The Environmental Center

Backcountry Film Festival
2018-02-02 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Volcanic Theater & Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Discover Your Forest and Winter Wildlands Alliance joins forces to bring you a powder-filled night to remember!
There will be two screenings in Bend and one screening in Sisters — February 2nd at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend (6pm and 9pm), and a screening on February 7th (6pm) at Sisters Movie House.
We are hoping to raise much needed funds for our Project SNOW field trip programs for Central Oregon students. To date, this program has raised over $10,000 to support this free field trip programs at Mt Bachelor. Project SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter) is dedicated to providing a rich outdoor education experience for students that instills in them a sense of awe and stewardship for the environment. Project SNOW provides an unforgettable winter adventure that combines hands-on science education with snowshoe-powered outdoor exploration for over 2,000 kids in Central Oregon. Funds raised have helped us purchase adaptive equipment and warm weather clothing to make sure that kids can participate in the program no matter what.
Adventure, environment and climate, youth outdoors, ski culture- you’ll find it all in this award winning lineup.
The Backcountry Film Festival is produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization that partners with groups like Discover Your Forest at the local level to inspire and educate the backcountry community to protect and care for their winter landscapes. Funds raised at each screening stay in the local community to support human-powered recreation and conservation efforts, winter education and avalanche/safety programs and to raise awareness of winter management issues.

Mountainfilm on Tour - A Fundraiser
2018-02-23, 2018-02-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.
We’re hosting two nights of films that will inspire you to create a better world, with different playlists each evening. (View the films when you purchase tickets.) Intermission features a great raffle with grand prize packages from local gear & bike shops. And remember – this is our big fundraiser for the year – so buy those raffle tickets and become a member that weekend to receive some bonus tickets.
Tickets
$22/night in advance | $25 at door | $40 in advance for both nights
Purchase tickets online or at the Tower Theatre box office
Doors 6 p.m. and films 7 p.m.
This event will sell out!

BendFilm Presents Evolution of Organic
2018-04-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oscar winner Frances McDormand narrates the story of a motley crew of back-to-the-landers, spiritual seekers and farmers’ sons and daughters who reject chemical farming and set out to explore organic alternatives. Their heartfelt journey — funny, engaging, informative and filled with iconic music from the 60s — is what brought organic produce into mainstream markets and established a vision of sustainable agriculture for the future. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
Trailer: http://vimeo.com/181428111

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2018-10-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join ONDA for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival will include an in-person show at the Tower Theatre as well as a virtual live-streaming show airing the same night. Join ONDA at the Tower Theatre for their lineup of the year’s best conservation films, or enjoy them streamed in HD from the comfort of your home.

Upriver: An Oregon Experience
2018-10-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes National Forest and Discover Your Forest for a screening the film Upriver, a ‘watershed film’ that explores one of the nation’s most active river conservation movements. Before the show, District Ranger Ian Reid and Sisters Trail Alliance volunteer Gary Guttormsen will discuss restoration efforts on two local Wild and Scenic rivers, the Metolius River and Whychus Creek, near Sisters. This year marks the 50 year anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Door open at 6pm, Event begins at 7pm. Tickets at the door.

Juniper Group Program Night
2018-10-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Social 6:30, Program 7:00
An informative program about environmental issues, every third Wednesday of the month.

This month:
A Fierce Green Fire, the Battle for a Living Planet
A film chronicling the history of the Environmental Movement’s evolution from the 1960s to present, grassroots and global activism, with narration by Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Van Jones, Isabel Allende, Ashley Judd. David Brower’s Sierra Club of the ‘60s and early battles to save the Grand Canyon from dams, and rising environmental consciousness. Love Canal catching fire sparking protest and pollution regulation, but President Reagan counterattacks. Greenpeace’s fight to protect whales, the deforestation of the Amazon and impacts of climate change. People fighting to save their homes, their lives, the future—this film will inspire action needed more than ever today, because the next five years of major environmental policy are at risk from the current administration’s contempt for the environment, fossil fuel lobbyists, and those who put profit above planet.

