The Environmental Center

January Green Drinks at The Gear Fix
2023-01-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us at The Gear Fix to kick off the 2023 Green Drinks event series. Meet the team, check out repair services, and browse high-quality gear that will get you outside. The Gear Fix has been a great partner for several years. They sponsor our Mountainfilm fundraiser, hosted Green Drinks in previous years, and help to organize Repair Cafes. Come show some love for this local green business!
As always, please bring your own cup and consider carpooling, walking, biking or transit to get to the event.
RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-green-drinks-at-the-gear-fix-tickets-510943073487

May Green Drinks: Shakti Farm Design
2023-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Three Rivers Elementary School, 56900 Enterprise Dr, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
We’re excited to co-host Green Drinks with Shakti Farm Design at Three Rivers School in Sunriver! Shakti Farm Design is committed to creating a sustainable food-growing world for the community. They recently built a Greenhouse for Three Rivers School in Sunriver with a Grant provided by Central Oregon Health Council. Join us to hear how Shakti Farm Design is taking part in countering climate change and creating a sustainable living for families and communities.
Learn about Sustainable Growing and Greenhouses in Central Oregon!
Thursday, May 11th
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers School
56900 Enterprise Dr, Sunriver
Please RSVP in advance here!

July Green Drinks: Fire and Flood film screening
2023-07-13 16:00 - 21:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Join us for July Green Drinks for a Sneak-Peek Screening of Fire and Flood: Queer Resilience in the Era of Climate Change. Queer Ecojustice Project and their fiscal host Out For Sustainability are sharing the draft sneak-peek screening of the Fire & Flood Film to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ vulnerability to climate change, encourage conversations on resilience preparedness, and to fundraise for the completion of the project.
This film tells the story of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the fires in Santa Rosa, California, two-near simultaneous climate-related disasters in the fall of 2017, through the voices of LGBTQ people who lived through them and were part of the community response.
You can expect a powerful and engaging 104-min storyline full of brilliant, insightful interviews with over 20 queer and trans people recounting their stories of disaster and resilience.
We will be offering two screenings. One with alternating English-Spanish captions for bilingual audiences, and one with English-only captions for the hearing impaired (provided by the Scottish Queer International Film Festival).
This draft film is not yet rated. It contains some complex themes, discussion of potentially triggering incidents, and infrequent mature language. It is recommended for adult audiences or for young adult audiences who have access to adult mentors for discussion and processing. Watch the Trailer.
TEC will collect voluntary donations for this event, and are providing a sliding scale that will not turn people away for lack of funds. We hope you can join us!

Get tickets here!

November Green Drinks | "Tertulias... de película!" with Oregon Humanities and BENDITAS
2023-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“Tertulias… de película!” Es un programa que busca proveer espacios seguros y de conexión para comunidades hispanohablantes. En Tertulias de película se habla abiertamente y sin prejuicios sobre nuestras ideas y sentires a partir de la interacción con el arte cinematográfico y documental. Un lugar en el que se le de rienda suelta al mundo de las ideas y de la mente. Un espacio de autoeducación popular, unidos por un lenguaje propio.
“Tertulias… de película!” It is a program that seeks to provide Spanish-speaking communities a space to connect. ***This program is offered only for people who speak Spanish, it is not a program for English speakers who are learning Spanish. Thank you in advance for respecting the space.
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January Green Drinks: Learn About Wildfire in the Deschutes National Forest
2024-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Cascade Lakes Pub, 21175 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Discover Your Forest’s Wildland Fire Education Coordinator will host an evening of conversation and trivia focusing on wildland fire and Central Oregon’s forest ecosystems. The conversation will highlight Discover Your Forest’s partnership with the Forest Service and other local organizations to create public education opportunities supporting the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
REGISTER HERE!

March Green Drinks: DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair
2024-03-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
If you truly want to see how the all-terrain wheelchair AdvenChair holds up under the rigorous environment of four days down and back up the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, then come see the premiere showing of DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair, the new 48-minute documentary of Geoff Babb and his expedition team currently in review by film festivals from coast-to-coast, and even Cannes, France. Then, stick around for a moderated panel discussion featuring Geoff Babb, members of his team, and Marcia Volk, the filmmaker, as well as the opportunity to ask questions you may have.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE!
Learn about Geoff’s arduous journey to realize his dream as a survivor of two strokes, taking years to perfect an all-terrain human-powered wheelchair, culminating in a rigorous 4-day expedition down and back out of the Grand Canyon, with a ripple effect on others from its creation—access to nature previously out of reach. Sometimes one bold dream can change the world for many.
In partnership with Outback Film, The Onward Project, and COCC, we’re honored to present a debut showing of DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair.
REGISTER HERE!
In advance of College events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact Caitlyn Gardner at 541-383-7237. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact Disability Services at 541-383-7583.

