Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day
2018-02-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Lobby days give you the chance to meet with your legislators and make a lasting impact on them; an opportunity to tell your story, and to urge them to make the environment a priority during the legislative session.
Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day – February 6th (Focusing only on this climate bill)
The day includes best practices for meeting with your legislators, lunch, a march and rally on the Capitol steps, and then meetings with your legislators.
Register here.
Carpools will leave from several locations throughout the state. OLCV will be sending out all the information via email so you can catch a ride to Salem. Can you drive others? Register as a carpool driver. Can’t drive and need a ride down to Salem? Sign up to join a carpool near you.

Fossil Free Fast: Volunteer Meeting
2018-02-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Concerned about climate change, fracked gas and proposed fossil fuel projects in our region? Join 350Deschutes and keep the momentum going to fight the Pacific Connector Pipeline and Jordan Cove LNG projects and new proposed pipeline projects in the Cascades Range. We need your help with assisting local government make a just transition our region to a clean energy economy.
Watch clips of powerful movement leaders that we missed on the January 31st Livestream. Hear motivating stories on the urgency of the current political and climate crises, to light our path ahead on how local resistance is the key to winning against the Trump Administration’s ongoing attacks We are working with groups locally and across the nation to secure the lasting change we need.

March for Science Central Oregon
2018-04-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In 2017, more than one million people worldwide gathered together in the largest event for science advocacy in history. In 2018, we unite again to hold our elected and appointed officials responsible for enacting equitable, evidence-based policies that serve all communities and science for the common good.
March for Science Central Oregon will be held Saturday, April 14, 10am at the Drake Park Amphitheater.
Interested in helping with the march? POPC will be hosting a volunteer meeting on April 7 from 12-2:30pm in the Downtown Bend Library Brooks Room to make signs and match volunteers up with day-of tasks.

What Wolves can tell us about the World's Health
2018-06-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What Wolves can tell us about the World’s Health: How the Yellowstone Experiment Led to the Second Warning to Humanity:
Presented by Dr. Bill Ripple, Oregon State University
Free Event @ Worthy Brewing’s Hop Mahal
Dr. Bill Ripple is a distinguished professor of ecology in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University where he serves as the Director of the “Global Trophic Cascades Program”. His latest research involves studying the conservation of megafauna (large carnivores and large herbivores) around the world. To continue with the global environmental concerns of the scientists’ warning, he has recently formed the “Alliance of World Scientists” which includes more than 14,000 scientists from many different countries.
Dr. Ripple will present his work on how the far-reaching impacts of wolves are affecting the ecosystem in Yellowstone National Park. Ripple will illustrate how he transitioned from Yellowstone to other national parks in western North America and beyond to demonstrate both the benefits of large mammals and the costs of their demise. He will disclose how his conservation research and general concern about the global environment and climate change led to him writing the letter “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity.” As a health check-up for planet Earth, this letter has reached millions of people and is one of the most widely discussed and endorsed scientific articles of recent times.

Heathy Food: Healthy Planet
2018-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come taste some of the best vegan food in Central Oregon. You’ll be in great company. Professionals will have a short educational panel. Beverages provided. Try to bring your own plate, utensils and beverage cup, although we’ll have extras.
Gluten free options will be available.
This event is cosponsored by 350 Deschutes and VegNet. Suggested $5 donation.
Kids are welcome, and are free, along with Students up to age 20, with valid ID.

National Security & Climate Change: A Free Presentation
2018-09-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Fleeing from Wildfire Smoke? Most people can go indoors. But some don’t have it that easy. Professor Mick McCann will provide a FREE presentation on how water and food shortages, rising temperatures and other climate impacts will cause migrations that may affect all of us, even our national security.
6:00 to 7:00 PM – Planning Local Actions
7:00 to 8:00 PM – Presentation by Mick McCann, COCC Professor of Geography
Please RSVP!

Voices for the Planet
2018-10-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This annual fundraiser for 350Deschutes is essential to supporting their work in Central Oregon. Come celebrate their success, have fun, and learn new ideas! There will be live music by Joyroot, food and drinks, raffle and silent auction.

Waste & Materials Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for waste & materials are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Tuesday, October 9, 3-5 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.
Meeting #2: Tuesday, November 13, 4-6 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.

Transportation Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for transportation are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Wednesday, October 10, 3-5 PM, Rosie Bareis Community Campus, 1010 NW 14th St.
Meeting #2: Thursday, November 15, 4-6 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.

