Bend COTA Work Events
2021-04-22, 2021-04-29, 2021-05-06 | 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.

2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings
2021-04-22 - 2021-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Representative Kropf would like to share important information and resources about Oregon’s upcoming Budget Virtual Hearings. The Joint Committee on Ways and Means will host the 2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings to receive public feedback on how the Legislature should balance the state budget and use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, these hearings will be conducted virtually and organized by congressional district. Members of the public will be able to submit written testimony, as well as provide live testimony by phone or video during the hearings. Oregonians can find their congressional district here
Link and agenda for April 21st.

Link and agenda for April 22nd.

RiverFest 2021
2021-04-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Walking along the water has offered us solace from our lives at home or provided us a place to socialize safely.
The river is such an important part of our lives, please join Deschutes River Conservancy in this opportunity to give back. Our rivers and streams need our help to flow in healthier ways.
Help Deschutes River Conservancy celebrate 25 years of river restoration this year at RiverFest, a virtual experience of Deschutes River Conservancy annual RiverFeast Dinner & Auction.

Womxn in Conservation: Skill Building Workshop
2021-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation on the Metolius River on to learn (or practice) your redd counting skills.
Redband trout will be spawning, and the calm, clear waters of the Metolius River are the perfect place to learn. You will be getting in the water–and it’s cold, so you’ll need to bring your waders. In addition, polarized glasses and a rimmed hat will really help you see better.
If you don’t have access to gear, please indicate this on the registration form and Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation will do their best to round you up some loaner gear.

Help Our Garden Grow!
2021-04-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Environmental Center’s garden staff will be spreading compost and giving away kids Grow Kits from Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden.
Stop in to lend a hand, pick up a kit for your child, or both! Volunteers will be helping to spread compost.
2pm-5pm: Stop by our Learning Garden to pick up a Grow Kit!
Shift one: 2pm-3:30pm: Volunteer to help spread compost!
Shift two: 3:30pm-5pm: Volunteer to help spread compost!
*As a reminder, we will be following OHA guidlines. Asking attendees to wear face masks, be in pods of no more than 6 people, and practice physical distancing. Any one who wishes to volunteer must sign-up in advance.
We look forward to having you and your family at this years Earth Day Celebrations!

Round Butte Overlook Park Clean Up
2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Round Butte needs your help this Earth Day. Please join SOLVE, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Discover Your Forest and the Crooked River National Grassland staff to clean up Round Butte. Volunteers are needed to pick up litter – both large and small – in several locations on the butte.

Virtual April Town Hall/Reunión Municipal Virtual de abril
2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Representative Kropf and Bend City Councilor Melanie Kebler for a town hall discussion about state and local issues. Live Spanish interpretation will be available.
Únase al Representante Jason Kropf y la Concejala de la ciudad de Bend, Melanie Kebler, para una discusión en la reunión municipal sobre problemas estatales y locales. Habrá interpretación en español disponible.

2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings
2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Representative Kropf would like to share important information and resources about Oregon’s upcoming Budget Virtual Hearings. The Joint Committee on Ways and Means will host the 2021 Oregon Budget Virtual Hearings to receive public feedback on how the Legislature should balance the state budget and use federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, these hearings will be conducted virtually and organized by congressional district. Members of the public will be able to submit written testimony, as well as provide live testimony by phone or video during the hearings. Oregonians can find their congressional district here.

Teafly + Calypsa: Story of the Earth Guardians
2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us on Troy Field for a live storytelling session with The Earth Guardians- the larger than life creatures that lead The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Parade every year.
This year, in lieu of a parade, you can join the Guardians on Troy Field for a fun, interactive story about the Earth Guardians origins told by local artist Teafly and featuring local drag artist Calypsa as Mother Nature.
Costumes are encouraged and there will be plenty of time to interact with The Earth Guardians after the story.
*Time slots: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (2pm will be offered in Spanish)
*Three in-person groups of no more than 24 people, must sign up in advance.