Film Screening: The Evolution of Organic
2019-01-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do your New Year’s resolutions include eating healthier, making more responsible purchasing decisions, or lessening your footprint on the planet? Do you want one simple step to achieving all of your resolutions? Eat local! Locavore is pleased to screen: The Evolution of Organic, the history of organic agriculture, told by those who built the movement that rejected chemical farming and set out to explore organic alternatives with a vision of sustainability. View trailer HERE.

Schedule:

4:00-4:30 – CSA info and sign-ups available; food from The People’s Pies foodcart

4:30 – Movie starts (86 minutes)

6:00 – Q&A with Tom Elliot, a retired organic farmer from Montana and board member of The Environmental Center

6:15 – 6:45 – CSA Info and sign-up available again

Before and after the screening, please visit with our local farmers and learn about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) options! The most crucial way a community member can help strengthen the food system and help contribute to small local farms is through purchasing a CSA share. CSA shares are a subscription to a season’s worth of sustainable, locally-grown produce that is distributed to members throughout the harvesting season. Peoples Pies will be there offering delicious, organic, savory pies. Beverages will be available.
Seating is limited, reserve your seat now. This is a free event, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Backcountry Film Festival - Bend
2019-02-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Discover Your Forest, the local non-profit partner of the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grasslands for the 15th Annual Backcountry Film Festival. Produced by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, Backcountry Film Festival is a renowned production featuring professional and grassroots filmmakers from all corners of the globe. With screenings in more than 100 cities worldwide, the festival serves to unite communities in celebrating winter, sharing passion for adventure, and spreading awareness about the latest environmental conservation initiatives.
This year’s line up is highly anticipated, so be sure to purchase your tickets early. Tickets cost $15 and proceeds raised for Discover Your Forest go to Project SNOW (Studying Nature Outdoors in Winter), a program dedicated to providing free outdoor education experiences for over 2,000 kids in Central Oregon.
Three screenings:

February 16th, 6PM and 9:30PM at Volcanic Theatre Pub
February 17th, 7PM at Sisters Movie House

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Raffle prizes, auction items, and more will be up for grabs.

Backcountry Film Festival - Sisters
2019-02-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Mountainfilm on Tour
2019-02-22, 2019-02-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A fundraiser for The Environmental Center
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.
We’re hosting two nights of films that will inspire you to create a better world, with different playlists each evening. MORE INFO about this event can be found here.
Tickets are on sale! Purchase tickets online or at the Tower Theatre box office.

Tickets for Friday, February 22
Tickets for Saturday, February 23

$22/night in advance | $25 at door | $40 in advance for both nights
Doors 6 p.m. and films 7 p.m. This event will sell out!

Movie Night With KPOV
2019-03-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join KPOV at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Monday, February 25th for a screening of the award winning, musically focused film “American Folk”.

The film tells the story of Joni and Elliott as they, in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, make an unexpected journey across the US taking in the kindness of all of the ‘folk’ that make America what it is. Featuring acting and music by real-life singer/songwriters Amber Rubarth and Joe Purdy.

Doors open at 7:00pm, Showtime is 7:30pm. General admission tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Movie Night with KPOV is a fundraiser for KPOV!

"This Is Spinal Tap" - Movie Night with KPOV
2019-04-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
35 years later, “This Is Spinal Tap” still rocks us hard and makes us laugh even harder!
Join us April 1st (no foolin’) for Movie Night with KPOV showcasing what some call the funniest mock-u-mentary or rock-u-mentary of all time. Get out the hairspray, let down your hair and come dressed like a rock star.
Movie Night with KPOV is a fundraiser for your community radio station. Graciously hosted by Volcanic Theater Pub.
Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. Advance Tickets are $10 plus fees at BendTicket.com, or $12 at the door.

