Hands on Habitat – Beaver Works Volunteer Opportunity
This is a one-day project to plant beaver and other wildlife habitat in Tetherow Crossing Park in Redmond, Oregon Difficulty level: Easy/Medium Itinerary: Planting will take place between 9AM and 4PM on Saturday, October 21st. Tasks will include: Digging in somewhat-rocky soil, assessing survival, growth rate, and recruitment of existing plants, planting potted native riparian…
The Outdoorist Oath Workshop
ZoomThe Outdoorist Oath workshop is an up to two-hour, ZERO-BS, interactive experience that teaches a model to approach allyship for planet, inclusion, and adventure. During the workshop, you’ll reflect and create a unique action plan to help you take action, unlearn, learn and be in community with other aligned outdoorists, culminating in the opportunity to…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin 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…
On the Ground in Greater Bend: Moving Together from Vision to Action
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesOn the Ground in Greater Bend: Moving Together from Vision to Action Working with thousands of community members, Envision Bend has created the 2023 Bend Vision Plan (will be released next week!). Now, we want to build on our momentum and catalyze our community's vision into being. Moderated by former state senator Neil Bryant, this forum will…
OLCV Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Jeff Merkley
ZoomSenator Jeff Merkley has been a champion of our conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing our support for strong safeguards for the environment, pollinators, and public lands. During OLCV's Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Merkley, we'll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental issues,…
Central Oregon – Beer:Thirty! at Goodlife Brewing (rescheduled from 10/25)
GoodLife Brewing 70 SW Century Dr suite 100-464, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin OOA's Central Oregon Chapter at Goodlife Brewing in Bend! We will be hearing from Oregon Adaptive Sports Equipment Manager, Jared Apjoke along with their Education and Training Manager Melodie Buell about what they do and how they impact the outdoor community. We will also hear from Geoff Babb inventor of AdvenChair that allows people…
8th Annual Fall Energy Symposium – Benton County
Corvallis Museum 411 Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR, United StatesThe 8th Annual Fall Energy Symposium (Benton County) Register Now Nov. 2nd-3rd, 2023 | Benton County Sustainable Northwest, with support from Energy Trust of Oregon, Wy'East RC&D, Oregon Clean Power Co-op, and Wisewood Energy, is proud to host the 8th annual Fall Energy Symposium November 2nd-3rd, 2023. This year we will be taking in the…
2023 Sustainability Awards
High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR, United StatesBuy tickets here! Sustainability is supported by three interdependent pillars: a healthy environment, social equity, and economic vitality. We see sustainability as both an active process and an outcome to strive for. The Sustainability Awards is a way to celebrate businesses, organizations and individuals who are helping to shape sustainable communities that meet human needs equitably,…
2024 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party
Immersion Brewing 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the release of ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar at Immersion Brewing Barrel Room! Meet photographers featured in the 2024 calendar and pick up desert tips and know-how. Calendars and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to all. We hope to see you there!
Climate Friendly Areas Open House
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin the City of Bend for an informational open house to learn more and provide your feedback on Climate Friendly Areas! City staff are in the phase of analyzing locations throughout the city to designate as Climate Friendly Areas in a multi-year project driven by the state. As a part of this phase, the community…