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Chlorpyrifos is an insecticide that damages the brains of infants and children, and can cause neurological harm, cancer and other serious impacts. Unsafe levels of residues are found in drinking water and common foods such as beans, vegetables and fruit. Research overwhelmingly shows that chlorpyrifos kills and harm bees, butterflies, and birds and is a…
Virtual Lecture: The Roots of History: Oregon’s Heritage Trees
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIf trees tie us to our historical roots, then Oregon’s history is long and rich. Join historian Nate Pedersen as he shares the compelling stories behind some of Oregon’s growing collection of state-recognized heritage trees. Pedersen is a librarian, writer, and historian in Portland, Oregon. He is a former member of the Oregon Heritage Trees…
Higher Education – Plans for 2020-2021
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Bend Chamber for part three in their education and childcare series as they dig into the plans for implementing classes at OSU-Cascades and COCC during the COVID-19 pandemic. What adjustments will students and professors need to make? How will the workforce pipeline be impacted. Presenters, Dr. Becky Johnson of OSU-Cascades and Dr. Laurie Chesley…
Bend City Council Candidate Forum
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesElection season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites at City Council. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is excited to host, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, this forum to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Hear from these candidates for Bend City Council:…
Candidate Forum – Deschutes County Commission
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesElection season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites on the Deschutes County Commission. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, this forum to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Candidates scheduled to appear: -Phil Henderson -Phil Chang…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The event is fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your…
Womxn in Conservation: Striving for Work/Life Balance
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesEnjoy several short presentations by amazing womxn in conservation sharing how they strive for a healthy work/life balance, lessons they've learned, struggles they've had, and advice for others. This will be followed by a Q&A panel with speakers.
Oregon State Legislature Candidate Forum
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesElection season is upon us with candidates running to represent Bendites at the State Legislature in Salem. The Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting, in partnership with Miller Lumber and SunWest Builders, a series of forums to introduce the candidates to the community and learn more about their policy platforms. Candidates scheduled to appear: -Cheri…
Exploring Steens Facebook Live Q&A
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesPull up a camp chair, grab a beverage and have your questions ready! You’ll be psyched to explore Steens Mountain when you listen in on a Facebook Live Q&A between Lace Thornberg, communications manager at ONDA and Matt Wastradowski, co-author of Pacific Northwest Hiking
20 Years of Steens Stewardship
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin ONDA for a look back at milestones from 20 years of advocating for and restoring Steens Mountain, in a live-stream presentation led by Corinne Handelman, ONDA’s engagement manager, along with special guests photographer and frequent ONDA volunteer Sage Brown and ONDA’s program director Mark Salvo. With a history ranging from legal victories to backcountry…