Chapter spotlight: CCL Orange County South | Citizens' Climate Lobby

Flannery Winchester showcases how the Citizens' Climate Lobby's Orange County South chapter creatively promotes renewable energy and climate awareness through community engagement in California.

The chapter participated in San Juan Capistrano's annual Swallows Day Parade, reaching 55,000 attendees while wearing cardboard solar panels and sun costumes to promote clean energy. Beyond parades, they maintain consistent community outreach through monthly educational articles in local newspapers, annual booths at garden and butterfly festivals, and tree-planting partnerships with local organizations like the Rotary Club.

• Creative parade participation with solar panel costumes effectively reached thousands of community members
• Monthly climate education articles published in three Orange County newspapers covering diverse topics
• Hands-on environmental activities including milkweed seed distribution and tree planting at local parks
• Strong grassroots support with participation from local mayors and community leaders in climate advocacy efforts