The Environmental Center

4 Peaks Music Festival
2015-06-19 - 2015-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
4 Peaks Music Festival is a family-friendly four day music and camping festival, on June 15-18. 4 Peaks brings you the best in bluegrass, jam bands and funk. More information and the line-up of outstanding national and regional bands here.
KPOV will be there broadcasting live from the Main Stage on Saturday, June 17. You don’t want to miss this great event live, but if you just can’t get there, listen at 88.9 FM or kpov.org.

Let's Go Camping!
2015-06-19 - 2015-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Curious about camping? Don’t have a tent or sleeping bag? No worries. Let’s Go Camping lets you try it out with our gear.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer a summer series of guided weekend outings for beginning campers of ALL ages. With hands-on lessons, nature hikes and fun family activities, Let’s Go Camping makes camping easy. These events take place all across Oregon and may be coming to a park near you. Scroll down further for 2015 event listings.
To register, call Reservations Northwest at (888) 953-7677 or e-mail for registration information. Registration Fee: $30 per family
Join our group of expert staff and volunteers who are there to assist you. So what are you waiting for? Let’s Go Camping!
All events feature these sessions:
Camping basics & tent set-up
Equipment care & maintenance
Leave No Trace (outdoor ethics)
The 10 essentials of safe hiking
Fire building & safety
Campfire and Dutch oven cooking
Depending upon your chosen park location, other activities may include:

Ranger-led hikes
Tide pooling

Kid’s programs
Disc golfing

Swimming
Nature arts & crafts

Fishing
Night sky interpretation

Kayaking
Owl prowls & bat chats!

Have expertise in camping and interested in helping out? Volunteers are needed to teach sessions and to be mentors to new camper. Join us and camp for free! volunteer.info@oregon.gov or (503) 225-9803.
2015 Summer Season
June 19-21
Joseph Stewart (Southern Oregon – Medford / Grants Pass area)
Beverly Beach (Central Coast – Newport area) Going fast, only 10 spots left!
June 26-28
Alfred Loeb (South Coast – Brookings area)
The Cove Palisades (Central Oregon – Madras / Redmond area)
Milo McIver (Portland / Estacada area) Event Full – Waiting List Only
July 10-12
Memaloose (Columbia Gorge – Hood River area) Filling up fast!
July 17-19
Cascara – Fall Creek (Willamette Valley – Eugene area)
Prineville Reservoir (Central Oregon – Prineville area)
July 24-26
Silver Falls (Willamette Valley – Silverton area) Event Full – Waiting List Only
July 31-Aug 2
LL Stub Stewart (Portland / Banks / Vernonia area)
Wallowa Lake (Eastern Oregon – Enterprise / Joseph area)
August 7-9
Tumalo (Central Oregon – Bend area)
August 14-16
Champoeg (Willamette Valley – Salem area)
August 21-23
Red Bridge (Eastern Oregon – La Grande area)
August 28-30
Sunset Bay (South Coast – Coos Bay area)
Collier Memorial (Southern Oregon – Klamath Falls area)
September 11-13
William M. Tugman (South Coast – Reedsport area)

COTA Movie Night at McMenamins
2015-06-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
COMES WITH BAGGAGE & BLACK CANYON TRAIL – A Bikepacking Double Feature
Old. St Francis School Theater – Bend, OR
9:00 p.m. | $5 per person, cash only | Minors accompanied by parent or guardian
Pine Mountain Sports is bringing you a bikepacking double feature in June! We’ll get you stoked for cycling adventure with two films, COMES WITH BAGGAGE and BLACK CANYON TRAIL at COTA Movie Night on Thu Jun 18!
COMES WITH BAGGAGE
Comes With Baggage is a brief history of bicycle travel in the Americas. This lighthearted film includes stories, footage and interviews from historic and influential cycle tourists. From the original bone shakers to the modern day bikepacking rig, Comes With Baggage will motivate you to travel by bike.
TRAILER: https://youtu.be/Lw436patKQA
Run time: 19 minutes.
THE BLACK CANYON TRAIL
In Spring 2015 a small group of friends headed down to Arizona for a few days of desert overland bikepacking. The roll-call included Olympian Andreas Hestler, freeriders Wade Simmons and Geoff Gulevich, Rocky Mountain product guy Alex Cogger, and filmmaker Brian Vernor.
Run time: 9 minutes.
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance.

Wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface at Pints & Politics
2015-06-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Jonathan Stewart discusses the increasing risk to life and property due to wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), and how communities like Bend can best plan to limit these risks.
Sponsored by Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Central Oregon LandWatch

Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
2015-06-18 - 2015-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 9th Annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival will take place in Sisters on May 30-June 2, 2019.
Festival participants have a choice of 20 guided tours in search of 11 different species of woodpeckers and 200 other birds that make the forests, burn areas and diverse habitat of Sisters and Central Oregon a birding hot spot. Participants have a chance to see not only common woodpeckers like Hairy and Downy but also much more rare species like White-headed, American Three-toed, and Black-backed Woodpeckers.
The East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS) sponsors the festival. Two ECAS volunteers guide each trip. Festival tours are limited to ten participants and tours typically fill within a few days of the date the festival registration opens.
Online registration opens April 1, 2019 at 8am, PDT. Trip registration fills quickly. Complete information can be found here.

USDA REAP Grant & Loan Workshop
2015-06-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sunlight Solar Energy has partnered with the USDA to offer a free REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) grant and loan workshop on Wednesday, June 17th. The workshop will discuss how small businesses or farms can take advantage of the REAP grant to help reduce your energy costs by going solar. Basically, if your business or farm is located outside of the Bend, OR metro you can take advantage of the REAP grant and/or loan program. Combining the USDA REAP grant, Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives and the Oregon Department of Energy incentives can greatly reduce your installation costs for going solar. Feel free to forward this message to friends or family that may be interested in attending the workshop.
There will opportunities to speak one-on-one with the following individuals:
John Holman from USDA – REAP grant and loan program expert.
Rob Delmar from ODOE – Reducing your irrigation bills with solar expert.
Misti Nelmes from ETO – Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives for energy efficiency expert.
Robert Wallace from Wy’East – Agriculture energy efficiency expert
Kelly Riley from Sunlight Solar Energy – Solar expert.

Hart Mountain Camp-out
2015-06-17 - 2015-06-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hart Mountain Camp-out, sponsored by Sierra Club’s High Desert Committee.
Hart Mountain is a beautiful example of how high desert lands can recover from grazing. We will set up a base camp at the hot springs campground and go out on day hikes to explore the refuge. Possible trips are to explore Petroglyph Lake and Poker Jim Ridge to catch a spectacular view of the Warner Valley, hike up and through Degarmo Canyon, hike up to Warner Peak, or explore Bernard’s Cabin. We will determine hikes based on interest and ability level. There will be ample opportunities to spot wildlife at dawn or dusk on your own by car or soak your sore muscles away in the hot spring pool under the stars in the evenings.
To register: Contact Heidi Dahlin, 503-866-7085 or hmdahlin@mac.com

Deadline: BendFilm Festival Submissions
2015-06-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Read all about the Film Festival submission rules, categories, awards and prizes here.

Dates and deadlines for submissions:
February 6, 2016: Opening Date
March 23, 2015: Earlybird Deadline
May 25, 2015: Regular Deadline
June 15, 2015: Late Deadline
July 3, 2015: Extended Deadline
September 15, 2015: Notification Date
October 8-11, 2015: Event Date
Narrative
Feature Length (Running Time 50 minutes or more) Shorts (Running Time 49 minutes or less)
Documentary
Feature Length (Running Time 50 minutes or more) Shorts (Running Time 49 minutes or less)
Animation
Shorts (Running Time 50 minutes or less)
Northwest Films (Narrative, Documentary, Animation):
Feature Length (Running Time 50 minutes or more) Shorts (Running Time 49 minutes or less) Films produced in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana may submit to this category at a reduced fee.
Student Film
Shorts (Running Time 50 minutes or less) Student entries must be accompanied by proof of student status — either a photo copy of current student ID, or a letter from the school indicating that the production was completed while the student was enrolled at the school. Students may submit at a reduced fee.

