historic Armory\, 208 Oak St.\, Ashland\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Community Event
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