Kids’ Entrepreneur Holiday Market
Elks Lodge, Three Sisters Room 63120 Boyd Acres Rd, bend, OregonA holiday market run entirely by kids ages 5-17. This is a real-world experience that allows children to be creative, build confidence, learn skills beyond the classroom - and above all, fun! You will find gifts, artisan crafts, graphic arts, services, games, food, drinks, jewelry, and more. Come support young entrepreneurs in our community! Date:…
Beneath the Surface: Navigating Oregon’s New Groundwater Rules and Their Impact in Central Oregon
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesUnderstanding the largest change in Oregon's water policy in decades. What changed? Why did it change? And what does it mean for the future of water in Central Oregon? Register here!
Year-End Review and Outlook for Transportation Electrification
This webinar will provide a recap of the key achievements, challenges and milestones from 2024. Highlights will include the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program, policy and program development successes and valuable lessons learned. In the second half of the webinar, Forth will reflect on the impact of the 2024 election and look ahead…
OLCV’s Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Ron Wyden
Senator Ron Wyden has been a champion of OLCV's conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing their support for strong safeguards for our air, water, forests, wildlife, and communities. During OLCV's Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Wyden, we'll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental…
Green Energy Series #23 : Passive House Basics
The free, monthly Green Energy Series takes a closer look at topics related to energy, solar + storage, and green technology. January will focus on Passive House design to make more efficient houses.
Community Craft Swap and Share
Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesShare your unused craft supplies, and find something new It's winter: a time to get cozy, stay inside, and be crafty. If you're creative and curious, you may have craft supplies from many forgotten hobbies hiding under a bed or in a closet. Clear them out and bring them to the library! The thing that…
EV Charging at Home
Learn everything you need to know about charging your EV at home to maximize savings and convenience.
Home Energy Assessment: Empower Your Home
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756, Redmond, OR, United StatesDo you qualify for upgrades to lower home energy costs? This event will be recorded. A link will be available here later. Join The Environmental Center (TEC) for a hands-on session on improving comfort and reducing energy costs for your home! TECs mission is to weave sustainability into the everyday lives of Central Oregon residents,…
PPC Webinar | Microplastics Within Us: Are We Becoming Plastic People?
Microplastics have been found in our food and drinks; in Earth’s air, soils, and oceans; and inside of our bodies. Join Plastic Pollution Coalition for a special webinar featuring scientific, advocacy, and media experts on January 15, 2025, to learn about how microplastics and plastic chemicals may impact the future of humanity, and what we as a society can do about…
January 2025 Green Drinks Film Screening
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThe Environmental Center is thrilled to be kicking off the 2025 Green Drinks series with the screening of Footprints on Katmai. For this event, we will be showing a thought-provoking film that focuses on Ocean plastic and marine debris in Alaska. We will wrap up with a Q&A with Current and former staff and High…