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Behind the Lens
Do you appreciate the beauty of Oregon’s high desert and wish your photos matched up with what you experience? Meet a few of the photographers who make ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar so damn beautiful each year and learn tips and tricks for shooting in the desert from them. You’ll learn how you can contribute to…
Greater Hells Canyon Council virtual fundraiser
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesGreater Hells Canyon Council invites you to A night of fundraising and advocacy for a wild greater hells canyon region. This year's event will be virtual. Don't miss the Live Auction and an inspiring presentation from keynote speaker Renee Patrick, Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator from ONDA, who recently completed the first solo thru-hike of the…
Our Evolving Relationship with History: A Conversation with Sarah Vowell
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesAmerica’s relationship with history is changing and, with it, our views of public monuments. Debates are raging in towns and cities across the nation. Some monuments have come down, others defaced. Join Confluence for a virtual conversation with writer Sarah Vowell to explore the national recalibration that’s underway over how America expresses its stories and…
Webcast: Oregon as Bygone Bison Range & Grizzly Country
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon's incredible wildlands are inhabited by an abundant diversity of fish and wildlife. But some of the heftiest members of the state's native megafauna club no longer range its forests, hills, and valleys. Naturalist Ethan Shaw explores the history of two of the West's most iconic species - the mighty American bison and grizzly bear…
Deschutes River Basin Habitat Conservation Plan
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDeschutes River Habitat Conservation Plan, what you need to know. The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) has been a 12-year collaboration among a large group of Deschutes River Basin stakeholders – irrigators, municipalities, recreationists, federal and state agencies, and Tribes. The HCP will protect and restore habitat in 340 miles of rivers and streams. The area…
Pollinating a Dynamic Economy: Prioritizing Pollinators for Better Food Systems
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOn World Bee Day, join FAO North America and the Embassy of Slovenia for a dynamic webinar examining the vast challenges facing pollination efforts and the potential for creative development methods.
Deschutes County Town Hall
Senator Jeff Merkley is hosting his 18th digital town hall of the year -- and 450th since first being elected to the Senate. In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to hear directly from our community. But it’s also important to respect the health and safety of every member of our communities while…
The Science of Happiness with Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph. D.
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThis talk will present both surprising and not-so-surprising information on the science behind happiness. What role do money, marriage, friends, children, weather, age and religion play in making us feel happier? Is happiness stable over time? How can happiness be increased? How has COVID-19 changed this? Professor Sanderson will describe cutting-edge research from the field…
Virtual Workshop: Looking Out for Neonatal Wildlife
One of the most exciting parts of spring is the arrival of baby season. Baby birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer and other wildlife can be easily observed in the landscape. Some animals are fiercely independent within a few days of life while others need longer term care by a parent. This virtual workshop will review the…
Gorge Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Summit
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhat's At RIsk? With unprecedented recreation use, how do we care for the places we love? Join to explore worst case scenarios, the good news and the actions you can take in your region. Hear from land agencies, businesses, local organizations and government including Eric White, social scientist from the Forest Service on how the…