AdvenTours: Tumalo Creek Scenic Hike
Shevlin Park 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend, OR, United StatesAdventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair, we will experience a magnificent ecosystem…
Farm-to-Table Dinner at Terra Kitchen
October 23, 2024 5:30 pm Join us for an unforgettable Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, October 23 at Terra Kitchen! Enjoy a seasonal menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, with the option to enhance your experience with a wine pairing. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from local farmers, winemakers, and chefs, who will share…
Livable Future Forum
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesHow do we meet our community's needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible? Through our Livable Future Forum, we'll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of…
6th Annual Fall Harvest Feast
Hanai Center Eagle Road, Bend, OR, United StatesGet ready for a spooktacular evening at Central Oregon Locavore’s Fall Harvest Feast on October 25th at Hanai Community Center! Feast on a mouthwatering farm-to-table dinner, made with the freshest local meats and produce from Well Rooted Farm and Well Rooted Produce Patch, while enjoying the night’s lively lineup. Bid on unique local goods in…
Sunsetting Solarize: Your Last Chance to Go Solar with Solarize Deschutes
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORDon’t miss out on this final opportunity to explore solar energy for your home through the Solarize Deschutes campaign before it ends on October 31st! Whether you're just starting your solar journey or have already received a quote, this event is your chance to get expert advice, learn about current tax credits and incentives, and…
Climate Resilience in Housing Panel
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORRSVP HERE!
How to Make Decisions About Energy Investments for Affordable Housing
Azimuth 315 Northwest Labiche Lane 2155, Bend, Oregon, United StatesGuidance on How to Make Decisions About Energy Investments for Affordable Housing Join us on October 29 at the Azimuth 315 Apartments in Bend for a thoughtful discussion with local leader and Energy Trust Net Zero Fellow Rob Roy, who will share replicable strategies for analyzing and making decisions about energy investments in commercial construction. Research is…
“Why we need Indigenous Ingenuity – Indigenuity – now” with Dr. Daniel Wildcat
Madras Performing Arts Center Madras, OR, United StatesThis presentation will challenge the misconception that Indigenous knowledge is solely about the past. Dr. Wildcat will highlight how American Indian Nations are dynamic, evolving communities with living cultures, traditions, and knowledge. He will explore the concept of Indigenuity (Indigenous ingenuity)—how ancient wisdom informs modern problem-solving—and argue for the critical need for this unique knowledge in today’s…
Indigenous Speakers Series – Tribal Sovereignty & Water Rights: The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Ongoing Relationship
High Desert Museum 59800 Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United StatesBobby Brunoe, CEO and Secretary/Treasurer for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and Josh Newton, Partner at BBK Law, will explore tribal sovereignty and treaty rights as they relate to water in the region. This talk will highlight the importance of water to tribes and the ways that tribes continue to enact their rights today.…
Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry
Deschutes County Fair & Expo 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, United StatesThe 9th Annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk buying farmers market created so YOU can fill up your pantry, freezer, and root cellar full of great local products for the winter. Say bye-bye to busy holiday lines and produce that has traveled farther than you during holiday vacations, and say hello…