Events

For two weeks, October 15-29th, we challenge you to change one habit that benefits both you and the planet. It’s a win-win that’s designed to inspire a lifetime of positive change. For years our participants have told great stories and developed lasting habits that echo beyond their individual communities If you’re not sure where to…

With support from the Gray Family Foundation, The Environmental Center is excited to offer a professional development workshop designed to increase K-12 educators’ understanding of sustainability and their capacity to integrate it into their curriculum using experiential and outdoor education techniques. Spend three days at a retreat style workshop at Skyliner Lodge, west of Bend Take home Project…

Join ONDA and geologist Daniele McKay for a Geology of the High Desert presentation. Daniele is a vulcanolgist and a PhD in geology who teaches at OSU-Cascades. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the geological phenomena that formed some of Oregon's most stunning landscapes.

October 25, Bend: This one-day event will offer opportunities for the public, food professionals, CSA members, community organizers, farmers and politicians to come together to celebrate our progress and define our future for healthy, local food in Central Oregon.  This conference will provide attendees with opportunity to learn about regional farm and food issues, healthy…

Join the Land Trust and Mary Crow to explore this spectacular private ranch perched above Whychus Creek near Sisters. See unique rock formations, walk along the banks of the willow and cottonwood lined creek, and learn about the ranch's ecology and conservation while you revel in the fall colors. Registration opens 1 month prior to…

Strategic Storytelling Workshop: The Secret to Stories that Inspire Action Designed for Nonprofit and Business Leaders and Outreach Specialists alike, this workshop will help you harness the power of storytelling and strategy to inform, persuade, inspire, and engage audiences. In this one-day workshop, you'll create a "GAME Plan" for identifying, capturing, and sharing powerful stories…

Join us for a night of great brews and food for a good cause. On the evening of Tuesday October 28th from 5-9 PM, all proceeds from retail, food and beverage sales will be donated to Commute Options. This includes to go items if people don't want to wait, but would like to participate. 10…

The Sierra Club Presents: Trick or Treat Your Energy Art Show    Please join us as we invite local artists to represent what coal use and climate change means to them. This Halloween, envision how scary a world that continues to depend on fossil fuels like coal might look. Or imagine if we took the…

Join us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an Eco-conscious drink or two! Where: 1470 NE 1st St. #105 Bend When: Thursday, October 30th, 5:00 – 7:00PM A special co-hosted Green Drinks Event in the Maker’s District of Bend with Agricultural Connections and Cascade Couriers!…