Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) invites you to an evening of inspiration, connection, and climate solutions at the Third Annual Sips for Sustainability, held on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
You can purchase your ticket to the event at - buff.ly/JNmrATJ
Climate change is heating our oceans—reshaping ecosystems, weather, and coastal life. Join SOCAN & Dr. Bill Gorham to explore impacts and solutions. Free public event! #ClimateAction#SOCAN
Skeptics say clean energy means paving over paradise. In just 2½ minutes, Prof. Mark Jacobson compares how much land the U.S. would need for renewables vs fossil fuels.
Watch the October 4th video to see the comparison for yourself!
A huge thank-you to all the incredible partners who make Sips for Sustainability possible — and climate progress real. Your leadership, generosity, and commitment to community and sustainability power this event and our shared work for a livable future.
This year, we saw over three hundred SOCAN event attendees, logged 500 volunteer hours, and wrote 200 public comments during the 2025 legislative session. Join us at Sips for Sustainability to celebrate and support what’s next. 🌿 buff.ly/h4uQoaT
🌊 Heat Beneath the Waves — Dive into the unseen effects of climate change on our oceans with Dr. Bill Gorham and Coastal SOCAN. Discover how warming seas and acidification disrupt ecosystems, impact coastal communities, and fuel global feedback loops. #OceanHealthbuff.ly/eRbJDlR
Tonight! Join us in welcoming the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) as this month’s featured speakers—champions of fairness, clean energy, and climate accountability. For over 40 years, CUB has been Oregon’s watchdog for ratepayers.
Reminder! The CEAP Composting workshop is tonight, 6pm at the Ashland Public Library. Whether you're a seasoned composter or just getting going, you'll get practical tips on reducing organic waste, enriching your soil, and lowering methane emissions. More details: buff.ly/aMKZ79x
🌱 Turn food scraps into climate action! Join SOCAN’s free Composting for Climate Action workshop — Sept 24, 6–7:30pm at Ashland Public Library. Learn how composting supports Ashland’s CEAP goals and builds community resilience.
Power to the People: CUB Takes the Mic! Join us in welcoming the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB), champions of climate accountability for over 40 years, as this month’s featured speakers. Tuesday, September 30th, 6:00pm, at Medford Public Library, 205 S. Central Avenue. buff.ly/B2RC9tP
OLLI open registration begins tomorrow for Living With Climate Change: Rogue Valley. A terrific opportunity to refresh your knowledge of climate change, with a focus on Southern Oregon! buff.ly/L1g1Qjg
At the Winter Dreams Summer Gardens Symposium, Alan Journet and Kathy Conway will be discussing the merits of electrifying yard work and landscaping, what equipment is available, and the cost to you. October 18th, 10:30am via Zoom. For more info, visit buff.ly/hZb52oV. #jcmga#osuextension
Join our friends at Sierra Club for a free webinar about the scale of data center buildout, the impacts of data centers on affordability, climate, and public health, and some of the emerging tools to help get a handle on this buildout. August 20, 2025 at 7pm. Register at this link: buff.ly/NA0cCXu
Our friends at Electrify Now are holding a webinar, Whole Home Batteries: Costs, Benefits, and Payback, focusing on key benefits of battery storage—back up power during outages and long-term financial savings. It will be August 21, 2025 at noon and it's free. Register here: buff.ly/pvFISED
Fire and smoke have become a persistent threat in Southwest Oregon, with climate change playing a key role. Dr. Chris Adlam will discuss how climate trends are intensifying fire risk and what that means for the future of the region. August 26th, 6pm at the Medford Public Library. buff.ly/BLHrzmy
Are you aware that Ashland has implemented a Clean Energy Action Plan? Participate in an engaging community workshop as we explore the second session on Buildings.
Wednesday, July 30th 6:00–7:30 PM Ashland Public Library
