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 (free, sign up required)
• And more!

Student-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 Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative, Ashland Fire and Rescue, the City of Ashland, Lomakatsi Restoration Project, and ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum. For more information about the event and to sign up for the air filter workshop, visit https://www.scienceworksmuseum.org/sparking-action.

Info: Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build your own DIY air filter using a simple box fan and furnace filter! All materials are provided, so you can take home a ready-to-use filter to improve indoor air quality during wildfire season. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare, protect, and breathe easier!

Space is limited—sign up today on the ScienceWorks website!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 East Main Street, Ashland, United States