We’ll be at the Science Works Hands-On Museum for their Earth Day Event on Friday, April 25th! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities, local vendors, and engaging experiences that highlight the science of sustainability. Earth Day is a…
By Flavia Franco Join us for a 4-week OLLI Course at SOU – 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 Cultivating Connections to Our Local Food System Whether you are new to the Rogue Valley or have been here many years, it’s possible that youmay…
By Janet Gruy Winter Who knew! Flies are nothing but a bother, right? And a possible health hazard. Something to ban from the kitchen and attempt to keep away from the vegetable bin. But it seems that not all flies…
Over 1000 people showed up in the chilly early October morning, all dressed up in their monster best, ready to run in support of our schools! Such an inspiring and fun filled morning. As part of the Ashland Climate Collaborative’s…
We were at the Bear Creek Salmon Festival last October! It was a fun, zero waste event. Almost 200 kids and their families stopped by our booth to make native wildflower seed bombs and learn about the cycle of food…
This summer, the Britt Festival asked us to organize their food scrap collection and composting. We, of course, said yes! Sustainably managing food leftovers and reducing our carbon footprint is a growing trend among festivals in the United States and…
A big shout out to The Bottle Drop foundation for giving Ashland Community Composting a small grant to begin working with the TRAILS school in Ashland! Thanks to the grant and hard work of all involved, we’re starting a pilot program to…
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Food Solutions Summit, hosted by the Rogue Valley Food System Network, at the OSU Agricultural Extension in Medford, Oregon. It was spring down in the valley, with ladybugs landing on my arm,…
What is Bokashi composting? It’s fast and easy! In just two or three weeks, it creates pre-compost rich in beneficial microorganisms. This enables plant nutrient absorption and brings soil alive. Bokashi means “fermented organic matter” in Japanese. It makes composting…