Youth Education
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin 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…
IN PERSON Workshop: Supporting Gender Expansive and Transgender Youth
Bend Parks and Rec District Office 799 SW Columbia St., Bend, OR, United StatesThe TransActive Gender Project is based in Portland and provides a holistic range of services and expertise to empower transgender and gender expansive children, youth, and their families to live healthy lives that are free of discrimination. Workshop participants will gain a better understanding of gender identity development, cultural gender myths, and stereotypes and their impact on…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin 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…
Youth Climate Roundtable 2023
ZoomJoin OLCV for a youth-led roundtable discussion with some of Oregon's state lawmakers about their climate priorities, as well as the trials and tribulations that go into successfully passing environmental policy. We'll also discuss ways young people can make their voices heard in the fight against the climate crisis. You'll get to ask questions and…
Youth Vote Roundtable
ZoomJoin us for a a Youth Democracy Roundtable to foster a back-and-forth discussion between young Oregonians and our state decision makers. This youth-led virtual event is your chance to hear from dynamic state and local elected officials on the work they do to strengthen democracy, increase access to the ballot box, and improve election transparency…
Our Disrupted Learning Environment: Schools and Student Behavior
Riverhouse on the Deschutes 2850 Rippling River Court, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin City Club and The Bulletin for a discussion about the current state of student behavior in schools, the consequences, and how schools are responding. More information available soon as the forum is planned.
Plastic-Free Back to School
With summer winding down in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s back-to-school time for many students. While back-to-school time is usually associated with plastic binders, water bottles, pens, and other single-use plastics, it’s possible to avoid a school year filled with toxic plastic—and Plastic Pollution Coalition will show you how. On August 17, learn why reusable, refillable, non-plastic school…
Global Climate Strike Bend
Bend City Hall 710 NW Wall St, Bend, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition and Fridays for Future Bend, along with other local partners, for the Global Climate Strike at Bend City Hall on September 15th, starting at 5pm. "This is a family-friendly, peaceful strike put on by Fridays for Future Bend, Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition, and many other organizations. Anyone who loves…
Discover Nature Festival
Alpenglow Community Park 61049 SE 15th St OR 97702, Bend, OR, United StatesDiscover 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…
Stories in the Garden at The Environmental Center w/ Deschutes Public Library
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis is an in-person program. Registration is required. This event is suggested for children ages Kindergarten and younger, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Children and families are invited to explore the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center. The event will begin with a nature-based story time, provided by Deschutes Public…