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SUMMARY:Soaring Sights of Smith Rock State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Oregon State Park interpretive ranger\, OSU Master Naturalist\, and ONDA member David Vick for a FREE hike up the Wolf Tree Trail at Smith Rock State Park. Hikers will view nesting raptors and be treated to the sight of this spring’s eaglets. While the emphasis of the hike will be on the winged denizens of Smith Rock\, David will also share his knowledge of native plants and their traditional uses and the Park’s geologic history. \nDifficulty: Moderate – about 2 miles. Trail is steep and rocky in places\, with moderate elevation gain. Some hikers find the use of poles or walking sticks useful for balancing on steeper sections of the trail. \nPicnic lunch will be provided \nONDA Hiker information \n\nHikes have a very limited capacity. As such\, we ask that you only register for hikes that you are certain you will attend.\nExpect a phone call from us the week before the hike confirming your attendance. We will have a waitlist for each hike and will release your spot to someone on the waitlist if we are unable to confirm your attendance.\nEach hiker is required to sign a liability release form at the beginning of the hike.\nWe love our furry friends\, but your pet is not invited on this hike.\nHikers will meet at the Oregon Natural Desert Association office – 50 SW Bond St. Suite 4\, Bend\, OR – and carpool to the trailhead. Do you have a car you are willing to drive for the hike? Let us know how many people you can take\, including yourself. If you are able and willing to drive\, please come with at least half a tank of gas. If you can’t or do not wish to drive\, please bring cash and plan to contribute between 5 and 10 cents per mile to the driver of your carpool. Directions will be provided for drivers.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/soaring-sights-of-smith-rock-state-park/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hike with "the Eds"
DESCRIPTION:The first hike in the series begins with an overview of the many ways the Deschutes River is used by our community. It’s an interpretive hike along the Deschutes River in Bend\, with several stops that observe changes to the river over time. Stops include the canal diversions on the northern edge of town and the hydro power station on the southern edge of town. \nThis is a 6-mile hike using the Deschutes River Trail. 200 feet of elevation gain. Meet near the canals on NE Division\, approximately across the street from the Riverbend Brewing Sports Pub. \nFor more hike details\, email Eddie Kula at: eddie@coalitionforthedeschutes.org \nGeneral Participant Information \n\nBe capable of walking/hiking several hours in some cases with elevation gains of 1500 feet on uneven ground in all weather conditions\nProvide your own hiking/walking pack\, food\, water and gear (Consider the 10 essentials.)\nSorry\, humans only; no critter friends\nSign a waiver for participation\nLimited spots available. Pre-registration required\n\nEddie Kula: \nEddie loves hiking in the Oregon Cascades and sharing his knowledge about our area. He is a former hike leader for the Seattle Mountaineers and includes Mt. Rainer\, Mt. Adams\, and Mt. St. Helens as his favorite climbs. Eddie is the Treasurer for the Coalition for the Deschutes. He has been coming to Bend since the 80’s and now lives here permanently. \nEd Weiser: \nEd moved to Bend in 2013 after retiring from a 35-year business career. In the 1970s\, he was a sailing instructor and wilderness guide in Maine. Ed continued his outdoor trips over the years with his wife and 3 daughters\, and then with friends and family in Utah\, Wyoming\, and Oregon. Ed now participates and teaches in Search And Rescue\, provides volunteer mentoring for small businesses\, and does interpretive talks for Deschutes National
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/hike-with-the-eds-hike-1/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Water
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting - Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:There will be a public meeting of the Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee. Agenda topics include: \n\nA public comment period\nCity of Bend planning project updates\nCascades East Transit’s (CET) proposed service modifications (effective July 1\, 2018) which may result in reductions in some fixed-route services.\n\nThe agenda\, meeting materials\, and information about how to provide comments will be posted at http://cascadeseasttransit.com/about/rptac/
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/public-meeting-regional-public-transit-advisory-committee/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180524
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Electric Vehicles-MADRAS
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You’ll get the low-down on what it’s like to drive an EV for everyday living–yes\, in the snow and ice–and for adventures and travel. \nThis workshop will also cover available tax credits and rebates that total up to $13\,000 right now due to our partnership with Smolich Nissan to create a great group-buy program! Learn more about electric vehicles on The Energy Challenge website. \nCome grab a glass of kombucha compliments of Humm Kombucha and find out if an electric vehicle might just be in your future!  Stick around from 6:15-7:00 to learn how you can power your electric car with a solar system on your roof! \nPlease RSVP to let us know you’re coming!\nThank you to our beverage sponsor
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/introduction-to-electric-vehicles-madras/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy
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SUMMARY:Bend COTA Work Events
DESCRIPTION:When:  Thursday Aug 11\, Tuesday Aug 16\, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30\, 5:15 to Dusk \nWhere:  Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot\, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend \nWorksite:  Varies \nThere’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend\, OR and that’s riding in Bend\, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love. \nPlease bring a hydration pack with water and a snack. \nBe sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be. \nQuestions?  contact@cotamtb.com \nAll COTA trail work events require the following safety measures: \nAll participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment: \n\nSturdy shoes or boots\nGloves\nEye protection with clear or light colored lens\nLong pants\n\nDue to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work\, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events: \n\nFor anyone 14 years of age or younger\, we require one parent\, guardian\, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.\nAll minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.\n\nAnyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bend-cota-work-events-2016-08-11/
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling\, Whychus Canyon Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and hiker and passionate journaler\, Kolby Kirk\, for an evening of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while exploring nature! We’ll spend the evening exploring Whychus Canyon Preserve and discussing ways of seeing and recording the landscape and sketching flora/fauna for later identification. No journaling experience needed. \nHike Rating: This is an easy ~2 mile hike on Whychus Canyon Preserve hiking trails. \nFree. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/nature-journaling-whychus-canyon-preserve/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solar Workshop-MADRAS
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will follow an Electric Vehicle Workshop from 5:15-6:00. \nJoin The Energy Challenge to get an idea of costs and available incentives for going solar. You’ll learn about current technology and get to meet the qualified contractors who can help you get the job done! \nCome grab a glass of kombucha compliments of Humm Kombucha and find out if your home is a good fit for solar. There will be lots of time for Q&A to get all of your solar questions answered! \nPlease RSVP to let us know you’re coming!\nThank you to our beverage sponsor\n  \n  \nPhoto credit: Elemental Energy
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/solar-workshop-madras/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy
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SUMMARY:Writing About (this) Place
DESCRIPTION:8-week class in place-based writing\nREGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail \nInspired by the natural\, cultural\, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region\, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based writing technique and form. \nWriter Ellen Santasiero loves living\, writing\, and teaching right here in central Oregon. She teaches literature and creative writing at OSU-Cascades in Bend. Her writing has appeared in Northwest Review\, The Sun\, thestayproject\, Oregon Humanities\, and High Desert Journal\, among others.   \n\n\n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/writing-about-this-place-2018-04-05/
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