Wednesday Birders at High Lakes
2014-09-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join local birders every Wednesday for birding trips in Central Oregon. Meet at 7:00 AM at Nancy P’s at 1054 Milwaukee in Bend. The group car pools, sharing expenses for gas, and taking turns driving.
Plans may vary due to weather or rare birds spotted prior to the meeting. To keep up to date on the latest bird sightings and birding opportunities including Wednesday Birders join Central Oregon Birders Online (COBOL). It’s a great resource for Central Oregon birders.
For more information about this and other upcoming events of the East Cascades Audubon Society, visit their website.

Oregon Solar Energy Industry Conference
2014-09-24 - 2014-09-25
CONFERENCE

Oregon Solar Energy Industry Conference

September 24, 2014 – September 25, 2014

Presented by:Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association

Oregon Convention Center

Portland, OR

The Oregon Solar Energy Conference (OSEC) will be the regions largest B2B solar conference, providing the perfect venue for experienced solar professionals, sales persons, project managers, architects, engineers and those new to the industry to sharpen their skills, sell more installations, earn continuing education units, and network with other professionals.
This two-day event will have courses offering Continuing Education for Electricians, LRTs, Apprentices, Architects, Engineers, and NABCEP Professionals. Learn about exciting new solar products at the Professional Trade Show.
The Oregon Solar Energy Conference offers a tremendous opportunity to reach over 150 professionals directly and indirectly tied to the solar industry. Network with solar business leaders and build the professional connections you need to succeed.

Cost varies.

For more information:

http://www.oseia.org/osec

Take Back Our Sky!
2014-09-24
Learn more about Chemtrails, HAARP, and the Full Spectrum Dominance of Planet Earth. Authur Elana Freeland’s is hosting a multi- media lecture and book signing event.
$10 suggested donation (no one will be turned away)
We are entering a Space Age, but not the kind President Kennedy originally envisioned. This Space Age is replacing the resource wars and redefining Planet Earth as a “battlespace” in accordance with the military doctrine of Full Spectrum Dominance. Thus the title of writer Elana Freeland’s book Chemtrails, HAARP, and the Full Spectrum Dominance of Planet Earth (Feral House, 2014).
Freeland is coming to town to talk about how chemtrails or aerosols and HAARP technology work together for a variety of military agendas and disaster capitalism “stealth and wealth” insider trading. This may be the most important event you will ever attend.
Weather modification / solar radiation management (SRM) programs have been going on for years without our consent, paid for with our tax dollars. We are breathing, eating, and drinking nanoparticulates of conductive heavy metals like aluminum, barium, and strontium, plus polymers loaded with biological experiments.
This nano-scale “chaff” is killing our forests and turning our soil alkaline while our now-ionized atmosphere paves the way to “Owning the Weather” (published in Air Force 2025, a futuristic study for the Air Force Chief of Staff, August 1996).
Besides moving weather systems around, this “electrified” atmosphere avails our military and the telecommunications industry of a wireless communications-rich atmosphere for purposes far beyond cell phone convenience.
These reckless geoengineering programs are damaging our immune systems and setting in motion planetary changes that threaten all of life on Earth.
Meanwhile, government remains silent about this geoengineering fait accompli. As long as the “conspiracy theory” rubric continues to work, this national security elephant in the living room can be written off as paranoid fantasy, despite perceptions to the contrary, extreme weather, the deaths of forests and the sea, and the rise of autoimmune illnesses.

Green Drinks at Sunlight Solar
2014-09-25
Join us at Green Drinks, the bi-monthly gathering to learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts while enjoying an Eco-conscious drink or two! This month we’ll be learning about Solar options from Sunlight Solar; 5-7pm.

