The Environmental Center

Happy Hour in the Garden
2019-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

July 12 & 26 (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

CTAC Meeting
2019-08-28 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) provides recommendations related to the updates of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This committee is getting closer to drafting the new TSP, which will be the guiding document for transportation in Bend over the next 20 years. Any new transportation projects in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects will be included in this plan. This will be the committee’s first discussion of priorities.
All meetings are open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment at the beginning and end. The agenda other materials will be available through the City of Bend here.

Bend COTA Work Events
2019-08-29, 2019-09-05, 2019-09-12, 2019-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk
Where: Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend
Worksite: Varies
There’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that’s riding in Bend, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

CIF Info Session (In Person/Virtual)
2019-09-03 00:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or restaurant, or other community space, but aren’t sure how to get started? Apply for the Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund!
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project will provide a total of $40,000* awards to individuals, businesses, or community organizations to implement waste reduction or recovery projects throughout Deschutes County. Each project will be awarded up to $5,000. There is no minimum project budget/award amount. 20% of the project funds must come from matching funds (cash or in-kind). Depending on project budget requirements, 8 to 12 projects will be funded in 2023.
*$15,000 of the $40,000 total projects budget will be awarded to projects that take place at or largely impact visitor destinations, such as a visitor lodging property, restaurant / eatery, park / trail/ nature area, outfitter / activity company, museum / gallery, entertainment venue.
Attend an info session in-person at The Environmental Center or Virtually! Info sessions are scheduled February 7th, May 9th, and August 8th 2023 from 1-2pm.
Register – In Person
Register – Virtual

Community Pints
2019-09-03 11:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-10 11:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-17 11:00 - 22:00, 2019-09-24 11:00 - 22:00 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Raise a glass to sustainability!
Every Tuesday in September, Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 of every pint sold to The Environmental Center.
We’ve partnered with Deschutes Brewery for Community Pints during the month of August. Gather at the Bend Public House or Tasting Room for a pint of tasty beer and some good old fashioned community cheer! An easy and fun way to show your support. Thank you!

Cascadia Adventure Film Festival
2019-09-05 - 2019-09-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The inaugural year of the Cascade Adventure Film Festival
Celebrate the adventures that push us to our limits, and help us forge a deeper connection to the natural world.
Early bird tickets on sale until August 7th, 11:59pm
CAFF will showcase influential films that highlight the adventurous spirit that lives inside each of us — the films that get us stoked. We’re inspired by human-powered exploration, and the values that keep the wilderness wild. It is through adventure that we discover who we are and what we can achieve. Adventure brings us closer to the natural world in our own backyard, and wherever we may go. So are you in?
The program features 4 shows featuring inspiring adventure films about climbing, biking, trail running, and water. Check out all the films here.

Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture
2019-09-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Throughout their lives, ranchers Doc and Connie Hatfield were committed to developing partnerships and building consensus to further sustainability in the High Desert. Now in its seventh year, the Hatfield Sustainable Resource Lecture celebrates their work. This year, Jon Griggs, manager of the Maggie Creek Ranches near Elko, Nevada, will be the featured speaker. Griggs has been widely recognized for his collaborative relationships and sustainable practices in the beef industry. Free event; No-host bar.
5:45 pm doors, 6:00 pm lecture. 6:30 pm reception with hors d’oeuvres.

Morning Altars with Day Schildkret
2019-09-11, 2019-09-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In this fast-paced, tech obsessed world, we are forgetting some of our most basic human traits. We desperately need more time to slow down, remember and make meaning together. To be outside together. To create and witness each other’s hearts together. And to work on letting go more. Come explore this transformative 7-step practice to work with nature, art and impermanence as an effective way to heal, grieve, celebrate and honor your life.
SCHEDULE:
Welcome | Wednesday, SEPT 11 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Hands-on Practice | Thursday, SEPT 12 | 9AM – 4PM
COST: $150 (sliding scale available upon request) *Jackson Corner lunch included!

Public Launch of New EV Charging Stations
2019-09-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for appetizers, beverages, and the latest on rebates, credits and incentives on electric vehicles; view some EVs, talk with the owners, and enter the raffle to win a Black Bear Diner gift card! 350 Deschutes, the COCC Sustainability Committee and Central Oregon Community College would like to invite you to join us for the ribbon cutting on the new EV charging at the Redmond campus.This project made possible with support from Pacific Power. Come help us thank them and the COCC Sustainability Committee for this new addition to Central Oregon’s charging infrastructure!
*This will take place in the parking lot near the RTEC building

Klamath 2050: River of Hope with Emma Marris
2019-09-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In this lecture, Emma Marris, a Klamath Falls-based environmental author and journalist, will tell the story of Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River, a water system set to see big changes in the coming decades including dam removal, climate change and changing management philosophies. She will use the Klamath Basin to tell a broader story about the best possible future for water in the American West, imagining a 2050 where people inhabit their landscapes thoughtfully, creatively and more than sustainably—where flourishing increases over time.

