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SUMMARY:Backyard Composting with Worthy Environmental
DESCRIPTION:Join Worthy Environmental for a Backyard Composting Workshop on Saturday\, August 26th\, 9:00-11:00 AM at Worthy Brewing Company (495 Northeast Bellevue Drive in Bend)\nLearn the basics of starting your own backyard compost system and the simple science behind it. This workshop will cover the basics of composting\, different types of compost systems\, and how compost can benefit your plants\, your soil\, and the environment. \n\n\n\n\nReserve a spot here. \nThis workshop is part of Worthy Environmental’s Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Project – learn more.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/backyard-composting-with-worthy-environmental/
LOCATION:Worthy Brewing\, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food|Garden,Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230827T133000
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SUMMARY:Tomato Manifesto 2023 - Preserving Your Summer Bounty
DESCRIPTION:“Tomato Manifesto – Preserving Your Summer Bounty” – Locavore’s Food School at Open Space Studios\, Sunday\, August 27th 1:30-3pm \nCentral Oregon Locavore Non-Profit is proud to offer a learning and demonstration experience for storing\, preserving and enjoying tomatoes all season long! Registrants will be given tips\, tricks\, hands-on experiences and learn the many different methods of storing summer produce for year-round use that preserves nutritional integrity and follows food safety guidelines. \nThe Food School Program is a hands-on approach bringing local chefs\, farmers\, ranchers and herbalists together with the community as they teach their trades in a fun and approachable manner to those that want to learn all about food! \nEvent is $8 for members\, $10 for non-members\, with limited registration. Please visit our website for more information\, or those interested can sign up at the link below. \nSign up here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/tomato-manifesto-2023-preserving-your-summer-bounty/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Rethink Waste
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SUMMARY:Rethink Waste Workshop at The Central Oregon Maker Faire
DESCRIPTION:Join The Environmental Center at The Central Oregon Maker Faire!\nThe Environmental Center will host a Rethink Waste Workshop on Sunday\, September 10 at 11am at The Central Oregon Maker Faire. The workshop will include interactive recycling do’s and don’ts and a sock darning demo by Fixer Elaine. The workshop is located in the Mountain Room at Deschutes Brewery (901 SW Simpson Ave\, Bend OR 97702).  \nThe Maker Faire takes place September 9th and 10th with The Environmental Center booth open 10am-1pm on September 9th and 1:30pm-4pm on September 10th.  \n  \nTickets to Maker Faire are available here.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/rethink-waste-workshop-at-the-central-oregon-maker-faire/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room\, 901 SW Simpson Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T090000
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SUMMARY:Play Forever Mountain Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Grab your sturdy hiking shoes and head up to Mt. Bachelor September 23 for Mt. Bachelor’s annual Play Forever Mountain Clean-up! Registration is free\, but required. \nhttps://www.mtbachelor.com/things-to-do/events/view-all-events/play-forever-mountain-cleanup-2023
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/play-forever-mountain-clean-up/
LOCATION:Mt. Bachelor\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T110000
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SUMMARY:Discover Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Discover Nature Festival is returning in 2023!  Discover Nature Festival celebrates the diversity of ways that we all connect with nature. The event will provide something for everyone\, including nature arts and crafts\, STEM activities\, outdoor recreation\, music\, food\, and more. Bring your family out to try a new outdoor activity\, connect with amazing community organizations\, and learn how we can all help take care of our environment and community. The event is made possible by 20+ community partners\, including Bend Park and Recreation District and Deschutes National Forest. \nSaturday\, September 23\n11 am-3 pm\nNEW LOCATION:  Alpenglow Park\, Bend\n61049 SE 15th Street \n2023 Partners and Activities \n\nClimbing wall with Bend Park ad Recreation District\nFire Truck and Fire Fighter Challenge with Deschutes National Forest\nIntroduction to Mountain Biking with Cog Wild/Cascadia Junior Cycling\nNatural Dyes with Wildheart Nature School\nDeschutes County Public Health\nWatershed Exploration with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council\nWho Lives Here? with Discover Your Forest\n10 Survival Essentials and Pine Cone Bird Feeders with Camp Fire Central Oregon\nMonarch Butterfly Crafts and plants with Deschutes Land Trust\nFruit and Veggie Spin Wheel with OSU Extension\nArt Activity with Juntos Aprendemos\nPop-up Poetry with Deschutes Public Library\nPedestrian Safety Activity with Commute Options\nWildflower Seed Bombs with Think Wild\nWander and Wonder in Nature with Oregon State Parks\nGreat Garbage Game with The Environmental Center\nNight Sky Education with DarkSky Oregon\nGames with Mosaic Medical\nNature Color Match with Family Resource Center\nCraft and medication with Take Care with Autumn\nMud Kitchen and Nature Crafting with Bend Forest School\nBird of Prey and Nature Journaling with High Desert Museum\nLeaf Rubbings and Magnet Fishing with the Oregon Department of Human Services\nWondery Art and Adventure School\nGreen Leadership Coalition\nVámonos Outside and Camp Chica\nTreasure Hunt with Children’s Forest of Central Oregon\nand more!