COTA Movie Night: Joe Kid On A Sting Ray
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHigh Desert BMX & The Hub Cyclery presents Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: The History of BMX. Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray documents the evolution of a sport created by kids who were modifying their Schwinn Sting-Ray bicycles to look like motorcycles. This film takes a serious look at the crazy-fun history and evolution of BMX bicycle riding, from the streets…
Whychus Creek Restoration Tour
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and land steward Jen Zalewski for a tour of the Whychus Creek restoration project at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Explore the first phase of a major creek and meadow that is changing the face of the Preserve and creating much better habitat for fish and wildlife. See the role science plays…
SOLVE it for Earth Day
Bend, United StatesAs the number of people visiting and moving to our beautiful state continues to grow, it has become more important than ever to keep it clean and healthy! Let's come together to make this Earth Day the largest ever, picking up litter, removing invasive plants, and planting native trees and shrubs across Oregon. Together we…
Earth Day Fair & Parade
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesFOR FULL EVENT INFO, VISIT OUR EARTH DAY WEBPAGE. Join The Environmental Center for a fun and festive celebration of the natural world! Our day of festivities kicks off with a colorful, creative parade and with tunes from B Side Brass Band. You’re sure to feel the energy at one of Bend’s best parades! 11:00 am: Assemble on Louisiana…
March for Science – Bend
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe March for Science will start at 3:30 PM near the Education Center steps, located at 520 NW Wall Street in downtown Bend. The March organizing committee will also have an informational booth at The Earth Day Fair. Organized by Protect our Progress Coalition, The March for Science demonstrates a passion for science and sounds a call to…
Furniture Flip Design Challenge
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesGet ready for the 3rd Annual Furniture Flip Design Challenge! This year will undoubtedly be the best yet. Again, partnering with DIYcave and the new 9th Street Village for the upcycle event of the year. There will be food trucks, a bonfire, and nearly 50 amazing upycled pieces for you to bid on! Twenty different…
Finding Artistic Inspiration in the High Desert
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe fourth and final High Desert Speaker Series event in Bend will conclude with a discussion of the many varied ways that desert landscapes inspire us, featuring a panel of award-winning artists whose muse is the high desert itself: Nancy Pobanz, Artist in Residence at the Rimrock Draw Rock Shelter archaeological site; Janet Matson, a ceramicist and member…
Fire and Water: Hydrogeology of Central Oregon
Trinity Episcopal Church 469 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesJoin volcanologist Dr. Daniele McKay for a fascinating presentation about the unique hydrogeology of the Deschutes River basin. The volcanic landscape of Central Oregon has shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways. The Deschutes River was known as the “Peculiar River” because of its historically stable year-round flows. Rain and snowmelt rapidly infiltrate…
Geology Hike, Alder Springs
Alder Springs OR, United StatesJoin the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a hike to Alder Springs with a focus on geology. We’ll hike down to bubbling Alder Springs and check out examples of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that tell the story of the early Cascade mountains. Learn how these ancient rocks also formed the underground aquifers that…
Bend COTA Work Events
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhen: 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…