What Does the Georgetown University Energy Prize Have to Do With Us? Bend has officially advanced to the Semifinal round of the national competition that is challenging communities across the U.S. to rethink their energy use. At a press event in Washington, D.C., Bend was announced as one of the 50 local communities who are leading…

This is one of Oregon Natural Desert Association's volunteer work trips! View the entire event calendar here.  "Leks" are locations where groups of male sage-grouse return year after year to "strut their stuff" in the hopes of attracting a mate.  To the human eye the lek sites really don't look all that different from the surrounding…

Are you looking for a way to show of your design skills while giving back to the community? Need a fun activity to do to celebrate Earth Day? If so you should consider applying to the Furniture Flip Design Challenge. Think HGTV’s “Flee Market Flip”! Individuals and pairs of designers will compete by redesigning 3 pieces of…

Please join us for the March COTA bimonthly meeting. It’s the season when COTA volunteers can plan for the coming spring work events. The next meeting is from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. at the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend, OR 97701.  COTA bimonthly meetings are usually held the third Thursday of odd numbered…

Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping."   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…

Abbot Schindler, Bird Photography  Bird photography is one of Abbott Schindler's many interests in the natural world, and he has been photographing nature for many years. In this century he’s worked to get “close and personal” to birds in particular (they’re generally safer than bison, moose, bear and elk, which he’s also gotten uncomfortably close…

What do sex, birth control, and education have to do with the environment and sustainability? Nick Stevenson from Deschutes County Public Health will discuss the relationships between sexual health and environmental health including how climate change, women’s rights, education, economic prosperity, community resilience, and research each play a role. Nick will also share promising solutions,…

Want to learn how to create a radio show and have some fun making it happen? KPOV will be holding our Youth Radio Camps again this Spring Break! The two camps will be held March 23-27 in the KPOV studio. The morning camp is for youth ages 10-12 and will be held from 9:00 a.m to Noon…

Put what you learned at our Policy 101 event into practice as we meet with representatives in Salem to discuss important legislation. Email moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org to reserve your spot with LandWatch's contingent at the OLCV lobby day! More information to come.

**Please be sure to RSVP by March 19th! Join the Oregon Conservation Network and OLCV's Clean Green Lobby Machine for an important day at the State Capitol. Learn the ropes of the process, the politics, and then lobby your own legislators on important environmental issues. This session, we will advocate for bills that address climate change, conserve crucial habitat,…