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[CANCELLED] Nature Night: Recreation for Everyone
This event has been canceled due to snow and will be rescheduled. Photo: Tyler Roemer As the second in its winter Nature Nights series, the Land Trust is offering a free presentation on the impacts of outdoor recreation. Recent surveys show that over half of all Americans participate in some form of outdoor recreation. However,…
InFARMation (and Beer!)
InFARMation (and Beer!)
Land, Soil, Water, and Farmers: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Central Oregon What does it mean to be farming in the midst of climate change? Can agriculture be a part of the solution? What is the community’s role in building a sustainable food system in Oregon? InFARMation (& Beer!) tackles these questions and more!…
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Power Hour: Demystifying the Cost of Building a Zero Energy Home
Please RSVP in advance - space is limited. Join the Environmental Center and Earth Advantage for our February Power Hour! Building a home that produces as much energy as it needs is no longer a dream or distant goal. We often see hyper-efficiency in custom luxury homes, but there are builders today (in our own community) that can…
Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
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Clean Energy Jobs Testimony PREP
To help you prepare for Saturday's hearing on Clean Energy Jobs, here is an opportunity to learn about what to expect at the hearing and get help drafting your compelling testimony. We'll be available to answer questions and help you prepare from 4:00-6:00pm and we'll give a brief presentation at both 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Drop…
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Clean Energy Jobs Hearing
The Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction is holding a series of public hearings on Clean Energy Jobs all throughout the state. On March 2nd, they're stopping in Bend. This is your perfect opportunity to tell them why you support the Clean Energy Jobs bill!
Sacred Activism: Being a More Peaceful, Powerful Social Change Agent
In this interactive workshop we address key environmental and cultural problems we are currently facing in a way that will help you transform fear and despair into inspiration and a sense of empowerment. We will explore gratitude, anger, grief, and hope and move into a deeper understanding of how to create a more sustainable, just,…
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POSTPONED: Clean Energy Jobs Bill Educational Forum
** This event has been postponed! Please attend the Clean Energy Jobs Hearing on March 2nd!! ** Come learn about Clean Energy Jobs –a landmark bill now pending in our State legislature that would put a limit and price on climate pollution from the largest polluters in our state, secure greenhouse gas reductions, and require…
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Conversation Project: How Do We Create Equitable Spaces Within Our Public Lands?
Gabe Sheoships of the Cayuse and Walla Walla Nations will lead a community discussion about what a relationship with nature means and how we can provide inclusive and equitable spaces within our public lands and natural areas. How we can begin to work toward healing relationships with our land? Come to share your own perspectives…
Movie Night With KPOV
Join KPOV at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Monday, February 25th for a screening of the award winning, musically focused film “American Folk”. The film tells the story of Joni and Elliott as they, in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, make an unexpected journey across the US taking in the kindness of all of the ‘folk’…
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Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
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A Journey of the Sea and Soul
An evening of adventure and personal insight as speaker, Susan Conrad, shares her passion for kayaking and stories from her journey of a lifetime. Featuring music by Pitchfork Revolution! This is a fundraiser for Coalition for the Deschutes. Tickets are available here. Doors open at 5:30. Food and beverages available in Father Luke’s room. Presentation begins at 6:30 followed…
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Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
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Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Interested in learning proper pruning techniques for fruit trees in Central Oregon? Join Heidi Noordijk, OSU Small Farms Coordinator to learn principles and hands-on techniques. Workshop will be held at Rainshadow Organics – their orchard has primarily young apple trees, but also cherry, pear, peach and plum. Heidi has over 20 years experience working with…
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Worthy Garden Club Plant Swap
Bring annuals, perennials, herbs, houseplants, bulbs, seeds, or even decorative pots to exchange with your Central Oregon gardening community. The more you bring, the more you'll take home! Tickets: $10 if you have items to trade; $15 if you don't. Kids 12 & under receive a $3 discount. Tickets include one can of Worthy beer (or…
