Earth Day Celebration at Hanai
2025-04-22 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hanai Center, Eagle Road, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Hanai Foundation on April 22nd from 4:00pm – 7:00pm to honor Earth Day! This day, and every day, presents an opportunity to remember our responsibility as stewards of this beautiful planet that we call home – it is a chance for us to return the gift of joy, reverence and connection. Through simple acts of mindfulness and gratitude, we can begin to heal our bond to the Earth, ourselves and each other.
This event offers our open house format that invites you to arrive when you can and enjoy a variety of nourishing offerings from a self guided nature walk, reiki for earth connection, tea, art, and a community nature mandala. All ages are welcome. This event is free to attend and any donations will support the Hanai Foundation’s mission to provide events and programs for the community that inspire creativity, compassion and well-being.

Tertulias . . . ¡de película!: Santuario
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Empezamos nuestro ciclo de cine celebrando el día de la Tierra, con el documental “Santuario” de Álvaro Longoria. Un hermoso documental sobre la iniciativa de protección ambiental para crear el santuario marino más grande de la Tierra en el Océano Antártico. Disfruta una noche en comunidad, cine, snacks y reflexiones al final de la película.
Tertulias . . . ¡de película! es un programa que busca proveer espacios de conexión para comunidades hispanohablantes. Durante estas tertulias hablamos abiertamente y sin prejuicios sobre nuestras ideas y sentires a partir de la interacción con el arte cinematográfico y documental. Un lugar en el que se le de rienda suelta al mundo de las ideas y de autoeducación popular, con el lenguaje español como el vehículo que conecta.
Ubicación: Envía un correo electrónico a juliana@oregonhumanities.org para registrarte y recibir la dirección.
Organizan: Oregon Humanities en colaboración con BENDITAS, The Environmental Center, y OSU Cascades.
¡Pregúntanos por el apoyo que ofrecemos para cuidado de niños!

Born of Fire and Rain
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Here at the tumultuous edge of a shifting continent, the temperate rainforest of the Pacific Northwest has a lot to say about living on a rapidly changing planet. This is a land of ancient trees, exploding mountains, disappearing owls, tsunamis, megafires, and ten million people. It is a land born of fire and rain. Through words and pictures, we will journey beyond the grid of latitude and longitude, into places only our imaginations can fit, to discover what it means to live in an ecological world.
M.L. (Peg) Herring is an ecologist and emerita professor of science communication at Oregon State University and a proud advocacy leader with the Willamette Valley Broadband. This is her seventh book about the Pacific Northwest.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Hugh Hartman Elementary School, 2105 W Antler Ave, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
El día de los niños/El diía de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.
Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures. The common goals of all Día programming are to:

Celebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries.
Nurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.
Introduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.
Recognize and respect culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities.

WHAT: El Dia de los Niños, El Dia de los Libros also known as EL DIA (Childrenś Day/Book Day)
WHEN: Friday, April 25th, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm (Partners arriving from 5 pm on)
WHERE: Hugh Hartman Elementary School, Redmond, Oregon
El Dia event is organized in partnership with the Deschutes Public Library (liaison Diana Hernandez), and Hugh Hartman Elementary School part of Redmond School District. (liaison Jessica Pickens).

Earth Day Fair and Celebration
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
The Environmental Center is thrilled to host their family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Celebration on Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00am to 3pm. This outdoor event features and celebrates our community through music and dance performances, local food vendors, businesses and nonprofits from across the region, electric cars demonstrations, an activity zone for all ages, and more!
Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
Earth Day Fair & Celebration 2025 Schedule
11:00am | Welcoming remarks from The Environmental Center.

11:05-11:45am | Join Teafly and the Earth Guardians for a fun, interactive storytelling event celebrating Earth Day! This magical experience invites participants to become living representations of our beautiful planet. Dress up as your favorite part of the Earth—whether it’s the lush forests, the babbling rivers, the majestic mountains, or the vibrant wildlife—and step onto the runway and into the story! Bring your imagination, your costumes, and your love for nature to share in this one-of-a-kind experience!

12:00pm-1pm | Midday will feature performances by Ollin Yolliztli PDX-Traditional Aztec Dancing, accompanied by traditional Mayan drumming led by Maya T’aan Oregon.

