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📢 Actions Needed
Tell Congress: Don’t Exempt the Military from the Endangered Species Act
Deadline: Jul 18, 2026
Take Action →Tell the Board of Forestry to Adopt the Western Oregon State Forests Management Plan
Deadline: Jul 19, 2026
Comment to the Board →Sign-On Letter: Ask EPA to make its Fungicide Strategy Better for Wildlife and Habitat
Deadline: Jul 20, 2026
Learn More →Keep forever chemicals out of our drinking water
Deadline: Jul 20, 2026
Submit a comment →Speak Up on Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Take Action →Tell Your Senators: Let the People Speak on Roadless Forests
Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
Tell Your Senators →
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…
February Craft & Chat: Prayer Flags
This week, the Emerald Curtain Collective hosted our monthly gathering at the South Beach Community Center, and it was a magical evening full of gratitude and prayerful…
January Craft & Chat: Collage Workshop
This week, the Emerald Curtain Collective hosted our monthly gathering at the South Beach Community Center, and it was an evening filled with creativity, connection, and storytelling….
December Craft & Chat: Thai Salad Rolls
Our December Gathering was a humble and delicious experience. We got together and made Thai salad rolls! Everyone caught on pretty quick and had no problem devouring…
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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.