How to Go Solar
2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
In these free webinars, Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar energy systems work, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. In addition, at each workshop, you will discuss one of three special topics: solar + storage, community solar, and the Solar Within Reach incentive.

Carbon Sequestration - An overview of carbon capture and storage solutions
2022-03-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about many of the emerging ways to sequester carbon dioxide and how they will factor into our response to the climate crisis.

Regenerative Agriculture - Sequestering carbon in agricultural soil
2022-03-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about new agricultural practices and technologies that have potential to rebuild depleted topsoil and store carbon in the soil.

Small Splendors, Vast Landscapes
2022-03-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Continuing ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series, Ellen Bishop will present “Small Splendors, Vast Landscapes.” Oregon’s deserts offer serene and yet provocative landscapes that invite contemplation. Yet sometimes, in viewing their sweeping vistas, we overlook the details that provide insight to their origins. These micro views of a macro landscape tell stories of epic floods, volcanic explosions, violent storms and more, as well as providing an entree to wildlife that we may overlook. Ellen’s image-rich talk is a guide to how we can read the details in these treasured landscapes that are precious to us all.
*Registration will open on February 15 and close two hours before the event begins.

Direct Air Capture - Pulling carbon out of the air
2022-03-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about the emerging methods to pull CO2 directly from the air

Climate-wise landscaping - Sequester at home
2022-03-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn to sequester CO2 at home with a master gardener

On The Level' Webinar Series
2022-03-18, 2022-03-25, 2022-04-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Earth Advantage & BetterBuiltNW for this three-part webinar series on envelope building science, installing exterior insulation, and ERV/HRV design best practices.

Know Underground - Magnificent Mycelium with Fungi Perfecti
2022-03-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Discover the fascinating symbiotic relationship between Plants and Fungi.
Fungi and plants have been allies for millions of years! Learn about the fascinating relationship between these organisms, and how to harness this ancient symbiosis to enrich green landscapes at any scale. You will hear about the use of mycorrhizal fungi, gardening with edible mushrooms, and how fungal sugars may benefit bees.
*This program will not be recorded.

Nature Nights: American Pikas and Climate Change
2022-03-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Save the date! The Land Trust is pleased to present their 2022 Nature Nights series.
You might know the America pika as a fuzzy little creature that chirps and runs away with grass in its mouth while you’re hiking in the mountains, but they are oh so much more than that! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Dr. Matt Shinderman, director of the Human and Ecosystem Resilience and Sustainability Lab at OSU-Cascades, for a talk on these intriguing creatures and how they are adapting to major challenges like climate change. Dr. Shinderman will share the results of a five-year study of American pikas in the Pacific Northwest that suggests that they can persist in lower elevation landscapes in our high desert, despite their moniker as a high alpine species. Matt will also include lessons learned from other long-term monitoring efforts, and offer solutions for how we can all help pikas thrive into the future.
*This presentation is free and registration will open on February 28th.

Wildlife Migrations in the West
2022-04-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In the finale of ONDA’s 2022 High Desert Speaker Series, professor Arthur Middleton will cover the basic ecology of ungulate migrations in the western United States. He’ll then profile threats to these migrations, including climate and land-use change, as well as barriers to migration like roads and fences. With a nod to the future, Arthur will also discuss some emerging models and opportunities for collaborative conservation of important migrations — all more relevant than ever to Oregon’s high desert and the species that move through the sagebrush sea.
*Registration will open on March 19 and close two hours before the event begins.

Virtual Lecture: Introduction to Forest Carbon Pools and Credits
2022-04-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Terry Droessler, PhD, CF, of Forest Analytics, LLC for an overview of forest carbon pools, how they transition as a forest grows, how management impacts them and how they are used in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
This is a free event that will take place virtually on Zoom.

Collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the VGGT
2022-05-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join this webinar to learn about collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests (VGGT) and the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022.