Faces of Farming in Central Oregon
2015-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you love fresh, beautiful food and the people who make it possible?
We invite you to join us, Saturday, June 13th, at the Oxford Hotel for an evening of artful and delicious surprise, designed to honor the dedicated people who grow and raise our food.
This event will include a photograph narrative, original artwork, a silent auction, local wine, beer and specialty cocktails and an extensive menu showcasing the bounty of local farms and ranches. The menu will be prepared by The Oxford’s Executive Chef, Ingrid Rohrer-Downer.
Art by Nils Eddy, Ian Smythe, Tambi Lane, Owen Mitz
Auction
Food (Partial Menu Only!)
Leek and local cheese quiche
Birria de chivo- Mexican braised White Diamond goat spareribs
Fresh DD Ranch corn soup with Bella Baker gluten free cheese bread croutons
Dancing Cow Braised lamb tongue on polenta rounds with Sagestruck herb chimichurri
Lamb Spareribs with caramel vinegar sauce
Albacore tuna poke on crisp won ton chips
Braised Vaquero Valley beef taco on local tortillas
Bonta Gelato with gastrique
Oregon hazelnut cookies
Drink
Beer by Worthly Brewing
Local Oregon Wine selection
Specialty cocktails featuring Oregon Spirit Distillers
We believe in the power of the land and the people who cultivate it for our well-being. At Central Oregon Locavore, we know that the future of farming and local food will depend upon the support local farms and the coming generation of growers receive from their community.
Faces of Farming serves to connect those passionate about our sustainability, cultivates strong relationships and celebrates the potential in all of us.
Doll up a bit and join us!! Semi-formal attire is encouraged.
$65 members, $75 non-members
Includes dining, drink voucher & an evening of elegance supporting our local farms and ranchers!

Future of Farming - Hydroponic Gardening Tour
2015-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hydroponics, or growing plants in a nutrient solution root medium, is a growing area of local food production. Learn about the state-of-the-art techniques for producing food in a controlled, soilless setting.
Learn firsthand about one of our regions newest methods of farming. Hydroponic farming allows for amazing season extension and increased yields. This very well may be the future of farming in Central Oregon.
Join us for the rare opportunity to visit not only one, but two of the regions largest producers and receive first-hand tours from the hydroculturists themselves, Ryan of The Next Season Farm and Jessica of Tender Greens.
The hydroponic journey will begin at The Next Season Farm, in Tumalo with tours beginning at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Next, travel down the road a couple miles to Tender Greens hydroculture farm where tours will be provided at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
Addy Macs ice cream truck will be on site to provide an afternoon treat.
Complete your hydroponic journey by touring the Worthy Gardens at Worthy Brewing Company. Tours at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. Enjoy a half-price beer as part of the Faces of Farming tour. Just show your bracelet.
5 Locavore Members, $8 Non-Members
The Next Season – 20625 Bemis Lane and
Tender Greens – 20590 Lowe Lane
Worthy Brewing – 495 NE Bellevue Dr

