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📢 Actions Needed
Speak up for wilderness before the August 14 deadline
Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Submit your comment →Speak Up for Oregon’s Wilderness Study Areas
Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Submit Your Comment →Ask Congress to restore wetland protections
Deadline: Ongoing Action
Send your message →Ask Rep. Hoyle to Co-Sponsor the Roadless Area Conservation Act
Deadline: Ongoing Action
Take Action →Ask the Senate to oppose the Fix Our Forests Act
Deadline: Ongoing Action
Send your message →Defend the Endangered Species Act
Deadline: Ongoing Action
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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…
November Craft & Chat: Linocut Stamp Carving
Last night at our monthly gathering, members of the Emerald Curtain Collective came together for an engaging workshop in linocut stamp-carving, taught by a local artist and…
Building Community & Insect Hotels: A Summer Gathering at the Heart Barn
Emerald Curtain Collective gathered at the Heart Barn for an evening dedicated to creativity, connection, and care for our local pollinators. What started as a simple idea…
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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.