Protecting Oregon's Wilderness Treasures Presentation
2014-09-25
Protecting Oregon’s Wild Places
Join Oregon Wild for a slideshow presentation that both celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act and looks ahead to how we can better protect our natural treasures. Oregon Wild’s Wilderness Coordinator, Erik Fernandez, will explore past protections of treasures like the Three Sisters and Mount Hood as well as discuss campaigns to protect Crater Lake, the Wild Rogue, and others. The presentation will include beautiful photography from around Oregon as well as note the ecological and recreational values these areas provide.
Photo: Ben Canales

Leslie Gulch Public Lands Weekend Day-Hikes
2014-09-25 - 2014-09-28
Leslie Gulch Public Lands Weekend Day-Hikes

When
Sep 25, 2014 06:00 PM to
Sep 28, 2014 03:00 PM

Where
Owyhee Canyonlands

Contact Name
Michael O’Casey

Contact Phone
(541)-330-2638

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BACKGROUND:
In the far reaches of Southeastern Oregon at the end of a wandering dirt road, spectacular red rock formations extend skyward. Leslie Gulch offers an array of hiking options that lead through sandy washes to panoramic amphitheaters of stone and sage. Red-tailed hawks circle in the clear sky, and late summer draws the last of the wildflowers out from the hillside. Visitors usually fall in love with the entirety of the Owyhee after a day hike through one of the three main gulches in the Leslie Gulch Wilderness Study Area.
A group hike through Juniper Gulch leaves a visitor in awe of the imprint of weather, water and time on the volcanic ash tufts that surround the faint trail. There are incredible lessons in geology to be found, dating back to when volcanic activity from the Yellowstone hotspot occurred here some 15 million years ago. The intriguing “hoodoo” formations are on full display once fully immersed in the cathedral of nearby Timber Gulch. And the more open scramble in Dago Gulch will offer some simple slot canyoneering for anyone looking for an adventure around the next corner.
This secluded area is protected as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern because of the mixed terrain, sensitive plant species and presence of the iconic California bighorn sheep. ONDA continues to work to protect the scenic and inspirational value of this landscape for the next generation. Please join us for a chance to learn about some of the natural history of the area.
HERE is a Google map showing the general location of the hikes.

Endless rock formations offer ample opportunity to explore!

TRIP TIMELINE:

Thursday, September 25th: Meet at Succor Creek State Park by 6PM to set up camp, introduce one another, and enjoy the evening.
Friday, September 26th: At 8AM we will carpool to the trailhead and enjoy an all-day journey exploring the three main hikes of Leslie Gulch.
Saturday, September 27th: Drive the 4WD roads to the head of Three Fingers Gulch and then hike 5 miles up and back in the Three Fingers Gulch drainage.

Sunday, September 28th: Folks have two options in the morning. The first is to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee and pack up camp to head home. The second is to embark upon one more hike before leaving. We will take a vote as to which hike the group prefers to embark on: the summit of Three Fingers Rock, Juniper Gulch, or the Sheepsheads. Arrive back at the Succor Creek State Park by 3PM to disassemble camp.

THE WORK:
Well, it’s more like PLAY. For a detailed description of the first day’s hike, read on….We’ll arrive mid-morning and begin with the longest hike into Juniper Gulch. At 1.6 miles round-trip and 400 foot elevation gain, it’s a straightforward stroll that follows a narrow sandy wash, up gigantic, overhanging cliffs. After a slight ridge, the trail comes to an end at an orange cliff of “honeymoon” rock. Once we reach the amphitheater there are plenty of opportunities to scramble around some of the amazing red-rock “hoodoo” formations before heading back down. This hike is a great opportunity to see the largest herd of California bighorn sheep in the country that call this area home, as well as many wildflowers and plant species.
After returning to our cars for water and lunch we’ll head up Timber Gulch, a moderate challenge at 1.2 miles round-trip and 350 foot elevation gain. The canyon splits about 0.3 miles in, and enters into an amphitheater of sheer, pinnacle cliffs that rise more than 200 feet straight up! This cathedral is an excellent place to rest and take in the warmth of the red rock, while the more adventurous will find plenty of opportunities to scramble.
Our last effort will be a more exploratory approach up Dago Gulch- 1.6 miles round trip with 190 foot elevation gain. We’ll walk up a closed road 0.8 mile, past the cliffs with columns and fluted green ash and try to navigate the narrow slot canyons.
Saturday and Sunday will involve similar “work”, but in other spectacular places. Photos from these trips are essential to spreading the word about what the Owyhee Canyonlands campaign is all about, and are a great help in grant applications: please bring your cameras and take lots of photos to share with us and the other folks on the trip! Other than that, your job is to fall in love with the area, soak it all in, and get inspired to help us protect this area for current and future generations to enjoy!