Interpreting Climate Change for All Audiences Workshop
2018-10-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Calling all educators, scientists and communications staff—join OMSI and High Desert Museum staff to learn evidence-based strategies for writing and talking about climate change in a productive and hopeful way. In this free one-day introduction to the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI) you’ll learn the basics for framing productive conversations, practicing your new skills and thinking about how you can use them in your own work.

Energy Supply Working Group Meeting - Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for energy supply are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Tuesday, October 23, 3-5 PM, City Council Chambers @ City Hall
Meeting #2: Tuesday, November 6, 3-5 PM, City Council Chambers @ City Hall

Two Simple Proofs of Global Warming
2018-10-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The “smoking guns” that prove fossil fuels are warming the Earth.
Doors open @6:30 lecture / @7pm. Free event in the Worthy Hop Mahal. Seating is limited, come early!
Humans burning fossil fuels are responsible for 100% of the excess heat building up in our oceans and atmosphere, but half the people you know are ideologically preconditioned to reject that fact. Too much of its supporting evidence comes from sources they don’t trust, and the sources they do trust provide them with an ample supply of alternative facts.
Fortunately, basic science has given us two “smoking guns” that provide the solid proof laying the blame squarely on fossil fuels. They are easy to understand, and no part of either proof is in any dispute. Here are your two talking points that will make you invincible in any global warming conversation.
About the speaker:
Science writer Brian Dunning is the host and producer of the Skeptoid podcast (skeptoid.com) with a weekly audience of 127,000 listeners, and the author of seven books on scientific skepticism. He has appeared on numerous radio shows and television documentaries, and also hosts the science video series inFact with Brian Dunning (infactvideo.com). A computer scientist by trade, Brian uses new media to showcase the rewards of science and critical thinking. He is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and lives in central Oregon with his family.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings Working Group Meeting - Community Climate Action Plan
2018-10-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
Each working group meets twice, and we encourage participants to try to make it to both meetings. The first meeting will focus on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector, and the second meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.
The working group meetings for energy efficiency in buildings are scheduled for:
Meeting #1: Thursday, October 25, 3-5 PM, Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library Downtown Bend, 507 NW Wall St.
Meeting #2: Thursday, November 8, 3-5 PM, Bend Parks and Recreation District Office Community Room, 799 SW Columbia St.

Energy Supply Working Group Meeting #2 - Community Climate Action Plan
2018-11-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan (C-CAP)to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
What to Expect
The sector working groups are groups of stakeholders and interested citizens that are advising the Climate Action Steering Committee on the right way for Bend to address emissions in the sector. By participating in the working group, you will be directly providing input into Bend’s C-CAP. The first of the two sector meetings focused on objectives, barriers, and equity considerations. The second of the two sector meetings will focus on identifying potential actions for the C-CAP. These meetings are open to the public and any interested members of the community are invited to participate.
How to Prepare
Please review the 2016 Bend Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Additional background reading materials for each working group can be found here.

Energy Efficiency in Buildings Working Group Meeting #2 – Community Climate Action Plan
2018-11-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
What to Expect
The sector working groups are groups of stakeholders and interested citizens that are advising the Climate Action Steering Committee on the right way for Bend to address emissions in the sector. By participating in the working group, you will be directly providing input into Bend’s C-CAP. The first of the two sector meetings focused on objectives, barriers, and equity considerations. The second of the two sector meetings will focus on identifying potential actions for the C-CAP. These meetings are open to the public and any interested members of the community are invited to participate.
How to Prepare
Please review the 2016 Bend Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Additional background reading materials for each working group can be found here.

Waste & Materials Working Group Meeting #2 – Community Climate Action Plan
2018-11-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for participation by the entire community. The goals are set, but how we get there is still being decided. We need community members and organizations to help us figure out how to do this for Bend.
The CASC is convening topic-specific working groups to support the development of the Bend Community Climate Action Plan. The topics include energy supply, energy in buildings, waste & materials management, and transportation. The working groups play a vital role of helping brainstorm and develop potential actions we can take as a community to meet our fossil fuel use reduction goals.
The first meeting focused on understanding the objectives and barriers for the sector and this meeting will focus on identifying climate actions.

Transportation Working Working Group Meeting – Community Climate Action Plan
2018-11-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Environmental Trivia at Pints and Politics
2018-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Oregon League of Conservation Voters for a fun night of environmental trivia, hosted by OLCV’s local Leadership Committee.
Come test your knowledge of Oregon’s environment, politics, and OLCV history, or just come to learn a thing or two at the last Pints and Politics of 2018. Snacks and prizes provided!
*This event will also double as a volunteer appreciation event.

