Plastics and Your Health (Webinar)
ZoomA troubling study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March found that the presence of microplastics particles in heart tissue caused a measurable increase in people's risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death. With each new study published, plastics’ negative impacts on human health are becoming clearer and more widespread. What does this mean…
ZUMBA FIESTA-FREE event
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR, United StatesOn May 3rd, from 6-9 pm, a special ZUMBA FIESTA-FREE event. We will have a significant presentation by Oscar Gonzalez from the Latino Community Association, to honor Cinco de Mayo, for the Battle of Puebla. Children from 8 years old can come on this day. (Further details on the flyer) El 3 de mayo, de 6-9 pm,…
Spring into Nature Festival
Sahalee Park 1 SE 7th Street, Madras, OR, United StatesVisit the Deschutes Land Trust at the Children's Forest of Central Oregon's Spring Into Nature Festival! The Spring Into Nature Festival celebrates the many ways that we all connect with nature. Stop by our table to plant native milkweed seeds to add to your garden or yard and create a monarch butterfly craft. Learn more…
Deschutes RiverFeast
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us for a night dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the majestic Deschutes River. The Deschutes River Conservancy's annual River Feast Dinner and Auction on May 4th will showcase an evening of gourmet dining, engaging conversation, and exciting silent and live auctions; all in support of the Deschutes River. Secure your ticket today…
2024 Oregon Legislative Session Debrief
ZoomPlease join Oregon Environmental Council on Monday, May 6th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, for a virtual webinar taking a closer look at this year's state legislative session. Our guest speaker is state Senator Janeen Sollman, Chair of the Senate Energy and Environment Committee. She played a pivotal role as an environmental champion this session, including passing Oregon’s landmark Right 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…
Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land Film Screening Followed by a Panel Discussion
Hitchcock Building, Pioneer Building 201, COCC 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR, United StatesIn partnership, Central Oregon Community College, The Environmental Center, Central Oregon BIPOC, and High Desert Food and Farm Alliance are proudly presenting a screening of the documentary Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land followed by a panel discussion on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6 pm in Central Oregon Community College’s Hitchcock Auditorium. This exclusive screening…
Family Zumba classes
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR, United StatesStarting in May, BPRD will begin with Family Zumba classes at Larkspur. The first two classes on May 7th and 9th will be FREE, so you can meet instructor Perla Ruiz and explore to see if this class is suitable for you and your family. BPRD is promoting this class first within the Spanish-speaking community.…
Bend Gear Meet with Outdoorist Oath
The Gear Fix 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, OR, United StatesThe Outdoorist Oath and Pattie Gonia alongside trusted allies Outside’s Gear Up Give Back program and local collaborator The Gear Fix invite the Bend, OR community to an evening of gear swaps, gear repairs, gear giveaways, and celebrating our love for the outdoors! Here are all the juicy deets for the event! This is a…