Festival Schedule of Events July 15-16 at Pacifica Saturday, July 15, at Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous 10:00—Butterfly walk with Linda Kappen 10:30—Doors open; announcements, land acknowledgement, etc. 10:45—Panel 1 (Botany) 12:00—Open (lunch) 1:00—Panel 2 (Joe Scott) 2:00—Panel 3 (Wildlife) 3:30—Poetry readings 4:00—Reception for invited guests 5:00—Open (dinner) 6:00— Keynote speaker: Michael Kauffmann Justin […]
Please join the #nowaytotreatachild campaign co-leaders from Defense for Children International - Palestine and American Friends Service Committee for a webinar on July 25 at 12 p.m. Eastern / 9 a.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. BST. Palestinian rights organizers, activists, and advocates across the United States have been busy working to advance the Palestinian Children […]
Our food system is failing to address hunger in the U.S. Our food system is vulnerable to climate change and a leading contributor to the climate crisis. Join AFSC staff and partners as we host roundtable discussions on the U.S. Farm Bill and how we can collectively call for policies that build a more just, […]
On Wednesday, August 9, Peace House, One Sunny Day Initiatives and the Peace and Witness Team of the Ashland Congregational Church will host an opportunity for learning and discussion on our geopolitical situation. What can we do? What initiatives may be possible to scale back the dangers of nuclear war? Speakers include: Dr. Michael Niemann, […]
ASAP is pleased to announce a Benefit Concert for Sviatohirsk’s will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2 p.m. at the Ashland High School Theatre on 201 S Mountain Ave. The concert will feature: The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers with Paul French, Conductor – The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers celebrate 34 years of providing the highest quality choral […]
Anyone spending time in the dryer forests of Southern Oregon will have seen the splashes of orange among the healthy green backdrop. These splashes of color portend our future; they represent Douglas firs that are expiring. As the trees die, the needles lose the healthy green chlorophyll that drives photosynthesis and produce the familiar orange […]
From encounters with pirates and historic earthquakes to visits from the Queen, the women in these pages led amazing lives. Each was a true heroine who contributed dramatically to plant knowledge before the word botany even existed. They explored, collected and propagated plants alongside a large majority of men, their endeavors often barely acknowledged and […]
Join us for this 30-minute online meditation led by Peggy Rowe Ward. The theme will focus on our tree ancestors and the deep rooted friendship and wisdom they provide all beings. Bring a memory of your favorite tree to join us on the cushion! Wednesday, September 13 5:30–6:00 am pt | 8:30–9:00 am et Donation-based […]
Citizens and Visitors in Ashland Let’s Talk! Ashland has been proclaimed a City of Peace since May 16, 2017. What does this mean now, what does this look like post Covid? What do we want it to be? You are invited to join community members in a dialogue of exploration and sharing ideas in an […]
This Saturday, September 16th from 3 pm to 8 pm, El Mercadito is joining Music On the Commons at the library park in Talent, OR to honor and celebrate a historical weekend for our people. We will have many fun and exciting activities during the day, but make sure you stay for our surprise live […]
The community is invited to the Historic Ashland Armory this Sunday, September 17 for the “Aloha Maui Benefit Concert” to support Lahaina wildfire victims. Entry 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. […]
Registration is now open for the September online dharma talk. The theme will be posted soon to our website, and across Instagram and Facebook. Wednesday, September 20 4:00–5:30 pm pt | 7:00–8:30 pm et Donation-based event https://www.thelotusinstitute.org/events-all/september-talk
