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…
Kids’ Entrepreneur Holiday Market
Elks Lodge, Three Sisters Room 63120 Boyd Acres Rd, bend, OregonA holiday market run entirely by kids ages 5-17. This is a real-world experience that allows children to be creative, build confidence, learn skills beyond the classroom - and above all, fun! You will find gifts, artisan crafts, graphic arts, services, games, food, drinks, jewelry, and more. Come support young entrepreneurs in our community! Date:…
Beneath the Surface: Navigating Oregon’s New Groundwater Rules and Their Impact in Central Oregon
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesUnderstanding the largest change in Oregon's water policy in decades. What changed? Why did it change? And what does it mean for the future of water in Central Oregon? Register here!
Year-End Review and Outlook for Transportation Electrification
This webinar will provide a recap of the key achievements, challenges and milestones from 2024. Highlights will include the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program, policy and program development successes and valuable lessons learned. In the second half of the webinar, Forth will reflect on the impact of the 2024 election and look ahead…