Bend COTA Work Events
2022-04-28, 2022-05-05, 2022-05-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk
Where: Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend
Worksite: Varies
There’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that’s riding in Bend, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Virtual Lecture: Introduction to Forest Carbon Pools and Credits
2022-04-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Terry Droessler, PhD, CF, of Forest Analytics, LLC for an overview of forest carbon pools, how they transition as a forest grows, how management impacts them and how they are used in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
This is a free event that will take place virtually on Zoom.

Join Kôr Community Land Trust Annual Benefit
2022-04-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Kôr Community Land Trust on Thursday, April 28th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Tetherow to help us raise their next village. All funds raised will support Kôr’s third goal net-zero, permanently affordable, 7-unit community in SW Bend.
The event will include hors d’oeuvres, open bar, & an auction.

SPRING HIKE SERIES: SKYLINE FOREST
2022-04-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This Spring Hike Series features the beautiful Skyline Forest. Join Central Oregon LandWatch for a nature hike in the sagebrush steppe, Juniper woodlands, and Ponderosa Pine forests along the base of the Cascades. Led by LandWatch’s naturalist Nathan Hovekamp, you’ll explore the diverse landscapes in Bend’s backyard.
The details
Length: 3-4 miles
Elevation gain: level, close to no elevation gain
Conditions: Open and sunny (can be dusty); spring allergen potential
Parking: Less than a dozen spots, permits not required. Carpool recommended.
Limited availability to 20 attendees. Please limit your registration to one hike to accommodate all those interested.

Teen Connects - River Trail Clean Up
2022-04-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come join for a stroll around the beautiful Deschutes River while community members work to make sure it stays that way. Camp Fire will be partnering with SOLVE to make this event happen. Togetherthey will work to make sure our home stays clean!
Meeting location: Drake Park

Bend Urban Garden Workshop
2022-05-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Thinking about starting a garden in your yard?
Join Bend Urban Garden for their first official workshop in their midtown Bend demonstration garden to meet other aspiring veggie gardeners and get some inspiration for making your edible garden dreams come true!

Happy Hour in the Garden
2022-05-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

*July 12 & 26* (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

May Green Drinks: a conversation on Intersectional Environmentalism with Leah Thomas.
2022-05-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Environmental Center is thrilled to welcome environmental activist and eco-communicator Leah Thomas to share her new book The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet.
Join us for May Green Drinks on Monday, May 2, 2022, from 4:30-6:00pm for a conversation on intersectional environmentalism with Leah Thomas. Place your book order here! We also have a few extra copies of the book to share! Contact Priscilla Calleros if you would like a copy.
Register here!

Happy Hour in the Garden
2022-05-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you!
This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are provided for all who volunteer. Each event includes seasonal ongoing tasks as well as special projects as needed throughout the growing season. Volunteers are welcome to pop in for an hour or stay the whole time. No need to RSVP or commit ahead of time. (Pro tip – put the following dates in your phone calendar now – then when it pops up you can decide if it works out for you or not!)
In 2023, Happy Hour in the Garden will once again run twice a month from March through October. This schedule throughout the extent of the growing season offers meaningful volunteer experiences for all who come, and deeper care for the garden when it needs it.
For Spring 2023, our Happy Hours will be 4-6pm, on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
March & April Happy Hours sponsored by Wild Ride Brewing

March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18

May & June Happy Hours sponsored by Worthy Environmental

May 2 & 16
June 6 & 20

Stay tuned for confirmation of dates for July through October, as these might switch to the 2nd & 4th…)
Contact Denise, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

The Circle is Expanding: The Gift of Climate Grief
2022-05-04, 2022-05-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This two-part workshop will explore the increasingly common condition known as climate grief. Presenters Daniela Molnar, Thomas Doherty, and Emma Marris will invite you to consider climate grief, why it’s important, and how it might become a positive force in our lives—one that can motivate us towards greater joy, community, creativity, self-awareness, and social change.

Let Giants Grow: Biden's Executive Order on Forests and Climate
2022-05-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Last week, President Biden signed an Executive Order that recognized the importance of mature and old-growth forests as a climate solution but stopped short of protecting these forests from their #1 threat: logging across federal public lands.
So what does this order actually do?
On May 4th, representatives from the Climate Forests campaign will unpack the details of this announcement: the good, the bad, and the steps forest and climate activists will need to take to ensure this executive order results in a responsible, substantial, climate-focused policy that actually protects our mature and old-growth forests for future generations.

Mountain Supply Presents: Reel Rock 16
2022-05-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Check out new films from the creators of The Alpinist and The Dawn Wall. The following will be presented: Bridge Boys, Barfoot Charles, Big Things To Come & Cuddle. Dont miss out on this adventure packed night!
Proceeds for this festival will benefit The Bend Endurance Academy and Vámonos Outside!

General Admission, doors open at 6pm.

Collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the VGGT
2022-05-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join this webinar to learn about collective and tenure rights for sustainable Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in the context of the 10th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests (VGGT) and the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022.

Tananawit's Grand Opening
2022-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The event will feature an Artcrawl, local vendors,& live art exhibitions.

Virtual book discussion: Not Quite Not White by Sharmila Sen
2022-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Not Quite Not White by Sharmila Sen

Fridays starting May 6 Noon-1:00 p.m. PST
contact odi@cocc.edu to register and for more information
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Free copies available to students while supplies last!

