Food
Our Plate is Political: Using the Table as a Tool for Social Justice
Cascade Culinary Institute 2555 NW Campus Village Way, Bend, OR, United StatesIn this lively cooking demonstration, Bryant Terry will show us how easy it is to make delicious, vegetable-forward meals that not only satisfy us but also serve as a catalyst for growing the food justice movement. After this event, Bryant Terry will be giving a keynote presentation -- Food Justice at the Intersection of Food, Politics,…
Food Justice at the Intersection of Food, Politics, Art, and Culture
COCC 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, United StatesHow can we create a world in which all Americans, regardless of income, geography, or race have access to healthful, fresh, affordable, and culturally appropriate food? In this interactive talk, Bryant Terry will take us on a journey of his more than two-decade career as a chef, author, publisher, and community builder committed to creating…
Closing the Food Loop: How to Make Composting Work for Your Restaurant
SCP Redmond 521 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond, OR, United StatesEach year, an estimated 25 to 40 percent of all food produced or imported for consumption in the United States is never eaten. Of that wasted food, 40 percent is estimated to come from consumer-facing businesses— like restaurants, event venues, etc. And all that wasted food means wasted money, by some estimates as much as…
Talk & Walk Clinic for Noxious Weeds and Native Plants
Barnes Butte Complex 44.31376, -120.82518 NE Combs Flat Road, Prineville, OR, United StatesJoin the Crooked River Weed Management Area for a FREE Talk and Walk Clinic. Topics include: Invasive Plant Identification Weeds vs Native Plants Control Methods Emerging Plant Invaders Bring a chair and a lunch and come join us for this clinic!
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
JUNETEENTH 2023
Drake Park 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, United StatesThe 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held at Drake Park on June 17th-18th. This fun, family-friendly event will be a festival elevating Juneteenth throughout the state of Oregon. It will feature unique entertainment, music, food, and dancing. There will be face painting for the kids, a variety of historical and educational exhibits, artistic displays,…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
Tomato Manifesto 2023 – Preserving Your Summer Bounty
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United States“Tomato Manifesto – Preserving Your Summer Bounty” – Locavore’s Food School at Open Space Studios, Sunday, August 27th 1:30-3pm Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit is proud to offer a learning and demonstration experience for storing, preserving and enjoying tomatoes all season long! Registrants will be given tips, tricks, hands-on experiences and learn the many different methods of…
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…
Fermentation Workshop With Worthy Environmental
Fermenting is Fun and Easy Learn fermentation to make delicious food cheaply and easily! Fermented food is full of beneficial live cultures. Take this workshop and you'll be able to turn vegetables from the bottom of your fridge and garden into mustard, kimchi, sour pickles and more. Led by a Master Food Preserver, this workshop…