Faces of Farming Family Fun Day
2015-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The day will begin at Oregon’s first urban farm, Fields Farms with hosts Jim and Debbie Fields. Jim, known to many as the godfather of farming in Central Oregon, will lead you on a tour of his wonderful property.
Tours will begin at 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Please arrive on time.
Children and their parents/caregivers will be invited to plant their own sprout in the “Farming for the Future” garden, a tribute to the critical role that local food cultivation plays in our evolution and sustainability as a society. Plus, it’s fun to get your hands dirty!
El Sancho will be onsite to serve up a yummy lunch. The menu will include signature tacos featuring local meats and veggies plus quesadillas for the small ones. (Lunch available for purchase)
Next, families will travel 5 miles east to Juniper Jungle Permaculture Farm where they will learn about bees, honey, pollination and the critical role bees play in the maintenance of a local food ecosystem.
Chris Casad, owner of Juniper Jungle Permaculture Farm, and staff show you around the farm.
Tours will begin at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Please arrive on time.
Children will see where the bees live and will be invited to make their own beeswax candles to take home. The farm tour will conclude with honey gelato courtesy of Bonta Artisan Gelato.
Each registered child will receive one scoop of gelato; parents may purchase additional gelato and all proceeds will benefit the non-profit, Central Oregon Locavore.
Families are encouraged to visit both farms however if time is especially tight there is a one farm visit option.
End your day at Worthy Brewing company at take a tour of the Worthy Hop Gardens. Show your Faces of Farming bracelet and receive 1/2 off a beer. Kids are welcome, a play area will be provided.
Tours at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm.
$10 per child for both farms, $8 per child for one farm only.
Fields Farm – 61915 Pettigrew Road
Juniper Jungle Farm – 22135 Erickson Rd
Worthy Brewing – 495 NE Bellevue Dr

Class - Let it Rot (Composting)
2015-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A class with OSU Master Gardeners™on composting and vermiculture.
For more info: 541-383-3905 or 541-977-7661

Free Farm Tours & Markets
2015-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Crooked River Open Pastures (C.R.O.P) Events are ways for you and your family or friends to experience the farm and ranch life in Central Oregon. The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance along with a dedicated group of farmers and community members in Crook County are offering these FREE farm tours and rotating Farmer’s Market throughout the summer. Each farm host will have vendors from 10am-2pm on the listed dates and offering free tours and other family friendly activities.
Dates & Places Saturday’s 10am-2pm
June 13 Good Bike Co. – See Address
Offering farm bike tours, come check out this new bike shop.
June 20 Smudgie Goose Farm – See Address
On Farm Carnival & Solstice Party with special Father’s Day activities.
July 11 Bluestone Gardens – See Address
Offering herbs & plants, landscape design, goats milk, come tour their beautiful property.
July 18 Dancing Cow Farm – See Address
Come see different heritage breed cows, sheep and more! All pasture raised right in Crook County.
August 8 Flying Pig Hops – See Address
Tour the beauty & bounty of hops growing in Central Oregon!
August 15 Wine Down Ranch – See Address
Come experience “Timber to Table”. Watch and learn from a professional forester.
September 12 Smudgie Goose Farm – See Address
Join for the Fall Fantastical Harvest Gala.
September 19 Brasada Ranch – See Address
Haven’t been to Brasada before? Now’s your chance to see this award winning resort.
October 10 Windy Acres – See Addresses
A beautiful dairy farm! “Freedom to Choose” event with guest Joel Salatin.*
*There is a small fee to see Joel Salatin but the farm tour is still free.*

Botanical Illustration Weekend Workshop
2015-06-13 - 2015-06-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Botanical Illustration Weekend Workshop; 9:30am-4pm Sat & Sun; $140 for both days, includes supplies and lunch on Saturday (Reservations required: 541-593-4394).

Citizen Advocacy 101
2015-06-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Be a super citizen advocate for the environment!
Are you passionate about protecting the Oregon you love? Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain meaningful skills in citizen advocacy and activism. Democracy demands civic engagement to work well–learn how to be heard! Join seasoned activist and author Rex Burkholder for a special 2-hour training on Saturday, June 13 from 9 AM to 11 AM with Oregon Environmental Council and the Environmental Center.
RSVP today for your free raffle ticket! This event will take place at the Environmental Center. Call OEC if you have any questions: 503-222-1963 x 108

Beers Made By Walking: Badlands hike with Worthy
2015-06-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Beers Made By Walking presents a day hike in the Badlands Wilderness with Oregon Natural Desert Association and Worthy Brewing Company.
We’ll meet at ONDA’s Bend office and carpool roughly 20 minutes to the trailhead together.
Our 3-mile hiking trail in the Badlands is generally flat with some rocky terrain and slight elevation gain– perfect for any level of hiker. Bring sturdy shoes, lunch, plenty of water, a keen eye for flora and an appreciation for micro-brews.