1:15pm-1:45pm | Community Singing with Kira Seto. Join Kira Seto of Voices Rising Community Choir in a joyful celebration of our Earth with a participatory singing experience that welcomes the natural voice and unites us all. Through the simple act of singing together, we’ll connect with the gifts and preciousness of our natural world. From soulful to silly, you’ll pick up easy-to-learn songs—from simple pocket songs to polyphonic pieces—all taught by ear in a matter of minutes. Come try it and be delighted by the beautiful sound we can make together! Bring a water bottle and your authentic self. Everyone is welcome—no experience required!

2:00pm-3:00pm | Hokule’a of Central Oregon- ”From the gentle movements of the Hula from the islands of Hawaii to the rhythmic beats of Tahiti. Hokule’a brings the islands to you through dance and live drumming, sharing our history and culture with everyone.”

11:00-3:00pm | Fair featuring an activity zone, electric vehicles showcase, garden activities, free face painting, and local food and vendors.

Earth Day Campus Clean Up - Volunteers Needed!
2025-04-28 | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Help us keep our beautiful campus clean! Volunteer for a shift! Lunch and refreshments are provided

Happy Hour in the Garden - Bend
2025-05-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Come join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden in Downtown Bend for Happy Hour in the Garden! This is an ongoing volunteer drop in event, where you provide the help and we provide beverages. No experience necessary, family friendly event. All tools and tasks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you like. No need to RSVP, come for an hour or both. Dates are currently scheduled for the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-6pm, March through May. Stay tuned for future Happy Hour opportunities!

2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair
2025-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way to buy fresh, local food directly from farmers. By signing up for a CSA, you receive a regular share of farm-fresh produce, meat, dairy, or eggs while supporting sustainable farming in your region.
🌱 Real Food, Real Connections! 🌱
Join us for the 2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair and discover the best way to connect with fresh, local food and the farmers who grow it!
Why Attend?
🥕 Meet Your Local Farmers – Get to know the hardworking farmers behind your food and explore a variety of CSA options. 🥕 CSA Matchmaking – Let PNWCSA help you find a CSA that fits your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for veggies, meat, dairy, or eggs.
🥕 Family-Friendly Fun – Bring the kids! Enjoy interactive activities, connect with other local food lovers, and build community.
🥕 SNAP Benefits Welcome – CSA shares are more affordable than ever! Enjoy 50% off when you pay with SNAP.
RSVP and be entered to win a prize at the event! Drawing will be made at 12 pm – must be present to win.

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2025-05-10 17:30 - 22:00 | The Pavillion, 1001 SW Bradbury Dr., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
You’re invited to The Pavilion for the 13th Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show! Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility, funky fashion and community. Started in 2010 as a rogue fundraiser by a couple of Realms school teachers, it has turned into a Bend staple, a trash-fashion centered, sustainably-run event that everyone in the community can enjoy. Rubbish Renewed features student and adult designers with students participating from 25 Central Oregon Schools with 14 represented at the 2024 fashion show alone!
Since 2010, this ever-evolving fundraiser has featured an electrifying trash fashion show (with community students and artists), a live auction of select garments, an eco-marketplace of locally-made products, interactive sustainable booths, a competitive Business Challenge (with 10 businesses vying for the best design by audience vote), and local food and drink.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
This year, Rubbish Renewed will feature food trucks from The Bob, Big Foot BBQ, and The Pizza Cart. Slow Ride Mobile Bar will offer local beverages (Boneyard Beer, AVID Cider, cocktails from Crater Lake Spirits Distillery , and Humm Kombucha) as well as non-alcoholic options throughout the event (5:30 pm – 10:00 pm). We can’t wait to see you there!
If you’d like to volunteer, visit: https://volunteersignup.org/WKPMK

Worthy Garden Club Plant Sale
2025-05-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Two dates: 9am-2pm on Sunday, May 11th 9am-2pm on Sunday, May 25th
Worthy Greenhouse: 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend
Find lots of plant starts to kick off your home gardening season, organically-grown on site and chosen specifically for Central Oregon’s short growing season. We’ll have greens, tomatoes, peppers, squash, melon, cucumber, eggplant, beans, peas, onions and lots of herbs and flowers available! Sizes range from 6-packs up to one gallon, and prices from $5-10.

APIC Harmony in Motion
2025-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Celebrating ANHPI and Indigenous Voices Through Art and Advocacy, a powerful evening of storytelling, cultural connection, and meaningful discussions.
Date: May 12th, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: COCC – Science Middleton Building #190
This collaborative event between COCC and APIC highlights the transformative power of art and media in raising awareness, fostering identity, and inspiring action.

