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SUMMARY:AdvenTours: Lava Lands National Monument Hike and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Adventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair\, we will explore Lava Lands National Monument\, gaining an understanding for Central Oregon’s volcanic history and immersing ourselves under the night sky! \nNaturalist Guided Experience: This adventure will take us to Lava Lands\, an amazing 10 square mile lava field just south of Bend. We will hit the trail and head towards the incredible Kipuka\, an island of trees that thrive amongst a sea of ancient lava flows. Your guide will share stories and wisdom about Central Oregon’s uncanny geology as we search for inspiring vistas as the sun descends behind the mighty Cascade Mountains. Once the sun’s glow has waned\, we will turn our attention skyward\, as your guide will impart their knowledge of the twinkling heavens above! \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/adventours-lava-lands/
LOCATION:Lava Lands Visitors Center\, https://www.google.com/maps/place/4354'34.5N+12121'32.9W/@43.909578\,-121.359151\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d43.909578!4d-121.359151?entry=ttu\, Bend\, OR\, 97707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors & Adventure,Public Lands,Science,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
DESCRIPTION:Sampling aquatic insects\, including mayflies and stoneflies\, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training\, then\, in teams of two to four\, use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about habitat restoration on Whychus Creek for salmon and steelhead\, spend a day along less-visited reaches of the creek\, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions. \nUDWC will host our 14th annual Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek event on August 15th and 16th\, 2024! This will be our 14th consecutive year collecting aquatic insect (macroinvertebrate) samples to learn about how physical habitat conditions for native trout and salmon and other aquatic organisms are changing alongside stream flow and stream habitat restoration work by UDWC and our partners. \n2024 sample collection will focus on the following reaches of Whychus Creek: \n\nRecently restored reaches at Deschutes Land Trust’s Rimrock Ranch Preserve\, and at Creekside Park in Sisters;\nOlder restoration sites including Whychus Canyon Preserve Phase 1\, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve upstream reaches\, and Whychus Floodplain on National Forest lands upstream of Sisters);\nSamples from unrestored\, “control” reaches at Whychus Canyon Preserve; and\nSamples from Alder Springs and upstream of USFS Road 6360\, both affected by stream flow restoration but where no habitat restoration has occurred.\n\nWe will collect 18 samples over two days with restoration partners and community volunteers\, working in teams of 2-4. You can register for one day or both at the links below: \nThursday\, August 15th REGISTER \nFriday\, August 16th REGISTER
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/stream-sampling-on-whychus-creek-4/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Creekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Science,Volunteer,Water,Youth Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Deschutes Watershed Council":MAILTO:lmork@restorethedeschutes.org
GEO:44.2909491;-121.5492118
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T113000
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SUMMARY:Shiny Happy People—The Paradoxes of Living in Central Oregon
DESCRIPTION:In our high desert community of Central Oregon\, the allure of natural beauty and a desirable lifestyle often comes with hidden challenges. Residents are frequently faced with the high cost of living\, employment hurdles\, and soaring housing prices\, making it difficult to find the happiness and well-being they sought in arriving here. This City Club Forum will address these unique paradoxes\, fostering explorations on self-care and community well-being amidst these realities. We will spark conversations about what constitutes personal happiness in our growing mountain town\, including its impact on employment\, aspirations and growth. \nObjectives \n\nExplore Paradoxes of Happiness: Understand the contrast between the idyllic perception and practical challenges of living here.\nPromote Well-Being: Share strategies to enhance personal well-being and community thriving.\nFacilitate Dialogue: Encourage open discussions about self-care and communal support\, why both matter\, and personal next steps.\n\nForum Benefits \n\nGain Insights: Learn about the realities of living in a place “everyone wants to move to for the lifestyle.”\nReinforce Self-Care: Discover practical self-care strategies to enhance well-being.\nBuild Community: Connect with others to create a supportive community network.\nEngage in Conversations: Participate in discussions about personal experiences and strategies for well-being.\nAccess Resources: Get information on local resources for housing\, employment\, and health.\nFoster Support: Share stories and navigate the paradoxes of happiness together.\n\nJoin us for an enlightening discussion on balancing the charm and challenges of life in Central Oregon\, and discover how to thrive amidst the paradoxes. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/shiny-happy-people-the-paradoxes-of-living-in-central-oregon/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road\, Bend\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Social Justice,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