Prineville Volunteer Management Workshop
2015-06-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Location: Crook County Library, Broughton Room
Do you struggle with finding volunteers in Crook County? Are you interested in learning more about recruiting volunteers? Do you utilize volunteers to fulfill your organizational mission in Crook County?
Plan to attend our informative and interactive Volunteer Managers Workshop. We plan to…

Assess your organizational need for volunteers
Create a volunteer position description for your most essential vacant volunteer position
Develop a volunteer recruitment announcement and identify successful volunteer recruitment methods
Create your own organizational volunteer recruitment plan

All of this takes place in an interactive setting while networking and sharing ideas with other nonprofit professionals who are seeking and managing volunteers within the Crook County community.
Participation is limited so please RSVP before Monday, June 8th! If you have any questions please
contact Daleena: daleena@volunteerconnectnow.org

Theatrical Evening Benefits Volunteer Connect
2015-06-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Volunteer Connect and Cascades Theatrical Company for a special benefit preview of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”. We invite you to enjoy this “non-stop laugh-fest” while also supporting our efforts to increase volunteerism in Central Oregon – all proceeds benefit Volunteer Connect!
To purchase tickets, call the box office at 541-389-0803 and mention the promo code Forum2015 OR visit cascadestheatrical.org and follow instructions below.
(Click on “Buy Tickets” on the upper right and then click on the “Get Tickets” link; choose the Wed. June 10 showing. Confirm your seats, log in or create a login, and enter the promo code, Forum2015, under the Coupon Pass Code on the right. Click “Apply” and your tickets will be reduced to $10. Enter a credit card number to proceed and complete purchase.)

Lookout Mountain Hike
2015-06-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sign up now for a moderate to strenuous hike up Lookout Mountain on Sunday, July 10th with Central Oregon Landwatch. This will be a beautiful hike with scenic views of Big Summit Prairie and stunning views of the Cascades. If it’s a clear day we might see Snow Mountain and the Strawberry Mountains to the east.
Amy Stuart (former Deschutes Watershed Manager) and Greg Jackle (Ochoco District Wildlife Biologist) will guide us and share their expertise in wildlife issues and lead discussions on how the Off-Highway Vehicle trail proposal in the Ochocos could impact deer, elk, and redband trout. In addition to our hike leaders, our board president “The Nathan” will be along to increase the fun factor and help us identify birds and their songs.
This is rated as a MODERATE to STRENUOUS hike, approximately 4.5 miles in distance with an elevation gain of 1,220 feet. The summit is 6926 ft of elevation. We will be bush whacking out across open country and meadows and through a few stringer stands to avoid all the blow down that fire crews haven’t been able to get to this year.
Sign up here
When: Meet in Bend for carpool at 7:30am Sunday, July 10th, return by mid-afternoon (more details for registrants)
Where: Lookout Mountain in the Ochoco National Forest
How: Sign up here
Why: Get out in nature with us and learn more about our programs!