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The Human Element, a James Balog film
We are a force of Nature. As we change the Elements, the Elements change us. Now, humanity itself has its own elemental power—we have created the Anthropocene. Through the 4 elements of Nature—earth, air, fire, water—the film explores the lives of everyday Americans on the front lines of Climate Change, stories which inspire us to…
Nature Nights: Living in the Human Age
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and National Geographic picture editor, Dennis Dimick, for a fast-moving, visual journey exploring the expanding footprint of humans in Central Oregon and beyond. The Human Age, or Anthropocene, is a new geologic era proposed by scientists to describe our modern world that is dominated by humans and their changes to…
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Green Drinks at Wren & Wild
Please sign up in advance! Space is limited. RSVP in Advance Join us for March Green Drinks at Wren & Wild, a clean beauty retail store that just found their sweet spot in the heart of downtown Bend. The team behind Wren & Wild is dedicated to providing products that are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and sustainable -…
Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
Movie Night @ McMenamins: Bikes vs Cars
Central Oregon Trail Alliance and Bend Bikes invite you to take a closer look at the different ways that bicycles and cars affect the livability of Central Oregon. We can all see that more cars and more congestion are making an unwelcome impact in Bend. Bikes vs Cars follows the individuals around the world that are…
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
How often do we stop to tell the kids and teens in our lives how incredible they are? This is why Camp Fire founded Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® in 1997—to activate millions of adults across the U.S. to write/tell a young person in their life what makes them incredible. Join Camp Fire Central Oregon on…
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Oregon World Water Day
As we face a pivotal moment for water in the West, Oregon World Water Day is a nonpartisan public awareness and engagement campaign led by Oregon Environmental Council to elevate the conversation around water statewide. The 2019 theme is: What’s your water why? When you share your #MyWaterWhy with the world, you stand up for water and our future…
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KPOV Spring Break Youth Radio Camp
Do you know an aspiring DJ between the ages of 10-14? Are you or your children looking for a fun and creative way to spend spring break. If so, KPOV's Spring Break Youth Radio Camp is just for them. This camp teaches our community's youth how to DJ, interview friends, talk live on the air…
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KPOV Spring Break Youth Radio Camp
Do you know an aspiring DJ between the ages of 10-14? Are you or your children looking for a fun and creative way to spend spring break. If so, KPOV's Spring Break Youth Radio Camp is just for them. This camp teaches our community's youth how to DJ, interview friends, talk live on the air…
March COBKA Meeting
Join COBKA's Sherlock Holmes agents Allen, Terry & Naomi for an evening of intense, guided investigative work. Each agent will lead a diagnostic group to uncover telling clues that dispel myths about that familiar question, "What the heck killed my colony?". The smaller, hands-on groups will give attending wannabe detectives a closer view of the…
Upper Snake River Tribes take on a Changing Climate
The third installment of ONDA's Bend High Desert Speaker Series with Jason Kesling, Environmental Program Director of the Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation. Learn about the establishment and structure of the Upper Snake River Tribes, and gain an in-depth understanding of how the USRTF is adapting to climate change. From assessing vulnerability to coordinating environmental…
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KPOV Spring Break Youth Radio Camp
Do you know an aspiring DJ between the ages of 10-14? Are you or your children looking for a fun and creative way to spend spring break. If so, KPOV's Spring Break Youth Radio Camp is just for them. This camp teaches our community's youth how to DJ, interview friends, talk live on the air…
Circumnavigating Crater Lake: Winter Backcountry Ski Trip
Please join Oregon Wild for this month's Wild Wednesday! Circumnavigating Crater Lake in the winter is a fun and ambitious way to experience Oregon's only National Park. Come hear about a recent trip on splitboard and skis. Photo by Ben Canales
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KPOV Spring Break Youth Radio Camp
Do you know an aspiring DJ between the ages of 10-14? Are you or your children looking for a fun and creative way to spend spring break. If so, KPOV's Spring Break Youth Radio Camp is just for them. This camp teaches our community's youth how to DJ, interview friends, talk live on the air…
Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
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KPOV Spring Break Youth Radio Camp
Do you know an aspiring DJ between the ages of 10-14? Are you or your children looking for a fun and creative way to spend spring break. If so, KPOV's Spring Break Youth Radio Camp is just for them. This camp teaches our community's youth how to DJ, interview friends, talk live on the air…
Spring Break Family Field Day
Fridays are for family time! Grab the kids and join a naturalist as we become nature detectives! Every animal that moves through the world leaves clues behind. Together we’ll explore the outdoors as we learn to identify and investigate signs of wildlife, including the owls, porcupines and other hidden animals that call Sunriver home. Children…
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Badlands Bash
Join ONDA and the Friends of Oregon Badlands Wilderness at FootZone Bend to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness. On March 30, 2009, President Obama signed a massive public lands package that protected the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, Spring Basin Wilderness, and many more. Come raise a glass to high desert wilderness (bring…
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“This Is Spinal Tap” – Movie Night with KPOV
35 years later, “This Is Spinal Tap” still rocks us hard and makes us laugh even harder! Join us April 1st (no foolin’) for Movie Night with KPOV showcasing what some call the funniest mock-u-mentary or rock-u-mentary of all time. Get out the hairspray, let down your hair and come dressed like a rock star.…
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How to Let Go of the World (and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change)
Oscar nominated director Josh Fox (Gasland) comes out with another exploration of climate impact, resistance and adaptation. Ultimately an ode to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unprecedented disruption, "How to Let Go of the World (and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change)" follows Fox to 12 countries on six…
Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe
We’re excited to return to The Gear Fix for our 2019 Spring Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and more. And it's FREE!
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Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
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The Urgency Of Climate Change: Moving Towards A Green New World
Climate Change 2020: Science and Policy Solutions Friday, April 5th from 10am - 12:30pm Features Dr. John Perona, JD, Professor of Environmental Biochemistry, Portland State University and Oregon Health Sciences University. How Oregon and the Nation are Responding to Climate Change Friday, April 12th from 10am - 12:30pm Features Dr. Gregory Dotson, JD, Assistant Professor…
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2019 Furniture Flip & Festival: Trashformations
Re-imagine a world of less waste and more creative homes with the 2019 Furniture Flip & Festival, featuring the return of Trashformations! The 5th Annual Furniture Flip Design Challenge, sponsored by DIY Cave, has returned to the Bend ReStore. This year, the popular community event -- during which creative Central Oregonians transform discarded furniture, home accessories…
Trash Talk! A Sustainability Seminar
Join us for an interactive sustainability seminar to learn more about ways to responsibly recycle your waste in Deschutes County. Featuring guest speakers from The Environmental Center, The Broomsmen, and Deschutes Recycling. Bring your questions! This will be educational & informative.
Elephant Mask Workshop with Debra Fisher
Be a part of the 2019 Earth Day parade! Join local artist Debra Fisher for an elephant mask-making workshop at The Environmental Center. This workshop is appropriate for children of all ages; Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a parent. Parent participation in costume-making will be encouraged! Materials will be provided, but please…
Climate Change and Public Lands: Impacts and Solutions
The effects of climate change are visible all around us, and we know that our wilderness areas are no exception. At this conference we will explore both how climate change is affecting public lands , and how public lands can mitigate climate change. We will examine these relationships through several lenses including our forests and…
Rebecca Lawton Book Release Tour
Dudley’s Bookshop Café and the Deschutes River Conservancy welcome author Rebecca Lawton to Bend during her 2019 book release tour. To be released on April 2nd, The Oasis this Time: Living and Dying with Water in the West takes the reader to fifteen arid and beloved North American landscapes and will change how we think about water.
Spring Garden Work Party
Spring Garden Work Party
Join us in our Kansas Ave. Learning Garden to kick off another growing season! This is a volunteer opportunity to lend a hand and dig in the dirt as we prepare our garden for spring. Swing by any time between 9am - 12pm. Family friendly, and tools will be provided.