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Exploring Wilderness Using LIDAR Imaging
How and Why to use LIDAR images in combination with your other mapping resources to get a more complete picture of areas you want to explore. Online Presentation by Tony Cannon, Chairman of the Umpqua Watersheds Wilderness Committee. Tony will do a short presentation on what LIDAR is, how to use it, why you should,…
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Legislative Update with Sen. Ron Wyden
Join the Bend Chamber and Senator Ron Wyden for a legislative update. Senator Wyden will discuss the proposed COVID-19 relief package, a Federal stimulus update and the Wild and Scenic Rivers legislation. Session will be followed by a brief Q&A where Senator Wyden will answer your important questions.
The Geological Journey of Desert Rivers
Join ONDA for the second event in the 2021 High Desert Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Safran, Associate Professor of Geological Science at Lewis & Clark. Follow the course of Oregon’s wild rivers as they journey through the lively geology of the high desert, and learn about how the geologic history of eastern Oregon –…
Mapping Sisters Future
The Comprehensive Plan update could result in expanding Sisters’ Urban Growth Boundary beyond current city limits. Central Oregon LandWatch is working with the community to advocate for limited expansion to protect surrounding waterways and wildlife while also promoting complete neighborhoods where people can live close to where they work, play, and shop. COLW researched and…
InFARMation Spring Series: Land and Capital
FoFF's next session will be on March 30th at 6:30pm to continue this conversation. Throughout the series you will hear about the inspiring hard work that farmers of color and organizations are doing to circumvent the barriers created by structural racism in the agricultural and financial system. FoFF will discuss the biggest threats to Oregon’s…
Virtual Lecture: Reintroducing Fishers to Washington: An Example of Cultural Competence in Conservation Biology
Fishers, a medium sized carnivore and member of the weasel family, used to be a common species in Washington until fur trapping pushed them to local extinction. Dr. Tara Chestnut, ecologist at Mount Rainier National Park, will share her experiences reintroducing this species to its historical range through translocation efforts and close collaboration with Tribes…
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Break Down: Explaining the U.S. Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021
Hey Oregonians! There is a big plastic-related bill in the federal legislation this year. Sign up for this webinar with Oregon Senator Merkley to learn all about why it's important for us to Break Free from Plastic Pollution. Join Plastic Pollution Coalition and co-host Break Free From Plastic for a conversation with Senator Jeff Merkley…
Successful Regional Trails Collaboratives Webinar
Why are regional collaboratives valuable, what can they accomplish, and what's the recipe for success? This webinar will draw on examples from three collaboratives in Oregon: The Deschutes Trails Coalition, Ochoco Trails, and the newer Rogue Siskiyou Trails Coalition. Speakers: Rika Ayotte, Executive Director, Discover Your Forest Kim McCarrel, Vice President- Public Lands, Oregon Equestrian…
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#areYOUintheblastzone : 350.org Week of Action
Join 350Deschutes April 1 - 9, 2021 in a national week of action with the #BuildBackFossilFree coalition to escalate the demand for President Joe Biden to be a real Climate President by stopping all new fossil fuel projects. What: #areYOUintheblastzone as part of national Build Back Fossil Free week of action. Post images of yourself…
“Salmon’s Agreement” Film Screening and Discussion
Salmon have always kept their word. Year after year since time immemorial, these anadromous fish have returned to their home tributaries to spawn and give their lives for future generations. Filmmaker Woodrow Hunt (Klamath/Modoc, Cherokee) of Tule Films brings us Indigenous stories and perspectives from the Columbia River that illuminate our relationship with a fish…
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…
Past-to-Future: Vanishing Glaciers in the Deschutes Basin
From fish to farms, from flora to fire hazard, glaciers are crucial to our well-being. And yet... Oregon’s glaciers are the natural water reservoirs of the high Cascade water towers. Glacier meltwater sustains rivers during the late summer and fall for flora, fauna and irrigation. The glacier melt chills streams for salmon and trout, with…
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Our Economy—One Year After Shutdown
Join the Bend Chamber and their expert panelists as they discuss how our economy has shifted and changed roughly one year since our first COVID-19 shutdown. Panelists: Curtis Dubay: Senior Economist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Damon Runberg: Regional Economist for the Oregon Employment Department
Putting Fire Knowledge into Action: Advocating for Forests and Fire Policy
Great Old Broads for Wilderness are hosting a four-part webcast series this month on fire. While the first of the presentations on March 2nd - Fire in the Forest: A Natural Process and Unnatural Changes -has already filled up (it will simul-cast to their Facebook page), be sure to take a look at the other three…
José Andrés – Creativity in the Kitchen and Feeding the World
Chef and humanitarian Andrés will offer a unique perspective on the intersections between social and environmental issues in our food system. Local restaurateur Jesse Cool will join him in conversation at our final Wallace Stegner Lecture for 2021.