DESCRIPTION:Sampling aquatic insects\, including mayflies and stoneflies\, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training\, then\, in teams of two to four\, use nets to collect aquatic insect samples from the stream at sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about habitat restoration on Whychus Creek for salmon and steelhead\, spend a day along less-visited reaches of the creek\, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions. \nUDWC will host our 14th annual Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek event on August 15th and 16th\, 2024! This will be our 14th consecutive year collecting aquatic insect (macroinvertebrate) samples to learn about how physical habitat conditions for native trout and salmon and other aquatic organisms are changing alongside stream flow and stream habitat restoration work by UDWC and our partners. \n2024 sample collection will focus on the following reaches of Whychus Creek: \n\nRecently restored reaches at Deschutes Land Trust’s Rimrock Ranch Preserve\, and at Creekside Park in Sisters;\nOlder restoration sites including Whychus Canyon Preserve Phase 1\, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve upstream reaches\, and Whychus Floodplain on National Forest lands upstream of Sisters);\nSamples from unrestored\, “control” reaches at Whychus Canyon Preserve; and\nSamples from Alder Springs and upstream of USFS Road 6360\, both affected by stream flow restoration but where no habitat restoration has occurred.\n\nWe will collect 18 samples over two days with restoration partners and community volunteers\, working in teams of 2-4. You can register for one day or both at the links below: \nThursday\, August 15th REGISTER \nFriday\, August 16th REGISTER
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/stream-sampling-on-whychus-creek-4/2024-08-16/
LOCATION:Creekside City Park\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lands,Science,Volunteer,Water,Youth Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Deschutes Watershed Council":MAILTO:lmork@restorethedeschutes.org
GEO:44.2909491;-121.5492118
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SUMMARY:Weeding at Franklin’s Corner
DESCRIPTION:No registration. Just show up. \nNE 9th and NE Franklin\, Bend \nParking on NE Larch. Drive east on NE Franklin to NE 10th Street\, turn right and proceed one block to NE Larch\, turn right. \nBring weeding tools\, shovel\, bucket\, gloves\, hat\, sunscreen\, water. Friends and family are welcome. This is an outdoor event. We’ll cancel if it’s too hot or smoky. \nFranklin’s Corner pollinator garden demonstrates waterwise landscaping with native pollinator plants. It’s maintained entirely by volunteers.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/weeding-at-franklins-corner/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:Franklin’s Corner Pollinator Garden\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden,Public Lands,Volunteer
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GEO:44.055963;-121.2926553
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240826T200000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Crown Jewels The Mission To Save America's Oldest Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Oregon LandWatch and Oregon Wild for a special screening of the documentary “Crown Jewels” to learn more about the value of mature and old-growth forests\, and the fight to protect them. The event will feature a panel discussion with Q&A and an opportunity to write a letter to the US Forest Service calling for safeguards to ancient forests in Oregon and across the country. \nFeatured Panelists: \n\nVictoria Wingell – Forests and Climate Campaigner\, Oregon Wild\nErik Fernandez- Wilderness Program Manager\, Oregon Wild\nFiona Noonan – Wild Lands and Water Program Manager\, Central Oregon Landwatch\n\nThis event is free and open to all. \nRegister here.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/film-screening-crown-jewels-the-mission-to-save-americas-oldest-trees/
LOCATION:Embark\, 2843 NW Lolo Dr.\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Film,Public Lands
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Oregon LandWatch":MAILTO:caitlyn@colw.org
GEO:44.0531904;-121.3629071
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240827T090000
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SUMMARY:Weeding at Franklin’s Corner
DESCRIPTION:No registration. Just show up. \nNE 9th and NE Franklin\, Bend \nParking on NE Larch. Drive east on NE Franklin to NE 10th Street\, turn right and proceed one block to NE Larch\, turn right. \nBring weeding tools\, shovel\, bucket\, gloves\, hat\, sunscreen\, water. Friends and family are welcome. This is an outdoor event. We’ll cancel if it’s too hot or smoky. \nFranklin’s Corner pollinator garden demonstrates waterwise landscaping with native pollinator plants. It’s maintained entirely by volunteers.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/weeding-at-franklins-corner/2024-08-27/
LOCATION:Franklin’s Corner Pollinator Garden\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden,Public Lands,Volunteer
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