Welcoming Week: Kick-off Celebration/Celebracion
2019-09-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Let’s celebrate our diverse and vibrant community with music and dance. Join the LCA and City of Bend on this fun dance party by the river. Move to the rhythm of Cumbia, Bachata, Reggeaton and more as you meet your neighbors and strengthen bonds of friendship among cultures.
Celebremos nuestra comunidad diversa y vibrante con música y baile. Únete a LCA y la Ciudad de Bend en esta divertida fiesta de baile junto al río. Muévete al ritmo de Cumbia, Bachata, Reggeaton y más mientras conoces a tus vecinos y fortaleces los lazos de amistad entre culturas.

2019 Latino Fest
2019-09-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Latino Community Association (LCA) invites the community to the Latino Fest on September 14th, 2019 at Madras’s Sahalee Park! The Latino Fest is a fair including booths set up by Madras residents representing different cultures from Latin-America. Enjoy:

a fun, interactive Kid’s Zone with games, arts & crafts and information about community resources
Cultural Booths sharing information about the heritages of our immigrant families
Dance Performances by local folkloric groups
Live Music including Mariachi Viva México and La Magia de Tierra Caliente
Delicious and diverse Food and Beverages
Farmer’s Market

Stage schedule TBD. Learn more about vendor booths, sponsors, and more!

Sunriver Deschutes River Clean Up
2019-09-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
CALL FOR CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEERS!
Tumalo Creek Kayak is pleased to announce our first annual Sunriver Deschutes River Clean-up, a spin-off event inspired by the Bend Deschutes River Clean-up, hosted for over 20 years by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and more recently, Enjoy Protect Respect Stewardship Committee.
When: Sunday, September 15th at 10am-3pm (with beers and music to follow)
Where: Starting and Finishing at the SROA Boat Ramp
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD KNOW:

Work includes paddling and/or walking the river collecting trash
We will split into small teams to clean the most heavily trafficked areas such as Besson day use, Harpers Bridge, and Big River Campground. Shuttles provided
Trash bags, gloves, and some boats provided to aid the cleanup efforts. Feel free to bring your own gear such as paddleboards, kayaks, goggles, wet suits, or trash pickers/grabbers

Welcoming Week: Community Picnic and Field Day/Picnic Comunitario y Día de Campo
2019-09-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come enjoy the afternoon with friends and family in Kiwanis Park. We will have kids parachute activities and art projects, along with community soccer games and clinics. Spanish translation provided by Bend-LaPine Dual Immersion Program. Bring a picnic and enjoy Kiwanis Park; we will bring the kids crafts and games! Please no alcohol.
Venga a disfrutar la tarde con amigos y familiares en Kiwanis Park. Tendremos actividades para niños en paracaídas y proyectos de arte, junto con juegos de fútbol y clínicas comunitarias. Traducción al español proporcionada por el programa de doble inmersión Bend-LaPine. Trae un picnic y disfruta del parque Kiwanis; ¡Traeremos manualidades y juegos para niños! Por favor no alcohol.

Welcoming Week: Combating Hate in Bend
2019-09-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How can we make Bend a safe place to live for migrant and other marginalized communities? This educational event brings marginalized and privileged communities together to create pathways for action. A 45-minute panel discussion begins the evening. Following the Q&A discussion, there will be a screening of the film Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness. After the film, there will be a brief Action Session with refreshments.

Welcoming Week: Allyship Training
2019-09-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This workshop will explore Oregon and Central Oregon’s history of racism and immigration, manifested both in policy and local events. Participants will get the chance to learn tools and strategies for interrupting oppressive remarks and supporting people of color, immigrants, refugees and others with marginalized identities. Snacks are provided.