\n\nFood Vendors \n\nCentral Oregon Pupuseria\nAcme Hot Dog Co.\nThe Sweet Retreat
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/discover-nature-festival/
LOCATION:Alpenglow Community Park\, 61049 SE 15th St OR 97702\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste,Youth Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
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SUMMARY:Fall Repair Café at the Firehouse Community Hall in Sisters(bilingüe)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our in-person Repair Café on Wednesday\, October 11th\, 5:30-7:30pm at the Firehouse Community Hall in Sisters with co-host Deschutes Public Library.  \nFeaturing a guest appearance from Kyle Wiens\, co-founder and CEO of iFixit and a leader in the Right to Repair movement. Kyle and the pro-repair coalition are working on a bill in Salem and have recently passed laws in New York and Colorado.\n\n\n\n\nThe Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. This will be the second in-person Repair Café in Central Oregon since 2020. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff – they’re all about repairing things (together). Stuff like\, jewelry\, small appliances and electronics\, outdoor gear\, clothing\, and more. Repair Cafés are held around the world!  Repairing with other people saves natural resources\, prevents waste\, and cultivates community. Learn more at envirocenter.org/tec-events/repair-cafe/ \nNot sure if it can be fixed? Bring it! \nContact: udara@envirocenter.orgwith questions or if you’re interested in being a volunteer fixer! \n\n¿Tienes algo que esté roto? ¡Tráelo al Repair Café! \nEl Rethink Waste del The Environmental Center está coordinado con un increíble grupo de reparadores voluntarios para organizar Repair Cafés cada pocos meses. Estos eventos gratuitos conectan a las personas con cosas rotas con las personas a las que les gusta arreglar cosas: se trata de reparar cosas (juntos). Cosas como joyas\, pequeños electrodomésticos y productos electrónicos\, equipo de exteriores\, ropa y más. \n¡Los Repair Cafés se llevan a cabo en todo el mundo! Reparar con otras personas ahorra recursos naturales\, evita el desperdicio y cultiva la comunidad. \nTendremos interpretación en español disponible en el evento\nhttps://envirocenter.org/tec-events/repair-cafe/repair-cafe-espanol/
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/fall-repair-cafe-at-the-firehouse-community-hall-in-sisters/
LOCATION:Sisters Firehouse Community Hall\, 301 S Elm St\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Repair Cafe|Rethink Waste,Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T130000
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SUMMARY:America Recycles Day on IG LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, November 15th from 12-1pm  \nWhere: Instagram (LIVE!) \n\nJoin the Rethink Waste Project and local recycling experts on America (and Deschutes!) Recycles Day for a fun\, interactive\, Instagram Live Q&A! \n Get your recycling questions answered and learn how to recycle right. No more wishful recycling OR holding onto things in the hope you’ll one day find where it can be recycled.  \nHave a question in mind? Send it over to kavi@envirocenter.org and we’ll add it to our list. We will also open up the chat for questions during the session if there is time. \nQ&A will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel and blog following the event.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/america-recycles-day-on-ig-live/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T150000
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SUMMARY:Plastic-Free Resolutions: Protecting Your Health in 2024
DESCRIPTION:With a new year comes new resolutions for protecting and improving the health of our bodies\, families\, communities\, and the planet that we all call home. One healthy resolution to consider is to reduce or eliminate plastic from your life. But with plastic used for everything from making clothing to carrying food and drinks\, this can seem like a daunting task. \nJoin Plastic Pollution Coalition on January 18 for their first webinar of the new year: Plastic-Free Resolutions: Protecting Your Health in 2024. During this event\, they will offer tangible\, common sense ways to reduce the amount of plastic you use in your daily life. They’ll discuss why it’s important to avoid plastics\, provide you with DIY and low- and no-cost solutions\, and highlight helpful products you may turn to when you need an extra hand. \nPanelists for this inspiring conversation include Queer Brown Vegan Isaias Hernandez; Zero Waste Farmer Manju Kumar; and Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Life Without Plastic Jay Sinha. The conversation will be moderated by MADE SAFE Founder Amy Ziff.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/plastic-free-resolutions-protecting-your-health-in-2024/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Online event,Rethink Waste