CAMP:
Succor Creek State Park is a primitive camping area with plenty of available sites on the western and eastern sides of Succor Creek. Most of the areas to pitch a tent will be within a short walk to your vehicle, and we will be convening at a central location at a picnic table for the fire and cooking. There is one outhouse and a number of picnic tables, but no potable water.
The total distance to drive one-way is 58 miles. In good weather this road is passable to nearly every vehicle (I have seen a Honda Civic make the trip). If you want to explore any additional roads in the Owyhee before or after our hike I would recommend a high-clearance and 4WD vehicle. But for this easy jaunt to Leslie Gulch, any family car will be fine.

DIFFICULTY: 3 out of 5:
Potential and likely environmental factors include exposure to heat, mild physical exertion, navigating narrow spots with rock, scrambles on unstable rock surfaces.
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participants are responsible for their own food and food preparation, backpacking/camping gear as well as transportation to and from the trip. Sturdy off-trail ankle-high boots are recommended for this trip.
We see extremely variable weather in eastern Oregon; be prepared for a blustery day and/or potentially very warm temperatures during the day, with lots of sun. Bring a range of clothing so you would be comfortable in a range of temperatures – layering is essential! In the case of rain, bring rain gear and warm clothes.
In addition to the items recommended above, please be sure to bring a good sun hat, sunblock, 2 or more quart water bottles, sunglasses, and sturdy hiking boots or shoes.

PROVIDED BY ONDA:
ONDA will provide excellent leadership and a number of group camp items to make things more comfortable such as a few chairs, a cook table, and a sun/rain tarp. During the hikes I will have a large group first aid kit. I also always carry our satellite SPOT beacon for emergency communication: there is no dependable cell phone coverage where we will be.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This trip is led by ONDA’s Wilderness Stewarship Assistant, Michael O’Casey, Michael@onda.org.
Group size is limited to 15 members.
This trip is offered free for members.

REGISTRATION:
An ONDA registration application and medical form is required for this trip. Click HERE for the form. You only need to fill this form out once per year: You can join additional 2014 trips by e-mailing the trip leader directly. You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 10 working days of submitting your form. The confirmation e-mail will provide information regarding which trips you are on the “participant list” for, and which trips are full, and therefore you have been placed on the “wait list”. Five weeks before the start of the trip, the trip leader will send out an RSVP to make sure everyone is still able to participate. Based on RSVPs open spaces will be backfilled with people from the wait list. Three weeks before the trip begins, the trip leader will send out an e-mail with additional information, maps, driving instructions, car-pooling options etc. However, if you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact the trip leader.

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Deschutes Canyon Area Meetings
2014-09-25
Community Input Meetings
Hosted by FANs
September 25 or September 30
September 25, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm, in Sisters, at The Belfry, 302 E Main Avenue

September 30, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm, in Terrebonne, at the Terrebonne Depot, 400 NW Smith Rock Way
The Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) board of directors invites you to attend one of our Community Input Meetings and participate in small group discussions to share what you value about the Deschutes Canyon Area and your ideas related to the permanent protection of these public lands. Seating is limited; please join us and RSVP today at this website. Call 541-771-FANS (3267) for more information. (Thank you for registering to help us with a guest count for refreshments.)

Thomas Preserve Paddle
2014-09-26
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Ashley Lowrey for a guided paddle to the Thomas Preserve. We’ll float a section of the upper Deschutes to visit this unique island Preserve for a picnic lunch. You bring your boat and we’ll provide the shuttle. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required
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Blue Sky Renewable Energy Project Tour
2014-09-27
Join Us for Pacific Power’s 2014 Blue Sky
Renewable Energy Project Tour
We’d like to extend you a special invitation to join us on Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Hood River, Oregon when we tour Goodnoe Hills Wind Project, Pacific Power’s 94-MW wind farm outside of Goldendale Washington, along with Turtle Island Foods 102-kilowatt rooftop solar project, which was funded in part by Blue Sky customers.
Take this opportunity to learn more about wind and solar electricity generation, have your questions answered by experts and walk right up to a 263-foot utility scale wind turbine.
What:
Tour the Goodnoe Hills Wind Project and Turtle Island Foods’ rooftop solar project with industry experts on hand to answer your questions. For more information and to register, please visit this website.