May Green Drinks
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Kobold Brewing The Lair, 1043 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join the staff of The Environmental Center and host Kobold Brewing for a social gathering on Thursday, May 23rd for May Green Drinks.
Have a cold one, on us– join us at Kobold Brewing for Green Drinks! Over appetizers and beverages, you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow sustainability enthusiasts and hear about Kobold’s commitment to sustainability in their business. Curious about The Environmental Center? Staff will be there to answer your questions about our mission to embed sustainability into daily life here in Central Oregon.
This is a great opportunity to pick up a Rethink Waste Guide for your home or business and learn about energy savings through our new Home Energy Assessment Program.

July Green Drinks
2024-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This Summer, High Desert Makers is partnering with The Environmental Center, and Open Space Event Studios to bring July Green Drinks done Maker style!
This particular Makers Green Drinks event is designed to give Makers of All Ages, who are dedicated to responsible environmental stewardship, a place to show and tell (and sell) what you make and why. There are creators of all ages out there who use materials that promote a circular economy, upcycle waste-stream-diverted materials, and re-imagine uses for existing materials. Some makers create music, stories, theater, performances, and other art that requires very few material things at all.
REGISTER HERE!

September Green Drinks with Deschutes Trails Coalition
2024-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The Deschutes Trails Coalition is thrilled to be co-hosting the September Green Drinks with the Environmental Center on September 26th from 5:30-7:30pm at The Embark Coworking Community. For the event, they will be showing two thought-provoking films that are closely tied to their pillars of social, environmental, physical, and economic sustainability. Please join us as we are thrilled to show these two award-winning films: The Right To Joy and The Hypocrite.

Sorting Truth from Trash: A November Green Drinks on America Recycles Day.
2024-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
In light of recent coverage of some of the deceptive practices behind “advanced plastics recycling” and plastics recycling in general, join the Rethink Waste Project and local expert panelists for Sorting Truth from Trash: The Realities of Recycling on America Recycles Day.
We’ll show a short film and presentation, then take a deep dive into your questions about recycling, while covering why it’s important we move the conversation from recycling towards reduce and reuse wherever possible. Come grab a drink, a bite, and meet others at this informative happy hour.
This free event is now sold out, but you can still sign up for the waiting list!

January 2025 Green Drinks Film Screening
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
The Environmental Center is thrilled to be kicking off the 2025 Green Drinks series with the screening of Footprints on Katmai. For this event, we will be showing a thought-provoking film that focuses on Ocean plastic and marine debris in Alaska. We will wrap up with a Q&A with Current and former staff and High School students who will share their own experiences on their ocean plastic cleanup expeditions in Alaska.

Thursday, January 16, 5-7pm.
The Environmental Center: 16 NW Kansas Ave.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Free event, but limited seating, so RSVP today.
Accessibility: The Environmental Center has two gender-neutral restrooms and one accessible/family restroom inside its facility. It also has one accessible parking space behind its facility. For those needing ramp access, there is a ramp behind its facility.
This film will be captioned in English.
Please let us know in advance if there is something our team can do or provide to support you in participating in our event.

March Green Drinks: film screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS
2025-03-31 17:00 - 20:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Join us for a screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS, a powerful film that follows three patients from Texas denied abortion care—even while facing life-threatening pregnancy complications—and the courageous attorney fighting on their behalf.
This event will explore the intersections of Environmental Justice, Reproductive Justice, and Gender Justice.
After the film, engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring representatives from key organizations working at the forefront of these issues.

May Green Drinks | Celebrate 10 Years of HDFFA’s Grow & Give Program!
2025-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Well Rooted Produce, 20377 Swalley Rd, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join The Environmental Center for Green Drinks to kick off the 10th anniversary season of High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s Grow & Give Program. This special celebration will be held at Well Rooted Produce and will include farm tours, delicious locally-sourced snacks by Roots at Heart, and information on how you can get involved with food waste reduction. Grow & Give is HDFFA’s program dedicated to reducing food waste through farm gleans, farmers market collections, and community involvement.
This event will take place outdoors, on a working farm. We strongly encourage you to:

Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes
Come prepared with clothing appropriate for the weather on the day.
Bring a chair or picnic blanket (limited seating will be available)
Bring a water bottle
Carpool if possible (parking will be limited)