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T193625Z
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SUMMARY:Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood\, workplace\, school\, your favorite park or restaurant\, or other community space\, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply for the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund! Attend an info session in-person at The Environmental Center or Virtually to get your questions answered. \nSIGN UP HERE \nZoom link will be emailed out prior to the event.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/rethink-waste-community-innovation-fund-info-session/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Parade Upcycled Costumes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, fellow recyclers and art enthusiasts! Earth Day is just around the corner… and you’re invited to participate in this year’s Reclaimed Trash//Treasure Transformation Workshop – a chance for families and friends to come together and get crafty with stuff nearly left behind to dumpsters! If you’ve ever looked at something headed for the trash and thought\, “What could I make of that? A costume or Pet?” Now’s your chance to imagine and create! Bring along anything you’ve been itching to upcycle – old clothes\, empty containers\, boxes\, cards… you name it. We’ll work our magic and turn them into funky puppets and costumes to wear in the Earth Day parade!! We’ll meet up twice\, giving us plenty of time to explore and bring our ideas to life. If you don’t think you’re a crafty human\, no problem\, because this is all about having fun and getting creative with the ones we love on the earth we love. Let’s make Earth Day a time for creativity\, community\, and celebrating our planet in style – one recycled masterpiece at a time! \nNo registration is required!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/earth-day-parade-upcycled-costumes-workshop/2024-03-23/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Earth Day,Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T151223Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Parade Upcycled Costumes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, fellow recyclers and art enthusiasts! Earth Day is just around the corner… and you’re invited to participate in this year’s Reclaimed Trash//Treasure Transformation Workshop – a chance for families and friends to come together and get crafty with stuff nearly left behind to dumpsters! If you’ve ever looked at something headed for the trash and thought\, “What could I make of that? A costume or Pet?” Now’s your chance to imagine and create! Bring along anything you’ve been itching to upcycle – old clothes\, empty containers\, boxes\, cards… you name it. We’ll work our magic and turn them into funky puppets and costumes to wear in the Earth Day parade!! We’ll meet up twice\, giving us plenty of time to explore and bring our ideas to life. If you don’t think you’re a crafty human\, no problem\, because this is all about having fun and getting creative with the ones we love on the earth we love. Let’s make Earth Day a time for creativity\, community\, and celebrating our planet in style – one recycled masterpiece at a time! \nNo registration is required!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/earth-day-parade-upcycled-costumes-workshop/2024-03-30/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Earth Day,Rethink Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T150000
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SUMMARY:Recycled Materials Bag Sewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all seamstresses! St. Charles Medical Center and Bend Anesthesiology Group are partnering with The Environmental Center to create reusable tote bags out of sterile blue wrap\, used to sterilize surgical instruments. This repurposed material is water resistant\, sturdy\, functional and with your help\, fashionable! If the material is not being reused\, it is immediately tossed in the trash and sent to our landfill. This is one chance to help our community divert non-recyclables from the landfill! These bags will be reused in our “Sustainable Summer” fundraising event later this year (stay tuned!). \nBring your sewing machine\, scissors\, pins\, ruler\, chalk\, and cutting mat and we will provide the fabric and patterns! \n**All levels of experience are welcome!**
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/recycled-materials-bag-sewing-party/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
