The Environmental Center

Earth Hour 2020
2020-03-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
HELP PLACE THE SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE – THE WORLD IS WATCHING.

This Earth Hour, millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour to show their steadfast commitment to protecting nature. Together we’ll speak up for wildlife and forests. We’ll show our support for rivers and oceans. And we’ll rally around crucial actions needed to curb climate change.

Please join us in turning off our lights for one hour at 8:30 p.m., your local time on Saturday, March 28, 2020, to show your support for a healthy planet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOGWsOEE710

Online Presentation: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers
2020-04-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The presentation will feature Danielle Moser, Wildlife Program Coordinator for Oregon Wild, who will give an update on beavers in Oregon. Moser will also discuss how reforming the policies and culture of agencies like the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is integral to allowing keystone species like beavers to thrive on the landscape.

Bend COTA Work Events
2020-04-02, 2020-04-09, 2020-04-16, 2020-04-23 | 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.

Postponed: Central Oregon Outdoor School Community Network Gathering
2020-04-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Aninformal gathering of people who love Outdoor School. Connect with one another, look to the future of Outdoor School, and explore opportunities to help support Outdoor School in Central Oregon.
No matter your skill set, time availability, or experience level, there are opportunities for you to publicly express you commitment to and belief in the benefits of this amazing program and transformative experience for students. Let’s explore some of the challenges local Outdoor Schools have and work together to solve issues and achieve our shared vision: that EVERY student in Oregon attends a week of Outdoor School! Come celebrate and learn how you might choose to be involved.

Postponed: The Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival
2020-04-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
*”*UPDATE: In order to keep our community healthy and protected from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Bend ReStore has decided to postpone The Upcycle Festival.
The Bend Habitat ReStore is kicking off Earth Month with their Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival and they are looking for artists to help Bend rethink waste and get inspired by trashformation. From fun to funky, wild to weird, make some art for the Earth!
Ready to create? There are THREE cool ways to participate:
#1 THE UPCYCLE POP UP ART SHOW
FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
Join us for a celebration of creative upcycling. Our fun pop up will feature your wall art and a selection of local craft beer.
How it works:

Only a limited number of pieces can be accommodated, committee will select.
Contact Heather Laurie at hnlaurie@gmail.com to inquire!
Art can be up to 3’x3′ in size
Must hang on a wall
Create your piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
Retain ownership of your art after the show (or donate it to raise funds for Habitat!)
Final art is due 9 am, March 31st @ ReStore of Bend

#2 THE FLIP!
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
This year, The FLIP! is transforming into an open showcase of functional art of all types (furniture, tools, containers, lighting, or any aesthetic object that serves a utilitarian purpose).
How it works:

Contact Sophie Paez at upcycle@brhabitat.org to hold your space!
You get $25 to spend on cool stuff at Bend ReStore
Create your functional art piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
We’ll stage your piece inside ReStore for festival attendees to enjoy
All FLIP! art will compete for awards
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Selected stand-out weatherproof pieces will join ReStore’s traveling art exhibit at Bend locations during Earth Month, including an Artist Reception at Worthy Brewing on April 18th and The Environmental Center’s Earth Day celebration on April 25th
Final art is due 9am, April 4th @ ReStore of Bend

#3 TRASHFORMATIONS
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
A beloved annual Bend tradition (formerly at Pakit), Trashformations is a one day onsite conceptual incident and art construction event. Test your spontaneous creativity, apply your basic hands-on art construction skills, support affordable housing, keep unwanted castoffs out of the landfill, AND spend the time communing with other equally daring artists.
How it works:

Contact Lloyd McMullen at art.castaways@gmail.com to hold your space!
The Challenge: Create a finished piece of art working with items found at ReStore
Artists and artist teams assemble at ReStore on the morning of April 4 to claim a provided working space, mine the mother lode of treasures on-site, and create their masterpieces from 10 am to 4 pm
Participants provide their own tools and are welcome to bring trash-treasures to use and share
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US MAKE THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL A CREATIVE COMMUNITY EVENTndnn

