The Environmental Center

Postponed: Women Build Week
2020-05-04, 2020-05-05, 2020-05-06, 2020-05-07, 2020-05-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend-Redmond Habitat to Host Women Build Week May 4-8, 2020
Bend, OR – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to host Women Build Week May 4-8, 2020 in the Redmond community. Women Build is a project where women and only women build and fund a house, together in May. This event brings women together to devote at least one day to building affordable housing in their local communities.
Bend-Redmond Habitat anticipates more than 100 women volunteering during the week; building and accomplishing a lot of necessary work on a home for a family in need of affordable housing in Redmond. Volunteers do not need any experience. Habitat will train on all aspects of the house building process. Types of construction for the build week could include framing, drywall, painting, and more.
Registration is now open for Women Build week for morning or afternoon shifts and are available for individuals or teams. The cost is $100/volunteer/shift. Lunch and a T-shirt will be provided. To sign up or for more details, https://bendredmondhabitat.org/womenbuild/
Speaking of T-shirts, Habitat has a T-shirt contest going on right now through March 15 to find the best artwork for the 2020 Women Build shirt. If interested in submitting a design idea, check out https://bendredmondhabitat.org/womenbuild/

About Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Bend-Redmond Habitat builds strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership for families and individuals in Bend and Redmond. They are dedicated to changing lives by bringing people together to help make a difference in our communities through affordable housing. Since 1989, Bend-Redmond Habitat has built 152 homes and repaired 146 more, providing more than 1030 children and adults a safe, secure and healthy home. bendredmondhabitat.org 541.385.5387.
Both the Bend ReStore and the Redmond ReStore are home improvement resale centers that accept and sell a wide variety of building materials, appliances and home furnishings. All proceeds from the ReStores benefit Bend-Redmond Habitat’s mission. For more information, restorebend.org, 541.312.6709 and Redmond, 541.548.1406.

2021 Spring Ochoco Creek Instream Cleanup
2021-03-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Rotary Club of Crook County is once again teaming up with Crook County Parks and Recreation, Deschutes Land Trust, SOLVE, Crook County, Republic Services and Crooked River Brewing to do an in stream cleanup of Ochoco Creek before high water hits. CCPRD will help with logistics and collect the trash bags during the cleanup. Republic Services is donating a 10 yard dumpster and Crook County is paying for the dumping fees at the landfill.
Volunteers are needed to do a thorough instream and bankside cleanup on March 27th. The reach of Ochoco Creek to cleanup is from Combs Flatt Rd to Gardner Street, within the City of Prineville. If enough volunteers are recruited cleanup will be expanded to outside of the City to the Ochoco Lumber Company property and also to the north east – hopefully to the confluence with the Crooked River.
Due to the complexities of working in the creek, no one under 12 will be allowed to be in the Creek itself and youths between 12-18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Any age can help cleanup the banks and along Ochoco Creek pathway, but children under 12 should have a parent or designated guardian with them.

Community Clean-up Day in Prineville
2021-03-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join SOLVE for a Community Clean-up Day in Prineville. Groups/Individuals will meet in Pioneer Park and be assigned a clean-up location. Check-in starts at 12:30 and clean-up starts at 1 and goes until 3 pm.

Contact Eli Tomlinson (541-447-1209) at Crook County Parks and Recreation for any questions.
Crook County Parks and Recreation District | https://ccprd.org/

Central Oregon Cave Clean Up
2021-05-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Here is an opportunity to volunteer with Wanderlust Tours and other local businesses to help cleanup the Central Oregon caves! Wanderlust Tours partners with the Oregon High Desert Grotto, Deschutes National Forest, Visit Central Oregon and other local businesses to clean up our local caves.

INCLUDES

Gear: Helmet, headlamp
Transportation: to and from the event, departing fromWanderlust’s office

PLEASE BRING

Layers: Warm layers— the caves are cool!
Miscellaneous Gear: Gloves, Close-toed shoes, water bottle
Snacks: Bring snacks (if desired)

Upper Deschutes River Cleanup
2021-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Join SOLVE for the annual river clean up in our own backyard – the Upper Deschutes River in Sunriver. Families are welcome for this volunteer event and all supplies will be provided.

