Climate
Plastic-Free Resolutions: Protecting Your Health in 2024
With a new year comes new resolutions for protecting and improving the health of our bodies, families, communities, and the planet that we all call home. One healthy resolution to consider is to reduce or eliminate plastic from your life. But with plastic used for everything from making clothing to carrying food and drinks, this…
Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees
ZoomJanuary 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Online, Free Discover Oregon's high desert bees in a captivating online presentation by Lincoln Best where he’ll explore their diversity, habitats and crucial ecological roles. Register here. --- We are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters a deeper understanding of ecology,…
The Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesDid you know Oregon has more than 700 species of native bees?!? We say “more than" because, in fact, no one actually knows how many native bees call the state home. Central Oregon is particularly well endowed with these amazing bees. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Andony Melathopoulous to learn about the unique and…
A Journey Through the Owyhee Canyonlands
ZoomFebruary 8, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Online, Free Embark on a journey with ONDA board and staff through Oregon's awe-inspiring Owyhee Canyonlands. They’ll highlight this region’s natural landscapes, cultural significance, wildlife habitats and ONDA’s conservation efforts. Register here. --- We are pleased to announce Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2024 High Desert Speaker Series! The Speaker Series fosters…
Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend – An Annual Fundraiser for The Environmental Center
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us at the historic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend for our annual fundraiser – Mountainfilm on Tour! Featuring unique films each night and a wide variety of raffle prizes, you are sure to leave with a renewed appreciation for the outdoors and incredible filmmaking. Visit our Mountainfilm on Tour webpage for film synopses and more information about the event.…
Raise the Deschutes – A River Runs Through It
Meadow Lakes Golf Course & Restaurant 300 Southwest Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville, OR, United StatesCollaborative Strategies for the Future of the Crooked River Join us for a discussion focused on balancing water conservation, agricultural needs, and sustainable management of the Crooked River. This seminar unites experts and community members to explore joint efforts in securing a resilient water future for Crook County — for fish, farms, and families alike.…
Power Hour: Fumes in Focus with Beyond Toxics
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORPlease not the change of venues to The Environmental Center (formerly COCC). Attendees can now also attend virtually. Please use the same link to register and you will receive an email with the Zoom link. What’s in the air we breathe inside of our own homes? The Fumes in Focus film helps us visualize the…
Bend Bikeway Project Open House and Survey
Bend Municipal Court Building 555 NE 15th Street,, Bend, OR, United StatesProject Goal The City is designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian (routes/projects/intersections, etc.) throughout the community, including the Bend Bikeway Project that will make the most of the existing system to build one connected and protected North-South and one East-West key route. The North-South and East-West routes are being implemented…
OPB Think Out Loud: How Central Oregon is responding to ongoing drought
Riverhouse on the Deschutes 2850 Rippling River Court, Bend, OR, United StatesBe part of the audience for an engaging, solution-oriented discussion about how Central Oregon is tackling the ongoing drought. "Think Out Loud" host Dave Miller will talk with local officials, policy makers, advocates, irrigators, conservationists and water users of all kinds. Discover the innovative strategies and initiatives being implemented to conserve water and safeguard the…
Upgrading your Water Heater for efficiency, savings and pollution reduction
Online EventUpgrading your Water Heater for efficiency, savings and pollution reduction Join us for an exciting online event where local experts will share their knowledge on options for upgrading your home water heater for maximum efficiency, cost savings, and pollution reduction. Learn about the latest ultra-efficient heat pump water heater technology, the performance and benefits, and…