The Environmental Center

Deschutes County Town Hall
2021-05-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 there is still a very real risk of spreading COVID-19 through in-person gatherings. Senator Jeff Merkley, invites all Deschutes County residents to join online, on mobile devices, or on the telephone to discuss what we need to do to strengthen our state and our nation.
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On the phone:
Call 669-254-5252
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The Science of Happiness with Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph. D.
2021-05-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This 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 of positive psychology on the factors that do (and do not) predict happiness, and provide practical (and relatively easy!) ways to increase psychological well-being.

Virtual Workshop: Looking Out for Neonatal Wildlife
2021-05-25 18:00 - 19:30
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 development and behavior of commonly encountered wildlife in our area to help you better recognize when a baby animal may need help and intervention from humans.

Gorge Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Summit
2021-05-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What’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 Gorge might look in the next few decades if we do nothing.

Webcast: Visions of Wild Utah
2021-05-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The wild landscapes of Utah offer breathtaking vistas, an incredible array of wildlife, recreation opportunities, and the preservation of irreplaceable cultural practices and artifacts. In recent years, much of the debate over American public lands has centered on Utah, focusing on the unjustified shrinking of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. But there is much more to the story and importance of Utah’s wild landscapes. Join three adventurers from Oregonians for Wild Utah (OFWU) as they take you on a virtual tour of some of these breathtaking natural wonders. You’ll explore how the conversations about our public lands – where they came from, why they’re important, and how they should be managed for future generations – can bring us together and help us advocate for them.