Postponed: The Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival
2020-04-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“*UPDATE: In order to keep our community healthy and protected from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Bend ReStore has decided to postpone The Upcycle Festival.
The Bend Habitat ReStore is kicking off Earth Month with their Bend ReStore Upcycle Festival and they are looking for artists to help Bend rethink waste and get inspired by trashformation. From fun to funky, wild to weird, make some art for the Earth!
Ready to create? There are THREE cool ways to participate:
#1 THE UPCYCLE POP UP ART SHOW
FIRST FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
Join us for a celebration of creative upcycling. Our fun pop up will feature your wall art and a selection of local craft beer.
How it works:

Only a limited number of pieces can be accommodated, committee will select.
Contact Heather Laurie at hnlaurie@gmail.com to inquire!
Art can be up to 3’x3′ in size
Must hang on a wall
Create your piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
Retain ownership of your art after the show (or donate it to raise funds for Habitat!)
Final art is due 9 am, March 31st @ ReStore of Bend

#2 THE FLIP!
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
This year, The FLIP! is transforming into an open showcase of functional art of all types (furniture, tools, containers, lighting, or any aesthetic object that serves a utilitarian purpose).
How it works:

Contact Sophie Paez at upcycle@brhabitat.org to hold your space!
You get $25 to spend on cool stuff at Bend ReStore
Create your functional art piece from at least 90% recycled, reused, found, leftover, and/or trash materials
We’ll stage your piece inside ReStore for festival attendees to enjoy
All FLIP! art will compete for awards
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Selected stand-out weatherproof pieces will join ReStore’s traveling art exhibit at Bend locations during Earth Month, including an Artist Reception at Worthy Brewing on April 18th and The Environmental Center’s Earth Day celebration on April 25th
Final art is due 9am, April 4th @ ReStore of Bend

#3 TRASHFORMATIONS
THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL, APRIL 4TH @RESTORE OF BEND
A beloved annual Bend tradition (formerly at Pakit), Trashformations is a one day onsite conceptual incident and art construction event. Test your spontaneous creativity, apply your basic hands-on art construction skills, support affordable housing, keep unwanted castoffs out of the landfill, AND spend the time communing with other equally daring artists.
How it works:

Contact Lloyd McMullen at art.castaways@gmail.com to hold your space!
The Challenge: Create a finished piece of art working with items found at ReStore
Artists and artist teams assemble at ReStore on the morning of April 4 to claim a provided working space, mine the mother lode of treasures on-site, and create their masterpieces from 10 am to 4 pm
Participants provide their own tools and are welcome to bring trash-treasures to use and share
All art is donated to Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US MAKE THE UPCYCLE FESTIVAL A CREATIVE COMMUNITY EVENT!

GOING VIRTUAL: 32nd annual Salmon Run
2020-04-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
ATTENTION SALMON RUN RACERS:
Due to unforeseen government mandates regarding COVID-19, Lay It Out Events is switching gears to a virtual race. We want to encourage all athletes to maintain proper health and well-being and going virtual will allow runners an opportunity to still compete.
To find out what a virtual race means and how it works, please click the link below or email race@layitoutevents.com with any questions.https:

https://bendraces.com/salmon-run/going-virtual/

Distances include the half marathon, 10k, and 5k races as well as the “Little Fry” run for kids of all ages. Traversing beautiful dirt and paved trails, the race course winds through some of the most scenic areas in Bend. Celebrate the beauty and strength of the salmon while running along the iconic Deschutes River Trail! The Salmon Run has raised close to $10,000 for The Environmental Center over the past five years and continues to support our mission.

