Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky, Featuring Chad Kālepa Baybayan
2020-10-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Born and raised on Maui, Chad Kālepa Baybayan first sailed on Hōkūleʻa in 1975, a traditionally designed reconstruction of a double-hulled deep-sea oceanic voyaging canoe. He has since sailed on major voyages throughout the Pacific and in 2014 participated as captain and navigator on the Mālama Honua Worldwide voyage, a 47,000 nautical mile journey around the world that visited 26 countries and stopped at 85 ports. He currently serves as the Navigator in Residence at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i developing wayfinding activities, curriculum materials, and conducting outreach. In 2007, his teacher, Master Navigator Mau Piailug, on the tiny Micronesian atoll of Satawal, initiated Kālepa into the order of Pwo, a three thousand year old society of deep-sea navigators.

The Great Tide of Humanity: Race & Gender Reform in 19th Century
2020-10-15
Join The Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program (VSP) of the Central Oregon Community College for a lively evening where Concord, Massachusetts historians and social rights activists come together to talk about the 19th century revolution that was fought with a pen and continues to capture the hearts and minds of social reformers today.

Salmon in Central Oregon
2020-10-15

Grazing, Soils, & Pastures: An Intensive 3-night Online Workshop
2020-10-26 - 2020-10-28
This is a very down-to-earth workshop on forages, grazing, pastures, & soils. You’ll learn how to set up a grazing system, how forages grow, what makes a good pasture, when to open the gate and when to move animals off a pasture, how to soil test, fertilize, and lime your pastures. Three evenings of intensive online instruction from a leader in the grazing field. This class is suitable for folks just starting out in the grazing world, and people with a bit more experience who are working on rehabbing a pasture, or re-vamping their system.

A PIELC (Public Interest Environmental Law) Conference Zoom panel
2020-10-27
A PIELC (Public Interest Environmental Law) Conference Zoom panel: Collaborative Governance Solutions to Salmon Restoration in the Columbia River Basin. Recent articles have declared, “Courts can’t keep Columbia and Snake River salmon from the edge of extinction.” These articles call on a “political fix” to recover Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead. The panel will discuss recent efforts to create the political fix, initiatives to bring key stakeholders to the table to craft a solution that is then delivered to legislative and executive branch leadership for implementation. Tribal, State, and Federal entities will discuss: Yakima Basin Integrated Plan; Idaho Governor’s Salmon Workgroup; Southern Resident Orca Task Force; and Columbia Basin Partnership.
Follow this link to join the free event.

Gravel Biking in Skyline Forest
2020-10-27
The Land Trust is partnering with Dirty Freehub to host a virtual webinar and Q & A session on gravel riding in Skyline Forest. Join Brad Chalfant, Founding Director of the Land Trust who also has a rich connection to cycling in Central Oregon. He was one of the founders of COTA (Central Oregon Trail Alliance) and is an avid cyclist (including gravel!). The Q&A will be facilitated by Kevin English, Co-Founder of Dirty Freehub and then there will be an open Q&A for all. Click here for more details and to register.

Vaccines: History, Science & Ethics
2020-10-28
Since the development of smallpox vaccines in the eighteenth century, vaccination against illness has been the subject of both scientific pursuit and ethical debate. Many of these questions–relating to efficacy, risk and equitable access–have returned to the public eye in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This talk attempts to address these questions in a neutral and informative manner.

Happy Girls Run Sisters: In-person or virtual!
2020-11-07
A gorgeous run through the town and trails of Sisters, Oregon. This year there are offerings for either an in-person race or virtual. Sign up for a 5K or Half Marathon in person. Virtually, runners can up it to a full marathon this year or find some middle ground with a 10K. This is a great race to celebrate women who love running.

Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Traditional Ecological Knowledge
2020-11-09
Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield (Siletz and Cherokee) will discuss some of the underlining elements of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Elder Esther Stutzman (Kalapuya and Coos) will share her experiences with TEK. The Traditional Ecological Knowledge Club will also share information about how they integrate TEK in research, life practices, and personal development, with an enriching community discussion to follow.

