OSU Science Pub: The Roller Coaster of Hemp in Oregon

OSU Cascades - Edward J. Ray Hall, Atrium 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR, United States

OSU’s agronomist Gordon Jones has been following the wild ride of the state’s hemp industry since its legalization in 2018. Shifting regulations, farming challenges, an untested market and even nefarious…

$22

Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund Info Session

The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR +1 more

Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or restaurant, or other community space, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply…

Free

Allyship, Genderless Mothering, and Self-Transformation w/Jodie Patterson

Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

Jodie Patterson explores the lithe art of Genderless Mothering - a unique form of social activism that embraces feminism, Black pride, and LGBTQIA+ activism. Patterson will share her personal story…

Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees

Zoom

January 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Online, Free Discover Oregon's high desert bees in a captivating online presentation by Lincoln Best where he’ll explore their diversity, habitats and crucial ecological…

Free

The Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

Did you know Oregon has more than 700 species of native bees?!? We say “more than" because, in fact, no one actually knows how many native bees call the state…

EDCO January Central Oregon PubTalk

Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United States

EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses.Agenda: Community…

$32 – $48

January Green Drinks: Learn About Wildfire in the Deschutes National Forest

Cascade Lakes Pub 21175 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR, United States

Discover Your Forest's Wildland Fire Education Coordinator will host an evening of conversation and trivia focusing on wildland fire and Central Oregon's forest ecosystems.  The conversation will highlight Discover Your…

Free