Climate action fellow urges people to apply to California Climate Action Corps

Jared Harr, a climate action fellow at California State University, Chico, said the fellowship has him working on wildfire resiliency, urban greening and organic waste diversion and urged people to apply to the California Climate Action Corps.

Harr told listeners that his placement connects him with several nonprofits across the city and places him in hands-on roles such as composting and working in a community garden. "I think people should apply to California Climate Action Corps because it's a really strong program," he said, adding that the community responses he receives have reinforced his decision to return to California and do service work.

Harr said the fellowship has exposed him to a range of community needs and that direct service — from garden maintenance to waste-diversion projects — has generated positive feedback. He recounted that community members often tell him, "I'm so glad you're doing this," which he cited as a sign that the work is valued locally.

The remarks focused on the fellow’s personal experience and recruitment for the program; no formal actions, votes or policy changes were discussed during the recorded segment. The recording ends with an audio/music transition and a brief fragment about garden food costs.