Let’s talk about hope
Can your community tackle climate change? I believe we can!
Hi! My name is Erin O’Kelley Muck, founder of the Climate Joy Project. As former executive director of the Ashland Climate Collaborative, I’m known for the joy I bring to the climate movement.
My passion is inspiring COMMUNITY climate action.
“We the people” often make key decisions in our lives that greatly affect climate. Like how we get around town, if we compost, and what appliances are used in our homes. Collectively, a few lifestyle shifts in these areas make a BIG impact.
I believe communities can and should lead the way. Let’s not wait for the whims of government administrations. When enough individuals and households embrace healthy climate actions — the hope we ignite will inspire other communities to join.
The time to act is now. Let’s do everything we can, while we can, to ensure a beautiful future for your children and mine.
Thank you for being part of the climate joy movement!
Ready for some happy climate inspiration…?
Upcoming Events
JUNE 17, 2026
An Evening with Robin Greenfield – The Year of Foraging.
Presented by Robin Greenfield at the Bellview Grange. 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Register online. Erin is DELIGHTED to be interviewing Robin the same evening!
JUNE 25, 2026
Small Shifts. Big Impact. Practical, high-impact climate actions that help motivate change.
Presented by Climate Joy Project keynote speaker Erin O’Kelley Muck at the SOU Hannon Library. Space is limited – please see the details to RSVP.
JULY 17, 2026
Climate Actions with Big Impact: How small towns can lead the way for other communities.
Presented by Climate Joy Project keynote speaker Erin O’Kelley Muck. Hosted by White Rabbit from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Ashland, Oregon.
What do we need to do?
The problem: burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. The solution: shifting to clean energy.
Shift to clean transportation
Drive an EV or hybrid. Ride a bike or an e-bike. Walk more. Take the bus. Carpool. ANYTHING that gets the foot off the gas pedal.
Shift to clean home energy
Ashland’s electricity is powered by one of the cleanest energy sources available — hydroelectricity.* Shift to a clean energy heat pump (instead of gas furnace). Electrify everything.
Compost food waste
Compost food scraps and avoid food waste. This has a HUGE impact!
Shift to electric landscaping tools
Two-stroke gas engines are super polluters. Switch to quiet yard tools.
Be prepared
Take steps to protect your home from wildfire, conserve water, and prepare for emergencies.
“Your positive energy is such a gift and inspiration to all of us.”
– Mary Paschke, Neighborhood Climate Club
Meet joy-filled climate heroes!
Flavia the compost maven, Barb the 80-year-old cyclist, Mike on a Bike teaching kids how to ride. Tune in every Wednesday for a new interview (posted on our site and all our social media channels) Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn. Every person answers the same 3 questions:
1. What climate solution are you working on?
2. Where do you hope to see your community in five years?
3. What is one thing we can ALL do now?
Hire a professional climate speaker
Wondering how your organization can be part of creating a healthier, more sustainable future?
Erin O’Kelley Muck, keynote speaker and climate communication expert, helps leaders, cities, and organizations understand climate moves with the biggest impact and how the right climate messages inspire community engagement.
Get to know Erin
With the nickname “Adventure Mama”, Erin loves exploring nature with family or solo. Parade-lover, costume diva, and unexpected gray-hair model, her climate deep-dive led her to change careers from web design to the world of climate nonprofits.
In early 2026, due to funding cuts, she was laid off her position as the executive director of the Ashland Climate Collaborative (along with sooooo many others in climate). Climate Joy Project is her newest adventure.
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