Central Oregon - Cascade Lakes Clean Up
2021-10-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
SPECIAL PLACES DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION
For over a quarter century, Wanderlust Tours has been giving back to the beautiful Central Oregon landscape and bringing our community together through volunteer events.
After the summer months, our high lakes need some TLC. Join the Wanderlust Tours staff in picking up trash from these special places!
*Registration is FREE – but required* | Wanderlusttours.com/cascade-lakes-clean-up

SOLVE Ochoco Creek Clean-up: Womxn in Conservation Crew
2021-10-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Looking to connect with fellow Womxn in Conservation and make a difference at the same time? Join at an Ochoco Creek clean-up on Saturday, October 16th from 11 am-2pm in Prineville. Volunteers will work together as a COWC team both in the water and along the creek.
If you’d like to be part of the COWC team, let leadership team member Megan Hill know via email by Monday, October 11th.
Due to the complexities of working in the creek, no one under 12 will be allowed to be in the Creek itself. Under 16 must be with a parent or guardian. A limited number of waders are available to be borrowed, let me know if you need waders.

South Fork Spring Riparian Planting
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join ONDA for another spring season of tree planting on the South Fork Crooked River.
2022 marks the 35th year that ONDA has been working to protect, defend, and restore the high desert…come celebrate with the stewardship team on this trip. In addition to inviting 35 volunteers to attend, activities will include planting, preparing cardboard mats for the plants, wildlife monitoring, hiking, and touring another ONDA project in the area.
While some tasks will be physically challenging, the wide variety of tasks of varying levels of intensity ensures there is a task for everyone. No experience required.

Salmon Run 2022
2022-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
2022 Registration is open now. With three distances to choose from there is something for everyone!
The Environmental Center is the beneficiary of the Salmon Run. In the past 10 years, the Salmon Run has raised over $15,000 for our programming.

EARTH DAY FAIR & PARADE
2022-04-23 11:00 - 15:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
After a two-year hiatus from large, in person events, we’re so excited to bring back the annual Earth Day celebration. At this time, we are planning to move forward with a street fair on Kansas Ave and a short parade route in downtown Bend. This family-friendly event features live music and performances, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a variety of local environmental organizations who can help you get connected to local initiatives. Stay tuned for more information and ways to participate. We will be announcing the 2022 Earth Day local artist SOON!

Teen Connects - River Trail Clean Up
2022-04-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come join for a stroll around the beautiful Deschutes River while community members work to make sure it stays that way. Camp Fire will be partnering with SOLVE to make this event happen. Togetherthey will work to make sure our home stays clean!
Meeting location: Drake Park

Deschutes River Corridor Weed Pulls
2022-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
Join the Deschutes National Forest and Coalition for the Deschutes to pull invasive weeds along the Deschutes River. You’ll mostly be pulling knapweed and possibly some other invasives such as cheatgrass. With a small group of people spending two or three hours on the job, significant areas can be cleared and kept free of knapweed. And it’s fun and greatly appreciated!
Please bring:

gardening gloves
weeding tools if you have them (e.g., dandelion weeder)
snacks
water
And please dress for the weather and the work

For more information, send an email to inge@coalitionforthedeschutes.org

Springs to Sprouts
2022-06-11 09:00 - 16:00 | OR
Spring to Sprouts is Coalition for the Deschutes’ annual field trip, farm tours, and complimentary BBQ lunch in Jefferson County. Meet farmers as they take you on a tour of their farms along with a tour of Central Oregon Seed in Madras.
Space is limited. Email Brooke for questions or more information. brooke@coalitionforthedeschutes.org

Deschutes River Cleanup 2022
2022-07-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is hosting the 26th annual Deschutes River Cleanup! Cleanup activities will take place at six different sites on the Deschutes River where volunteers will help pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks. The cleanup sites are: La Pine State Park, Meadow Camp, Farewell Bend Park, Riverbend Park, First Street Trail, and Tumalo State Park.

Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
2022-08-11 08:30 - 16:00, 2022-08-12 08:30 - 16:00 | Creekside City Park, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Sampling benthic macroinvertebrates, the aquatic life form of insects including mayflies and stoneflies, provides important insights into the health of Whychus Creek. Volunteers will meet at Creekside Park in Sisters for a sampling training, then, in teams of two to four, collect macroinvertebrate samples from sites along Whychus. This event is a great opportunity to learn about restoration and reintroduction of steelhead and salmon on Whychus Creek, see less-visited reaches of the creek, and contribute to knowledge about how restoration actions are changing stream conditions.

2022 Fall Ochoco Creek Clean-up
2022-10-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join SOLVE for the annual Ochoco Creek clean-up in Prineville. This cleanup is sponsored by Crook County Rotary Club, and Crook County Parks and Recreation District.

Spring Clean-Up Day at The Museum At Warm Springs
2023-03-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spring Clean-Up Day at The Museum on Saturday, March 18, 1-5 p.m. with Reception to Follow from 5-6:30 p.m.
In honor of The Museum’s 30th anniversary, which is being celebrated throughout 2023, The Museum At Warm Springs is planning a Spring Clean-Up of its grounds. Everyone is invited. Bring your rakes. Garbage bags will be provided.
The Clean-Up will be from 1-5 p.m. with a reception to follow from 5-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and participants will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with members of The Museum’s Board of Directors and members of the Warm Springs Tribal Council.
Please RSVP by Friday, March 10 to Museum Operations Manager Sunmiet Maben at officemanager@museumatwarmsprings.org, as they will need to get a head count for the caterer.
See you on March 18th!

Happy Hour in the Garden
2023-03-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you!
This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer. Each event includes seasonal ongoing tasks as well as special projects as needed throughout the growing season. Volunteers are welcome to pop in for an hour or stay the whole time. No need to RSVP or commit ahead of time. (Pro tip – put the following dates in your phone calendar now – then when it pops up you can decide if it works out for you or not!)
In 2023, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October. This schedule throughout the extent of the growing season offers meaningful volunteer experiences for all who come, and deeper care for the garden when it needs it.
For Spring 2023, our Happy Hours will be 4-6pm, on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
March & April Happy Hours sponsored by Wild Ride Brewing

March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18

May & June Happy Hours sponsored by Worthy Environmental

May 2 & 16
June 6 & 20

Stay tuned for confirmation of dates for July through October, as these might switch to the 2nd & 4th…)
Contact Denise, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2023-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | OR

COTA Trail Love
2023-05-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Trail Love is a community event that COTA hosts to gather folks to come out for a day of collective trail work. The riding season has just started and the moisture in the soil allows for great trail work conditions. Our goal is to get 100+ volunteers who are passionate about trails get a ton of trail work done to keep the trails riding great!
Everyone is welcome to this event, and no previous trail work experience is necessary! We encourage all trail enthusiasts to join us for a day of trail work, camaraderie, and celebration. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn about trail maintenance and contribute to the community. Youth are welcome with a parent/guardian.
The much-awaited riding season is finally here, and what better way to kick it off than by coming together as a community to improve our mountain bike trails?
If you plan on attending, please signup on Meetup here!
Event Details:
We will meet at 9am at the Embark Co-working Community parking lot (2843 NW Lolo Dr. Bend, OR). We ask that people park on the street so we don’t overcrowd the lots of adjacent businesses.
Event Agenda:
9a: COTA intro and safety talk
9:30a: Present Crew Leader pairs and projects – split into crews
10a – 1p: Trail WORK!
1p: Lunch and beverages at Embark
What to bring:

Water
Snacks

All tools and safety equipment will be provided!
What to wear:

Long sleeve shirt
Long pants
Closed toed shoes
Sunglasses, or you can borrow our eye protection

*Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty*
