Climate
CANCELED – July Power Hour – Deschutes Energy Future
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO COVID. You can still sign up and we will send you an update when we have one! We are excited to share that our energy planning work over the last couple of years has resulted in a new initiative called Deschutes Energy Future! Come to this event and…
Youth Climate Roundtable 2023
ZoomJoin OLCV for a youth-led roundtable discussion with some of Oregon's state lawmakers about their climate priorities, as well as the trials and tribulations that go into successfully passing environmental policy. We'll also discuss ways young people can make their voices heard in the fight against the climate crisis. You'll get to ask questions and…
Youth Vote Roundtable
ZoomJoin us for a a Youth Democracy Roundtable to foster a back-and-forth discussion between young Oregonians and our state decision makers. This youth-led virtual event is your chance to hear from dynamic state and local elected officials on the work they do to strengthen democracy, increase access to the ballot box, and improve election transparency…
2023 Legislative Session Debrief
Please join OEC for a virtual webinar with OEC's very own Executive Director, Jana Gastellum, and Legislative Director, Thomas Baker, for a closer look at this year's state legislative session. Together, you will discuss the ins and outs of this session's major environmental wins, how they will impact Oregonians, and how these victories set the…
OLCV’s Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Ron Wyden
Online EventSenator Ron Wyden has been a champion of our conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing our support for strong safeguards for our air, water, forests, wildlife, and communities. During OLCV's Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Wyden, we'll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental…
Regenerative Food & Farming; Documentary and Discussion
Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United StatesRegenerative Food & Farming; Documentary and Discussion Join us for an exciting evening of exploring the world of regenerative food and farming at Worthy Brewing Company in Bend, Oregon. Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking documentary, Kiss the Ground, that sheds light on the importance of regenerative practices in our food system. We will screen a…
Global Climate Strike Bend
Bend City Hall 710 NW Wall St, Bend, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition and Fridays for Future Bend, along with other local partners, for the Global Climate Strike at Bend City Hall on September 15th, starting at 5pm. "This is a family-friendly, peaceful strike put on by Fridays for Future Bend, Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition, and many other organizations. Anyone who loves…
BEYOND THE BEYOND: PREPARING BEND FOR A WILD FUTURE
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesHow will our city and our lives be changed by population growth, a warming world, hotter summers and less water, new technologies and other emerging trends? And how can we plan to maintain our region’s beauty and quality of life? Being resilient and seeking out opportunities to innovate is what moved Oregon into the forefront…
COZEE Happy Hour with Roost Development
201 NW Harriman Ave, Bend 201 NW Hariman Ave, Bend, OROctober COZEE Happy Hour with Roost Development Perry Brooks and Peter Grube from Roost Develpment will give us the low-down on how the first net-zero duplex in the historic district of Bend came to be including some crucial code changes to help make this project happen. Quick stats: The shell is a combo of Structurally…
2023 Go Clean Energy Conference
COCC 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, United StatesGo Clean Energy Conference: Get a Jackpot of incentives for Your Electrification Projects Whether you rent, own a home, or commercial building, cash and tax credits are coming your way from government incentives that will help you electrify. Learn from 25+ experts how to put your project together. Don't be left out of the funding…