Event News
SOCAN June General Meeting Program: Climate Change Communication–Challenges & Opportunities
A question many climate concerned individuals face is: how do I talk about climate with friends, family, and co-workers who are less accepting of the science than am I? The pre-eminent organization in the U.S. […]
The Britt Festival Orchestra’s 2021 Season Features a Unique Musical Experience – Brush: Music in the Woodlands
The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) will present the world premiere of an experiential new work by the multi-faceted, Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and composer, Caroline Shaw. Under the leadership of the festival’s Music Director, Teddy Abrams, […]
June Events at Jacksonville Library!
This June, the Jacksonville Library is the place to be in-person (and online) to get out and expand your knowledge base and have fun at the same time with events covering a wide array of […]
Take Time to Smell the…Lavender! – by Sue Owen
Southern Oregon Lavender Festival – Summer 2021
With the easing of Covid restrictions comes the ability to gather again—and there is no better place than in the purple fields of the Applegate Valley! The farms and […]
Public Invited to Forest Park Bridge Dedication on June 5, 2021
There will be a dedication/ribbon cutting at the new suspension bridge in Forest Park on June 5 at 10:00am. At that time, the official name will also be unveiled.
Visitors to Jacksonville’s […]
The Water Smart Generation: Love Your Water – Use It Wisely
Water is life – in so many ways! Without adequate supplies, life is threatened, as are our agriculture, forests and fisheries, and our natural ecosystems. As the climate changes, droughts are occurring more frequently in […]
SOCAN March 2021 General Meeting: Bringing Social Equity to Climate Advocacy
While we all face the looming threats of climate change, communities of color, tribal communities and rural Oregonians are on the frontlines of this existential threat. The Almeda and South Obenchain fires were vivid examples […]
Come Celebrate the Shamrock in Jacksonville!
Spring is in the air and it’s time to celebrate! Enjoy some Irish shenanigans at Jacksonville’s St. Patrick’s Day event, Celebrate the Shamrock on Saturday, March 13, beginning at noon.
Shop our stores in town for […]
Climate Action 2021: Obstacles and Opportunities viewed through the lens of the 2020 Election
We greet 2021 with optimism. The reason for optimism is that, as of January 20th:
- We will have a federal administration that accepts science and acknowledges the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We will […]
Join JWA’s Annual Scotch Broom Pull
Please join members of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association for the annual Scotch Broom pull. We’ve been doing this for about 15 years, and it’s now become a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, […]