The Environmental Center

Backcountry Film Festival 2021-22 (Discover Your Forest)
2022-03-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Discover Your Forest on the evening of Saturday, March 12th, 2022 for their annual winter fundraiser, the Backcountry Film Festival! This year’s theme is “Embrace the Brrr”, and that’s exactly what Central Oregon’s attendees will do. With their first-ever outdoor screening, DYF will host their favorite film festival in The Embark Coworking Community lot in NW Bend.

The Farewell | IndieWomen Screening Event
2022-03-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join BendFilm at their next IndieWomen event on Thursday, March 10th at 6PM for a screening of The Farewell!
All IndieWomen get in for free or $10 for non-members!
Food and beverages will be provided, as well as a discussion following the film with BendFilms Head of Programming, Selin Sevinc!
More about the film: A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies.

Climate Justice as Freedom
2022-03-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Julie Sze, Ph.D. believes that climate justice is a freedom struggle: one involving both negative and positive freedoms. Climate justice activists use the term “frontline” to make issues of race, class, indigeneity, citizenship, and gender more prominent and to highlight the disparities of who is most impacted and most responsible. Sze will discuss how frontline climate justice movements focus on well-informed radical hope and visions that help bring us into an emancipatory future.
*FREE and OPEN to the public. Registration opens 1.10.22

Bend COTA Work Events
2022-03-10, 2022-03-03, 2022-02-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk
Where: Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend
Worksite: Varies
There’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that’s riding in Bend, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Consider This with Robin Wall Kimmerer
2022-03-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Humanities for an online conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss. Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. This event will be streamed live.

Events Creating the American Perimeter Trail
2022-03-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What does it take to create a trail wrapping around the entire contiguous United States? Join Oregon Wild for a discussion with the founder of the American Perimeter Trail to find out!

How to Go Solar
2022-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
In these free webinars, Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar energy systems work, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. In addition, at each workshop, you will discuss one of three special topics: solar + storage, community solar, and the Solar Within Reach incentive.

Know Underground – Birds Who Burrow
2022-03-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Take a tour of Oregon’s burrowing birds and their habitats.
What do Tufted Puffins, Leach’s Storm-Petrels, Belted Kingfishers, Bank Swallows, Rough-winged Swallows, and Burrowing Owls have in common? They nest in Oregon and in unusual places: underground. Take a tour of the state’s birds of burrows and their habitats– from the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge to riverbanks and the high desert. Presenter Marina Richie also will share personal stories from her observations of kingfisher nests, including a citizen science discovery of aerial ramming of an earthen bank.
This is an in-person program. Masks are required at all in-person library events.

Cancelled-All We Can Save Book Circle Bend, Oregon
2022-03-09, 2022-03-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson.
All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward. While the book is compiled and written by women, everyone is welcome to join the book circle.
DATES: The group will meet Wednesdays starting Feb 9th. No meeting Mar 23rd due to Bend La-Pine school district spring break. Last circle meeting is Apr 20th (just before Earth Day).
**Class size is limited to 10 people. Please purchase a copy of the book at Roundabout Books, Dudley’s, Barnes and Noble, or your favorite online seller. Loaner copies of the book will be available to borrow for the 10-week circle.
More info about All We Can Save book circles
More praise for All We Can Save

Federal Funding Opportunities for Trails on Federal Lands Webinar
2022-03-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn from federal land managers working in Oregon about how different kinds of federal funding can be utilized by agencies and partners for trail restoration, improvement, development, and access.

Author! Author! Literary Series 2022: Neil Gaiman
2022-03-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Prolific writer NEIL GAIMAN is the author of dozens of works of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre and films. His works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline and The Graveyard Book. His numerous awards include the Hugo, Nebula and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals for the same work, The Graveyard Book. In 2013, his novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane was voted Book of the Year in the British National Book Awards.

Bonfires, Bikes & Brews
2022-03-04 16:30 - 19:00 | Good Bike Co., 284 NE 3rd St., Prineville, OR, 97754, United States
Every other Friday this winter Good Bike Co will open their patio and strike up the fire cauldron. Bring your neighbors, family, and friends out to enjoy the warmth of community. Their bar hosts a rotating selection of some of the finest Oregon craft brews around. All are welcome. Pet friendly.