Native American Heritage Month Events
2020-11-11
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, please join upcoming virtual events hosted by the Papalaxsimisha program.
Nov 11: Honoring Veterans

Webcast: Wild & Scenic Rivers - The Art of Conservation
2020-11-11
Ever wish you could capture the beauty of a wild forest stream and bring it into your daily life? Painter Robin Hostick offers a chance to do exactly that… turning discovery of beautiful rivers across Oregon into gorgeous oil-on-canvas paintings that capture each stream’s unique nature.
As Oregon Wild works to expand Wild & Scenic River protections in Oregon, Robin is launching a campaign with Oregon Wild to raise awareness – and funds – for these protections. Most importantly, he’s bringing his process and his art into your home at this webcast!
Join for a look inside the creation of six special paintings and a discussion about what wild rivers mean to all of us.

Native American Heritage Month Events
2020-11-18
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, please join upcoming virtual events hosted by the Papalaxsimisha program.
Nov 18: Hunting Regulations and Climate Change with Wildlife Biologist, Austin Smith Jr.

Virtual Lecture: A Storm of Stars – The Life Story of the Milky Way
2020-11-23
This virtual lecture will be presented by Dr. Shane Larson, Research Associate Professor of Physics at Northwestern University, where he is the Associate Director of CIERA (Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics). He works in the field of gravitational wave astrophysics, specializing in studies of compact stars, binaries, and the galaxy. He works in gravitational wave astronomy with both the ground-based LIGO project, and the future space-based detector LISA.

Native American Heritage Month events
2020-11-25
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, please join upcoming virtual events hosted by the Papalaxsimisha program.
Nov 25: Language Presentation

The Bioneers 2020 Conference: Beyond the Great Unraveling: Weaving the World Anew.
2020-12-05 - 2020-12-06, 2020-12-12 - 2020-12-13
Bioneers is excited to introduce the 2020 Bioneers Conference: a virtual gathering encapsulating the magic of our annual live conference.
This year’s theme is “Beyond the Great Unraveling: Weaving the World Anew.” As we enter into a permanent emergency, it’s much easier to see what’s dying than what’s being born. But since the beginning, Bioneers has been about what’s being born. They’ll be showcasing many of the most visionary and practical solutions afoot today, and many of our greatest visionary innovators, including the greatest people you’ve never heard of.

OLCV Book Club: Flight Behavior
2020-12-08
Flight Behavior is a novel about a woman in Appalachia who discovers a strange migration of butterflies in her backyard, and learns how this sign of a changing climate will affect her life and her rural community. Barbara Kingsolver is a renowned literary fiction writer known for tying environmental themes into much of her work.
Whether or not you’ve joined for OLCV’s past two book club meetings (for The Overstory and Saving Big Creek), we hope you’ll join this time around! Everyone is welcome!

COVID 19 Impact Webinar: New Metrics and the State of our Health
2020-12-09
On Dec. 1, Governor Brown announced updates to county risk levels under Oregon’s new public health framework to reduce transmission of COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels based on COVID-19 spread — Extreme, High, Moderate, and Lower — and assigns health and safety measures for each. See details here.
Join to hear from Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the State Health Officer and Epidemiologist, and Emily Freeland, Environmental Health Specialist, Deschutes County Public Health Department as they discuss:
• New restrictions on businesses and gatherings in Deschutes County
• Metrics and protocols for moving from one tier to the next
• Case counts and the impact on St. Charles ICU and hospital
• New COVID-19 vaccine — number of doses expected to be available, how safe and effective they are along with protocols and plans for distribution
A Q&A session will follow.

Snowshoeing Central Oregon presentation
2020-12-09
Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe, with a focus on Central Oregon. They’ll share tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. They’ll also include some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that would be applicable to all ability levels. The presentation will include:
• Photography of recommended scenic snowshoeing destinations in central Oregon
• The basics of learning to snowshoe
• Reference map
• What to bring
• How to be safe when snowshoeing
• Gear (snowshoes and clothing)
We hope to see you there!

Ready, Set, Plan?! Webinar
2020-12-16
Oregon Trails Coalition is working on an introductory guide to trail planning and decision-making with support from the Bureau of Land Management and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Join for this introduction to trail planning and give them feedback on what you would find helpful in the final digital guide.

Community conversation on youth mental health
2020-12-17
As we head into winter break and our 8th month living in a global pandemic, mental health and wellness is top of mind. What are the mental health concerns facing our young people? How can we promote mental wellness during such an isolating time?
Join Camp Fire of Central Oregon to share ideas around these and other pressing questions regarding youth and mental health.

