Advocacy
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…
From the Ground Up: Planning for Complete Communities
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCities and towns don’t happen by accident. They are shaped through years of policy and planning that lay the foundation for everything from commute time to the cost of housing. If you’ve ever wondered why some neighborhoods have parks and bike paths while others lack sidewalks, this event is for you. *The format of this event…
Pints & Politics Scorecard Release Party
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesPints & Politics is back - virtually! OLCV is excited to announce their first Pints & Politics event in over a year. This will be a fun night of guest speakers, including State Representative Jason Kropf and OLCV’s Coalition Director Julia DeGraw. They'll dive into the 2021 Scorecard and take a look at what was accomplished…
Want more info on the food system groups in this year’s Give!Guide? Join FoFF for the Food System Jam! FoFF will be joined by the Black Food Sovereignty Coalition, Growing Gardens, Zenger Farm, Rogue Farm Corps, and the Farmers Market Fund for this virtual event to talk about how their work complements and helps FoFF…
Spring forward to save Worrell Wayside
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCelebrate the 1st Day of Spring Spring forward to save Worrell Wayside Join to save Worrell Wayside Park on March 20, 1st day of spring 1:30 – 4:00 at the Gazebo in the Park. Come and see how Worrell is showing signs of spring, how and why this little park needs to stay in our…
WHAT’S BREWING: Legislative Update with Sen. Knopp and Rep. Kropf
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCurious about how the 2022 legislative session ended — what legislation passed and what failed? Join the Bend Chamber for a post-session wrap-up with two of our Central Oregon legislators, Senator Tim Knopp and Representative Jason Kropf. Both will share highlights of the 35-day short session and take questions about what’s on the agenda in…
Coastal Oregon Conservation and the Land-Sea Connection
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWorthy Garden Club welcomes Paul Engelmeyer from Portland Audubon to talk about Coastal Oregon conservation and the land-sea connection. Drawing upon his years of service for Oregon’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council as well as his experience managing multiple coastal lands, Paul will cover a range of coastal Oregon conservation issues and strategies as well as updates…
Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
The 2022 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit (in partnership with the Oregon Trails Summit) combines fun and high impact, in-person networking opportunities with conference programming on the important issues of the day, educational content, trails stewardship work parties, and in-field tours and workshops. The summit will convene Oregon’s diverse outdoor community to learn, build relationships, and find solutions…
High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
Aspen Hall 18920 NW Shevlin Park, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Natural Desert Association board, staff, and supporters in celebrating the many high desert conservation successes you achieved in 2022! Come to Aspen Hall in Bend on Friday, December 9 to hear highlights from this year’s habitat restoration, advocacy and community-building initiatives and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead. Aspen Hall…
What’s Brewing: Solving the Workforce Housing Shortage—Tools & Options for Employers
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the Bend Chamber and they explore the progress being made in Central Oregon regarding increasing the inventory of workforce housing and how the Chamber is engaging other community partners to make meaningful changes in our region via our Workforce Housing Initiative.