When:
Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Price
Blue Sky customers receive a discount. The costs are as follows:

Blue Sky registration: $25 for adults – $20 for children under 12.
Regular registration: $30 for adults – $25 for children under 12.

Register Today!
The tour is open to Pacific Power customers and their guests. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
To register, visit the online registration portal at blueskytour2014.brownpapertickets.com or mail in your payment along with the registration form found in the attached packet.
Registration closes September 12, 2014.
If you have any questions, please email windtour@pacificpower.net or call 1-866-476-9378 ext. 23

History Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
2014-09-27
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Leslie Olson for a history walk around Camp Polk Meadow Preserve near Sisters. Explore the scenic meadow and see what brought the early settlers to Oregon and Camp Polk. See the historic Hindman barn and discover where Sisters, Oregon got its start. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required
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National Public Lands Day: Pioneer Day
2014-09-27
Pioneer Day at Reynolds Pond near the Badlands Wilderness.
Join in this family-fun free event to celebrate the 50thAnniversary of the Wilderness Act, Public Lands Day and Get Outdoors Day. Primitive skills stations will offer activities such as leave no trace, tracking, Dutch oven cooking, doll-making, archery, cord-making, seed tape-making, and cross-cut sawing. Guides will take small groups on hikes in the Badlands Wilderness and speak on wilderness values and ethics. Reynolds Pond is located about 15 miles east of Bend near Alfalfa. Bring water and your lunch.
For more information about this event and for a link to directions, go here.

Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon
2014-09-27
DD Ranch Farm Festival
September 27,2013 at the DD Ranch in Terrebonne from 10:00 to 4:00. More information to come, check back soon. Check here

Mill Creek Wilderness Hike
2014-09-28
Join the Central Oregon LandWatch’s hike on Sunday, September 28th. Local wildlife and fishery experts Amy Stuart and Mike Gerdes will be our guides on this special hike in the Mill Creek Wilderness. We’ll check out fish and wildlife habitat, discuss the impacts of OHV use, livestock grazing, timber harvest, and wildfire, and learn about ecosystem recovery.
Meet at 8am to carpool from Bend.
*space is limited*
Co-hosted with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness Bitterbrush BroadBand
Click here for more information and to RSVP (required).

World Series Poker Tournament for Habitat
2014-09-29
On Monday, September 29, Jake’s Diner will hold the World Series Poker Tournament of Hold Em’ for Habitat, benefitting Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. This event is the culmination of weekly poker games organized by Jake’s Diner to help support Bend Area Habitat’s affordable home construction and home repair programs for low income families and individuals in Bend and Crook County.
Jake’s Diner owner, Lyle Hicks, says, “When my daughter Carrie was accepted into Habitat’s Homeownership Program in 2006, I wanted to start a fundraising effort that the regular Joe could be a part of. Frank Patka, the late Richard Smith and I developed “Hold Em’ for Habitat”, weekly poker games to raise money for Bend Area Habitat. For several years, Jake’s Diner has consistently had 2-3 tables playing every Monday night. The annual World Series of Hold Em’ for Habitat, coming up on September 29th, will raise the stakes and even more funds for Bend Area Habitat! Donations from this year’s tournament will go toward the “Big Richard Build”, in honor of the late Richard Smith. This Habitat home will be purchased by the Lead Cook at Jake’s Diner, Crystal Wargo, and her three children this fall.”
To date, more than $40,000 has been raised during these weekly poker games for Bend Area Habitat for Humanity!
Time: Signups begin at 5 p.m. and play begins at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for qualified players. $50 for all others. All proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity.
Location: Jake’s Diner, 2210 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701
Contact: Lyle Hicks, 541.419.6021
The winner of the tournament will win an Oregon Coast experience, including two nights on the Oregon coast right on the beach compliments of Shilo Inns , a two hour sea life cruise donated by Marine Discovery Tours of Newport, and a meal for two at Mo’s Seafood Restaurant.
Other businesses who have donated prizes for the Hold Em’ for Habitat event include Jake’s Diner, Napa Auto Parts, Printer Resources, Kings Razor, Lava Lanes, Shell Stop and Go, Earl Clausen’s Cuts and Styles, Bend Area Habitat and the Hwy 20 Chevron.