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UID:10004403-1714665600-1714669200@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Plastics and Your Health (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:A troubling study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March found that the presence of microplastics particles in heart tissue caused a measurable increase in people’s risk of heart attack\, stroke and premature death. With each new study published\, plastics’ negative impacts on human health are becoming clearer and more widespread. \nWhat does this mean for you and your loved ones? Please join us and Dr. Phil Landrigan via Zoom this Thursday\, May 2 from 7-8PM ET to discuss plastics’ impacts on our health and how we can decrease our exposure. Register now. >> \nPlastics take a heavy toll on both human and environmental health. We know that there are micro-and nanoplastics in our air\, water\, and soil\, as well as at every level of the food chain. \nWe also know that these tiny bits of plastic are present inside all of us. Researchers have found micro- and nano-plastics in the human intestine\, placenta\, liver\, spleen\, lungs\, and lymph node tissues\, as well as in blood and breast milk. \nMany of the toxic chemicals added to plastics including PFAS\, phthalates\, and bisphenols are also present in the bodies of nearly all Americans. \nWe are excited to welcome Dr. Philip J. Landrigan\, a world-renowned pediatrician\, public health physician\, and epidemiologist back to the Beyond Plastics virtual stage for this free educational webinar on May 2. Dr. Landrigan is at the forefront of exploring what our ever-increasing exposure to plastics means for our health and longevity as well as how we can reduce our exposure. \nPlease click here to register now and plan to join us at 7 PM ET this Thursday\, May 2 to explore these critical and emergent questions.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/plastics-and-your-health-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240429T171022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T171022Z
UID:10004399-1715189400-1715196600@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Bend Gear Meet with Outdoorist Oath
DESCRIPTION:The Outdoorist Oath and Pattie Gonia alongside trusted allies Outside’s Gear Up Give Back program and local collaborator The Gear Fix invite the Bend\, OR community to an evening of gear swaps\, gear repairs\, gear giveaways\, and celebrating our love for the outdoors! \nHere are all the juicy deets for the event!\n\nThis is a FREE event! Though we encourage folks to RSVP and donate.\nSwap used gear w/ community members. Everyone can participate\, regardless of whether or not you bring items to swap!\nThe GearFix will be hosting DIY patch and zipper repair workshops\nCome connect with local non-profits to learn how you can take action for planet\, inclusion\, and adventure in your community!\nWin prizes from outdoor & local brands\nThis event will be hosted by Pattie Gonia with support from The Outdoorist Oath\, GearFix\, and Outside\nAll unswapped items at the end of the night will be donated to Outside’s Gear Up Give Back program which helps support The Oath’s free educational resources and events!\n\nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bend-gear-meet-with-outdoorist-oath/
LOCATION:The Gear Fix\, 550 Industrial Way\, Suite 183\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240404T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T171756Z
UID:10004208-1715448600-1715464800@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n5:00pm – Doors Open (VIP Ticket Holders) \n5:30pm – Doors Open (General Admission) \n6:30pm – Runway show STARTS \n7:30 – INTERMISSION \n8:00pm – Second 1/2 of the show \nRooted in a love of fashion\, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet\, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility\, funky fashion and community. Started in 2010 as a fundraiser by a couple of teachers\, it has turned into a Bend staple\, a fashion-forward\, sustainably run event that everyone in the community can enjoy. \nWith an electrifying trash fashion runway\, a live auction of select runway garments\, our business challenge where 10 businesses compete for the Coveted Trash Trophy\, a pop-up Eco-marketplace featuring creative products from sustainably–minded\, community artists\, and local beverages and food carts\, what’s not to love! Join other socially conscious individuals for an evening of sustainable fashion\, showcasing styles that the future demands\, while supporting a fundraiser for Realms Schools. \nLOCAL FOOD & DRINK :: Three food trucks (The Bob\, El Sancho\, and Big Foot BBQ) will be present serving food all night as well as Slow Ride Mobile Bar serving beverages throughout the event. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/rubbish-renewed-eco-fashion-show/
LOCATION:The Pavillion\, 1001 SW Bradbury Dr.\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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ORGANIZER;CN="REALMS":MAILTO:rwhite@realmschool.org
GEO:44.0483819;-121.323763
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240514T214537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T222510Z
UID:10004420-1716379200-1716400800@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Chaco For Life Tour at Crux
