Climate

Diesel soot is everywhere. Its toxic particles are so small, they lodge in your lungs and create respiratory and health problems years later. Children breathe it on school buses. You breathe it when following a truck or bus. People and workers in neighborhoods undergoing construction breathe it. Throughout Oregon, concentrations of diesel particulate matter, the…

Past, present and "thinkin about it" volunteers are welcome. We'll have pizza and munchies, and beverages. (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options) We'll celebrate our success and talk about the future. We'll honor our key volunteers and give you a preview of whats to come in 2020. You'll discover how you can be a part of…

Our Legislative leaders have an opportunity to take action NOW on our climate crisis in 2020! Wealthy polluters and other special interests using their influence to prevent and water down bold climate action, and next Saturday we have a critical opportunity to weigh in and make our voices heard in Salem. We need your help…

Show our strength by standing together. Send a message to state legislators and Governor Brown to stand up to the powerful oil industry and pass real climate action. Let's rally for a better climate future!

Lauren MacCallum from Scotland and Josh Jespersen from Colorado are fighting the climate crisis in their own backyards, and we’re screening two films to share their stories with you, in the hope you’ll be inspired to take action too. After the film screenings, Patagonia ambassador Josh Dirksen and nonprofits Deschutes Land Trust and Protect Our…

Join local Bend speakers for a conversation about creating economic opportunity in the era of climate change. As an emerging hub for innovation, Central Oregon is ripe for creating technology solutions in response to the risks being caused by climate change that also help grow our economy. Join Bend-area speakers Rita Hansen of On-Board Dynamics,…

Let's Get Fired Up for the May Primary Election! Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters, and candidates and community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy, for Pints and Politics. Learn about OLCV's candidate and ballot measure endorsements and find out how you can help make this primary election a success for the environment…

Although new studies reveal a previously unexpected, tremendous capacity of  west coast forests to absorb CO2,  this new scientific understanding has not yet been transformed into public policy. Panelists will present a synopsis of this research and analyses and discuss proposed policy changes that would elevate carbon-oriented forest management as a climate solution. Originally scheduled…

Honey bees have spent the entire summer buzzing around collecting nectar. What happens next? Join Nature Center Manager and resident beekeeper Amanda Accamando to learn all about how honey is made and how bees survive during a long Central Oregon winter.