Have you thought about how Climate Change might affect not only vegetation and animal life, but people? As the climate changes, extremes of temperatures have created effects that are both anticipated and unpredictable. Many of these conditions are directly connected to human activity. Specific aspects of these consequences and possible solutions will be presented by…

Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. The class- A Fresh Start: The Basics of Stocking your Kitchen for Optimal Health. This class will go…

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…

Network with local progressive groups who will be tabling at this event. Contact: Jason Burge, burgejason@yahoo.com

Join OLCV and our friends from Commute Options, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and Oregon Environmental Council for a presentation about competing in the 21st Century with safer streets sidewalks, crosswalks and the Safe Routes to School program and find out what transit services need in order to meet increasing demand and connect communities. Join us…

The Children's Forest of Central Oregon has four great family programs coming up this spring! Presented by our partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Join us for 2 hours of art, science, and play while learning about the natural world and…

Come help support a Ranch that loves to give back to its community. It is time to do some Spring Cleaning and make space for some new changes to the ranch.  You may remember the windmill on our old logo…  well, we are planning to erect that fallen windmill and we need some help to…

Spring is in the air (we hope) at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Join us to eat, socialize, and win a prize during veggie bingo. Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils. This is a family-friendly event. Suggested donation…

The Meet Your Farmer Dinner Series is a wonderful way to really meet your local farmers! Meet Your Farmer dinners consist of a locally sourced, gourmet meal hosted by and prepared by rotating local restaurants. During dinner you will be treated to a presentation by the evening's featured farmer. About Deschutes Brewery: While the beer…