2020 SAGE: Stories of Resilience (Episode 1)
2020-12-17
Register and be among the first to watch episode 1 of the 2020 SAGE: “Stories of Resilience” Campaign! Powered by US Bank, this video series will shine a light on accounts of survival and innovation, told by our local Central Oregon business community, as they weather a global pandemic.
Featured companies:
– Collective Pallet
– Mosaic Medical
– Broken Top Candle Co
– Guardian Group
– Heartwarmers
– Holiday Inn Express South Bend
– Pine Mountain Sports
– Red Cross
– St. Charles
– Tower Theatre
– Webfoot

Snowshoeing Northwest Oregon
2021-01-06
New Year, New Adventures!
Oregon Wild snowshoeing presentation was such a success they’re hosting another presentation, this time focused on Northwest Oregon. Oregon Wild’s Wilderness Campaign Coordinator Erik Fernandez will have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. Included will be “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations in the Portland-area and Northwest Oregon area that would be applicable to all ability levels. The presentation will include:

Photography of recommended scenic snowshoeing destinations in Northwest Oregon
The basics of learning to snowshoe
Reference map
What to bring
How to be safe when snowshoeing
Gear (snowshoes and clothing)
End of session Q&A

2020 SAGE: Stories of Resilience (Episode 2)
2021-01-07
Register and be among the first to watch episode 2 of the 2020 SAGE: “Stories of Resilience” Campaign! Powered by US Bank, this video series will shine a light on accounts of survival and innovation, told by our local Central Oregon business community, as they weather a global pandemic.
Featured companies:
– Aperion Management Group
– Baptista Tile Company
– Heart of Oregon Corps
– Leading Edge Aviation
– Northwestern Home Loans
– Redmond Proficiency Academy
– Shift
– The Haven
– Wren and Wild
– Crux Fermentation
– Humm Kombucha
– OSU-Cascades

2020 SAGE: Stories of Resilience (Episode 3)
2021-01-14
Register and be among the first to watch episode 3 of the 2020 SAGE: “Stories of Resilience” Campaign! Powered by US Bank, this video series will shine a light on accounts of survival and innovation, told by our local Central Oregon business community, as they weather a global pandemic.
Featured companies:
– Bunk and Brew
– Cascade Relays
– Furnish Hope
– Production Prints
– MountainStar
– Shepherd’s House Ministries
– The Bulletin
– The Yoga Lab
– Touchmark at Mount Bachelor Village
– Volunteers in Medicine
– Central Oregon Veterans Ranch

Bend Chamber Webinar Series: Homelessness Impact and Assistance
2021-01-19
Join the Bend Chamber and panel of experts they discuss the issues our community is facing surrounding the topic of homelessness.
Colleen Thomas: Deschutes County Homeless Services Coordinator
Carolyn Eagan: Economic Development Director for the City of Bend
Cheri Helt: Former State Representative
John Lodise: Director of Emergency Services at Shepherd’s House Ministries

Native Story Hour
2021-01-20
Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures.
Sing, listen, learn, and celebrate. Join Karen Kitchen (Osage Nation) for this story hour featuring songs and books from Native cultures. Children, families, elders, aunties and uncles — everyone is welcome.
Made possible by The Library Foundation through support from The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Fund.
All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 503.988.5123 or email help@multcolib.org 2-3 days before a program.

Webcast: Canines for Conservation
2021-01-27
Join Oregon Wild and learn about the remarkable Rogue Detection Teams, rescued dogs and field researchers help scientists tackle important conservation concerns – like collecting data on endangered species through scat detection in remote locations.

Oregon Trails Funding Opportunities Webinar
2021-02-04
How do trail projects in Oregon get funded? Learn more about upcoming opportunities and recent success stories.

About this Event

Learn about grant programs and other funding opportunities for trails in Oregon as well as hear a case study for how the City of Portland and Friends of Gateway Green put a variety of funding sources together to develop a site in East Portland with a system of soft-surface and paved multi-use trails and pump track.

Know Place - Habitat Restoration & Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
2021-02-04
Staff from the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will give a presentation about the work done by a watershed council and the types of programs and services they provide to Central Oregon. Presenters will give a brief overview of their restoration, monitoring and education programs and also share some of the highlights and stories about specific projects completed in recent years along Whychus Creek that flows through the community of Sisters, Oregon.