Environmental Priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session
2019-01-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Environmental Priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session at Pints and Politics
Join OLCV to prepare for the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session. Learn about important priorities, like passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill, and find out how you can get involved in passing important laws.

Global Warming in Central Oregon: Impacts & Opportunities
2019-01-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
It’s your future. We ignore global warming at our own peril. Join 350Deschutes with four speakers that will address impacts in Central Oregon to recreation, fisheries, water, and wildfires. We can minimize the growing crisis. Discover new opportunities and incentives that will benefit you in solar, used and new electric vehicles, and a variety of personal choices. Hear the latest on the growing movement towards local and state policies that will improve the planet and your quality of life.
Come early to save a seat, or for a meal or beverage.
Free event! Please RSVP here.

Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day
2019-02-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

Clean Energy Jobs Testimony PREP
2019-03-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 in when you can!

Clean Energy Jobs Hearing
2019-03-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP here!
This event will be held at Central Oregon Community College, Cascade Hall, Room 246-248.
Even if you don’t plan to speak during the hearing, it’s important to show up! We must demonstrate to our Legislators that there is support for Clean Energy Jobs in Central Oregon.
The Clean Energy Jobs Bill (HB 2020) would cap carbon emissions for large industrial polluters, set a price on each ton of carbon pollution, require large polluters to pay to pollute, and then invest that money into building Oregon’s renewable energy economy. Passing this bill is the most important next step Oregon can take to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. And we have the best opportunity to pass it this year.
For those who do want to testify… There will be an informational prep event on Friday, March 1st, where you can ask questions and get help preparing your testimony.

POSTPONED: Clean Energy Jobs Bill Educational Forum
2019-03-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
** 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 reinvestment in communities across Oregon to create clean energy jobs and a thriving economy, especially in communities that need it most. Free and open to all.

Upper Snake River Tribes take on a Changing Climate
2019-03-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 conservation efforts, Jason will share his experience and insight into how the Upper Snake River Tribes are taking on current environmental threats.
Please note that space is limited and preregistration is required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 7 p.m. The presentation will be held in Worthy Brewing’s Hop Mahal room, located in the far right corner of the main restaurant.
About the speaker
Jason began working for the Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation in early 2017, bringing a strong background in Fish and Wildlife biology and natural resource management. Since receiving a degree in Fish and Wildlife from Oregon State University, Jason has contributed to environmental protection initiatives in a number of capacities. With extensive experience in environmental assessment and wildlife conservation, Jason is a knowledgeable voice on climate change resiliency, adaptation and risk assessment.

The Urgency Of Climate Change: Moving Towards A Green New World
2019-04-05, 2019-04-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 of Law, University of Oregon. Learn about Juliana v United States, the landmark constitutional climate lawsuit, featuring Coreal Riday-White, JD, Community Engagement Manager Our Children’s Trust.
Both programs are held at:
Tykeson Hall 111 (TYKH 111), OSU-Cascades – 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR 97702
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.; doors open at 9:30 a.m. Lectures and parking are free, but advanced registration is required. Register today at osher.uoregon.edu/friday or call 800-824-2714.
These programs are offered to the public at no cost, thanks to the Bernard Osher Foundation Capacity Grant to the University of Oregon.

Broadchats
2019-04-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Central Oregon Chapter of Great Old Broads for Wilderness at an upcoming broadchats!
Conversation and presentation about “ Climate Change and Deserts.” Please bring $5.00 to cover costs of snacks and drinks and off set rental space. Register here.

Youth Unstoppable, a documentary
2019-04-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
At age 15, filmmaker Slater Jewell-Kemker began attending environmental summits, camera in hand, wide-eyed and ready to make a difference. What began as a single journey evolved into an intimate and challenging documentary shot behind the front lines of the largely unseen and misunderstood global youth climate movement. Seen through the lens of Slater’s camera, Youth Unstoppable documents the struggles, events, and first hand effects on the youth fighting to be heard at home and within the frustrating and complex process of UN Climate Change negotiations. Youth Unstoppable shows us a powerful vision for the future of our planet and the young people who will lead us there.
Tickets can be purchased here.

Pints & Politics
2019-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The City of Bend is currently updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), which will guide policies, programs and infrastructure investments for transportation in Bend until 2040.
Join Mike Riley, Executive Director of The Environmental Center, and Moey Newbold, Director of Urban Panning at Central Oregon Landwatch, to learn how our community can benefit from a transportation system that prioritizes safe, healthy, and climate-friendly options like walking, biking, and transit. Come find out how you can advocate for a well-rounded transportation future for Bend that better serves underserved populations.
