Climate
Sunsetting Solarize: Your Last Chance to Go Solar with Solarize Deschutes
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORDon’t miss out on this final opportunity to explore solar energy for your home through the Solarize Deschutes campaign before it ends on October 31st! Whether you're just starting your solar journey or have already received a quote, this event is your chance to get expert advice, learn about current tax credits and incentives, and…
Climate Resilience in Housing Panel
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORRSVP HERE!
How to Make Decisions About Energy Investments for Affordable Housing
Azimuth 315 Northwest Labiche Lane 2155, Bend, Oregon, United StatesGuidance on How to Make Decisions About Energy Investments for Affordable Housing Join us on October 29 at the Azimuth 315 Apartments in Bend for a thoughtful discussion with local leader and Energy Trust Net Zero Fellow Rob Roy, who will share replicable strategies for analyzing and making decisions about energy investments in commercial construction. Research is…
Happy Hour & Instream Collective Launch Party
Confluence Fly Shop 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, United StatesCome to enjoy a beverage and talk fishing, rivers, and conservation with the DRC crew and supporters. Join fellow river enthusiasts in learning about our work and how YOU can help us Raise the Deschutes. Become a supporting member and help steward this precious resource that makes Central Oregon such a special place to call…
Livable Future Forum
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesHow do we meet our community's needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible? Through our Livable Future Forum, we'll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of…
OSU-Cascades Science Pub: Mapping War Zones via Satellite
OSU Cascades - Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Jamon Lee Van Den Hoek, Associate Professor in OSU's College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, for a guest lecture on mapping conflict zones with satellite at the November Science Pub. In war torn areas, physical damage can be immense and reporting of it inconsistent or worse, unreliable. Learn how Jamon Van Den Hoek…
Groundwater Grief, River Relief: The Status and Future of Central Oregon’s Water Supplies
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesCentral Oregon faces unique and evolving challenges in water use, driven by new state-imposed groundwater rules layered on top of complex and often arcane water rights allocations. Join moderator Emily Cureton Cook of OPB and a panel of water experts as they unpack the complexities of managing this precious resource in a region dealing with…
Beneath the Surface: Navigating Oregon’s New Groundwater Rules and Their Impact in Central Oregon
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesUnderstanding the largest change in Oregon's water policy in decades. What changed? Why did it change? And what does it mean for the future of water in Central Oregon? Register here!
Home Energy Assessment: Empower Your Home
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756, Redmond, OR, United StatesDo you qualify for upgrades to lower home energy costs? This event will be recorded. A link will be available here later. Join The Environmental Center (TEC) for a hands-on session on improving comfort and reducing energy costs for your home! TECs mission is to weave sustainability into the everyday lives of Central Oregon residents,…
Green Energy Series #24: Electrical Panel Upgrades
The free, monthly Green Energy Series takes a closer look at topics related to energy, solar + storage, and green technology. Register Here!