Shop the 11th Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire- Special 2020 Online version! The Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire is one of the best ways to find perfectly unique gifts for your special people made right here in Central Oregon. Will you buy them art, local honey or vinegar, hats, a new painting or a beautiful piece of…
Join Beyond Toxics on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:30 pm for an uplifting virtual membership party to learn about their exciting new opportunities to lead Oregon on a path to climate justice. The event, Rise Up for Climate Justice: A Giving Tuesday Celebration, includes the premiere of a new short video, introductions of new staff…
Join FAONorthAmerica ahead of World Soil Day to celebrate healthy soils for the future of food. This year's campaign "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity" urges us to focus our attention on the workers below ground - from tiny bacteria to agile millipedes and slimy earthworms - all of which contribute to processes that are…
The retreat of Oregon’s glaciers isn’t just a sign of a changing climate. Join ONDA Wednesday, December 2nd for a presentation with the scientists of the Oregon Glaciers Institute on what this means for the future of our state.
Virtual Empowering Families Luncheon Coming to the end of 2020, LCA are reflecting on 20 years of service supporting the Latinx and immigrant community in Central Oregon. This year has brought incredible challenges that remind us that we can not let our guard down. To the contrary, we ought to persist in upholding the rights…
There is a growing revival of cultural practices based in seasonal nutrition, reciprocal relationship, and stewardship of land and water. With listening, learning, and action in the present, we can shift from a system of exploitation to a regenerative and just food economy that reflects an ethic of care. Join for a story and Q+A…
Join Oregon Trails Coalition to meet Coalition partners around the state and discuss how we can work together during these unprecedented times to increase access to and investments in a sustainable trails network.
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…
Luna, the Eurasian Eagle-owl, will soon turn 6 months old and she’s done a lot of growing up during that time. Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a family-friendly virtual program that takes a look back at all the exciting milestones in her first half year through stories, photos, and a live appearance by…
Bioneers is excited to introduce the 2020 Bioneers Conference: a virtual gathering encapsulating the magic of our annual live conference. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Great Unraveling: Weaving the World Anew.” As we enter into a permanent emergency, it’s much easier to see what’s dying than what’s being born. But since the beginning, Bioneers…
Join FAO North America and EcoAgriculture Partners for a high-level dialogue featuring distinguished speakers that will share their vision for how integrated landscape approaches could guide major initiatives pursuing post-2020 biodiversity goals.
Flight Behavior is a novel about a woman in Appalachia who discovers a strange migration of butterflies in her backyard, and learns how this sign of a changing climate will affect her life and her rural community. Barbara Kingsolver is a renowned literary fiction writer known for tying environmental themes into much of her work. Whether…
Community Solar is a new alternative that is just now going on-line in Oregon. New small, utility scale solar farms are being built in the Willamette valley that enable us to subscribe to the clean energy they generate. Subscribers get reduced rates and these projects are required to serve low income subscribers who can save as much as 20% on their electricity.
On Dec. 1, Governor Brown announced updates to county risk levels under Oregon’s new public health framework to reduce transmission of COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels based on COVID-19 spread — Extreme, High, Moderate, and Lower — and assigns health and safety measures for each. See details here. Join to hear from Dr. Dean Sidelinger,…
Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe, with a focus on Central Oregon. They'll share tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. They'll also include some "Snowshoeing 101" for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that…
At the Basics of Solar Workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar to your home or business. Solar Oregon is hosting this special webinar on the basics of solar. We will answer your questions about how solar works, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first…
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…
Between the high desert, soaring mountains, alpine lakes, and its flowing rivers, Central Oregon provides ample stunning wilderness to immerse yourself in and is a photographer’s dream. Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a virtual lecture and photographic journey led by Bend-based professional photographer, Christian Murillo. Murillo will explore the idea of what it…
Bioneers is excited to introduce the 2020 Bioneers Conference: a virtual gathering encapsulating the magic of our annual live conference. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Great Unraveling: Weaving the World Anew.” As we enter into a permanent emergency, it’s much easier to see what’s dying than what’s being born. But since the beginning, Bioneers…
Wild Night Tonight is a new effort to introduce new people to Oregon Wild and their work, but also support the Willamette Week Give Guide and all the other great nonprofits that have worked all year to help our communities. We hope you’ll join for the premiere!
Join us as we hear from two experts from the Oregon Department of Energy and nonprofit organization, Earth Advantage, to take a step back to look at the basics: What is the Home Energy Score?
We’ll dig into what information these scores can tell us about the places that we call home and how they can help us meet our climate goals. We’ll analyze the opportunities and challenges of implementing a Home Energy Score program and uncover what resources are available to help a program in Bend succeed.
Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation is offering the third episode in their Environmental Justice Discussion Series. Episode three will begin by uplifting largely ignored or buried stories of relationship to the land and then spend the majority of our time discussing our personal and cultural beliefs that have caused these stories to go unheard. You can…
At a time when national resources are under strain between competing demands, how are safety net programs faring during the COVID-19 pandemic? Join FAO North America, the Alliance to End Hunger and a panel of experts to find out.
Water is life, without it we would not be here today. Join Beyond Toxics for a conversation with Chairman Don Gentry from the Klamath Tribes. This webinar will focus on the history of treaty rights and stewardship in the Klamath Basin and the Upper Klamath Lake (the largest freshwater body in Oregon!).
Oregon Trails Coalition is working on an introductory guide to trail planning and decision-making with support from the Bureau of Land Management and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Join for this introduction to trail planning and give them feedback on what you would find helpful in the final digital guide.
Do you appreciate the beauty of Oregon’s high desert and wish your photos matched up with what you experience? Meet a few of the photographers who make ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar so damn beautiful each year and learn tips and tricks for shooting in the desert from them. You’ll learn how you can contribute to…
Register and be among the first to watch episode 1 of the 2020 SAGE: "Stories of Resilience" Campaign! Powered by US Bank, this video series will shine a light on accounts of survival and innovation, told by our local Central Oregon business community, as they weather a global pandemic. Featured companies: - Collective Pallet -…
As we head into winter break and our 8th month living in a global pandemic, mental health and wellness is top of mind. What are the mental health concerns facing our young people? How can we promote mental wellness during such an isolating time?
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…
Join Dr. Scott Fisher, Director of Pine Mountain Observatory in Central Oregon, as he shares his experience working with some of the largest telescopes in the world. Along the way he will also provide a new cosmic perspective through modern astronomy images and discussion of the solar system.
Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation is offering a focused space to help people hold themselves accountable in what is intended to be a primarily self-led learning experience around justice and equity within conservation. COWC will be convening monthly, from 6:00-7:30pm on: Call 1: Tuesday, October 20 Call 2: Tuesday, November 17 Call 3: Tuesday, December 15 Call 4: Tuesday,…
Explore the richness and diversity of Mexican culture through this holiday. Dr. Enrique Chacon will explore the interaction of European and Indigenous cultures in the Christmas celebration in Mexico. A link to view this program will be available beginning Tuesday, December 22nd at 5:00 p.m.
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…
In a time of unprecedented cultural divide between rural and urban Oregon, we all find common ground in an urgency to address a changing climate. You can catch Other Side of the Hill on KBNZ (CBS) on Saturday, 12/26 at 7:00pm. https://vimeo.com/403409317
Join for a virtual tour and historical look at SNCO’s observatory. They'll share details about their expansive telescope collection and discuss some of the specialized equipment in depth. During a virtual tour of the facility you will also hear about SNCO’s exciting expansion plans for the future. Lastly, if weather allows, they'll take a look…
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…
