Category: EarthKeepers

Recycling news and tips from RVUUF “Master Recyclers” Ann Hackett and Adrienne Kimmy

Feb Third Sunday Recipient: Rogue Climate

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Rogue Climate is working together for climate justice in Southern Oregon and the South Coast. Their work includes Fire Recovery, Energy Justice, opposition to the Jordan Cove LNG pipeline, and Covid 19 support. For more information and to get involved in their mission, please see their website.

Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF

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Can you plant a tree somewhere in the Rogue Valley to help offset the huge loss of trees, plants and habitats from the recent fires? We will be handing out baby trees and/or seeds free of charge. You can plant one or more where you like provided you have permission to do so. The window for … Continue reading Tree Planting & Habitat Restoration-Community Outreach for Derek Mark’s Interfaith Bar Mitzvah Project-Sun, Jan 17, 1-4pm, outside RVUUF

Wilderness: The Secret Economic Engine, Thurs, Oct 24, 7pm in the Great Hall

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Umpqua Watersheds, an environmental organization in Southern Oregon is campaigning for the Crater Lake Wilderness. They are offering a 40 minute power point presentation and discussion at RVUUF, sponsored by RVUUF Social Justice & Action. There will also be an opportunity to sign a petition showing our support and sign postcards to send to our … Continue reading Wilderness: The Secret Economic Engine, Thurs, Oct 24, 7pm in the Great Hall

Short Notice: RVUUF Highway Cleanup on South Stage Rd. in Medford Sat, Sept. 28

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RVUUF has been taking care of a section of highway south of Medford for 19 years by picking up litter at least twice each year. The Fall pick-up has had to be scheduled Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 am until noon. The organizers are very sorry about the short notice, but found that the planned … Continue reading Short Notice: RVUUF Highway Cleanup on South Stage Rd. in Medford Sat, Sept. 28

Bottlecap Art Project Nearing Completion

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RVUUFian Wendy Eppinger shares:  I’m nearing completion of my art project and I won’t be collecting anymore bottlecaps. Gratitude to the congregation for your support. Lets think of more creative ways to keep plastic out of landfill and out of the ocean!  

Master Recycler update on recycling do’s and don’ts

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“Can I place these in my commingled curbside recycle bin?” According to Ann Hackett, RVUUF’s Master Recycler, this is a question that people often wonder about various items in their households. Here is an update from Ann Hackett on recycling do’s and don’ts as it pertains to the curbside Commingled Recycle Bin.