Cancelled: Noche de Cuentos
2020-04-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
‘Noche de Cuentos’ was created to connect Latinos and Spanish-speakers to the traditions of oral storytelling prominent in Latin America. The program will consist of food, a workshop to help participants build the skills to tell their own stories and explore the art of storytelling, and will conclude with a presentation by a local Storyteller/Librarian from Redmond name Pia Alliende. The program is open to all ages, although the workshop is geared toward school-age children, teens, and adults. Deschutes Public Library will provide child care and crafting happening during this section for the smallest kiddos.
Una noche celebrando la tradición oral latinoamericana. Invitamos a toda la familia a participar. Noche de cuentos es una iniciativa formada para celebrar el poder que tiene la narración en unir a nuestras comunidades. Reúnase con nosotros para celebrar las ricas y abundantes tradiciones de narración de América Latina. Venga a escuchar cuentacuentos de nuestra comunidad en Central Oregón y aprendan como iniciar su propia relación con la narración. ¡Invitamos a toda la familia a participar!

Desert Hiking Tips & Trips
2020-04-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We know you’re all scheming your next trip to Oregon’s high desert. Join ONDA’s team to learn about best planning tips and tricks so that you can utilize this downtime to plan the perfect adventure.
Do you have concerns about water, navigation, camping, animals, desert driving and more? ONDA’s Program Coordinator Renee Patrick will answer your questions and offer ideas for your next adventure in Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands and beyond.

Kôr Community Land Trust Fifth Annual Fundraising and Celebration Dinner
2020-04-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Kôr Community Land Trust for an evening of celebration and fundraising for their mission with dinner, drinks, and a sure-to-please silent auction. The evening will also feature live music, complimentary wine, and an opportunity to learn more about Kôr.
Kôr provides environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for those who contribute to the fabric of the Bend area economy and community.

Fifth Annual Fundraising and Celebration Dinner Looking forward in 2020!
2020-04-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Kor Community Land Trust for an evening of celebration and fundraising for their mission. The event will be held at Broken Top golf club and restaurant on April 9th from 5:30-9:00 pm. It includes dinner, drinks, and a sure-to-please silent auction The evening will also feature live music, complimentary wine and a cash bar, as well as an opportunity to learn more about Kôr. Tickets can be purchases through Accelevents or by emailing – info@korlandtrust.org.

Individual tickets – $90 – Includes dinner and wine.
Full table ticket – $720 – Includes dinner and wine for a table of 8.
Full table sponsorship package – $1,000 – Includes dinner and wine for a table of 8. The sponsoring company can hang their banner at the event and will be recognized in all promotions.
VIP sponsor ticket – $500 – Includes dinner and wine for a party of 2. The sponsoring company will be featured at the event, can hang their banner, and will be recognized in all promotions.
Sponsor a home recipient ticket – $90 – We have invited our home recipients to the dinner. If you would like to sponsor one or more tickets, please add this to your cart when you check out.

Canceled-Spring Repair Cafe -- Back to the Gear Fix!
2020-04-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A FREE event connecting people who like to fix stuff to people with broken stuff! Bring in your:

— small appliances/electronics (last time Doug fixed a toaster oven!)

— outdoor gear (broken tent zipper, anyone?)

— clothes (Sam closed a hole in my favorite shirt)

— toys! (Mike fixed a jammed toy cash register drawer and make a kiddo very happy.)

— not sure if it can be fixed? Bring it!

Contact: ani@envirocenter.org with questions or if you’re interested in being a volunteer fixer!

Steens Mountain: Wilderness Haven
2020-04-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas.
Learn more about the crown jewel of Oregon’s high desert. Steens Mountain gained Wilderness protection 20 years ago, but the story doesn’t stop there. Discover places to explore and hear about the ongoing efforts to secure permanent conservation outcomes in this rugged landscape. Join ONDA’s Outreach Coordinator Corinne Handelman for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home.

Youth Climate Ecochallenge: A Drawdown Solutions Race!
2020-04-15 - 2020-05-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
TEC would like to share an online educational opportunity – the Youth Climate Ecochallenge: A Drawdown Solutions Race. The challenge is presented by PAE and Ecochallenge.org and sponsored by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The challenge focuses on top solutions to reverse climate change. It features online learning and research, civic engagement, and community building for youth and their community. The challenge runs April 15th – May 15th.
The actions in the challenge connect to solutions highlighted in Drawdown, a project that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exist. Participants track and share their progress in the Ecochallenge platform, earn points for taking action, and see the real-time impact of their actions. The combination of collective action, community-building, and friendly competition makes change a little easier — and a lot more fun.