Inequity in Healthcare: Seeking Mental Health Dharma Cortes Services after Experiencing Healthcare Discrimination
2022-03-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Professors Cortés and Progovac will provide an overview of their work and guide the audience through one of their cornerstone research projects. Their research seeks to understand how experiencing healthcare discrimination impacts peoples’ preferences for and willingness to seek mental health services as well as how that prior discrimination can impact their current dialogue with providers. Cortés and Progovac will share patient and provider narratives and discuss one of the essential elements to equitable healthcare: respect.
*FREE and OPEN to the public. Registration opens 1.10.22

Winter PrideFest
2022-03-03 - 2022-03-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A full weekend of fun and inspiring Winter events. Wigs ice skating, Panel Discussion, Film Screenings, Dance Party and more!!!
Celebrating Inclusivity Outdoors!! Winter PrideFest is not your typical “gay ski weekend”. Join us to celebrate Pride, Inclusivity, and our combined love of the outdoors in Bend and at Mt. Bachelor.
Click here to find a current listing of events for 2022!

School Garden Greenhouse Tour at St. Francis School
2022-03-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Meet at St. Francis School to tour the recently updated and expanded school garden greenhouse, and hear how Terri has been gardening with students throughout the pandemic. We will also have 3 boxes of donated seeds from Moonfire & Sun for you look through to take back what you need to your classrooms and school gardens.
We are recognized by the Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network as a Regional Hub Coordinator for Central Oregon, and are working closely with regional hubs around the state for both school garden education and farm to school procurement. This role, as well as our role as a FoodCorps Service Site, is furthering our commitment and ability to serve our local school garden efforts, as well as deepening our experience in the local, statewide, and national Farm to School & School Garden movement.
Through our role as the school garden education regional hub lead, we will continue to organize Garden Educator Network meet-ups, provide technical assistance to teachers parents and schools with school garden questions, send out periodic emails with local events and resources, and stay up to date with statewide and national efforts to further our commitment and ability to serve our local school garden efforts.
Email Denise Rowcroft to get on our Garden Educator Network email list for future events.

Nature Nights: Is Climate Anxiety Bad for the Planet?
2022-03-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Save the date! The Land Trust is pleased to present their 2022 Nature Nights series.
“The chronic fear of environmental doom” is how the American Psychological Association defines eco-anxiety, and it is on the rise around the world, as communities increasingly experience the effects of climate change. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray as we take a look at climate anxiety. Drawing on her recent book, Dr. Ray will explore climate anxiety, who feels it, and how it affects our ability to address climate change. She’ll share details on how climate anxiety is leaving many immobilized and/or apathetic, and offer some emotional skills to help us all navigate this era of climate crisis. Learn how you can manage your climate anxiety and become a stronger advocate for climate action.
*This presentation is free and registration will open on February 2nd.

Housing and Belonging -- A Virtual Community Conversation
2022-03-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Housing and houselessness are visible and divisive issues in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many community members were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the COVID-19 crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness and how many make snap judgments about who ‘belongs’ in our neighborhoods. Presenters will seek to answer the questions, How do we decide who ‘belongs’ in our community? And what actually makes us feel ‘safe’?
This is a Conversation Project sponsored by Oregon Humanities. The Conversation Project brings people together to talk about their beliefs and experiences around timely and important issues and ideas.

Combatting Racism on Oregon's Public Lands
2022-03-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
It is a known fact that racism is a problem on public lands, and many communities do not feel safe or welcome when recreating. While efforts have been made by individual leaders and organizations to create more equitable and inclusive conditions, the work is far from over. Luckily, there are state-based solutions that seek to make a difference.
Join Oregon Wild for a discussion on what the state of Oregon is doing to address racism on public lands. Oregon Wild has hosted webinars in the past to learn about the challenges communities of color face in outdoor recreation and conservation, but this webinar will explore solutions being implemented at the state level to address these injustices.

