Let’s talk about hope
Can communities tackle climate change? YES!
Hi! I’m Erin O’Kelley Muck, founder of the Climate Joy Project. As former executive director of the Ashland Climate Collaborative, content creator of weekly Climate Joy interviews, and keynote speaker, I’m known for the joy I bring to the climate movement.
A few shifts = BIG impact!
Every single day, “we the people” make decisions that affect climate. Like how we get around town, if we compost, and what appliances we use in our homes. Collectively, a few lifestyle shifts in these areas make a BIG impact. When enough people embrace healthy climate actions — the hope we ignite will inspire others to join!
Climate Joy in the News
WOW! Born on Earth Day 2026, Climate Joy was featured in Katharine Hayhoe’s Talking Climate newsletter and Yale Climate Connections. Thanks for highlighting the people in our town working on climate solutions. Read the good news!
Food Waste Prevention Week
Sept 28–Oct 4: a new video every day from folks on the forefront of food solutions in Ashland.
Grand finale at the Bellview Grange on Sunday Oct 4 at 3pm.
Make your move!
Get ready! In our first ever Climate Joy video, these Zumba® dancers show off their incredible climate dance moves!
Starring:
- Kari, our Dance Diva with the Electric Lawn Tool
- Tia, our E-Stunt Driver Extraordinaire
- Sophie, our Pollinator Princess
- Cassie, our Compost Queen
- Yoko, our Sunshine Sweetheart
- Ana & Erin, our Plant Minions
Filmed at Railroad Park in Ashland Oregon, we submitted this creative work to a video competition for NYC Climate Week.
Fingers crossed!
If you like what you see, show us some love on YouTube!
Climate Joy Interviews
Get inspired! Every Wednesday, Erin interviews climate heroes to find out what they’re working on, where they hope to see us in the future, and what we can all do now.
What do we need to do?
The problem: burning 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
Go electric! Shift to clean, energy-efficient appliances like heat pumps (instead of gas furnaces).
Compost food waste
Avoid wasting food and compost food scraps to keep food out of landfills where it creates methane.
Shift to electric landscaping tools
Two-stroke gas engines are super polluters — using a gas mower for 1 hour is equivalent to driving 300 miles from LA to Vegas. Switch to clean, quiet, electric yard tools.
Navigate the changing climate
Take steps to protect your home from wildfire, conserve water, and prepare for emergencies.
Meet your neighbors
Wave hello! Host a potluck! Connect with your community. It’s great to make friends plus can help during times of crisis.
Protect land and water
Get involved with nature-based climate solutions like planting gardens, regenerative agriculture, and protecting forests, reefs, and wetlands.
“Your positive energy is such a gift and inspiration to all of us.”
– Mary Paschke, Neighborhood Climate Club
Follow us on social media!
Climate Joy is new and growing — and each person who follows us helps get the word out about climate action!
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
We post uplifting stories about everyday climate heroes. Meet Barb the 80-year-old cyclist, Keeya Wiki who kayaked the Klamath River, and Mike who teaches kids how to ride bikes!
Tune in every Wednesday for a new interview!
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 of “Adventure Mama,” Erin loves exploring nature with friends and family. 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.
For nearly 2 years she served as executive director of the Ashland Climate Collaborative but due to grant funding cuts is now on a new path. Climate Joy Project is her newest adventure.
Welcome to the climate party!
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