Video Tour of the Upper Deschutes River
2015-06-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What: A science-based video tour and panel discussion about the Upper Deschutes River.
When: Tuesday, June 9th, 2015. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Where: The Environmental Center
Why: The Deschutes River is the life-blood of Central Oregon, but it is in trouble. Learn about how the river functions and the issues affecting all of us, whether we can see them or not.
How: RSVP by clicking here!
Presenters:
Scott Nelson: Digital Storyteller and Deschutes River advocate
Kate Fitzpatrick: Deschutes River Conservancy Program Director
Matt Shinderman: OSU-Cascades Natural Resources Instructor
Sponsored by Central Oregon LandWatch and WaterWatch

Mother Earth News Fair
2015-06-07, 2015-06-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When you think of living more sustainably, do clucking chickens, pucker-inducing pickles, or muddy feet sloshing in a pit of building clay come to mind?
They’re just a few of the things attendees can experience at the Mother Earth News Fair June 6-7 at the Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E. The Fair runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Fairgoers can participate in several activities throughout the weekend, including:
Live Poultry Processing: Organic farmer Joel Salatin and Featherman Equipment’s David Schafer will show how to harvest chickens humanely, safely and efficiently, regardless of the number of birds to be processed. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Sunday only
Do-It-Yourself Pickling Station: The Fermenters Club will guide fairgoers through the steps involved in making their own batch of fermented vegetables to take home. The club provides the jar and all ingredients.
Building with Mud and Straw: The Natural Cottage Project will teach attendees how to mix building clay and straw with their feet and sculpt a miniature earthen house by hand.
Planting in Small Spaces: Nichols Garden Nursery will plant containers of vegetables and discuss the varieties suitable for small-space gardening.
Spinning 101: Dianne Wright from Wandering Pines Ranch will provide a brief history of spinning, and spins on either a drop spindle or a wheel.
Kids Building a Mini Wind Turbine: Kids can build their own mini wind turbine and measure the voltage it generates, with help from the Renewable Energy Technology Program at Columbia Gorge Community College.
Making Seed Balls: Attendees can hone their seed ball-making technique with Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and take home seed balls for guerrilla gardening. 10 a.m. daily
In addition, the Fair will offer more than 150 hands-on workshops on organic gardening, cooking and food preservation, renewable energy, homesteading, small-scale livestock, green building, natural health, green transportation, and related topics. Local and national experts will lead the sessions.
Attendees can also find children’s activities; country skills; vendor and livestock demonstrations; more than 300 vendors; and local and organic food options.
Weekend passes cost $15 in advance and $25 at the gate. Children 17 and under get in free. To purchase advance passes, go to MotherEarthNewsFair.com or call toll-free 800-234-3368.
Mother Earth News Fair sponsors include Bio-Kinetics, Bob’s Red Mill, Botanical Interests, Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, Coconut Bliss, Grainmaker, Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Klean Kanteen, Lifetime Cookware, Modesto Milling, OutBack Power, Pacific Yurts, Premier 1 Supplies, Purina, Scratch and Peck, Star Seed, Territorial Seed, Theo Chocolate and Yanmar America.

COCC Community Garden Grand Opening
2015-06-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of our Community Garden!! We will have live music from 3 local artists: Leif James, Joseph Balsamo and Johnny Bourbon. There will also be a a FREE BBQ and face painting for the kiddos. We are very excited to have folks from all over Central Oregon celebrate with us!
Where: COCC Garden in the Barber Library Parking Lot

Learn to Sculpt Natural Forms Workshop
2015-06-06 - 2015-06-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Nature Center for two full days of playing with clay! Clay is a wonderful, expressive, and tactile art medium. In this class, nature sculptor Rick Braithwaite will teach you the basics of representing animal life with clay. Learn the fundamentals of nature sculpture, from basic forming, anatomy and proportions to finishing textures and personality. Sculpting will be based off images of animals or one of the Nature Center’s resident raptors. Through this class you will learn to use techniques and your own creativity create your own unique piece of nature art.
The cost of the class includes all materials.
Cost: $75 **Price Discounted**
A simple lunch is provided on Saturday (bring a bag lunch on Sunday). Please bring a lunch for Saturday if you have special diet considerations.
Class is 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Sign up early as spots are limited! Call the Nature Center today at 541-593-4394!

