We are a group of southern Oregonians who have come together to foster a vibrant and resilient community that makes use of sustainable practices, empowers us to share our skills and gifts, and confronts environmental and economic instability with determination to create a better life for all.
RCC Rain Garden and Bioswale Project
February 2018 Update The February Planting Day was sunny and successful. The RCC maintenance crew worked with Chas to move a big batch of huge boulders into the garden and a happy crew of folks worked on getting the last batch of plants in the ground! We planted a big patch of native Thimbleberry that…
Fairgrounds Demonstration Garden Project
FireWise Demonstration Gardens at County Fairgrounds… No Pesticides Used Here! When visiting the Josephine County Fairgrounds be sure to check out the five new Fire-Wise demonstration gardens along the left side of the main thoroughfare. They are an educational project designed, planted and maintained by members of Sustainable Rogue Valley. The themes demonstrate ways fire-resistant plantings…
2018 Community Resilience Challenge
The Community Resilience Challenge is organized around four themes: Save Water, Grow Food, Conserve Energy Build Community. During the Challenge participants commit to undertaking specific actions that fall under each theme such as installing a rain garden, planting a couple fruit trees, solarizing your home and/or coordinating a neighborhood seed sharing project. The 2018 Resilience Challenge is a…
