by Eli Robinson, a junior at Corvallis High School YouCAN (Youth Climate Action Now) Corvallis is a youth-led environmental action group in Corvallis, Oregon. Propelled by the existential threat that is climate change, YouCAN strives to create change on a Read more…
During the prelude to his town hall this Thursday, January 3rd, Oregonian Senator Jeff Merkely was joined by three youth leader representatives – Sage Rasmussen, Bianca Curtin, and Aravind Sriram – from YouCAN whilst he recognized our work and presented us with Read more…
Two YouCAN Corvallis youth leaders authored an inspiring blog post for the Oregon Sierra Club’s online newsletter this month. Read their article here! The post describes the community climate awareness and literacy work of the YouCAN Corvallis Chapter, and the Read more…
The YouCAN Corvallis youth leaders were invited to join the Corvallis Climate Action Advisory Board on Monday, to engage in formal discussion of collaborative opportunities. Given fifteen minutes on the formal CAAB agenda, the youth leaders nominated two spokespeople to Read more…
The YouCAN Corvallis team has been working every weekend during the month of May, painting a beautiful mural on the back of a building at 300 SW 4th Street. Under the guidance of internationally recognized muralist Esteban Camacho Steffensen, YouCAN youth, Read more…
The YouCAN Corvallis youth featured prominently in today’s Gazette Times, in an article about their efforts to influence local climate policy. Read the article here. https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/a-children-s-crusade-teen-group-pitches-in-on-city/article_9e3997cd-941e-5d94-a5f9-14ca17154889.html
Feb 24, 1:00pm – Join youth and adults taking action! It’s often said that climate recovery actions should be taken for the sake of the next generation. In that spirit, the Oregon Sierra Club and Our Children’s Trust are hosting Read more…
The Corvallis Climate Action Advisory Board has convened, and the YouCAN Corvallis team eagerly attended their first meeting and hear the Board members construct their strategy for the coming six months. Three Youth Leaders spoke to the Board, introducing their Read more…
RSVP: youcancorvallis@gmail.com FREE WORKSHOP! Monday, Aug 28, 2017 6:00-8:00pm Climate Change Advocacy – Skills & Techniques Work with others for positive change Get involved in your community Use your talents to make a difference Add transferable skills to your Read more…
We are overjoyed to report that, on the July 17th meeting of the Corvallis City Council, the Council collectively agreed to go forward with the creation of a Climate Advisory Board. Ten community members testified in favor of a CAB, Read more…