Sandhill Cranes of the Pacific Flyway
2014-09-29
Learn about the origins and travels of three Pacific Flyway sandhill crane subspecies that breed and migrate through Oregon. Gary will discuss their life history, ecology and their migration routes, wintering and breeding areas during this FREE presentation.
Call the Sunriver Nature Center at 541.593.4394 for reservations and more information.

Plant Clinic Solutions on KPOV 88.9FM
2014-09-30
Listen in to KPOV 88.9FM for the Plant Clinic Solutions series in our Gardening: Get Good At It series.
For more information visit the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association’s website.

Deschutes Canyon Area Meetings
2014-09-30
Community Input Meetings
Hosted by FANs
September 25 or September 30
September 25, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm, in Sisters, at The Belfry, 302 E Main Avenue
September 30, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm, in Terrebonne, at the Terrebonne Depot, 400 NW Smith Rock WayThe Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) board of directors invites you to attend one of our Community Input Meetings and participate in small group discussions to share what you value about the Deschutes Canyon Area and your ideas related to the permanent protection of these public lands. Seating is limited; please join us and RSVP today at this website. Call 541-771-FANS (3267) for more information. (Thank you for registering to help us with a guest count for refreshments.)

Wednesday Birders at Bend River Trails and Parks
2014-10-01

Sustainability Awards Applications Due
2014-10-01
The Environmental Center is accepting applications for the 2014 Sustainability Awards, now through October 1. Awards will be given to a citizen, small business, large business, and organization (agency or nonprofit) that are leading the way to a sustainable future in Central Oregon.
For application materials and more information, go here.

Hawk Watch!
2014-10-02, 2014-10-04
Join the East Cascades Audubon Society for their annual Hawk Migration event at Green Ridge, outside of Sisters. Please RSVP for carpooling! Other dates for upcoming Hawk Watch events:
October 2nd, 4th-5th
October 9th, 11th-12th
October 17th, 18th-19th
For more information about this event, visit the East Cascades Audubon Society’s webpage.

Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness Monitoring
2014-10-02 - 2014-10-05
Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness Monitoring

When
Oct 02, 2014 03:00 PM to
Oct 05, 2014 12:00 PM

Where
Owyhee

Contact Name
Michael O’Casey

Contact Phone
(541) 330-2638

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BACKGROUND:
Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) inspire us. They remain some of the last great open places and rugged canyons in the West, where animals have the freedom to roam and the vistas stretch on for miles. The Vale BLM has over 22 different WSAs within the Owyhee Canyonlands- and no two more important than the Owyhee River WSA and Lookout Butte WSA near the Nevada and Idaho border. Both of these areas tie together an expansive landscape integral to sage grouse, pronghorn antelope, and mule deer; and they also contain flourishing desert plant communities, Paiute lithic scatters and breathtaking views along the Wild and Scenic West Little Owyhee River.
This trip will be focused on helping the BLM establish a baseline monitoring trend for the two WSAs and further south into Lands with Wilderness Character. ONDA volunteers will accomplish this by traversing the area on foot and in their vehicles using GPS cameras to document man-made impacts on the landscape.

A great shot of last year’s volunteers on the Owyhee Canyon Rim. Photo by Jim Davis

TRIP TIMELINE:

Thursday, October 2nd: Meet at Burns Junction at 3PM Pacific Time to carpool to the campsite at Anderson Crossing. After reaching our campsite by 5:30PM we will have dinner and then go over how to use the GPS and cameras.
Friday, October 3rd: Awake early and head into the backcountry by 8AM. We will be split into two or three groups and travel north into the Owyhee River Canyon WSA.
Saturday, October 4th: Another early morning, leaving the campsite by 8AM for another day of monitoring and signing- this time heading south to the Lookout Butte WSA and Lands with Wilderness Character.
Sunday, October 5th: Finally, a well-earned morning of rest and coffee. After breakfast we will pack up and head home. We will reach the pavement of Highway 95 by 12PM Pacific Time so that volunteers can make the five and a half hour drive back to Bend and beyond.

