Learn About Ridwell Bend!
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesThe founders of Ridwell, a grassroots organization dedicated to keeping hard-to-recycle and reusable materials from landfills, will be hosting a free event in Bend on November 13th at 9 AM , 11 AM & 1:30 PM at Open Space Event Studios. You’re invited to come see how you can soon recycle different types of thin…
Happy Hour & Instream Collective Launch Party
Confluence Fly Shop 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, United StatesCome to enjoy a beverage and talk fishing, rivers, and conservation with the DRC crew and supporters. Join fellow river enthusiasts in learning about our work and how YOU can help us Raise the Deschutes. Become a supporting member and help steward this precious resource that makes Central Oregon such a special place to call…
Livable Future Forum
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesHow do we meet our community's needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible? Through our Livable Future Forum, we'll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of…
Sorting Truth from Trash: A November Green Drinks on America Recycles Day.
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORIn light of recent coverage of some of the deceptive practices behind "advanced plastics recycling" and plastics recycling in general, join the Rethink Waste Project and local expert panelists for Sorting Truth from Trash: The Realities of Recycling on America Recycles Day. We'll show a short film and presentation, then take a deep dive into…
OSU-Cascades Science Pub: Mapping War Zones via Satellite
OSU Cascades - Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Jamon Lee Van Den Hoek, Associate Professor in OSU's College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, for a guest lecture on mapping conflict zones with satellite at the November Science Pub. In war torn areas, physical damage can be immense and reporting of it inconsistent or worse, unreliable. Learn how Jamon Van Den Hoek…
Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Information Session
Are you an employer interested in bringing workplace charging to your organization? Join the Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Information Session to learn more about Forth's workplace charging certification program. The program provides recognition and technical assistance to organizations supporting the adoption of clean transportation. Forth will provide an overview of the EVAL Certification Program, share…
Repair Café with Deschutes Public Library in Redmond
Redmond Proficiency Academy 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond, OR, United StatesJoin us for Repair Café in partnership with Deschutes Public Library at Redmond Proficiency Academy.
Groundwater Grief, River Relief: The Status and Future of Central Oregon’s Water Supplies
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesCentral Oregon faces unique and evolving challenges in water use, driven by new state-imposed groundwater rules layered on top of complex and often arcane water rights allocations. Join moderator Emily Cureton Cook of OPB and a panel of water experts as they unpack the complexities of managing this precious resource in a region dealing with…
Winter Bird Walk with Think Wild
Hatfield Ponds McGrath Road 22395, Bend, Oregon, United StatesInterested in learning more about bird migration and our feathered friends who overwinter here in Central Oregon? Join us for a morning winter bird walk led by our passionate youth volunteer and bird expert, Mason! We will learn to identify different Central Oregon bird species and discuss some of their winter adaptations and habits. Meet…
The Future of Mt. Bachelor
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United StatesThere's snow in the mountains, so let's talk about Mt. Bachelor With Mt. Bachelor now officially up for sale, the future of our local resort is at a crossroads and you might be wondering how the sale could impact our beloved ski resort, our local economy, and the ski community. Join local and national experts for…