Whychus Creek Hydrology and Water Use
2022-03-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed! They are working with natural resource partners to present an educational watershed series for community members to learn about the history, hydrology, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, stream restoration activities, and ways that YOU can become an engaged steward for Whychus Creek. They will coordinate each session with presentations from their partners from the Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes River Conservancy, Oregon Water Resource Department, the Fly FIsher’s Place, the City of Sisters, Three Sisters Irrigation District, and others. The series will culminate with an in-person tour of restoration projects along Whychus Creek.
The speaker series will be held at the Sisters Library. All presentations will be delivered in-person with a virtual attendance option. The Whychus Watershed Tour will be held outside in-person. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register contact: kmiller@restorethedeschutes.org

Housing and Belonging - A Virtual Community Conversation
2022-03-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

OLCV Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden
2022-02-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for a climate-focused town hall with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden!
There’s a lot happening in Washington D.C. right now, and Senator Wyden will be filling us in on what we’ve already accomplished, and what we still need to get done. You’re not going to want to miss it–RSVP today!

Zero Energy ADU Site Visit
2022-02-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Gain a behind-the-walls look at features and benefits of ‘Zero Energy’ ADUs
Hear the “why” and the “how” behind building Zero Energy Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) from two nationally-recognized industry leaders, SHP Instructor Josh Salinger of Birdsmouth Design-Build and ADU Specialist Instructor Kol Peterson of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC.

High Tech, Next Gen: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture
2022-02-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The climate is changing, and so are the ways farmers grow and improve agriculture. Planet Forward and FAO North America host a panel discussion about the next generation of farmers and how ag is changing. You’ll hear how youth are getting involved, and how we can ensure they have a “seat at the table” when it comes to the future of agriculture, plus we’ll learn how farmers around the world use technology to improve crop yield and food security.

Beekeeping for Beginners Course
2022-02-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Over a series of 3 evenings (7-9 PM PST on February 17th, February 22nd, and February 24th) instructors from the Central Oregon Beekeepers Association will provide information, techniques, and food for thought to get you on the road for a successful season of Beekeeping in Central Oregon. The classes will be held online, over Zoom. We will also be hosting a field day for attendees in late March.
Topics to be covered: Bee Biology, Woodenware/Set up/Location, Tools/Protection, Colony,
Inspection, Disease and Pests, Acquiring and Installing a colony, Important Timelines
Registration is $20 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership to COBKA) and is
free for members.
This seminar will be primarily aimed at the beginner beekeeper, however anyone who has interest may attend. With concerns about honey bee populations and pollinators, this class is perfect for anyone that wants to get into beekeeping as a hobby, as a serious enthusiast, or as an educated consumer who simply wants to learn more about where honey comes from. While serious beekeepers spend years learning their craft, the COBKA bee school is a great chance to learn a lot of information in a short period of time.

Way Out There ~ a discussion with author J.R. Harris
2022-02-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for the next installment of the Joy Trip Reading Project Book Discussion. The guest this month is J.R. Harris author of “Way Out There ~ Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker”.
J. Robert “J.R.” Harris has been exploring and backpacking long distance for more than 60 years in some of the most remote and inhospitable wilderness areas in the world, unsupported and mostly alone. He has written numerous articles about his experiences, as well as the book we will discuss. J.R. is a frequent speaker at schools, universities, and outdoors organizations such as the AMC, Sierra Club, ADK, Audubon Society, the Explorers Club, L.L. Bean, and REI. His objective is to share his experiences to hopefully motivate others to pursue a healthy outdoors lifestyle. His trail name is School. Harris is also an advocate for more diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the outdoors.

Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend-Virtual Show
2022-02-24 - 2022-02-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mountainfilm on Tour is Back in Bend for the 19th Year!
A favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center will be offered in-person and virtually.
Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend will be offered as a hybrid event this year that can be experienced from the comfort of home and at the theater. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado.
Join us for the virtual show between Thursday, February 24th — Sunday, February 27th. The virtual show is self-paced and can be accessed from any location at any time during the 4-day window. $10 student / $20 individual / $50 household.
*Tickets are on sale now! View the film selections and ticket information at envirocenter.org/mountainfilm.

Bend YP Social @ Tetherow
2022-02-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Bend YP for an evening filled with complimentary beverages, tasty bites, and great conversation with other young professionals from Central Oregon!
