CANCELED – July Power Hour – Deschutes Energy Future
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO COVID. You can still sign up and we will send you an update when we have one! We are excited to share that our energy planning work over the last couple of years has resulted in a new initiative called Deschutes Energy Future! Come to this event and…
Youth Climate Roundtable 2023
ZoomJoin OLCV for a youth-led roundtable discussion with some of Oregon's state lawmakers about their climate priorities, as well as the trials and tribulations that go into successfully passing environmental policy. We'll also discuss ways young people can make their voices heard in the fight against the climate crisis. You'll get to ask questions and…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
Youth Vote Roundtable
ZoomJoin us for a a Youth Democracy Roundtable to foster a back-and-forth discussion between young Oregonians and our state decision makers. This youth-led virtual event is your chance to hear from dynamic state and local elected officials on the work they do to strengthen democracy, increase access to the ballot box, and improve election transparency…
Deschutes River Cleanup
Join us for our largest annual day of stewardship, the Deschutes River Cleanup on July 29th. River and riparian cleanup activities will take place along the riparian areas of the Deschutes River at six different stewardship sites: La Pine State Park, Meadow Camp Picnic Area, Farewell Bend Park, Riverbend Park, First Street Rapids Trail, and…
ThinkBike Ride & Learn #1
Juniper Swim and Fitness Center 800 NE 6th St, Bend, OR, United StatesDuring a two-day workshop, local and Dutch experts will exchange ideas for how to include walking, biking, and rolling in Bend’s transportation systems. This workshop is invite only but we want to keep the conversation going with the community! Join us for a bike ride after the workshop to learn about the activities and explore…
2023 Legislative Session Debrief
Please join OEC for a virtual webinar with OEC's very own Executive Director, Jana Gastellum, and Legislative Director, Thomas Baker, for a closer look at this year's state legislative session. Together, you will discuss the ins and outs of this session's major environmental wins, how they will impact Oregonians, and how these victories set the…
ThinkBike Ride & Learn #2
Mirror Pond Plaza downtown off Brooks St., Bend, OR, United StatesDuring a two-day workshop, local and Dutch experts will exchange ideas for how to include walking, biking, and rolling in Bend’s transportation systems. The ThinkBike workshop is invite only but we want to keep the conversation going with the community! Join us for a bike ride after the workshop to learn about the activities and…
ThinkBike Public Presentation
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesWant to learn about Dutch urban and street design philosophy and how Bend can increase ridership through intentional planning? Join cycling and infrastructure expert, Sjors Van Duren, and colleagues, as well as other ThinkBike Workshop participants for a public presentation. The presentation will recap the workshop activities and share some of the concept designs in…