Shred It Live
2015-06-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
SAVE THE DATE!!!
The Bloom Project is excited to announce Shred it Live, an event hosted by Martha Hendrick, Principal Broker, Strategic Realty. Community members can have their documents disposed by SecureShred, a division of Bend Garbage & Recycling. All proceeds will benefit The Bloom Project.
Volunteers will be on hand to help direct attendees to the parking area near JCPenney. To view a map of the location, please click HERE.
Suggested Donation: $5 per box (cash/check) made payable to The Bloom Project

COMGA Plant Sale
2015-06-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
OSU Extension Service Demo Garden, on the fairgrounds. List of plants being offered: http://www.gocomga.com/Plants_for_Sale.pdf.
Want to learn more about gardening? Please join OSU Master Gardeners and OSU Staff at many of our offerings. All speakers share research based gardening information specific to Central Oregon.
For a full schedule of “Gardening, Get Good At It!” please visit the website.

Mt. St. Helens: 35 years later
2015-06-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us Thursday, June 4th at the Sunriver Nature Center Pozzi Center for our latest lecture, Mt. Saint Helens: 35 years Later by Dr. Charles Rosenfeld.
$12 for non-members, $10 for SNCO members
All proceeds benefiting the Sunriver Nature Center.
Space is limited, so reserve your seats now!

Wednesday Farmers Market
2015-06-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend Farmers Market is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces, bringing together growers and producers with people who hunger for fresh, local, healthful foods and agricultural goods. The Market occurs once a week downtown in the Brooks Street Alley-way behind the Tower Theater and now we’ve added a Friday Market at Mountain View High School! We’ve also continued to reach out to the community as the first farmers market in Oregon to launch a Farm to School program.
Wednesday Market
3-7 pm June 3rd thru October 14th- Brooks Alley, Downtown Bend
Friday Market
2-6 pm, June 19th thru August 21st- Mountain View High North Parking Lot

Sustainable Oregon 2015
2015-06-03 - 2015-06-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sustainable Oregon is a three-day interactive learning experience featuring cutting-edge educational sessions and workshops, local and national experts and speakers, facility tours, valuable networking opportunities, and an awards program celebrating the achievements of Oregon’s recycling, reuse, and waste reduction businesses and leaders.
Sustainable Oregon provides stakeholders in Oregon’s recycling and waste prevention community with the knowledge and resources to address current challenges in the industry, implement and improve recycling programs, advocate for policies and initiatives that advance recycling and waste prevention, and support the development of a generation of professionals for whom sustainability is a core tenant of their work and life philosophy.
Registration
Registration is $425 for members, $525 for nonmembers, and $300 for students. Rates for single-day attendance are also available. Earlybird rate ends May 15.
Hotel
Be sure to mention that you are with “AOR” to get the special conference rate.
Conference rate is guaranteed until May 20.
Exhibit
Join us in Bend to network with recycling and solid waste professionals from around the region.
Register by May 15, and your commercial booth is just $650; nonprofis and government agencies can participate for only $550. Fees increase after this date.
Booth fee includes one conference registration worth $425, meals, snacks, conference attendee list, conference sessions, welcome reception, Thursday night dinner banquet, and Friday Recycler of the Year awards luncheon.
SIGN UP TO EXHIBIT
Sponsor
With opportunities ranging from $250-$5,000, there’s a sponsorship package right for you. Depending on which package you choose, your sponsorship comes with an array of benefits, which may include complimentary conference registrations, golf passes, an exhibit booth, and your company ad in the conference program.
To receive full sponsorship benefits, we must receive your sponsorship and all applicable files by Friday, May 1.
SPONSOR
Silent Auction
AOR is looking for donations for the silent auction. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for next year’s annual conference.
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Full Moon Hike
2015-06-02 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Full Moon Hike; May 4th from 8pm-9pm, June 2nd from 9pm-10pm; At SNCO; Adults $6, kids $4, SNCO members Free (Registration required: 541-593-4394).