Kiss the Ground
2025-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend, Oregon, Bend, OR, United States
Join the Interfaith EarthCare of Central Oregon for the film Kiss the Ground, a masterpiece on the regenerative agriculture movement. Hear from local farmers and ranchers in the region who are doing incredible work to revive the planet.

Electric Vehicle and Used EV Info Session
2025-05-19 16:30 - 18:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The popular Oregon EV rebate ($2,500-$7,500) is back and will open up on May 22nd!
This process can be confusing and difficult to anyone who has never used incentive programs, so the team at The Environmental Center will be hosting an information session on May 19th at 4:30pm-6pm where anyone can learn how the rebate programs works and our Climate and Transportation Policy Manager, Neil Baunsgard.
We will walk you through the qualification process, both federal tax credits, state rebates, and utility charging incentives, and answer any questions prospective participants have.
If you would like to attend, please register on the form below!

Special Tour of the Three River School Greenhouse
2025-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On Tuesday, May 20th at 3:00 PM, we’ll be hosting a special tour of the Three River School greenhouse, a 20×20 system designed and built by Shakti Farm Design. This will be a unique opportunity to see firsthand how our climate-resilient greenhouses work to create hands-on education, year-round food production, and deep community impact.
Whether you’re a school administrator, a local changemaker, a future greenhouse owner, or someone simply curious about regenerative food systems—we’d love to have you join us.
What you’ll experience:
– A live walkthrough of an operational school-based greenhouse.
– How our systems integrate renewable energy, permaculture design, and water efficiency.
– Insights on how schools are integrating these systems into their cafeterias and STEM programs.
– Conversations around funding opportunities and the future of food resilience in our region.
Many schools and community leaders are asking us, “What would this look like at our site?” This tour is your chance to see that vision come alive.
For those who can’t attend, we also offer an online greenhouse course designed for teachers, students, and anyone curious about starting their own sustainable food system. You can check it out here: The Shakti Online Course
For some background, we were recently featured in the Source Weekly. You can read the article here:
Shakti Farm: Growing a New Vision for Food in Oregon
If you’d like to attend, simply reply to this email with a “yes” so we can get a headcount and add you to the guest list. Kindly bring your Driver Licence as ID is mandatory for anyone entering the School.

Central Oregon Land Watch Spring Mixer
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Want to protect the natural world and create smart, thriving cities and towns? Come meet the Central Oregon LandWatch team and learn about their recent efforts and find out where you can plug in. Enjoy delicious bites and beverages and springtime merriment. Open to current supporters and interested community members.
Location: Embark Coworking, 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703

Central Oregon LandWatch Spring Mixer
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Want to protect the natural world and create smart, thriving cities and towns? Come meet the Central Oregon LandWatch team and learn about their recent efforts and find out where you can plug in. Enjoy delicious bites and beverages and springtime merriment. Open to current supporters and interested community members.
Location: Embark Coworking, 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR 97703
Cost: Free!

May Green Drinks | Celebrate 10 Years of HDFFA’s Grow & Give Program!
2025-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Well Rooted Produce, 20377 Swalley Rd, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join The Environmental Center for Green Drinks to kick off the 10th anniversary season of High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s Grow & Give Program. This special celebration will be held at Well Rooted Produce and will include farm tours, delicious locally-sourced snacks by Roots at Heart, and information on how you can get involved with food waste reduction. Grow & Give is HDFFA’s program dedicated to reducing food waste through farm gleans, farmers market collections, and community involvement.
This event will take place outdoors, on a working farm. We strongly encourage you to:

Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes
Come prepared with clothing appropriate for the weather on the day.
Bring a chair or picnic blanket (limited seating will be available)
Bring a water bottle
Carpool if possible (parking will be limited)

Wildfire: A Presentation on the History of Fire in Central Oregon and a Panel Discussion on the 2025 Fire Season Outlook
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | COCC, 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
As fire season approaches, wildfire remains a top concern for communities across Central Oregon. Join us for an informative event that will begin with a presentation exploring the history of fires in Central Oregon, the implications of past fire suppression efforts and pathways toward greater community resiliency.
Following the presentation, a diverse group of local, state and federal experts will engage in a panel discussion to cover topics such the 2025 fire season outlook, the state of forest health in Central Oregon, efforts underway to prepare for this wildfire season, the role of community members in wildfire preparedness and resilience and more.
Location
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, 97703

