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SUMMARY:Drive Less Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon Drive Less Challenge is back October 6th through October 19th. \nSponsored by Amtrak Cascades \nIt’s your chance to win GREAT PRIZES\, be Healthy\, Smart\, and Green. \nWIN GREAT PRIZES\nKindle Fire\nKeen Shoes\n$500 Oregon Mini-vacation Gift Cards\nA custom foldable Bike Friday\nAND MANY MORE!!! \nBE HEALTHY\nGet active and help promote a health community.  Biking\, walking and taking transit helps you and your community stay healthier. \nBE SMART\nAccording to AAA\, Americans spent nearly $10\,000 a year on owning and maintaining a car.  Cut down gas and repair costs by using\nother ways to get to work. \nBE GREEN\nOregon drivers are responsible for traveling 33.1 billion vehicle miles annually\, resulting in 14.1 million metric tons of CO2. Driving less reduces traffic\, pollution and our carbon footprint. \nHELP OREGON & YOU\nKeep Oregon moving forward!  Better traffic flow and fewer cars on the road helps Oregon’s economy and quality of life.  Plus you save money. \nIt’s simple and easy: \n*  Eliminate any trip normally taken alone by car for work\, school\, errands\, or fun – any trip counts\n*  Walk\, bike\, skate\, take the bus or train\, carpool\, vanpool or telework\n*  Log your trips online at DriveLessConnect.com\n*  Watch the savings grow and WIN PRIZES \nFor More Information\, Posters and Brochures Contact Kim Curley:\nPhone:      (541) 408-6111 \nEmail:        kim@commuteoptions.org\nWebsite:    www.commuteoptions.org
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/drive-less-challenge/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eco Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:For two weeks\, October 15-29th\, we challenge you to change one habit that benefits both you and the planet. It’s a win-win that’s designed to inspire a lifetime of positive change. \nFor years our participants have told great stories and developed lasting habits that echo beyond their individual communities \n \nIf you’re not sure where to start\, here are 10 stories to inspire you. \nParticipating is simple:\nYou choose your challenge\, we connect you with other EcoChallengers\, and collectively we prove that small actions create real change. Are you up for the Challenge? It’s easy as organic pie: \n1. Choose your EcoChallenge action. Here are some ideas to help you get started. Got it? \n2. Register for the EcoChallenge. \n3. Decide whether you’re going to take on the Challenge individually or as part of a team. \nIndividuals: \nTo participate individually and raise pledges to support NWEI’s sustainability education programs\, select “participate as an EcoChallenge Fundraiser\,” and set your fundraising goal. Remember: everyone who raises as least $50 is entered into the EcoChallenge raffle! \nTo participate individually without raising pledges\, select “join a team” and join the “NWEI Community Team.” \nTeammates: \nTo start your own team\, select “start a team\,” and we’ll help you invite friends and coworkers to join.\nTo join an existing team\, select “join a team.”\n4. Create your EcoChallenge profile page. You can start your page during the registration process and Log In at any time to add or edit. \n5. Share your challenge with friends and family—and while you’re at it\, invite them to take the EcoChallenge\, too! \n6. On October 15th\, start working toward your challenge goals and Check In on the website daily to log your progress. Connect with other EcoChallengers online and share your progress on your personal EcoChallenge blog. \nCheck out this website for more information about the Eco Challenge.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/eco-challenge/
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders at High Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools\, sharing expenses for gas\, and taking turns driving. \nPlans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders. \nFor more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society\, visit their website.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/wednesday-birders-high-lakes/
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SUMMARY:Upcycled Art Show and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Doors to the Future \nHabitat is all about providing new beginnings. Whether it is to the numerous families we serve each year\, or the thousands of tons of home goods we keep from the landfills with ReStore\, we are making our community a happier place by finding value in each other\, and in the ordinary stuff around us. \nIt is almost time to open the doors to the new ReStore! This gives you a chance to get your creativity flowing and your hands dirty for a chance to be featured in the “Doors to the Future” Art Show and Fundraiser. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. \nRe-purpose a salvaged door (a variety of free options at ReStore\, first come first serve) into a work of art\, an alternative functional piece\, or to be used as a door once again! \nTwenty works\, five in the Teen category and fifteen in the Adult category\, will be showcased during the ReStore Grand Re-Opening for a month long silent auction. \nPrizes for artists with top bids: \n#1 Teen will receive $100 ReStore Gift Card \n#1 Adult will receive $100 ReStore Gift Card \n#2 Adult will receive $50 ReStore Gift Card \n#3 Adult will receive $25 ReStore Gift Card \nWhen one door closes\, another opens\, and as also true with ReStore\, when one door is reclaimed\, the possibilities are endless. \nSubmission forms accepted through October 15th  \nWorks Due November 1st \nFor more information contact: Paige Shull – 541-312-6709 – pshull@bendhabitat.org \nTimeline Summary: \nSubmission forms accepted through Oct. 15th \nArtists work due Nov.1st (to new ReStore *Ray Building) \nSilent Auction during Grand Opening (TBD) \nWinners and Top Bidders announced after one month. For more information and for artist submission form\, go here.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/upcycled-art-show-fundraiser/