2021 Earth Day artwork by Madeline Magaña
2021-04-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Introducing the 2021 Earth Day artwork by Madeline Magaña! Madeline is 16 years young and a proud member of the Latinx community here in Bend, Oregon. She uses art to inspire others, and to express love for her culture and artistry. Madeline is a bilingual/bilateral student at Bend Senior High who enjoys painting, playing sports and listening to music.
In Madeline’s words:
This art piece is meant to bring omen to the earth and to my ancestors, The Mexicas of Tenochtitlan, although they didn’t identify as Aztec these people claim the meaning of the work Aztec meaning “inhabitants of Aztla.” I want to bring light and love to how they were aware of their environment, respected, and learned to coexist with the earth. Everything from the rain to the soft soil on the earth was meaningful to them. I want this painting to demonstrate and embrace the colors, the Gods, plants, animals and insects. I want people to feel the painting and remember how amazing and lucky we are to live on earth, and to remember how our ancestors depended and took care of it.
¡Presentamos la obra de arte del Día de la Tierra 2021 de Madeline Magaña!
¡Hola, qué tal! Soy Madeline Magaña, tengo 16 años, y soy una orgullosa miembro de la comunidad Latinx aquí en Bend, Oregon. Con mi arte espero inspirar a otros, compartir y mostrar mi amor por mi cultura y arte. Soy un estudiante bilingüe en Bend Senior High. Algunos de mis pasatiempos favoritos incluyen pintar, practicar deportes y escuchar música.
La historia detrás de la obra de Madline:
Esta obra de arte está destinada a traer orgullo a la tierra y a mis antepasados, los mexicas de tenochtitlan, aunque no se identificaron como aztecas, estas personas reclaman el significado de la palabra azteca que significa “habitantes de Aztla”. Quiero traer luz y amor a cómo fueron conscientes de su entorno, respetaron y aprendieron a convivir con la tierra. Todo, desde la lluvia hasta el suelo blando de la tierra, era significativo para ellos. Quiero que esta pintura demuestre y abrace los colores, los dioses, las plantas, los animales y los insectos. Quiero que la gente sienta la pintura y recuerde lo maravillosos y afortunados que somos de vivir de la tierra, y que recuerde cómo nuestros antepasados ​​dependían y cuidaban de ella.
Conozca a la artista y vea su obra de arte en nuestro jardín de aprendizaje. También puede comprar paletas de Rawmona’s Kitchen in situ!
Meet the artist and view her artwork in our Kansas Ave. Learning Garden. You can also purchase a popsicle from Rawmona’s Kitchen on site!

Virtual Workshop: Looking Out for Neonatal Wildlife
2021-04-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
One of the most exciting parts of spring is the arrival of baby season. Baby birds, squirrels, rabbits, deer and other wildlife can be easily observed in the landscape. Some animals are fiercely independent within a few days of life while others need longer term care by a parent. This virtual workshop will review the development and behavior of commonly encountered wildlife in our area to help you better recognize when a baby animal may need help and intervention from humans.

Oregon Active Transportation Summit
2021-04-27 - 2021-04-30 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
During the summit you will examine how our transportation investments, programs and plans can leave us all with clean, equitable solutions for the future of our planet and community.
The summit will highlight the kinds of transportation decisions being made in the face of the climate crisis. The summit will highlight the change-makers and thought-leaders who can guide us into a sustainable future.

Monuments: A Moment of Recalibration
2021-04-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What purpose do monuments serve? And whose story do they tell? Join Confluence for a conversation to explore ways to elevate and amplify a broader version of history. This program centers on tensions over monuments to missionary Marcus Whitman, at Whitman College and representing WA State in the US Capitol. This panel includes leading thinkers and leaders from NW Tribes who will consider historical narratives and power dynamics, symbolic representation and the evolving understanding of our history.

Virtual Lecture: Reaching for the Sky: Lessons on Forest Canopies from Science
2021-04-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Looming right above our heads is one of the last unexplored frontiers on earth: the forest canopy. During this virtual lecture, Dr. David Anderson, ornithologist and founder of Canopy Watch International, will share recent efforts to grow the art and science of canopy access methods.