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Bend YP Expert Webinar: Time Management and Self Motivation to Avoid Burnout
Young Professionals are working from home, working from the office part-time, or working from the office full-time. Some have kids that are in school, or not in school. Work lives and personal lives have melded together and need help to keep it all organized! Learn from Laura Boehme, Ph.D, Chief Information/Human Resources Officer at COCC…
You’re Invited! Bike Bill 50th Birthday Party
Join for a virtual event to celebrate 50 years of walking, biking, and rolling in Oregon. Includes a special visit from Senator Floyd Prozanski and Special Guests, Safe Routes karaoke, and bike swag giveaways. Learn how you can cement the Bike Bill's vision by passing Senate Bill 395. Learn more about SB 395 here: https://www.thestreettrust.org/SB395
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…
Let’s Talk About Food Security With Jillian Hishaw
Food insecurity: being without access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance as they talk with Jillian Hishaw about the work she is doing in farming communities to reduce rates of food insecurity in rural communities.
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Environmental Justice Pathways Summit
The long-awaited Environmental Justice Pathways Summit (EJP Summit) is finally here! The EJP summit will host renowned national and state speakers, and create space for interactive discussions and presentations with the goal of creating a collaborative network and policy guidelines dedicated to Environmental Justice in the state of Oregon. The EJPS will feature Environmental, Cultural…
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2021 Salmon Run
A Benefit For The Environmental Center. Volunteers needed! Sign up for a shift today.
One of Bend’s oldest organized races and a local favorite. Kick off the 2021 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, the Salmon Run is a testing ground for those looking to be a factor on the racing scene. Enjoy the cool temperatures and flat terrain as well as those crystal clear Central Oregon skies.
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Red Planet Mars
Mars and Earth have much in common. They’re both small rocky planets, and although Mars is smaller, both planets have a similar length of day. Both planets have ice at the poles, and Mars may even have water flowing like Earth. Mars also may have quakes and similar geologic features. Scientists have been gathering evidence…
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Oregon Home Builder Roundtable: Chasing Opportunities in Energy Code
Live Webinar | April 14 (9-10:30AM) Join Energy Trust of Oregon for this webinar that will take a deep dive into 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code requirements, focusing on the following: Bringing ducts and air handlers inside (the thermal boundary) Balanced ventilation options The first hour of the webinar will be a presentation, followed by…
Bring Back the Pollinators: What you can do to help support bees
With the arrival of spring, many of us living in Oregon turn our thoughts toward flowers and gardens and the plant lover's favorite friend: the bee! Get a glimpse into the amazing diversity of bees and other pollinators. Debbie Schlenoff of the Lane County Audubon Society and Aimee Code of the Xerces Society, will discuss the unique needs and behaviors…
Confluence Conversation: A Native Lens on Regenerative Ecosystems
Since settler colonialism, seasonal flooding along the Columbia has been a threat, a destabilizing force to be mitigated. Native understanding knows that seasonal flooding brings necessary replenishment and resources for sustainable ecosystem health. Join David Lewis and Eric Quaempts for a discussion about Traditional life along the watersheds and how Native knowledge is addressing concerns…
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Farmers as Agents of Change in Greening Agriculture: Challenges & Opportunities
Join FAO North America and the Embassy of Denmark in the USA, to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in ushering in a green transition towards more sustainable agriculture and food production.