VIRTUAL Power Hour: How to save energy in your new home
2020-04-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We will be live streaming this presentation with the opportunity to ask questions and engage during the event. Please RSVP in advance, and we’ll email out the link about 2 days beforehand.
Whether you’re looking for your first-time home or your fifth, and whether the house is 3 years old or 50, we’ll help you determine what to expect from your potential utility bills, energy hogs to keep an eye out for, and how to make a prioritized list for energy-saving improvements (even in the mix of all the other upgrades you’re trying to squeeze in). We’ll touch on how to plan for adding an electric car and/or solar, and other tools to help streamline the home buying process as an energy-savvy consumer.
Schedule:
4:55: Virtual Power Hour opens
5:00 – 6:15pm: Panel Discussion, Q&A
Speakers:

Rick Sams, Broker, NAR Green Designee, ABR, Earth Advantage Broker, Team Sams
Jason Bradley, Broker, Plug-in Bend
John Schwencke, Chief Inspector, Portlight Home Inspection

Additional Panelists

Laurel Hamilton, NABCEP Certified PV Technical Sales Solar Professional, Elemental Energy

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

Multi-Sport Adventures on the Oregon Desert Trail
2020-04-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Oregon Desert Trail is not just made for hiking. Did you know there are sections that you can bike, paddle, horseback ride, and even ski in the winter? Join ONDA’s Program Coordinator Renee Patrick as they dive into different options for “quiet recreation” on the public lands throughout Oregon’s high desert.

Pints & Politics Special Online Event
2020-04-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Let’s Get Fired Up for the May Primary Election!
Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters, and candidates and community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy, for Pints and Politics. Learn about OLCV’s candidate and ballot measure endorsements and find out how you can help make this primary election a success for the environment and Oregon’s people!
https://www.facebook.com/events/163864868136262/

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon - Free live webinar!
2020-04-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Central Oregon home garden and landscape program is responsible for providing education to the residents and commercial green industry of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties. They provide this education through seminars, workshops, publications and several other ways.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94769195339?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +19712471195,,94769195339# or +13017158592,,94769195339#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 971 247 1195 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 947 6919 5339
Password: [REDACTED]
https://www.facebook.com/CentralOregonHorticulture/
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/home-garden-landscape-0

POSTPONED-How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Home
2020-04-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join EEBA (Energy & Environmental Building Alliance) and Earth Advantage for this 1-day training and learn how to eliminate common barriers to Zero Energy (ZE) home construction, benefit from the rapid trend towards ZE, and earn a ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation.
Zero Energy (ZE) homes are a big part of the future of home building business. While the materials and equipment to reach zero energy are available, designers and builders must create a bundle of energy-efficiency features that matches their climate, customers, and business constraints.
This 7-hour class lays out numerous elements of zero energy design and construction, so that building professionals can formulate a package appropriate for their situation. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Participants in this class will learn design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, material selections, and construction practices that can be integrated into their building process. Strong emphasis is placed on ways to make the final product affordable for homebuyers. Sales and marketing ideas, as well as localized resources, builder spotlights, programs and next steps will also be presented.
‘Zero Energy Builder’ Designation
Participants will have the opportunity to earn EEBA’s ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation and be listed on EEBA & EA registries of accredited professionals. To earn the designation, attendees must pass a designation exam and have completed and passed one of the following prerequisite trainings (or sets of trainings): EA’s Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP); EA’s Sustainable Building Essentials; EEBA’s HERS Associate & Taking the Performance Path + Houses That Work + High Performance Mechanicals.
12 Steps to Affordable Zero Energy Design & Construction
It’s generally accepted that improvements to the thermal envelope are fundamental. These include high levels of insulation, reduction of thermal bridges and advanced air sealing. However, significant efficiency improvements in heating and cooling equipment and the rapid drop in the cost of rooftop solar electric systems offer new options for cost-effective efficiency packages. There have never been so many ZE options to choose from. This course gives building professionals the knowledge to build ZE homes that are affordable, durable, safe, healthy, energy efficient, and comfortable to live in.
The training material is organized into 12 easy steps:

