The Environmental Center

Happy Hour in the Garden
2021-06-15, 2021-06-22, 2021-07-06, 2021-07-13, 2021-07-20, 2021-07-27, 2021-08-03, 2021-08-10 and 3 more dates | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

*July 12 & 26* (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

POLLINATOR PLANT GIVEAWAY
2021-06-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators need our help! That’s why the Deschutes Land Trust and Bend Pollinator Pathway have teamed up and are giving away free milkweed and native pollinator-friendly plants for you to plant in Central Oregon!

Spring Gardening Seminar
2022-04-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Native Bees and Plants taught by OSU Master Gardener Toni Stephan
Many pollinators are suffering due to loss of habitat and floral resources. However, research shows that even the smallest of home gardens is beneficial for our pollinators. This class will cover some of the things every gardener can do to help our pollinators. A photo show including ornamental and native plants for our local pollinators, primarily native bees, will be part of the presentation.

Spring Gardening Seminar
2022-04-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Greenhouse Design for All-Season Growing taught by Eileen Obermiller, Landscape Architect
What can I expect to germinate, grow, and harvest with a residential All-Season Greenhouse? How much effort does it take to make it work? How is a residential All-Season Greenhouse different from a typical greenhouse? Does it need winter heating? What happens when temperatures drop to minus 20 degrees? Won’t it overheat in the summer? We will answer these questions focusing on which vegetables are best suited for summer verses winter growing, when to plant those seeds, and how to prolong harvests. We will discuss strategies for collecting and storing heat as well as other important considerations in the design of a residential All-Season Greenhouse.
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Spring Gardening Seminar
2022-04-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Firewise Gardening taught by OSU Horticulture Professor Amy Jo Detweiler
As the Western United States population continues to grow, more and more homes are creeping into forest and rangeland areas called the wildland urban interface. The number of wildfires in combination with this urban sprawl can potentially increase the number of fire-prone landscapes. Learn more about creating a fire-wise landscape. In this class you will learn about fire behavior basics, ways to reduce the fuel load, ways to design your landscape in the home ignition zone, characteristics of fire-resistant plants, and plant selection for your fire-wise design.​
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Spring Gardening Seminar
2022-04-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Water-wise Gardening taught by OSU Master Gardeners Pat Kolling and Chris Miao
With continuing drought and increased population growth in Central Oregon, water conservation in the garden is critical. Your garden doesn’t have to be dry, lack color and variety to be water efficient. The instructors will share with you the wisdom they gained in the development and maintenance of the Hollinshead Water-wise Demonstration Garden. Learn tips on planning, plant selection, irrigation and maintenance of a beautiful, water wise garden.

Spring Gardening Seminar
2022-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Composting taught by OSU Master Gardeners Rocky Bessette and Toni Stephan
This class will familiarize you with the different methods of composting to help you to determine the method that will work best for you.

Spring Gardening Seminar
2022-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Spring Gardening Seminar
2022-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | OR

Bend Urban Garden Workshop
2022-05-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Thinking about starting a garden in your yard?
Join Bend Urban Garden for their first official workshop in their midtown Bend demonstration garden to meet other aspiring veggie gardeners and get some inspiration for making your edible garden dreams come true!

Happy Hour in the Garden
2022-05-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703

Introduction to Growing Food in the High Desert with Worthy Garden Club
2022-05-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spring is here! Get ready to garden and join Worthy Garden Club’s Growing Food Class. In this class, you will learn how to prepare your garden and start planting. Topics will include soils and soil amendments, bed preparation, starting seeds at home, direct seeding in your garden, and transplanting seedlings. This is a great class if you are new to gardening. The class will include a free vegetable start and early access to plant sale seedlings.
Date and time

Sun, May 15, 2022
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Location

Worthy Garden Club
495 NE Bellevue Dr
Bend, OR 97701

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GLC in the Garden
2022-05-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Local students passionate about sustainability in their school and community are invited to join the Green Leadership Coalition at The Environmental Center on May 24th, from 4-6 pm. This month’s topic will be GLC in the garden. Denise Rowcroft, Garden for Every School Program Manager, will give an overview of the program and discuss ways high school students can plug in and get involved. We’ll also participate in Slow Food’s Plant a Seed campaign and get our hands dirty doing some garden tasks, followed by refreshments.
Garden work will be rain or shine (the rest will be indoors if inclement weather).
Follow GLC on insta to learn more.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2022-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

July 12 & 26 (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

High Desert Garden Tour
2022-07-16 09:00 - 15:30 | OR
Join us for the 27th annual High Desert Garden Tour!
This year will feature six gardens in the Bend area. Ticket books are $10.00 per person and include map/driving directions to garden locations. Children 18 and under are free. Ticket books will be available beginning Thursday, July 7th: In Bend, Moonfire and Sun Nursery, Strictly Organic Coffee and Whistle Stop Farm and Flowers. In Redmond:OSU Extension Service. In Prineville: OSU Extension Service. In Madras: OSU Extension Service. Thank you to our sponsors Moofire and Sun Garden Center, Strictly Organic Coffee Company, Whistle Stop Farm and Flowers, High Desert Farms, Madras Garden Depot, McPheeters Turf, Mike’s Tree Farm & Nursery, Landsystems Nursery.

Location details will be provided to attendees.

Jul 16, 2022 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
$10.00

Contact for questions and requests for accessibility-related accommodations
Lisa Cowan
lisa.cowan@oregonstate.edu

541-548-6088

Happy Hour in the Garden (CANCELLED this week due to heat)
2022-07-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
