Upcoming broadchats
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, a chapter of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness will have a number of broadchats (educational opportunities) that will be virtual until folks can meet in person again. For more information or to sign up to participate, contact Mary Fleischmann at maryriverwoman@bendcable.com. February 24th: Roads, Roads and More Roads.…
Return of the Trumpeter Swan – Bringing a Species Back from the Brink of Extinction
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesMargaret Smith, Executive Director of The Trumpeter Swan Society, will share the amazing story of the return of Trumpeter Swans to North America and the key players in their return. During this program, you’ll learn about the different priorities for swan management and restoration across the four North American flyways, the role of zoos and refuges…
Love Your Neighbor: Oregon’s Black Exclusion Laws
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLearn perspectives from local community members of color, and share your ideas for advancing racial justice locally and around the country. About this Event A series of laws discouraged Black Americans from living in Oregon and were in effect for 82 years until 1926 when the last was repealed. Their impact is seen across Oregon…
Electric Vehicles, Rebates, the Climate, and you!
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIf you have questions about electric vehicle ownership, available rebates, or how electric vehicles (EVs) can help us reach our climate goals, then you won’t want to miss this webinar! Dave Reichmuth from the Union of Concerned Scientists will share his expertise on electric vehicles and how our climate can benefit from drivers switching to EVs. Forth's Steven Alaman will…
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…
Virtual Lecture: Einstein, Eddington, and the Challenges of Observational Astronomy
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn December 2020, Paul Poncy, observatory staff astronomer, traveled to Chile to help conduct an experiment during the solar eclipse. In partnership with scientists from Portland Community College and the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium, the group set out to conduct a modern version of the Eddington experiment – an observational test of General Relativity…
Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend: First Show
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe show will go on! Mountainfilm on Tour returns with TWO great programs for you to enjoy all from the comfort of home. Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend will be a two-weekend experience this year, complete with inspiring films and an online raffle. Although we're disappointed we can't gather at the Tower, we're excited to offer this…
NEVERTHELESS Film Screening
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesTaking a look behind the headlines of #MeToo and Time's Up. NEVERTHELESS follows the intimate stories of individuals who experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or at school. Please join COCC in viewing this powerful film, which shines light on the ways in which we can shift our culture and rebuild. FREE & OPEN to the…
Electrify for Healthier Homes
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesNew research: why switching from fossil gas to electric is better for your health, wallet, and the environment. Join 350Deschutes for their free webinar entitled Electrify for Healthier Homes! This webinar will focus on why switching from fossil gas, AKA natural gas, to electric is better for your health, wallet and the environment. All who…
Fire in Pacific Northwest Forests: Past, Present, and Future
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon Fire is a powerful elemental force that is certainly dangerous to people and property across the Pacific Northwest. But does fire actually destroy our forests, or is it a vital ingredient of a healthy ecosystem? And how has the role of fire changed in the face of climate change? These important questions are the…