THE WORK:
Expect long days traveling rocky, bone-jarring roads leading to canyon edges. Driving is perhaps the greatest challenge we’ll face in the Owyhee country, but up to two-mile hikes over uneven ground might be a close second. Volunteers will have to navigate on unsigned backcountry roads using GPS and work cooperatively as a team to take pictures and collect valuable field notes for use by ONDA staff at a later date. Using GPS cameras we will document naturalness characteristics inside the Wilderness Study Area boundaries. This includes photopoint monitoring of unauthorized motor vehicle use, dispersed campsites, and wildlife encounters. Volunteers will receive training on how to use GPS cameras and write pertinent field notes. Some areas will be driven to but many will involve a hike over uneven ground through sagebrush.

CAMP:
This trip will involve car camping at dispersed/undeveloped camping areas along dirt roads in the Owyhee backcountry. At least one night will be spent at Anderson Crossing. Participants need to have a tent capable of handling cold temperatures, rain, and wind… or the ability to sleep comfortably in their own vehicles.

A place that will not soon be forgotten!

DIFFICULTY RATING: 3 OUT OF 5:
The terrain in this region isn’t very steep, but the cross country travel through thick sagebrush and over uneven ground can be challenging and tiring. Weather can be highly variable. Driving and camping conditions are primitive and the location is one of the most remote within the lower 48 states.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participants are highly encouraged to have (or have a ride in) a high-clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicle in good working order for this trip. The vehicle should have a full-size spare tire, towing straps/chains, jack, and board for the jack, fix-a-flat, lug wrench, and jumper cables. Carpooling is highly encouraged.
Driving conditions in the Owyhee are extremely challenging. Roads are often unmaintained, rocky, and rutted. A small amount of precipitation makes the road surface slippery and creates a mud buildup that clogs wheel wells and limits travel.
Participants are responsible for their own food and as well as transportation to and from the trip.
Participants will need their own four-season tent or the ability to sleep in their cars; a sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cookware, stove, lanterns and headlamps are also required.
Sturdy off-trail ankle-high boots are recommended for this trip.
A full packing list will be provided by the trip leader 3 weeks before the trip.

PROVIDED BY ONDA:
ONDA will provide the gear for the work, excellent guidance in the field, and a few group camping items to make things more comfortable (chairs, tables, dishwashing bins, campfire materials, water, shade/rain tarp, etc)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This trip will be led by ONDA’s Wilderness Stewardship Assistant, Michael O’Casey Michael@onda.org
Group size will be limited to 8 participants.
This trip is offered free of charge.

REGISTRATION:
An ONDA registration application and medical form is required for this trip. Click HERE for the form. You only need to fill this form out once per year: You can join additional 2014 trips by e-mailing the trip leader directly. You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 10 working days of submitting your form. The confirmation e-mail will provide information regarding which trips you are on the “participant list” for, and which trips are full, and therefore you have been placed on the “wait list”. Five weeks before the start of the trip, the trip leader will send out an RSVP to make sure everyone is still able to participate. Based on RSVPs open spaces will be backfilled with people from the wait list. Three weeks before the trip begins, the trip leader will send out an e-mail with additional information, maps, driving instructions, car-pooling options etc. However, if you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact the trip leader.

The Landscape and Why We Photograph It, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
2014-10-03
The digital age has provided a platform for an abundance of photographs. More images are taken daily than all those from the inception of photography as a medium of expression. There is one element of photography, however, that is missing: the “why” of photography. This introspective question has many layers and in this workshop we will explore a few of them in regards to landscape photography. In a sense, we will be exploring the “landscape of why.”
Why are certain pieces of equipment essential? Why does one choose landscape photography over other subjects? Why do some images evoke emotional response while others don’t? Why (or where) does personal vision play an important role? Why (or when) are photographic guidelines discarded? Participants in this workshop are welcome regardless of expertise however, there is one criterion that is a must: curiosity. egistration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required
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Jay Mathers Photography Workshop
2014-10-04
It’s not every day you get to learn photography tips from a Pulitzer-prize winner. It’s even more rare when the workshop is free and in stunning Central Oregon! That’s why you should mark your calendars (and get registered) for Jay Mather’s “The Landscape and Why We Photograph It,” on Saturday, October 4th.
Check out a small sample of his photos of Land Trust protected lands.
For registration information, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust website.