Rethinking Charity: How to Become an Everyday Philanthropist
2022-05-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Dan Pallotta will be joining virtually for a conversation on philanthropy and innovation, finding a cause for life and transforming the way we think about charity and giving. Dan will be joined by a local non-profit professional and an “everyday” philanthropist to ask questions, engage with the audience and center the conversation locally.

Sailing to a New Horizon: Visiting Pluto and the Edge of the Solar System
2022-05-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a virtual lecture by Shane L. Larson, CIERA, of Northwestern University. Less than a decade ago, the human species completed the first reconnaissance of the solar system. The New Horizons spacecraft, after a journey of nearly five billion kilometers, flew past Pluto on 14 July 2015. Pluto was the last of the “classic” planets to be visited. For the first time, SNCO has seen a body in the outer solar system up close.

Know Wonder - Wonder Where Your E-Waste Goes?
2022-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hear about electronic waste: what it is, disposal after its useful life, impacts on the planet, and how we can all reduce, reuse, and recycle it in environmentally friendly ways.

Central Oregon Signature Trails Forum
2022-06-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join to:

Create a shared understanding of what Signature Trails mean

Identify existing or planned trails/ trail systems in the region that could meet the criteria of Signature Trails

Surface local priorities for investment

Contact Steph at steph.noll@oregontrailscoalition.org with questions or to request accommodations.

In Search of the Belted Kingfisher
2022-06-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for an evening of storytelling about the belted kingfisher, the patroller of our rivers and shorelines with Oregon author Marina Richie.

Stories We Didn't Learn in School: Understanding Diverse Rural Experiences (Rural Development Initiatives)
2022-06-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
With the resurgence of social justice movements around the country, people in rural places are becoming more aware of the history of marginalized neighbors in their communities. Join to hear these important stories, and learn more about ways we can broaden our understanding of the variety of life experiences in the rural Pacific Northwest.

Indigenous Perspectives on Earth, Water and Sky featuring Rena Priest
2022-07-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Register now for the webinar “A Sense of Place: Indigenous Perspectives of Earth, Water and Sky,” featuring Rena Priest, enrolled member of the Lummi Nation and Washington State Poet Laureate -Space is limited so please register now.

How to Go Solar + Storage
2022-08-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
At this workshop you’ll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.

Virtual Conservation Convo
2022-09-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
ONDA’s Virtual Conservation Convo will be a presentation by their Conservation Team online via Zoom. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the staff and learn about how you can further your conservation advocacy.
Register here!

Practical Solutions for Selecting & Installing Exterior Insulation
2022-10-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Josh Salinger of Birdsmouth Design-Build as he discusses the pros vs. cons of different exterior insulation approaches and practical in-field installation details. Gain key principles & practices to achieve durable and efficient wall design, including insulation strategies, product selection, and construction.

Design & Quality Control Best Practices for ERVs/HRVs
2022-10-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Waylon White of Earth Advantage & Alex Boetzel of Green Hammer Design Build as they cover the spectrum of Good, Better & Best practices when designing and QC’ing heat recovery ventilator (HRV) / energy recovery ventilator (ERV) systems. Gain practical and necessary solutions to help you streamline your design and building practices to ensure efficient, effective ventilation systems.

Heat Pump Water Heaters - Manufacturers Roundtable
2022-10-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about the latest Heat Pump water heater developments from manufacturers themselves.

'Listen & Envision' for Businesses
2022-10-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In this ‘Listen & Envision’ virtual session, Bend Chamber members will discuss challenges and opportunities for businesses in the Bend area.

USDA Roundtable: Food Loss and Waste Successes from the U.S. and Canada
2022-11-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join FAO North America on November 2nd as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ North America Liaison Office co-host a virtual roundtable session to showcase “Food Loss and Waste Successes from the U.S. and Canada.” Speakers will share their experiences of increasing sustainable food management in Baltimore, Orlando, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Guelph, Ontario

How to Go Solar + Storage
2022-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
At this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.
