Stream Sampling on Whychus Creek
Whychus Creek Sisters, OR, United StatesDo you have an interest in supporting the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council as a community scientist? They invite you to join them for their annual Stream Sampling Days on Whychus Creek this August 10th or 11th! Sampling the aquatic insect community in restoration project reaches allows our organization and partners to understand the habitat these…
Our Disrupted Learning Environment: Schools and Student Behavior
Riverhouse on the Deschutes 2850 Rippling River Court, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin City Club and The Bulletin for a discussion about the current state of student behavior in schools, the consequences, and how schools are responding. More information available soon as the forum is planned.
Plastic-Free Back to School
With summer winding down in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s back-to-school time for many students. While back-to-school time is usually associated with plastic binders, water bottles, pens, and other single-use plastics, it’s possible to avoid a school year filled with toxic plastic—and Plastic Pollution Coalition will show you how. On August 17, learn why reusable, refillable, non-plastic school…
OLCV’s Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Ron Wyden
Online EventSenator Ron Wyden has been a champion of our conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing our support for strong safeguards for our air, water, forests, wildlife, and communities. During OLCV's Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Wyden, we'll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental…
(Cancelled due to smoke) 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…
Backyard Composting with Worthy Environmental
Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Worthy Environmental for a Backyard Composting Workshop on Saturday, August 26th, 9:00-11:00 AM at Worthy Brewing Company (495 Northeast Bellevue Drive in Bend) Learn the basics of starting your own backyard compost system and the simple science behind it. This workshop will cover the basics of composting, different types of compost systems, and how…
Tomato Manifesto 2023 – Preserving Your Summer Bounty
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United States“Tomato Manifesto – Preserving Your Summer Bounty” – Locavore’s Food School at Open Space Studios, Sunday, August 27th 1:30-3pm Central Oregon Locavore Non-Profit is proud to offer a learning and demonstration experience for storing, preserving and enjoying tomatoes all season long! Registrants will be given tips, tricks, hands-on experiences and learn the many different methods of…
Solar + Storage Incentive Review
Learn how you can embrace Solar+storage and become apart of the green energy Future!
Rescheduled Happy Hour in the Garden
Join 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…
Raise the Deschutes: Deschutes River Walk and Talk Tour
Deepen your understanding of the Deschutes Basin through an enriching, serene evening by the river. Join DRC for the “Raise the Deschutes River Walk and Talk Tour,” happening on August 30, from 6 pm to 8 pm. During the walk, the group will stop along the way to discuss several key points, including the unique…