The Environmental Center

BIPOC Climbing night
2021-05-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Latinos Outside, Vamonos Outside and the Circuit Bouldering Gym for their monthly BIPOC Climb Night. It is a place to come together and connect with other BIPOC folk in Central Oregon who are interested in climbing. All levels of experienced climbers welcomed.
First time visit is free. After that, it is half off regular day passes during these climb nights. Regular prices are $19 (adults), $17 (Students), $15 (youth). Free rentals for any one who needs them. Prizes will be given away as well. Sign waiver here!

Juneteenth: Central Oregon Celebrates Freedom Day
2021-06-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Juneteenth commemorates the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, this will be a great opportunity for local residents to learn about and celebrate the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. This type of community gathering is particularly relevant now given the increased awareness and widespread protests that have occurred over the past 12 months around longstanding injustices and inequities in our society. This year we will be highlighting the systemic barriers within Central Oregonians’ current housing crisis, from our houseless community to affordable rent to equitable homeownership. This opportunity will allow service providers, city representatives, land trusts, and others to come together and communicate their strategies and resources.
This fun, family-friendly event will feature dynamic speakers who will share the history of Juneteenth, music, food (both island and American), dancers, face painting for the kids, a variety of educational exhibits and artistic displays, and sports. It will benefit the community and especially the youth as most of the day will be spent learning about Juneteenth and its history. Our secondary goal is to increase our collective impact around our housing challenges by providing our community members with access to information.

Winter PrideFest
2022-03-03 - 2022-03-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A full weekend of fun and inspiring Winter events. Wigs ice skating, Panel Discussion, Film Screenings, Dance Party and more!!!
Celebrating Inclusivity Outdoors!! Winter PrideFest is not your typical “gay ski weekend”. Join us to celebrate Pride, Inclusivity, and our combined love of the outdoors in Bend and at Mt. Bachelor.
Click here to find a current listing of events for 2022!

Tananawit's Grand Opening
2022-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The event will feature an Artcrawl, local vendors,& live art exhibitions.

Bend Pride 5k Run/Walk 2022
2022-06-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
OUT Central Oregon is thrilled to continue on 2019’s inaugural Bend Pride 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Drake Park. In association with the Central Oregon Pride Festival (Central Oregon Pride), we hope you join for this fun 5K run and walk that celebrates inclusivity and pride in our diverse community.
The out-and-back course runs along the beautiful Deschutes River and through the Old Mill District. The event starts with the Pride 5K Fun Run/Walk*, followed by the Drag Dash (a ‘dash’ of fun, silliness, and pride for everyone), an awards ceremony, and ends with a raffle.
Join Drag queens & kings in costume in the Drag Dash as they contend for the coveted title of Drag Dash Darling.
*Bend Pride 5k Fun Run is an untimed event.

Central Oregon Pride! June 2022
2022-06-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
OUT Central Oregon is happy to announce Central Oregon Pride 2022 on June 25th – a celebration of Pride in the diversity of our LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Expanding on 15 years of celebrating Central Oregon Pride, presented by Human Dignity Coalition, OUT Central Oregon brings Central Oregon Pride 2022 to Bend with new energy, focus, and commitment.
Throughout the month of June, various events promoting inclusivity, visibility, and fun for the LGBTQ+ community, family, and friends are happening in Bend and Central Oregon.
Join all month long for this celebration of diversity and inclusivity in Central Oregon.

Welcoming Week 2022
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get ready for Welcoming Week 2022! Friday, September 9-Sunday, September 18.
Welcoming Week is a global movement that brings communities and neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections and affirm the importance of inclusive places.
Details coming soon!