Start with Smart Design
Orient for Sun Tempering
Optimize with Energy Modeling
Super-seal the Envelope
Super-insulate the Envelope
Select Optimum Window Efficiency
Ensure Clean, Fresh Air
Specify High-performance Heating and Cooling
Heat Water Wisely
Select High-Efficiency Lighting
Choose Efficient Appliances
Use Renewable Energy

Each step describes the most recent developments with a strong emphasis on affordability. Other topics include: housing market drivers, ways to assess and communicate economic benefits, available incentives, along with marketing and sales concepts for ZE homes.

Attendees will:

Identify factors that are driving the U.S. housing market toward ZE
Name barriers to the widespread adoption of ZE homes
Describe three ways to present the financial benefits of ZE homes
List six affordable ZE features that you can incorporate into your practice
Be invited to bring house specs and evaluate possible advancements along the 12 steps to ZE
Create a marketing and sales messages that your company can use to promote ZE homes
Learn about available Energy Trust EPS incentives through their just released Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings

Credits: 7 CEs for AIA, NAHB, NARI, NATE, CCB and OREA; 0.7 for ICC; 5 for RESNET, 3.5 for BPI
Cost: $49 (Regularly $175)
Audience: Building industry professionals (builders, raters, architects, HVAC, subcontractors, utility representatives & code officials)
Instructor: Bruce Sullivan of BASE zero, LLC
Questions? Contact hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.
This training made possible thanks to EEBA, Energy Trust of Oregon, and Earth Advantage.

VIRTUAL– Bend Marathon2020
2020-04-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Bend Marathon 2020 race website offers 3 options for your continued participation in this still-fun, now virtual event, their refund policy, swag distribution, and how to post/compare your run results on Strava Community Challenge. The details of how Sierra Club will participate in Virtual Bend Marathon 2020 are still taking shape. This year’s theme = Sustainability. Please take care to ensure your run will be waste-free.

April Digital Climate Strike
2020-04-21 - 2020-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Central Oregon Climate Strike will happen over the course of April 21 to April 24. As folks cannot perform a traditional strike under the given circumstances we will be using social media to promote climate activism and earth appreciation. If you’d like to support please follow @co_youthclimatestrike on instagram and stay tuned for more details to follow.
The strike is being run from home by high school students Kira Gilbert, GG Johnson, Sydney Dedrick, and Freddy Finney-Jordet along with support from local organizations. Their goal is to demand that our representatives take meaningful legislative action to combat climate change and bring light to the urgency of the climate crisis. In order to make this event happen, they need your help by participating and spreading the word. The more people we can involve the better. If you or anyone else you know is interested in speaking please reach out to @co_youthclimatestrike on instagram.
See the below schedule for more details:
Tues. 4/21

Social media Q+A for the speakers videos/ instagram live on @co_youthclimatestrike

Sign making inspiration on @co_youthclimatestrike

Wed. 4/22

Digital strike

Option 1: Email a photo of yourself holding a climate change related protest sign to sydneydedrick@gmail.com and indicate whether you give me permission to post that photo on the central Oregon youth climate strike Instagram page (@co_youthclimatestrike)

Option 2: post a picture of yourself holding a climate change related protest sign using the hashtag #coyouthclimatestrike2020 and tag @co_youthclimatestrike and we’ll share it on the climate strike Instagram

Wear green in your photo if possible!

Speakers– instagram live or recorded videos will be playing throughout the day on @co_youthclimatestrike

Thurs. 4/23

Email or call government representatives to demand for more climate action

Suggested templates will be distributed through @co_youthclimatestrike and in emails upon request but are not required

Fri. 4/24

Creative day: make a piece of writing, art, photography, poetry, etc. to show your appreciation of our planet and submit it to @co_youthclimatestrike on Instagram or email it to sydneydedrick@gmail.com and indicate if you give us permission to share it on the strike Instagram page.

raffle for submissions

Hart, Sheldon and the Land Between
2020-04-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas.
The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region includes Hart Mountain and several million acres of the surrounding public lands. The region boasts huge blocks of extensively connected wilderness-quality lands that support the region’s rich wildlife populations. Learn more about the abundant conservation and recreation opportunities in this vast area.