DESCRIPTION:REPAIR\nCUSTOMIZE\nCHILL\n\n\n\n\nCome celebrate 35 years of Chaco with us on the Chaco For Life Tour! Visit our mobile factory to get your trusty Chacos repaired*\, create your own custom sandals (adult sizes only)\, grab some swag\, or just kick it with us. \n*Each first repair is FREE; any additional sandals will be repaired at 50% off. \nMay 22-25 at Crux Fermentation Project
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/chaco-for-life-tour-at-crux/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:Crux Fermentation Project\, 50 SW Division Street\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240514T214537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T222510Z
UID:10004421-1716465600-1716487200@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Chaco For Life Tour at Crux
DESCRIPTION:REPAIR\nCUSTOMIZE\nCHILL\n\n\n\n\nCome celebrate 35 years of Chaco with us on the Chaco For Life Tour! Visit our mobile factory to get your trusty Chacos repaired*\, create your own custom sandals (adult sizes only)\, grab some swag\, or just kick it with us. \n*Each first repair is FREE; any additional sandals will be repaired at 50% off. \nMay 22-25 at Crux Fermentation Project
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/chaco-for-life-tour-at-crux/2024-05-23/
LOCATION:Crux Fermentation Project\, 50 SW Division Street\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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GEO:44.0507835;-121.3078746
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240524T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240514T214537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T222510Z
UID:10004422-1716552000-1716573600@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Chaco For Life Tour at Crux
DESCRIPTION:REPAIR\nCUSTOMIZE\nCHILL\n\n\n\n\nCome celebrate 35 years of Chaco with us on the Chaco For Life Tour! Visit our mobile factory to get your trusty Chacos repaired*\, create your own custom sandals (adult sizes only)\, grab some swag\, or just kick it with us. \n*Each first repair is FREE; any additional sandals will be repaired at 50% off. \nMay 22-25 at Crux Fermentation Project
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/chaco-for-life-tour-at-crux/2024-05-24/
LOCATION:Crux Fermentation Project\, 50 SW Division Street\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240514T214537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T222510Z
UID:10004423-1716638400-1716660000@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Chaco For Life Tour at Crux
DESCRIPTION:REPAIR\nCUSTOMIZE\nCHILL\n\n\n\n\nCome celebrate 35 years of Chaco with us on the Chaco For Life Tour! Visit our mobile factory to get your trusty Chacos repaired*\, create your own custom sandals (adult sizes only)\, grab some swag\, or just kick it with us. \n*Each first repair is FREE; any additional sandals will be repaired at 50% off. \nMay 22-25 at Crux Fermentation Project
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/chaco-for-life-tour-at-crux/2024-05-25/
LOCATION:Crux Fermentation Project\, 50 SW Division Street\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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GEO:44.0507835;-121.3078746
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240515T212920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T213051Z
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SUMMARY:Greenwashing 2.0: Debunking Recycling Myths
DESCRIPTION:People often ask what really happens to their plastic recycling. Unfortunately\, it doesn’t matter where your discarded plastic is collected\, whether at the end of your driveway\, at your local recycling center\, or in a municipal recycling bin: Most plastic items collected as recycling are not actually “recycled.” Many people are now realizing that plastic is not designed to be recycled—it’s a false solution sold to us by corporations and governments. What’s more\, “plastic recycling” drives continued production and pollution of plastics and fossil fuels\, and their related injustices.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/greenwashing-2-0-debunking-recycling-myths/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Rethink Waste
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240613T182433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T182511Z
UID:10004446-1718803800-1718811000@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that wasted food makes up over 25% of waste at Knott Landfill by tonnage – making it the largest category of waste in the landfill? Yet\, in Deschutes County\, 1 in 8 people is food insecure\, meaning they don’t always know where their next meal will come from. In addition\, the average family of four tosses $1\,800 worth of food every year ($150/mo on just wasted food!) and wasted food uses the same energy and water as 50 million homes. It’s time to rethink food waste\, and we want to help you do it. \nWe will start with a brief presentation on why food waste matters\, how to prevent food waste\, and strategies for composting. Afterwards\, a small group of us will walk over to the Bend Farmers Market to the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) booth for an intro and demo to food rescue. If you’re interested in both\, the presentation and the demo\, be sure to select the appropriate ticket below. There are only 15 spots open for the demo\, so once it is sold out\, that option will no longer be available. Please reach out to kavi@envirocenter.org with any questions. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/food-waste-prevention-and-rescue-workshop/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Rethink Waste