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Natural Areas Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference: Presented by the Natural Areas Association\, with co-host Five Rivers MetroParks \nThe Natural Areas Conference will take on a slightly condensed format this year. Our conference will kick off on Wednesday morning with its plenary session\, leading into an afternoon of concurrent sessions and an evening poster session. The following day will include a full day of concurrent sessions\, our NAA membership meeting & lunch and our annual awards dinner. \nCan’t attend the conference in person? \n View the live webcast of the Natural Areas Conference Plenary & panel discussion: \nWednesday\, October 15  9:00 a.m. (Eastern). \nRegistration is not required; simply click on this link to start watching the Plenary. \nExploring the Nature of Global Change and Its Effects on Natural Areas in North America.\nNatural areas in North America face major challenges: expanding human populations and economies\, changes in climate and precipitation patterns\, air and water pollution\, fires\, floods\, invasive species\, and more. This year’s plenary session challenges us to consider whether current approaches to natural areas management can keep pace with the changes wrought by these environmental trends\, or if something different is in order.\nMore>> \nPlenary Session Schedule:\nWednesday\, October 15\, 2014\nModerator: Ryan McEwan \n9:00 am\nWelcome by Lisa Smith\, Executive Director\nNatural Areas Association \n9:15 am\nOpening Talk\nReading the Ohio Landscape by Guy Denny \n9:45 am\nKeynote Address\nDiversity\, Wildness\, Inspiration: The Value of Smaller\, Fragmented Natural Areas by Emma Marris \n10:30 am\nPlenary Address\nDeeply Rooted in Reality: Bringing Federal Lands Conservation and Restoration into the 21st Century by Hugh Safford \n11:15 am\nPanel Discussion with Emma Marris\, Hugh Safford\, Reed Noss and Keith Bowers \nKeith Bowers\, president and founder of Biohabitats and Ecological Restoration and Management\, and Reed F. Noss\, Provost’s Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Central Florida\, join our speakers for a panel discussion that promises to engage the audience in a lively exchange of ideas about future directions for natural areas management. \nJoin the Live Plenary>>  \n(This link will be live when the Plenary begins on Oct. 15th) \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/41st-annual-natural-areas-conference/
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SUMMARY:Cyclist & Pedestrian Safety Improvement Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Cyclist and pedestrian safety improvement meetings \nThe public is invited to upcoming open house gatherings to learn about road safety issues in Bend and explore options to improve safety for people walking and biking across busy\, multi-lane roadways.\nData has shown patterns of crashes on certain multilane roads\, especially Third Street\, Greenwood Avenue and Colorado Avenue. To learn more about the conditions\, challenges and opportunities on these corridors and to discover how to participate in the City of Bend’s safety improvement project\, come to one of these open houses: \n\nColorado and Arizona Avenue crossings (Bond Street to Parkway ramps)\, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, Wednesday\, October 15\, 2014 at Commute Options\, 50 SW Bond Street\, Suite 4\n Third Street crossings (Greenwood Avenue to Murphy Road) and Greenwood Avenue Crossings (NW Awbrey Road to NE 12th Street); 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday\, October 16\, 2014 at the Transit Center\, 334 NE Hawthorne Avenue.\n\nFor more information contact Robin Lewis\, 541-330-4025\, rlewis@bendoregon.gov\, or visit www.bendoregon.gov/bikewalk.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/cyclist-pedestrian-safety-improvement-meetings/
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SUMMARY:Beers Made By Walking
DESCRIPTION:Beers Made By Walking invites brewers to go on nature hikes and make new beer inspired by plants that are identified on the trail. Each hike is unique and each beer that is produced is a drinkable landscape portrait of the trail we hiked. On October 15th\, from 6-9pm at Broken Top Bottle Shop\, beer lovers will have the opportunity to try new beers inspired by hikes around the Bend Region. \nThese hike-inspired beers were produced through a collaboration between BMBW and the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) through a series of public hikes with brewers throughout the summer. Participating local brewers that joined in on the hikes include Crux Fermentation Project\, Deschutes Brewery\, and Worthy Brewing. Check out a recap of those hikes here. \n\nEach brewer will serve their new beer on October 15th. Additionally\, Laurelwood Brewing (Portland)\, and Seven Brides Brewing (Silverton) will also tap special beers based off hikes in their region. \nVisitors will have the opportunity to meet the brewers\, learn about the various hikes that inspired the beers\, and learn about some of ONDA and BMBW’s recent work. Beers will be sold by the pint and in sample sizes until they run out. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Oregon Natural Desert Association. \nBeer List: \nCrux Fermentation Project\nRiver Trail Sour – A blend of our Saison and a barrel aged golden sour. Inspired by plants we saw on a hike at Alder Spring\, we added chokecherry and mint and fermentes with a culture from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project in Colorado. 9% ABV\, 15 IBU \nWorthy Brewing\nWalk on the Wild Side (Badlands Indigenous Ale) – Beer brewed with Juniper tips\, juniper berries\, Indian Rice grass\, Desert Sage\, wheatgrass\, and fescue. The beer is inspired by a hike in the Oregon Badlads. 6.5%\, 14 IBU \nDeschutes Brewery\nBotanic Ale – A light and crisp beer with rye\, wild sage\, and meadowsweet\, rose and Stella hops\, inspired by a hike in May\, at the height of wildflower season\, along the Middle Deschutes River where it connects with Whychus Creek. \nLaurelwood Pub and Brewery\nSaison de Walkie – A slightly tart Saison with rose hips and elderberries\, inspired by a late-summer hike on the Wildwood Trail in Forest Park\, Portland\, OR. 5.5% ABV\, 12 IBU \nSeven Brides Brewing\nPseudo Tsuga IPA – Light bodied IPA with a piney aroma and resiny flavor from the addition of Douglas Fir needle tea. The beer is inspired by the giants of the Silver Falls Canyon\, where Douglas Fir forests veil pristine waterfalls\, adding depth to the majesty of an area the brewery is glad to call home. 5.4%\, 60 IBU
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/beer-made-walking/
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