Sparking action 2025

Sparking Action:

A Community Wildfire Education Day

You're invited to a day of hands-on learning and community connection! Join us on Saturday, May 10, as we explore the science of fire, wildfire prevention, and the ways communities across the Rogue Valley are working together for a healthier future.

Presented by the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative

Details

Free admission and food!

 Date: Saturday, May 10

 Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 Location: ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

A day full of fun and learning adventures!

• Learn about the cultural uses of fire and see live-fire science demonstrations in our Dome.
• Say hello to Smokey Bear!
• Enjoy story time in the auditorium.
• Make your own plant or animal costume.
• Learn about student-led service projects and see their recent work.
• Build a DIY air quality filter to take home.
• Meet local firefighters and learn about fire prevention and safety.

Don’t miss this exciting, action-packed day! ScienceWorks is proud to host this community-driven event—come be part of the solution!

Free hot dogs and veggie dogs

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

While supplies last.

Fire Lines Film Screening

1:30 to 2:30 PM

Join Southern Oregon Trail Alliance (SOTA) and Ashland DEVO for Fire Lines, a 2024 film by Patagonia. The film explores how trail networks and cultural fire can support fire management, economic recovery, and conservation in fire-prone landscapes.

The screening will be held in ScienceWorks' Theater.

Free DIY smoke filter workshop

2:00 to 3:00 PM

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!