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📢 Actions Needed
Ask the Board of Forestry to Prioritize Habitat and Climate Over Clearcutting
Deadline: Ongoing Action
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Deadline: Ongoing Action
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Success Story: Historic Funding for Oregon Wildlife
Hundreds of wildlife and habitat advocates from across the state gathered in Salem on February in support of HB 4134, the “1.25% for Wildlife” legislation. HB 4134…
We Must Cultivate Our Garden
“We must cultivate our garden” —Voltaire, Candide, 1759 What Voltaire wrote over 250 years ago couldn’t be more true today. Amidst the distractions of networking and…
April Craft & Chat: Felted Mushrooms
This week, the Emerald Curtain Collective hosted our monthly gathering at the South Beach Community Center, and what an evening it was. Laura Buchanan led us through…
March Craft & Chat: Sgraffito Pottery
Last week, at our monthly gathering at the South Beach Community Center, Liz Fox and Beth Kattleman guided us through the art of sgraffito, an Italian word…
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Join ECC’s workshops and classes to explore how art and activism can protect our local ecosystem. Through hands-on learning and creative expression, you’ll discover the challenges facing our forests, rivers, and coastline—and the solutions within our reach. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just starting your journey, our programs connect you with experts, artists, and community members who share a passion for preserving this unique landscape. Come learn, create, and take action to safeguard the place where the forest meets the sea.