Sparking Action! is a day of hands-on learning about the science of fire, wildfire preparedness, and community actions that make us more resilient to wildfire! This free, family-friendly event includes a variety of activity stations to explore concepts:
- live fire demonstrations
- evacuation planning
- story time for kids
- DIY low-cost air filter workshop from 1:30-2:30 (free, sign up required)
- See the Patagonia movie Fire Lines starting at 2:30 in the ScienceWorks Auditorium!
ScienceWorks Hands-On MuseumStudent-led service projects will showcase the work of local high school students who are participating in FireBright, the locally-developed wildfire science curriculum that is now offered at several schools in Jackson and Josephine Counties.Sparking Action! is sponsored by ScienceWorks, Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative, Ashland Fire & Rescue, the City of Ashland and Lomakatsi Restoration Project. For more information about the event and visit ScienceWorks Hands on Museum event page. Participate in the DIY Air filter shop and sign up here.