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rethink Waste Project":MAILTO:naomi@envirocenter.org
GEO:44.055562;-121.3143083
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240613T193422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T181331Z
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SUMMARY:Food Waste Prevention and Composting Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that wasted food makes up over 25% of waste at Knott Landfill by tonnage – making it the largest category of waste in the landfill? Yet\, in Deschutes County\, 1 in 8 people is food insecure\, meaning they don’t always know where their next meal will come from. In addition\, the average family of four tosses $1\,800 worth of food every year ($150/mo on just wasted food!) and wasted food uses the same energy and water as 50 million homes. It’s time to rethink food waste\, and we want to help you do it. \nThis free virtual workshop will dig into why food waste matters\, how to prevent food waste in the first place\, and strategies for composting. We will be joined by Diane Simunek from Deschutes Recycling/Composting who will share information on food waste in our composting and answer any community questions. \nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/food-waste-prevention-and-composting-workshop-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Rethink Waste
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rethink Waste Project":MAILTO:naomi@envirocenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240528T211348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T184434Z
UID:10004440-1720717200-1720724400@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:July Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:This Summer\, High Desert Makers is partnering with The Environmental Center\, and Open Space Event Studios to bring July Green Drinks done Maker style! \nThis particular Makers Green Drinks event is designed to give Makers of All Ages\, who are dedicated to responsible environmental stewardship\, a place to show and tell (and sell) what you make and why. There are creators of all ages out there who use materials that promote a circular economy\, upcycle waste-stream-diverted materials\, and re-imagine uses for existing materials. Some makers create music\, stories\, theater\, performances\, and other art that requires very few material things at all. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/july-green-drinks/
LOCATION:Open Space Event Studios\, 220 NE Lafayette Ave\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks,Rethink Waste,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Environmental Center":MAILTO:info@envirocenter.org
GEO:44.0622509;-121.3034125
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240502T190212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T181303Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Café at SCP Redmond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Repair Café with host SCP Redmond Hotel! Please RSVP here to let us know if you plan to join us! \nGot a broken something? Bring it to one of our Repair Cafés! \nThe Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff – they’re all about repairing things (together). Stuff like\, jewelry\, small appliances and electronics\, outdoor gear\, clothing\, and more. \nRepair Cafés are held around the world!  Repairing with other people saves natural resources\, prevents waste\, and cultivates community. The term Repair Café was established by  Martine Postma\, who coordinated the very first Repair Café in Amsterdam\, on October 18\, 2009. Learn more at www.repaircafe.org
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/repair-cafe-at-scp-redmond/
LOCATION:SCP Redmond\, 521 Southwest 6th Street\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Environmental Center":MAILTO:info@envirocenter.org
GEO:44.2722779;-121.1745485
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240702T190209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T190209Z
UID:10004454-1721311200-1721314800@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Designing a Plastic-Free Future with Regenerative Materials
DESCRIPTION:The urgency of our plastic pollution crisis requires a substantial shift in the way products are designed\, manufactured\, used\, and recirculated. From textiles and food containers to sachets and protective shipping packaging\, plastic continues to dominate across industries and persist\, polluting people and the planet at every stage of its existence. As we create a more circular economy\, what exciting bio-based feedstocks and technologies are emerging to help transition away from fossil-based inputs? Can nature-based solutions both be regenerative and scalable?
