Online event

Join Representative Jason Kropf and Representative Dacia Grayber for a virtual town hall to discuss issues relevant to Bend, Tigard, and our state. Topics will include wildfire recovery and preparedness, climate change action, and more! Community members will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the legislative session and local issues. We hope to…

A COBKA Online Community Event featuring Andony Melathopoulos-OSU Assistant Professor of Pollinator Health Extension. Ever wonder how honey bees and native bees get along in Oregon? You'll hear from the state's pollinator health extension specialist to talk  about the interactions between European Honey Bees & Native Bees!  

Wild rivers and wild fish. Is there anything better? Join Oregon Wild & the Native Fish Society for a discussion on flyfishing Oregon’s Wild & Scenic Rivers and the role protected rivers play in maintaining healthy native fish populations.

Don't judge a book by its cover - lampreys may simultaneously be Oregon's most misunderstood and most important fish species! If you look beyond their boneless bodies and slightly terrifying disc mouth, you'll find there's a lot to respect. These fish (yes, they are fish!) are some of the Columbia River Basin's most ancient inhabitants,…

Home life and family circumstances can have an effect upon student achievement. As a result, educators have long included in their role the need to provide a listening ear and sometimes helpful counsel to students and families. The Fair Housing Council of Oregon is here to help educators better understand and be effective advocates for…

She’s going the distance! Join ultra-distance swimmer Jessica Kieras as she recounts her impressive 13-mile swim at Waldo Lake, and shares tips on how to get started in swimming in Oregon’s lakes.

In the past several years, Oregon has faced historic wildfires which have devastated people and communities, heat waves that harmed wildlife and overwhelmed animal care centers, and severe drought, which is only predicted to get worse. After experiencing this summer's heat dome across the region, it is no wonder that climate change remains the biggest…

Without a doubt, salmon is one of the most iconic species of the Pacific Northwest. Its significance is far-reaching, and for thousands of years, has been at the center of cultural practices, rituals, and economic activities. Salmon are also an indicator species, in that they serve as a key measure of ecosystem health and vitality.…