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…
Reaping What You Sow: Refugee Caravans at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Discover how the long and troubled history of U.S. military and covert interventions in Central America and failed U.S. economic assistance and climate change policies are responsible for the waves of desperate people currently fleeing El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and why the United States has a legal and moral responsibility to admit them as…
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Celebrate Earth Day with film screening of Microplastic Madness
The Environmental Center and Bendfilm are teaming up to bring you a free screening of Microplastic Madness. Followed by a live panel discussion. Microplastic Madness is an optimistic take on the local and global plastic pollution crisis as told through a refreshing urban youth point of view with an inspiring take action message. The live…
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Emerald Earth Film Festival
Center for Environmental Futures presents: Emerald Earth 2021 Film Festival This year’s EEFF theme is “Toxins.” Once you register, you will be able to stream the films on demand! Here is the line-up: Painted Nails by Erica Jordan and Dianne Griffin East LA Interchange by Betsy Kalin Around Crab Orchard by Sarah Kanouse The EEFF is hosted by Center for…
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Vigil for Daunte Wright
Join The Cenral Oregon Peacekeepers and Kerstin Arias this Sunday April 18th at the peace corner in Bend Oregon from 6pm-7pm to give a moment of remembering, a moment of silence and a moment of solidarity for Daunte Wright. Please bring a candle, dress warm, ASL provided and wear a mask.
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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
In celebration of Earth Day, join Camp Fire for a discussion around the future of our planet and how we can inspire our kids to become stewards of the environment. By instilling a love of nature, we can give young people the agency and confidence to make a difference in the fight against climate change.
Stories from the Sagebrush Sea
Join ONDA for the final event in the 2021 High Desert Speaker Series as they take a virtual journey through the high desert with Ed Jahn, Executive Producer of “Oregon Field Guide,” Oregon Public Broadcasting’s flagship television series dedicated to exploring Oregon’s wonders. Ed’s team has crawled every backroad and landscape in Oregon with an…
What Happened Before the Big Bang? with Ethan Siegel
In the 1920’s, cosmologists theorized that the Universe originated from a hotter, denser state: this led to what we know today as the Big Bang. By extrapolating backwards to a variety of temperatures and times, we were able to predict a number of consequences of this scenario. But this extrapolation led to problems as well:…
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Othering & Belonging Spring Summit 2021
Join the Othering & Belonging Institute on April 21 for a groundbreaking day of connection and big ideas for building a world based on belonging, justice, and care—for our communities, for our living planet, and for our future. Summit will feature special sessions with Toshi Reagon, john a. powell, Tokata Iron Eyes, Xiye Bastida, The Nile Project, Naomi…
Game Changers: Youth-led Action on Climate Change
Join Art Works for Change, the ISB Intersectional Activism club, and Beaverton City Library for a climate change-themed game night, featuring student art, poetry, and presentations from climate change organizations. This event is one of a series of interactive experiences to promote action on climate change, and is part of a new storytelling project that…
2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings
Representative Kropf would like to share important information and resources about Oregon's upcoming Budget Virtual Hearings. The Joint Committee on Ways and Means will host the 2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings to receive public feedback on how the Legislature should balance the state budget and use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Due…
Webcast: The Loneliest Polar Bear
Join author Kale Williams for a presentation on his work writing The Loneliest Polar Bear, exploring how polar bears became the poster children for climate change, how climate change is impacting the people living in the Arctic, and how the fate of polar bears is not theirs alone.
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Harney County Migratory Bird Festival
Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of Southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the open spaces of Oregon's high desert. Held annually in April in Harney County. The Harney County Migratory Bird Festival was first held in 1981 to celebrate the…
EVs – Cheaper than you think
An Earth Day webinar devoted to electric vehicles. Join the Electrify Coalition as we celebrate Earth Day with a discussion on electric vehicles. Transportation is the number 1 source of CO2 in the United States and we've got to rapidly electrify our rides if we want to reduce emissions. Electrify Now will spend this webinar…
Closing Bend’s Housing Gap
We all agree housing in Bend is a big challenge. Join New Deal Housing they introduce you to some new housing concepts designed to help Bend’s essential workers (teachers, nurses, public safety workers) live in the communities where they work. You really don’t want to miss this!
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…
2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings
Representative Kropf would like to share important information and resources about Oregon's upcoming Budget Virtual Hearings. The Joint Committee on Ways and Means will host the 2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings to receive public feedback on how the Legislature should balance the state budget and use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Due…
RiverFest 2021
Walking along the water has offered us solace from our lives at home or provided us a place to socialize safely. The river is such an important part of our lives, please join Deschutes River Conservancy in this opportunity to give back. Our rivers and streams need our help to flow in healthier ways. Help…
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Womxn in Conservation: Skill Building Workshop
Join Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation on the Metolius River on to learn (or practice) your redd counting skills. Redband trout will be spawning, and the calm, clear waters of the Metolius River are the perfect place to learn. You will be getting in the water--and it’s cold, so you’ll need to bring your waders.…
Help Our Garden Grow!
