Highlights from Sparking Action! May 2025
- 250 people of all ages came to learn and get involved with wildfire preparedness activities. Some folks came from as far as Brookings, OR and Yreka, CA!
- 20 of our local partners came out to connect and share resources with the community.
- Live fire demonstrations by SOFRC and Lomakatsi Restoration Project educators in the ScienceWorks Dome showed how slope, fuel density, moisture, and wind impact flame height and severity.
- Patagonia film Fire Lines, sponsored by Southern Oregon Trail Alliance and Ashland DEVO, explored the connections between recreation trails, fire management, economic recovery, and conservation.
- Ashland Fire & Rescue served lunch, which was generously sponsored by Costco, Safeway, and Ashland Shop’n Kart.
- Families made their own air filters to protect their homes during smoke season. Thanks to Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library for sponsoring the supplies!
Read about Sparking Action! 2025 in Ashland.news!
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Thank You to our Sparking Action 2025 Community Partners!
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Sparking Action:
A Community Wildfire Education Day
You're invited to a day of hands-on learning and community connection! Join us as we explore the science of fire, wildfire prevention, and the ways communities across the Rogue Valley are working together for a healthier future.
Presented by the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative
A day full of fun and learning adventures!
- Learn about the cultural use of fire
- See live fire science demonstrations
- Say Hello to Smokey Bear!
- Learn about student-led service projects
- Build a DIY air quality filter to take home
- Learn about fire prevention and safety