Newberry Volcano: Our Backyard Giant
2019-09-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mighty Newberry Volcano, south of Bend in Deschutes NF is the largest Ice Age volcano by volume in the Northwest. The caldera, roughly 4×5 miles across, is cradled by East and West Paulina Lakes, and Paulina Peak, at 7,984 feet, is the highest point. The 700-acre Big Obsidian Flow within the caldera is Oregon’s youngest lava flow, created just 1,300 years ago.
Since it is not filled with water, the caldera is perhaps an even better geological study area than its spectacular southern neighbor, Crater Lake. With an unsurpassed diversity of geology, botany, and geography, some of the Northwest’s rarest plants and animals dwell here. Learn about this local geologic wonder and its deep history from Stu Garrett, the driving force behind its permanent protection and designation as a National Monument in November 1990.
Free and open to the public!

Pints and Politics: The Future of Transportation in Bend
2019-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Bend’s Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) has started prioritizing projects for the City’s Transportation System Plan (TSP). The TSP will guide policies, programs and infrastructure investments for transportation in Bend until 2040, and Bend residents could be voting on a bond measure to fund some of those investments as early as May 2020.

Join OLCV, Rory Isbell from Central Oregon Landwatch, and Mike Riley from CTAC and The Environmental Center to learn what transportation projects are being considered for the next 10 years. Get informed, ask questions, and find out how you can support projects that are important to you.

COTA Movie Night: Expired
2019-09-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rethink Waste and The Environmental Center invite you to a special COTA Movie Night presentation of EXPIRED. The film combines two topics close to our sustainability mission: people powered transportation (bicycles!) and wasted food awareness.
Run time: 56 minutes
Watch the EXPIRED trailer here: https://youtu.be/5eIMCPWqQ5M
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance. $6 per person, cash only, please.

Bend Strike for Climate
2019-09-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join The Oregon Youth Climate Strike in collaboration with The Vocal Seniority and 350 Deschutes to protest in coordination with strikes across the globe to demand action against climate change, now!
Youth, adults, and all in-between are invited to come take action to ensure a future for the next generations. All over the world, people of various governments, societies, and locations will be joining together to declare in one clear voice that to save the planet, we need to change. Join this global movement on September 20th.

SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
2019-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Oregon
Take part in an Oregon tradition, the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup! Join thousands of volunteers as they clean more than 100 beaches and natural places around the state. All projects are family-friendly, FREE and fun!
Advance registration isn’t required but encouraged so we can best plan for your participation. To see a map of project locations and to sign up, visit https://www.solveoregon.org/beach-riverside-cleanup.
Central Oregon projects currently include:

Sunriver Nature Center: Upper Deschutes River Cleanup – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sisters Community Cleanup Day – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Deschutes River Cleanup – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ochoco Creek Fall Instream Cleanup – 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Sparks Lake Cleanup – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Surf Wave River Cleanup – 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Your efforts will be part of something bigger! This cleanup is part of NEEF – National Public Lands Day and the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers around the country and the world will be taking care of their special places, so let’s do our part.

Discover Nature Festival
2019-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Riverbend Park, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Discover Nature Festival offers over 30 outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy! FREE event.

Gear Repair Station with The Gear Fix, Presenting Sponsor
Climbing Wall
Wild Side Play Area
Fire Fighter Challenge
Bat Cave
Read with a Ranger
Bike Obstacle Course
Fly Casting Practice
Story Walk
Watery Wonders
Skulls, Tracks, and Pelts
Nature Mandala
The 10 Essentials
Crosscut Saw Demonstration
Braintan Leather Demonstration
Slacklining
Obstacle Course
Solar Viewing
Mural Project
Tiny Explores Zone for young children
Plus, much more!

This year, raffle tickets will be sold ($5/each) for awesome outdoor gear and experiences including rafting trips, summer camp scholarships, a High Desert Museum membership, and more. Spanish language interpreters will be available to assist families.

Community Landfill Tour #3
2019-09-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Did you know the Knott Landfill is 110 feet deep? Have you seen the methane flare? Do you know how long it takes a head of lettuce to decompose in the landfill?
Come join The Environmental Center and Rethink Waste Project staff in partnership with Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste for a behind-the-scenes tour of what happens to your trash after it leaves the curb. See Knott Landfill’s trash pit, check out Deschutes Recycling, tour the transfer station, and understand the composting facility. Seeing where our waste goes will impact your decisions in the future and help you think twice about purchases.
This is a unique opportunity; the landfill isn’t always open to the public for tours. Please register here in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: There is limited parking at the landfill, so we will ask for folks to carpool. We will meet at 9am at the Ponderosa Park parking lot near the intersection of SE 15th St and SE Virginia Rd to divide into cars. If your car is already full, you can go directly to the landfill and we’ll meet you there. We will be back at the cars by noon at the latest. Please dress for weather! Bring layers — it is often windy at Knott Landfill.