Sounds from the Wetlands on KPOV
2020-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
High Desert Community Radio KPOV 88.9 FM
Wednesday, April 22, 12 am to 8 am and 1 pm to 5 pm
The Wetland Project is a multipart, multidisciplinary study of an environmental soundscape. The inspiration lies in a tiny bit of Earth and the sounds that emanate from it: the ṮEḴTEḴSEN marsh in unceded W̱SÁNEĆ territory, Saturna Island, British Columbia. The sonic phenomena produced by this little wetland — and by wetlands everywhere — tend toward infinity, but sadly also toward extinction. Explore the complex beauty of the soundscape with the Wetland Project slow radio broadcast, new media installation and musical performance.

The Secret Life of Rivers
2020-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
The Coalition for the Deschutes and Deschutes Redbands Chapter of Trout Unlimited would like to invite you to join via Zoom for a presentation with the entertaining, edifying, and endearing aquatic ecologist, Dr. Jerry Freilich.
Rivers are like eyeglasses. Glasses appear transparent and utterly simple, yet the subtle curves of a lens are anything but simple. Likewise, a river seems like a pipe where water enters the top, runs down a channel, and empties into the sea. What could be simpler? Actually, the ecology of rivers is complex, concealed, eye-opening and will likely surprise you. This program by Dr. Jerry Freilich will explain how rivers work. How many organisms actually make up the riverine ecosystem? Where do they get their energy? And how many of them have you actually heard of? With awareness of riverine ecology, you will understand why it is unrealistic to think of a river as pipe and why rivers are so important to the basins they drain.
When: Wednesday, April 22nd, 5:00 – 6:30 pm, including time for Q & A
Via Zoom. Join the meeting here:
https://zoom.us/j/93292932101?pwd=[REDACTED]
Who the heck is this Jerry guy?
Dr. Jerry Freilich is a native of Philadelphia. He worked at the Academy of Natural Sciences there beginning at age 11. He is an aquatic ecologist who spent 25 years working for the National Park Service in six parks nationwide. For the last 13 years he was Research Coordinator at Olympic National Park and recently retired to Bend. Jerry’s PhD work was a study of salmonflies at Grand Teton National Park. The work required individually tagging 3,000 salmonfly nymphs with tiny numbered tags and following their movements about in the river. Although this gave him the microscopic-eye view of river ecology, he warns not to try this at home.

This Land: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
2020-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“Runner and advocate Faith E. Briggs used to run through the streets of Brooklyn every morning. Now, she’s running 150 miles through three U.S. National Monuments that lay in the thick of the controversy around public lands. Accompanied by running companions who represent diverse perspectives in what it means to be a public land owner, she assesses what is at stake if previously protected lands are reduced and if the public is largely unaware. THIS LAND is a story about land access told through a journey of inclusion and empowerment.”
Join Oregon Wilf for a screening of THIS LAND followed by a panel discussion featuring Ani Kame’enui, Autumn Harry, and José González, moderated by Faith E. Briggs.

Live Music on Earth Day with Greg Botsford
2020-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re excited to partner with Worthy Brewing to present live music on Earth Day! Tune in on April 22nd from 6-8pm for a livestream performance by Greg Botsford of G Bots and the Journeymen. For every Worthy six pack sold that day, Worthy will donate $5 to to a relief fund that supports local musicians during this time.

The Wild Owyhee
2020-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This three-part series will take you on a tour of the spectacular highlights of Oregon’s high desert and connect you with timely conservation opportunities in these areas.
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. Follow along on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and history, key wildlife habitats and recreation hubs. You’ll learn about timely conservation initiatives you can support to ensure that the Owyhee stays wild, forever.