Latino Fest 2022
2022-09-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Author Event: Voices of Navajo Mothers and Daughters
2022-09-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Roundabout Books is pleased to present an event for Voices of Navajo Mothers and Daughters: Portraits of Beauty by Kathy Eckles Hooker and David Young-Wolff (a Central Oregon-based photographer).
Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
“In a series of intimate, revelatory personal histories, Navajo grandmothers, mothers, and daughters in twenty-one families tell their stories. They open up about how they have been shaped by powerful cultural and historical forces—and by their love for each other. In these compelling, multi-generational oral histories, collected by a former teacher with profound admiration for Navajo culture, women talk about their experiences in their own words. As they do, their faces are captured in defining portraits. Woven into the women’s stories are tales from Navajo history and culture, including Changing Woman, the coming-of-age ceremony (kinaaldá), the Long Walk, education, and the importance of sheep to Navajo lifeway.”
Register here!

Human Experience in the Oregon Great Basin Symposium
2022-11-05 - 2022-11-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This symposium brings to the public presentations by tribal knowledge-holders, anthropologists, and archaeologists who have researched and learned about the land, plants, animals, people, and climate of the Great Basin in Oregon. Discussions led by Wilson Wewa (Northern Paiute) and Diane Teeman (Burns Paiute) will frame each day, which will be filled with presentations about the recent archaeological research and analyses, partnership projects, and online databases that are helping build knowledge about the historical and ongoing human experiences in the Great Basin.

Powwow Yoga Workshops with Acosia Red Elk
2022-11-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Acosia Red Elk is an enrolled member of the Umatilla Tribe in Oregon. She is a ten-time world champion jingle dancer, international yoga teacher, glass artist, cultural teacher and wellness advocate who is known for public speaking/storytelling, indigenizing fitness, and teaching powwow dance. Acosia is the creator of Powwow Yoga, a fusion practice that braids together tribal dancing and yoga for a well-rounded workout with an Indigenous approach to wellness.
Space is limited. To register email Geneva at gmayall2@cocc.edu

Voices of the River Journal Launch Party
2022-11-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Voices of the River Journal is an extension of the work Confluence does in public gatherings, education programs in schools, and their Digital Library that features interviews, documentary shorts, photo galleries, and research papers on these subject managers exclusively from an Indigenous perspective.
What: Voices of the River Journal Launch Party
When: Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 6 pm PST
Where: Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

COCC Salmon Bake
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | COCC, 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Juneteenth Central Oregon
2024-06-15 11:00 - 2024-06-16 17:30 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Get ready for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Central Oregon celebration on June 15th and 16th, 2024 from 11am to 5:30pm! Rooted in education, entertainment, and fostering a vibrant and safe environment for the community, this year’s theme, “Jubilee,” marks a joyous celebration of the emancipation of African Americans. Joined by the African and Caribbean Community, our two-day event promises an immersive experience filled with authentic African, Caribbean, and African American cuisine, art, music, and education. Embrace the cultural tapestry through enlightening educational activities, captivating entertainment, and a shared culinary journey that celebrates the diverse heritage of our communities.

Preservación de nuestra cultura y tradiciones con Hilda Leon
2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Becky Johnson Community Center, 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Reflexionemos sobre la Importancia de la identidad cultural latina, el uso de la lengua nativa y la preservación de las tradiciones y costumbres. Esta conversación es para personas que han emigrado de países hispanohablantes, o descendientes de inmigrantes (hasta la 3ra generación) que están interesados en reconectarse con su cultura. Aquí compartiremos historias y vivencias sobre el nivel de conexión que aún tenemos con nuestras raíces, y finalmente reflexionaremos sobre qué podemos hacer para reconectarnos en caso de que exista tal añoranza.

Cómo Escuchar Música de Forma Activa
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Goza la música a través de una comprensión más profunda.

En este taller, Armando Alcalde va a tocar la guitarra y explicar los detalles de lo que sucede en música. Vamos a usar jazz, bossa nova, y blues para mostrar los conceptos musicales, aunque las ideas aplican a todos losgéneros musicales. Los participantes aprenderán a entender la estructura de canciones, las funciones de instrumentos diferentes, cómo escuchar a los solos y mucho más. ¡Profundicen el goce de la música a través de una comprensión más profunda! Ojalá que puedan unirse a nosotros.
