Events
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Film Screening: Roots So Deep
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United StatesOn May 19th, HDFFA, Oregon Pasture Network (OPN), and Jeanne will host a film screening of Roots So Deep (You Can See the Devil Down There), a documentary series about regenerative agriculture, at COCC’s Willie Hall in Bend. The evening will include a panel discussion with Carver and OPN Program Director Mike Guebert, along with…
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Pints & Politics
Broken Top Bottle Shop 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon League for Conservation Voters is back with Pints & Politics! This will be a fun evening with the community, spent unpacking what happened during the 2026 Legislative Session, and what we know of the results from the primary election.
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Volunteer opportunities with Seed to Table Farm
Seed to Table 998 E. Black Butte Avenue, Sisters, OR, United StatesSeed to Table hosts recurring volunteer opportunities throughout the growing season, inviting community members to spend time on the farm helping with seasonal tasks including planting, weeding, harvesting, and general field work. No gardening experience is needed — just a willingness to learn, spend time outdoors, and get your hands dirty. Volunteers go home with…
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From the Ground Up: Preparing Soil for Spring Growing
Workshop #2 in this series! A hands-on workshop focused on bed preparation, soil amending, and practical methods for building healthy, fertile garden soil suited to Central Oregon conditions.
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Ecochella
Drake Park 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, United StatesOur friends at Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition are putting on Ecochella! Think Munch n' Music with more sustainability, local vendors and non-profits, and tons of folks amped about saving the planet.
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Data Centers in Oregon: Opportunities for Public Engagement
Oregon is seeing an unprecedented rise in data centers, resulting in a massive increase in demand for energy, water, and land. This is a critical moment to stand up to protect Oregon’s precious natural resources. Governor Kotek convened the Data Center Advisory Committee with the purpose of developing recommendations for a comprehensive regulatory framework to…
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Community and Desert Connection
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening gathering in Bend celebrating high desert conservation! Connect with ONDA staff, board members and fellow supporters while enjoying desert-themed activities. We’ll have complimentary light appetizers from Pizza Mondo, beer from Worthy Brewing, and other refreshing beverages. You’ll also have the opportunity to win great prizes from Namaspa Yoga, The Athletic Club of…
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June Action Night @ The Commons
The Commons Cafe and Taproom 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, United StatesJoin The Environmental Center, The Oregon Sierra Club, Oregon Wild, Energize Bend, and The Latino Community Association for a night of joyful action! It's exhausting trying to keep up with politics and issues impacting your community, so we made it easy! Join us as The Commons in Downtown Bend for an evening of learning about…
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Oregon’s Walk for Epilepsy
The Epilepsy Foundation of Oregon’s Walk for Epilepsy. Walk with us - in person or virtually - and help create a future of hope, connection, and strength. Together, with every action we take and every dollar we raise, we strengthen our shared vision: to ensure that no one faces epilepsy alone. There is no fee…
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Seed Library
Deschutes Central Library 61956 Santorini St, Bend, ORA community seed library to help gardeners get started, share resources, grow local seeds, explore new seeds and encourage sustainability in the high desert. Seeds may be from local, regional and similarly USDA zoned seed companies, and from local farmers and gardeners. Seeds are free to take from the seed library. Resources may be limited…