The Environmental Center's garden staff will be spreading compost and giving away kids Grow Kits from Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden.
Stop in to lend a hand, pick up a kit for your child, or both! Volunteers will be helping to spread compost.
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Round Butte Overlook Park Clean Up
Round Butte needs your help this Earth Day. Please join SOLVE, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Discover Your Forest and the Crooked River National Grassland staff to clean up Round Butte. Volunteers are needed to pick up litter - both large and small - in several locations on the butte.
Virtual April Town Hall/Reunión Municipal Virtual de abril
Join Representative Kropf and Bend City Councilor Melanie Kebler for a town hall discussion about state and local issues. Live Spanish interpretation will be available. Únase al Representante Jason Kropf y la Concejala de la ciudad de Bend, Melanie Kebler, para una discusión en la reunión municipal sobre problemas estatales y locales. Habrá interpretación en…
Teafly + Calypsa: Story of the Earth Guardians
Join us on Troy Field for a live storytelling session with The Earth Guardians- the larger than life creatures that lead The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Parade every year. This year, in lieu of a parade, you can join the Guardians on Troy Field for a fun, interactive story about the Earth Guardians origins told…
2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings
Representative Kropf would like to share important information and resources about Oregon's upcoming Budget Virtual Hearings. The Joint Committee on Ways and Means will host the 2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings to receive public feedback on how the Legislature should balance the state budget and use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. Due…
2021 Earth Day artwork by Madeline Magaña
Introducing the 2021 Earth Day artwork by Madeline Magaña! Madeline is 16 years young and a proud member of the Latinx community here in Bend, Oregon. She uses art to inspire others, and to express love for her culture and artistry. Madeline is a bilingual/bilateral student at Bend Senior High who enjoys painting, playing sports…
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Virtual Workshop: Looking Out for Neonatal Wildlife
One of the most exciting parts of spring is the arrival of baby season. Baby birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer and other wildlife can be easily observed in the landscape. Some animals are fiercely independent within a few days of life while others need longer term care by a parent. This virtual workshop will review the…
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Oregon Active Transportation Summit
During the summit you will examine how our transportation investments, programs and plans can leave us all with clean, equitable solutions for the future of our planet and community. The summit will highlight the kinds of transportation decisions being made in the face of the climate crisis. The summit will highlight the change-makers and thought-leaders…
Monuments: A Moment of Recalibration
What purpose do monuments serve? And whose story do they tell? Join Confluence for a conversation to explore ways to elevate and amplify a broader version of history. This program centers on tensions over monuments to missionary Marcus Whitman, at Whitman College and representing WA State in the US Capitol. This panel includes leading thinkers…
Virtual Lecture: Reaching for the Sky: Lessons on Forest Canopies from Science
Looming right above our heads is one of the last unexplored frontiers on earth: the forest canopy. During this virtual lecture, Dr. David Anderson, ornithologist and founder of Canopy Watch International, will share recent efforts to grow the art and science of canopy access methods.
InFARMation: Creative Ways to Access Land and Capital Virtual Zoom Meeting
The average farmer in Oregon is 60 years old. Without a plan to get new farmers onto the land, when the older generation hangs up their tools in the next decade we stand to lose 25-50% of farmland currently in production to conglomeration or development. Join Friends of Family Farmers to talk about creative ways…
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Upcoming broadchats
The Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, a chapter of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness will have a number of broadchats (educational opportunities) that will be virtual until folks can meet in person again. For more information or to sign up to participate, contact Mary Fleischmann at maryriverwoman@bendcable.com. April 28th: Invasive species – what do…
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Assessing Trails: LiDAR Assisted Trail Topography Evaluation (LATTE)
This webinar will discuss a state-of-the-art LiDAR technology solution for trail management, LATTE. This scientific approach to assessment removes the subjective variability inherent in common approaches. The methodology incorporates geospatial technologies used in other industries to produce measured baseline conditions, as well as subsequent changes. These results can then be converted into trail maintenance and…
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…
Let’s Talk Community Food with Orlando Martín López Gómez
Join High Desert Food & Farm Allianceas as they speak (virtually) with Orlando Martín López Gómez about issues faced across North America regarding food security, including community solutions. His contagious energy will be sure to engage you and get you excited about working together to eradicate hunger.