OFD Community Class
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join Commute Options in the Brooks Community Room at the Deschutes Public Library from 12-1 for a community Oregon Friendly Driver class! Link to event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-friendly-driver-community-class-tickets-1290274007289?aff=oddtdtcreator

No Man's Land Film Festival
2025-05-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Volcanic Theater & Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF) is a platform for progress in the outdoor industry. They are a multi-racial, all-woman led team and the first-ever adventure film festival that exclusively featured gender-identified women athletes while showcasing work by both male and female filmmakers. BendFilm and Gear Fix are proud to present Program I from their World Tour showcase. Celebrate 10 years of No Man’s Land Film Festival with us May 29th at VTP!

Garden Fair: Make Your Garden Magical
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Redmond Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Join a plethora of environmental organizations and learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, grow vegetables in our climate, conserve water and more! Join us at the Redmond Public Library for this awesome event!

ECOCHELLA: A Community Justice Event
2025-05-31 15:30 - 19:30 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition proudly presents ECOCHELLA: A Community Justice Celebration. In this time of uncertainty and harm towards many of our community members, we are creating a safe space focused on joy. This will be a fun community-building event, centering climate justice and connected movements for human rights. Drake park has never looked so cool, resistance has never been so fun. There will be music! There will be bubbles! There will be dancing! This is an event for all ages, so bring your kids and friends. Hope to see you there!

First Friday Block Party
2025-06-02 17:00 - 19:00 | The Commons Cafe and Taproom, 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Join Commute options at the Commons Cafe first Friday Block Party. $1 from every beer sold from Immersion Brewing will go toward youth bike helmets!

Oregon Natural Desert Association’s Sagebrush Social
2025-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
You’re invited to Oregon Natural Desert Association’s Sagebrush Social in Bend on June 5! Celebrate conservation alongside staff, board and supporters at an evening gathering all about Oregon’s high desert.
Join the Social for: Insights from our executive director, Ryan Houston, into ONDA’s conservation work and advocacy opportunities
A creative visual presentation by Mark Salvo, our conservation director, highlighting how our community has secured lasting protections for Oregon’s high desert
Expert tips from ONDA volunteers to help plan your next desert adventure
An optional game of high desert trivia for those who want to test their knowledge and win great prizes

Get There Walk + Roll Challenge
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-15 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Get There Oregon for a week of active transportation and a chance to win exciting local prizes! More info here: https://www.commuteoptions.org/get-there-challenge/

Pint Night Fundraiser
2025-06-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Cascade Lakes Pub, 21175 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Come join Commute Options at the Cascade Lakes Brewing Eastside location.

Walk + Roll To School Day
2025-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This day celebrates the benefits of walking to school. Information for each schools plans can be found here: https://www.commuteoptions.org/walkroll_day/
Step 1. Walk or Roll to School on your own or by joining one of our events below!
¡Camina o rueda a escuela solo o únete uno de nuestros eventos abajo!
Step 2. Log your trip using this form for the chance to win a prize.
Registra su viaje usando esta página para tener la oportunidad de ganar un premio.

Action Night in the Garden!
2025-06-10 16:30 - 18:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Feeling exhausted by the state of the world? Frustrated with politics? Overwhelmed by the lack of urgency around the climate crisis and social justice?
We are too—and that’s exactly why we’re launching a Summer Advocacy Series! In partnership with Oregon Wild, Sierra Clue Oregon, and City of Bend, we are putting our brains together to make our voices loud! Collective action breeds local change.
Join us once a month this summer in the Kansas Avenue Garden for an evening of local policy action, meaningful discussion, and tangible ways to make a difference in your community. We’ll explore what’s happening locally and how you can get involved in driving real change.
✨ Bonus: Free beer and weed pulling for anyone who gets socially anxious (we get it).
Our goal is to help ease climate anxiety by focusing on the local actions you can take right now to make a real impact.
📍 Where: 16 NW Kansas Ave
🕓 When: 4:30–6:30 PM on the following dates
Come learn from policy experts, connect with like-minded people, and take action together. Change starts here.
Help us get a headcount and register now! https://secure.everyaction.com/qV1BG1awOU6F9Pu_EBA97Q2

Repair Café w/ Deschutes Public Library
2025-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Redmond Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
