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,…
Trail Love Fall Edition/BEND
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin COTA for a large workday focused on new trail construction. We will be doing finish work behind the machines on Voodoo's Child (connector trail from Voodoo to Grand Slam at 4604/4610 junction). Work will include: raking out spoils, some limited rock work, working on dialing in turns, trail tread raking and compaction. We will…
Batacular!
Deschutes National Forest Office 63095 Deschutes Market Rd, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Deschutes National Forest is partnering with Discover Your Forest to host “Batacular,” a day of fun bat activities for kids and adults from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. Participants will learn about bats while enjoying themselves at various fun activity stations. Join forces with conservationists around the country during…
Geology Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Whychus Canyon Preserve Sisters, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Cascade crest while learning about the forces of nature that formed the cliffs surrounding Whychus Creek. Explore ancient juniper groves and native grasslands and learn a little about the human history of this…
Redmond Repair Cafe
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLocal volunteers will help repair your broken stuff - for FREE! Has your blender lost its whirl? Hole in your favorite jeans? Broken clasp on your best bracelet? Bring us your small household appliances, sewing repairs, jewelry repairs, and small furniture that need a little work. Volunteers with the Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project will…
Upper Deschutes River Volunteer Tree Planting Day
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe USFS is looking for volunteers to plant trees along the Deschutes River below Wickiup Dam. Restoring native vegetation is critical to improving the health of the river! The Coalition for the Deschutes is helping round up volunteers. Volunteers will be asked to sign a Forest Service Volunteer waiver. RSVP to Mike Taylor. When: Thursday, Nov. 1, 9:00 am until the…
Fall Energy Symposium
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesAdvancing a clean energy economy across Oregon Sustainable Northwest in partnership with The Environmental Center is hosting the third annual Fall Energy Symposium in Bend, Oregon on November 1 & 2, 2018. This 2-day event will bring together community leaders, businesses, elected officials, ranchers, farmers, and agency partners to identify strategies to advance clean energy…
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…
2019 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the release of ONDA’s 15th Wild Desert Calendar at the Deschutes Brewery Public House! Meet the photographers featured in the 2019 calendar and enjoy a First Friday filled with food, drink, and photographs from local artists and community members. Images will be available for purchase. This event is free and open…
Energy Supply Working Group Meeting #2 – Community Climate Action Plan
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan (C-CAP)to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action…