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/designing-a-plastic-free-future-with-regenerative-materials/
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240702T234640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T183220Z
UID:10004455-1721739600-1721743200@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Innovation Fund - Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event (Zoom link shared prior to meeting)\nThe Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is accepting applications for the last round of the 2024 Community Innovation Fund (CIF)! This program provides up to $5\,000 per awarded project to implement waste reduction\, reuse\, recycle\, and compost projects throughout Deschutes County. If you’re interested in learning more about the application process and what kind of projects can qualify\, come join us for this Info Session to learn more and have your questions answered. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/community-innovation-fund-info-session-hybrid/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rethink Waste Project":MAILTO:naomi@envirocenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240718T235558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T235558Z
UID:10004459-1722016800-1722024000@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:BPRD Summer Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come visit The Environmental Center’s booth! \nEnjoy fun\, interactive activities provided by Bend Park and Recreation District as well as other community organizations. There will be music\, entertainment\, treats and much more to contribute to an evening of summer fun! Spanish-speaking staff on site.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bprd-summer-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Big Sky Park\, Neff Road\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste,Youth Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bend Park and Rec District":MAILTO:Chelsea Schneider 
GEO:44.0660701;-121.2426714
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125107
CREATED:20240827T180305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T180305Z
UID:10004497-1727514000-1727532000@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Drop it\, Swap it - FREE Reduce and Reuse Event 2024
DESCRIPTION:Drop it Swap it is an event where people bring small\, portable items that are clean and in good working condition\, which they no longer want or need. Items are dropped off early\, categorized\, and then displayed on swap tables where participants can browse and find something new to take home. These Free Swaps are a fantastic way to give new life to items\, reduce waste\, and prevent things from ending up in the landfill. Additionally\, the event fosters a strong sense of community\, offering residents a chance to meet and connect with like-minded individuals. \nDate : September 28\, 2024\nTime : Drop it! 9am -10:30am\nSwap it! 12pm- 2pm\nLocation : Deschutes County Road Department Parking Lot\n61150 SE 27th Street\, Bend\, OR 97702 \nWhy Participate?\nThis event isn’t just about finding something new – it’s about making a difference. By participating in Drop It\, Swap It\, you’re helping to keep perfectly good items out of the landfill and giving them a second life. It’s a fun\, eco-friendly way to de-clutter your home and discover hidden treasures from others in our community! \nHow It Works: \n\nDrop It: Bring your unwanted\, portable items to the event from 9-10:30am at the Deschutes County Roads Department. Items will be sorted by category to make browsing easy.\nSwap It: Once the items are set up\, the swap begins\, 12-2pm! Browse the tables\, find items that catch your eye\, and take them home- all for free!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/drop-it-swap-it-free-reduce-and-reuse-event-2024/
LOCATION:Deschutes County Road Department Parking Lot\, Southeast 27th Street\, Bend\, OR\, 97702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rethink Waste
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T150000
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SUMMARY:Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Central Oregon ​​​Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk buying farmers market created so YOU can fill up your pantry\, freezer\, and root cellar full of great local products for the winter. Say bye-bye to busy holiday lines and produce that has traveled farther than you during holiday vacations\, and say hello to a cupboard full of local meat\, grains\, vegetables\, ferments\, and more. \nThe Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry will allow you to stock up on items like potatoes\, onions\, leeks\, beets\, winter squash\, garlic\, honey\, flours\, apples\, pears\, dried beans\, krauts\, baked goods\, and more. \nThis is a bulk focused farmers market\, so bring your muscles! Farmers\, ranchers\, orchardists\, and producers will be selling large quantities of items. For example\, 20lb bags of onions\, 50lb bags of potatoes\, 25lb ground beef boxes\, etc. This is a great opportunity for vendors to move product before the harsh Central Oregon winter and a great opportunity for YOU to save money and eat well all winter long.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/central-oregon-fill-your-pantry/
LOCATION:Deschutes County Fair & Expo\, 3800 SW Airport Way\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Garden,Rethink Waste
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SUMMARY:Sorting Truth from Trash: A November Green Drinks on America Recycles Day.
DESCRIPTION:In light of recent coverage of some of the deceptive practices behind “advanced plastics recycling” and plastics recycling in general\, join the Rethink Waste Project and local expert panelists for Sorting Truth from Trash: The Realities of Recycling on America Recycles Day. \nWe’ll show a short film and presentation\, then take a deep dive into your questions about recycling\, while covering why it’s important we move the conversation from recycling towards reduce and reuse wherever possible. Come grab a drink\, a bite\, and meet others at this informative happy hour. \nThis free event is now sold out\, but you can still sign up for the waiting list!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/sorting-truth-from-trash-a-november-green-drinks-on-america-recycles-day/
LOCATION:The Environmental Center\, 16 NW Kansas Avenue\, Bend\, OR\, 97703
CATEGORIES:Green Drinks,Rethink Waste
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