Disruption: Climate Change Film
2014-10-04
DISRUPTION: CLIMATE. CHANGE, the film takes us behind the scenes of the efforts to organize the largest climate rally in the history of the planet during the UN world Climate Summit—the story of our unique moment in history. It will look at the science, the broken political process, industry special interests, and the imperative need to leave fossil fuels underground. We are living through an age of tipping points and rapid social and planetary change. We’re the first generation to feel the impacts of climate disruption, and the last generation that can do something about it. The film enlarges the issue beyond climate impacts and makes a compelling call for bold action that is strong enough to tip the balance to build a clean energy future.
6:30 gathering and snacks, 7:00 program.

Geology Hike, Rimrock Ranch
2014-10-05
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb for a geology hike around privately-owned Rimrock Ranch. Explore basalt flows, tuff created with volcanic ash, landslide deposits of Pliocene to Upper Miocene age, and Ice Age glacial and pluvial lake deposits. All while hiking from the rim of the canyon carved by Whychus Creek down to creekside meadows. Brush up on your rock talk on an illuminating walk through geologic history. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
Registration is required;
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Drive Less Challenge!
2014-10-06 - 2014-10-19
The Oregon Drive Less Challenge is back October 6th through October 19th.
Sponsored by Amtrak Cascades
It’s your chance to win GREAT PRIZES, be Healthy, Smart, and Green.
WIN GREAT PRIZES
Kindle Fire
Keen Shoes
$500 Oregon Mini-vacation Gift Cards
A custom foldable Bike Friday
AND MANY MORE!!!
BE HEALTHY
Get active and help promote a health community. Biking, walking and taking transit helps you and your community stay healthier.
BE SMART
According to AAA, Americans spent nearly $10,000 a year on owning and maintaining a car. Cut down gas and repair costs by using
other ways to get to work.
BE GREEN
Oregon drivers are responsible for traveling 33.1 billion vehicle miles annually, resulting in 14.1 million metric tons of CO2. Driving less reduces traffic, pollution and our carbon footprint.
HELP OREGON & YOU
Keep Oregon moving forward! Better traffic flow and fewer cars on the road helps Oregon’s economy and quality of life. Plus you save money.
It’s simple and easy:
* Eliminate any trip normally taken alone by car for work, school, errands, or fun – any trip counts
* Walk, bike, skate, take the bus or train, carpool, vanpool or telework
* Log your trips online at DriveLessConnect.com
* Watch the savings grow and WIN PRIZES
For More Information, Posters and Brochures Contact Kim Curley:
Phone: (541) 408-6111
Email: kim@commuteoptions.org
Website: www.commuteoptions.org

Last Call at the Oasis
2014-10-07
Green Team Movie Night: “Last Call at the Oasis” is a powerful documentary about the global water crisis. It exposes defects in the current system and introduces us to some innovative solutions. This film was inspired by the book “The Ripple Effect” by Alex Prud’homme.
In the church library, First Presbyterian Church. Questions? Call Nancy Merrick 541-815-6504

Wednesday Birders at Dry River Canyon or Green Ridge
2014-10-08

6-week Course: Prepare Nutritious & Affordable Meals
2014-10-08
HDFFA and the Oregon Food Bank are pleased to announce our joint effort to bring the nationally recognized program Cooking Matters to Central Oregon. As part of the No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Cooking Matters teaches participants to shop smarter, use nutrition information to maker healthier choices and cook delicious, affordable meals.

Date: Wednesdays; Oct. 8 – Nov 12 from 6-8pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 230 Ninth St., Bend
FREE Childcare, transportation and interpretive skills are available.

Receive free cook book with tips and recipes
Learn how to shop smart at the store
Practice recipes
Take home ingredients for your meal each class.

For more information, contact Jules Greene at 541-480-7062 or julesmg911@aol.com