How to Go Solar + Storage
2022-05-06, 2022-05-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
At this workshop you’ll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.

COCC Walk n Roll
2022-05-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Power Hour | Homegrown Renewables: Community Solar
2022-05-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year for Earth Month (and beyond), we’d love to see our community take action in a multitude of ways to secure a healthy climate future. A super easy and convenient way to take action is to sign up to get your electricity from renewable solar energy that is produced right here in Oregon through Oregon’s Community Solar Program. We’ve put together this event so that you can learn about the program and find out how you can sign up for the program.
Oregon’s Community Solar Program has projects coming online this year for Pacific Power customers! Community solar allows subscribers to benefit from solar without installing panels on their own roof. Individuals, businesses, and organizations can subscribe to a central, off-site project and receive the energy benefits for their portion of the project on their current Pacific Power bill*.
This opportunity allows households that have traditionally been underserved by solar energy such as renters and those who live in multifamily residences to invest in clean, renewable energy without barriers such as not owning your home, high up-front costs, or having a shady roof. The added bonus is that you will pay less for the renewable energy than your current electricity rates! Additionally, income-eligible households can save up to 40% off the cost of their electricity.
Come learn more about Oregon’s Community Solar Program! You will see where projects are being built in Oregon and how to subscribe!
Right now, through Sunday, May 15th, Oregon Shines will donate $25 to TEC for each community solar subscription. It’s a win-win for our community!
*If you are a CEC customer learn more about their programs here.
Meet our speaker
Carly Sellers is a Program Manager at Oregon Shines. She manages and develops programs that are designed to connect Oregonians with sustainable energy options while also providing resources and education on the importance of clean energy for a sustainable future. Our mission is to educate individuals, businesses, and municipalities on the benefits of Community Solar so that they are empowered to take part in creating a more sustainable future.
Register for the in-person event
Register to attend virtually

Rethinking Charity: How to Become an Everyday Philanthropist
2022-05-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Dan Pallotta will be joining virtually for a conversation on philanthropy and innovation, finding a cause for life and transforming the way we think about charity and giving. Dan will be joined by a local non-profit professional and an “everyday” philanthropist to ask questions, engage with the audience and center the conversation locally.

Film Screening: The Year The Earth Changed at Unity Community of Central Oregon
2022-05-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us in-person for a viewing of the amazing documentary, The Year Earth Changed, narrated by David Attenborough, with a discussion to follow. This timely documentary takes a look at nature’s extraordinary response to a year of global lockdown. This love letter to planet Earth will take you from hearing birdsong in deserted cities for the first time in decades to witnessing whales communicating in ways never before seen. Find out how changes in human behavior—reducing cruise ship traffic, closing beaches a few days a year, and identifying more harmonious ways for humans and wildlife to co-exist—can have a profound impact on nature and give us hope for the future.
Here is a short, powerful trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XswV_yqPq28
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information: Cylvia@cylviahayes.com, 541-280-5040
Held at Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr. Bend, OR.

Sailing to a New Horizon: Visiting Pluto and the Edge of the Solar System
2022-05-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a virtual lecture by Shane L. Larson, CIERA, of Northwestern University. Less than a decade ago, the human species completed the first reconnaissance of the solar system. The New Horizons spacecraft, after a journey of nearly five billion kilometers, flew past Pluto on 14 July 2015. Pluto was the last of the “classic” planets to be visited. For the first time, SNCO has seen a body in the outer solar system up close.

FEAST: A community conversation about food in Sisters
2022-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Seed to Table for FEAST, a community conversation about our local food system here in Sisters Country, with a focus on food security. The event is in collaboration with community volunteers, Citizens 4 Community, Oregon Food Bank, COIC and the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance.
FEAST is a gathering to talk about food in Sisters: what is working well, what is challenging, and opportunities we can work on together.

Introduction to Growing Food in the High Desert with Worthy Garden Club
2022-05-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Spring is here! Get ready to garden and join Worthy Garden Club’s Growing Food Class. In this class, you will learn how to prepare your garden and start planting. Topics will include soils and soil amendments, bed preparation, starting seeds at home, direct seeding in your garden, and transplanting seedlings. This is a great class if you are new to gardening. The class will include a free vegetable start and early access to plant sale seedlings.
Date and time

Sun, May 15, 2022
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Location

Worthy Garden Club
495 NE Bellevue Dr
Bend, OR 97701

Get tickets here

2022 State of the City
2022-05-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Bend Chamber and Mayor Sally Russell for an update about the City’s progress on housing and transportation!
You’ll hear about the city’s efforts to increase workforce housing, updates on the exciting work happening in the Core Area of Bend, and progress on the $190 million transportation bond projects.
Open Space Event Studios or Virtual Free to Attend, Registration Required

Sisters Know Wonder: Wondering How to Rethink Plastic Waste?
2022-05-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Discover actions you can take to reduce reliance on single-use plastics.
This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person programs.
Did you know that less than 9% of the plastic ever produced is recycled? Meanwhile, 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, and over 60% of paper and 90% of paperboard gets recycled. There’s a lot we can do to address our plastics problem from learning to recycle right to reducing our reliance on single-use plastics. Udara Abeysekera, Program Manager of the Rethink Waste Project at the Environmental Center, will share tips and resources for rethinking our relationship with plastic stuff. This interactive discussion will cover actions we can take in our homes and community to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics.
Contact
Liz Goodrich | lizg@deschuteslibrary.org | 541-312-1032
