Love, Neuroscience and The City
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesFor more than twenty years, Jeff Tumlin has led award-winning plans in cities from Seattle and Vancouver to Moscow and Abu Dhabi. He helps balance all modes of transportation to achieve communitys' wider goals and best use their limited resources. He has developed transformative plans throughout the world that accommodate growth with no net increase…
Bend COTA Work Events
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhen: 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…
Destination Zero: Buildings as catalysts to a clean energy reality
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn Bend, 53% of our carbon emissions come from buildings. And energy use is the primary driver of those emissions. But our buildings don’t have to be energy guzzlers. There are real-world ways to drastically reduce how much energy our buildings use and even bring it to zero. Join us as we kick off the 18th annual Green Tour. We’ll explore how our homes, workplaces and government buildings can help us get to a low-carbon, clean energy future.
“Watch Out For Wildlife” Film Festival
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesBend is in a historical migratory corridor where there is a critical need for crossings over Highway 97 to provide passage between summer and winter ranges and to reduce thousands of costly wildlife-vehicle collisions every year. Connecting animals to their seasonal ranges is critical for their survival. Spend the evening learning about barrier-free movement and…
Saturday Bird Walks
Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, United StatesJoin Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesTake part in an Oregon tradition, the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup! Join thousands of volunteers as they clean more than 100 beaches and natural places around the state. All projects are family-friendly, FREE and fun! Advance registration isn't required but encouraged so we can best plan for your participation. To see a map of…
2018 Green Tour
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThis year, we are showcasing innovative homes and commercial buildings, new and old, so that everyone in our community can find the energy-savings potential in their very own home or office.
Cost Effective Pathway to Zero Energy Homes
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHear the latest developments on new and cost-effective approaches to ZE construction. The State of California's building code requires that all new buildings in CA be built to zero energy standards by 2020, and the Governor of Oregon issued an executive order in 2017 that requires all new homes to achieve a zero energy ready…
Energy Efficient Home Site Visit
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin this guided CE tour and gain a behind the walls look at a high performing energy efficient home in Bend. Every 1 in 3 new homes built in Oregon receive an EPS® verifying their energy performance, and the average EPS-rated home in Oregon performs 22% more energy efficient than a code-built home. Energy Trust of Oregon invites building professionals to…
Voices for the Planet
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThis annual fundraiser for 350Deschutes is essential to supporting their work in Central Oregon. Come celebrate their success, have fun, and learn new ideas! There will be live music by Joyroot, food and drinks, raffle and silent auction.