Literary Central Oregon
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDo you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
Tri County Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesAll are welcome and encouraged to attend. Free tickets and agenda are available here. Prineville: Leveraging Community Partnerships Economics and Tourism 8 to 80 Communities Infrastructure Planning & Implementation Lunch: Catered by Meadow Lakes Please email Kim Curley by May 16th if you are joining us for lunch and specify if you would prefer the…
Introduction to Electric Vehicles-BEND
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHere's your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You'll get the low-down on what it's like to drive an EV for everyday living--yes, in the snow and ice, for adventures, and for travel.
Fancy Plants: Native or Not?
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIf you've been wondering, "What's that flower I'm seeing when I'm out on a trail?" then this is the talk for you. Join botanists from the Deschutes National Forest for a flower-full discussion about native plants. Then we'll get into the weeds and learn about species that thrive here but are invasive. Brooks Room at Deschutes…
Soaring Sights of Smith Rock State Park
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon State Park interpretive ranger, OSU Master Naturalist, and ONDA member David Vick for a FREE hike up the Wolf Tree Trail at Smith Rock State Park. Hikers will view nesting raptors and be treated to the sight of this spring’s eaglets. While the emphasis of the hike will be on the winged denizens…
Hike with “the Eds”
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe first hike in the series begins with an overview of the many ways the Deschutes River is used by our community. It’s an interpretive hike along the Deschutes River in Bend, with several stops that observe changes to the river over time. Stops include the canal diversions on the northern edge of town and…
Public Meeting – Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThere will be a public meeting of the Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee. Agenda topics include: A public comment period City of Bend planning project updates Cascades East Transit’s (CET) proposed service modifications (effective July 1, 2018) which may result in reductions in some fixed-route services. The agenda, meeting materials, and information about how to…
Introduction to Electric Vehicles-MADRAS
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHere’s your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You’ll get the low-down on what it’s like to drive an EV for everyday living–yes, in the snow and ice–and for adventures and travel. This workshop will also cover available tax…
Bend COTA Work Events
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhen: 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…
Nature Journaling, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesInterested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and hiker and passionate journaler, Kolby Kirk, for an evening of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while exploring nature! We'll spend the evening exploring Whychus Canyon Preserve and discussing ways of…