Watch out for Wildlife: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
2019-05-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Wildlife, such as deer and elk, face challenges everyday while trying to navigate a landscape altered by humans. Join us for a critical look at the intersection of transportation and wildlife migration through a series of documentaries and a discussion with key partners working on behalf of wildlife conservation. This program is presented in partnership with Protecting Animal Migration (PAM), Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Deschutes National Forest.
Films:

Cascade Crossroads – Chronicling the story unfolding over and under Interstate 90 in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, this documentary looks at the intersection of a major transportation and wildlife migration corridor. Running time: 30 minutes
It’s a Mule Deer’s Life – Witness the challenges of a group of mule deer in eastern Nevada as they make a 120 mile migration from their winter range in the Pequop Mountains to their summer range in the majestic Jarbidge Mountains. Running time: 23 minutes
Gilchrist Wildlife Underpass Project – Using the wildlife underpass project at Lava Butte as a model, learn how the Gilchrist project is taking shape. 5 minutes

Panel Discussion with:
Sara Gregory – ODF&W: Wildlife Habitat Biologist
Lauri Turner – Deschutes National Forest: Forest Wildlife Program Manager
Cidney Bowman – ODOT: Wildlife Passage Coordinator

Dammed to Extinction
2019-06-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
For eons, a one-of-a-kind population of killer whales has hunted chinook salmon along the Pacific Coast. For the last 40 years, renowned whale scientist Ken Balcomb has closely observed them. He’s familiar with a deadly pattern. Salmon numbers plummet. Orcas starve. The downward spiral compelled him to realize that studying whales was no longer enough. He needed to act. The orcas need roughly a million salmon a year, where to find a million fish? The solution says Balcomb, is getting rid of four fish-killing dams 500 miles away, on the largest tributary to what was, until it was dammed nearly to death in the last century, the largest chinook producing river on earth. Studying whales is science. Removing dams is politics. Defiantly mixing the two, says Balcomb, has become the most important work of his storied career. Meanwhile, the race to extinction for salmon and orcas speeds up, nipping at the heels of the plodding, clumsy pace of political change in the Pacific Northwest, where dams and hydropower are king.
Doors open at 6 pm, film begins at 6:45. Register in advance here.
Steven Hawley, Writer and Filmmaker, will be at the showing. He is the author of Recovering a Lost River, a book that inspired the documentary film Dam Nation by Patagonia.
Sponsors: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Justice Committee & the Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, Great Old Broads for Wilderness
A $10 donation is requested to support expenses for this showing and the continued advocacy for salmon and orcas. A donation is not required to register or attend.

ArtiFISHal Documentary
2019-07-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
ArtiFISHal is a film about wild rivers and wild fish that explores the high cost—ecological, financial and cultural—of our mistaken belief that engineered solutions can make up for habitat destruction. The film traces the impact of fish hatcheries, and the extraordinary amount of public money wasted on an industry that hinders wild fish recovery, pollutes our rivers and contributes to the problem it claims to solve. ArtiFISHal also dives beneath the surface of the open-water fish farm controversy, as citizens work to stop the damage done to public waters and our remaining wild salmon. Free for BendFilm members!

Pre-screening party at Patagonia Downtown – FREE! plus Special Guest Panel Following Film

Cascadia Adventure Film Festival
2019-09-05 - 2019-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The inaugural year of the Cascade Adventure Film Festival
Celebrate the adventures that push us to our limits, and help us forge a deeper connection to the natural world.
Early bird tickets on sale until August 7th, 11:59pm
CAFF will showcase influential films that highlight the adventurous spirit that lives inside each of us — the films that get us stoked. We’re inspired by human-powered exploration, and the values that keep the wilderness wild. It is through adventure that we discover who we are and what we can achieve. Adventure brings us closer to the natural world in our own backyard, and wherever we may go. So are you in?
The program features 4 shows featuring inspiring adventure films about climbing, biking, trail running, and water. Check out all the films here.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2019-10-04 16:30 - 18:00, 2019-10-04 20:00 - 21:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come see where epic adventure and environmental advocacy meet at the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. An evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders, feats of courage and athleticism, and the amazing stories of activists working to protect our environment.
Catch one of two screenings–buy your tickets by clicking either showtime below:

Matinee: Doors 3:30pm | Show 4:30pm | $15 general admission | $11* students
Evening: Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | $17 general admission | $11* students

*Valid with student ID upon entry.
All prices listed here include the $3 Historic Theatre Preservation fee.
Come for the films, stay for the amazing raffle loaded with gear for your next adventure. Plus, ticket holders are invited to a complimentary happy hour between screenings next door at OutsideIN. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s efforts to protect, defend, and restore Oregon’s high desert.

Beaver Believers Documentary Viewing
2019-10-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
An enlightening documentary about the ecological importance of beavers

Join ONDA, Think Wild, and Worthy Brewing for a viewing of the award-winning documentary “Beaver Believers”, a film by Sarah Koenigsberg.
After the film, there will be a discussion on the history of beavers and their place in Oregon ecology, as well as the work being done by local nonprofits to support beaver’s return to Central and Eastern Oregon landscapes. With short presentation by ONDA’s riparian restoration expert Jefferson Jacobs.
Doors open at 3:30pm, film to begin at 4:00pm. Discussion to follow.
More info about the film can be found at https://www.thebeaverbelievers.com

COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins: DIVIDED
2019-11-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Fear of failure can stop all sorts of adventures before they even start, but what if failing is the best part?
COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins presents Divided.
In 2017, the female duo of Rickie Cotter and Lee Craigie raced the Tour Divide together, a 2,745 mile self-supported mountain bike race from Canada to the Mexican border. Shot entirely using a Go Pro and an iPhone, this is a heart-warming and funny documentary about the journey of two friends.
Divided was an official selection of the Banff Film Festival in 2018, and the Cascadia Adventure Film Festival in 2019. https://cascadiaadventurefilmfestival.com
Link to movie trailer on BikePacking.com: https://bikepacking.com/plog/divided-film/
– Doors open at 7:30pm; movie starts at 8pm
– Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis on the night of the event
– $6 per person, cash only, please
– Minors accompanied by parent or guardian
– Run time: 40 minutes
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance and is coordinated by the good people at Pine Mountain Sports.

Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend
2020-02-28, 2020-02-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Each year, The Environmental Center brings Mountainfilm on Tour to Bend to showcase incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2020-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | OR
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment.
The event is fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your home. The virtual waiting room will open at 5:30PM, and the livestream will start at 6:00PM. Only one person per household needs to register.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2021-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is fully virtual this year. Enjoy ONDA’s lineup of the year’s best conservation films, screened in HD, from the comfort of your home. Closed captioning will be available during the live event. The virtual waiting room will open at 5:30PM, and the livestream will start at 6:00PM.
A captioned recording of the film festival will be available for 5 days following the event for all registrants.

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2022-02-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 16th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is back with a selection of films that are sure to get you fired up. From Costa Rica to Australia to Louisiana and beyond, catch the action and amazing stories of anglers from across the globe.

Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend-Virtual Show
2022-02-24 - 2022-02-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mountainfilm on Tour is Back in Bend for the 19th Year!
A favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center will be offered in-person and virtually.
Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend will be offered as a hybrid event this year that can be experienced from the comfort of home and at the theater. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado.
Join us for the virtual show between Thursday, February 24th — Sunday, February 27th. The virtual show is self-paced and can be accessed from any location at any time during the 4-day window. $10 student / $20 individual / $50 household.
*Tickets are on sale now! View the film selections and ticket information at envirocenter.org/mountainfilm.

Prognosis: Notes on Living - Film Screening + Discussion
2022-08-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Peaceful Presence, Out Central Oregon and BendFilm for an engaging film and post-screening discussion on end of life care.