InFARMation: Creative Ways to Access Land and Capital Virtual Zoom Meeting
2021-04-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The average farmer in Oregon is 60 years old. Without a plan to get new farmers onto the land, when the older generation hangs up their tools in the next decade we stand to lose 25-50% of farmland currently in production to conglomeration or development. Join Friends of Family Farmers to talk about creative ways farmers and organizations are working collaboratively to protect farms and ranches in Oregon.

Upcoming broadchats
2021-04-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, a chapter of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness will have a number of broadchats (educational opportunities) that will be virtual until folks can meet in person again. For more information or to sign up to participate, contact Mary Fleischmann at maryriverwoman@bendcable.com.

April 28th: Invasive species – what do they look like, how to report their locations to the state. Learn how to use a very useful app when you are out on your hikes to identify and report invasive species.

Assessing Trails: LiDAR Assisted Trail Topography Evaluation (LATTE)
2021-04-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This webinar will discuss a state-of-the-art LiDAR technology solution for trail management, LATTE. This scientific approach to assessment removes the subjective variability inherent in common approaches. The methodology incorporates geospatial technologies used in other industries to produce measured baseline conditions, as well as subsequent changes. These results can then be converted into trail maintenance and construction/reconstruction data that will guide in the management of trail resources, prioritization of agenda and real time data on existing conditions. Data results can be processed from the office to set up a strategic management plan based on comprehensive measurements rather than subjective observations.
Join Matt Woodson of Okanogan Trail Construction, Inc. and Zachary Radel of Cooper Aerial Survey Co. for the latest on this groundbreaking trail technology.

Let's Talk Community Food with Orlando Martín López Gómez
2021-04-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance as as they speak (virtually) with Orlando Martín López Gómez about issues faced across North America regarding food security, including community solutions. His contagious energy will be sure to engage you and get you excited about working together to eradicate hunger.

Central Oregon Cave Clean Up
2021-05-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Here is an opportunity to volunteer with Wanderlust Tours and other local businesses to help cleanup the Central Oregon caves! Wanderlust Tours partners with the Oregon High Desert Grotto, Deschutes National Forest, Visit Central Oregon and other local businesses to clean up our local caves.

INCLUDES

Gear: Helmet, headlamp
Transportation: to and from the event, departing fromWanderlust’s office

PLEASE BRING

Layers: Warm layers— the caves are cool!
Miscellaneous Gear: Gloves, Close-toed shoes, water bottle
Snacks: Bring snacks (if desired)

Family Birding Adventure
2021-05-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join a naturalist as you explore the botanic garden, nature trail, and shore of Lake Aspen in search of Sunriver’s birds. You’ll learn how to spot, identify, and count common birds in the area. This family-friendly program is suited for all ages.
Bring your binoculars if you have them. Additional binoculars will be available to borrow. Expect to walk up to 2 miles. Capacity is limited and masks are required during the hike. Please no dogs or strollers for this program.
Daytime admission to the nature center is included in your program registration. Please feel free to enjoy the nature center upon your return.

Rethink Food Waste: Prepping Parts and Pieces
2021-05-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rethink Waste is excited to sit down with food maestros extraordinaire: Linda Ly and Bryan Mayer who will talk about their professional experience in preparing and cooking the whole organism. Linda is a local Central Oregon cookbook author whose newest book, “The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook”, helps us explore delicious recipes sometimes using ingredients that might otherwise get tossed. Bryan, joining us from the island of Oahu, works as a butcher for Maui Nui Venison whose company is turning the invasive deer species into a sustainable food source. The two will help us gain unique perspectives in the mission to waste less food.
We’ll be giving away 7 copies of Linda’s latest cookbook as well as a $50 gift card to Central Oregon Locavore so you can start practicing how you will Prepare the Parts and Pieces of the whole organism. *LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY*
REGISTER NOW!

Reconsiderar el Desperdicio de Alimentos: Preparando partes y piezas
Evento virtual de Rethink Waste: 3 de mayo, 2021, 6pm – 7pm PDT
Acerca de este evento estamos emocionados de sentarnos con los extraordinarios maestros de comida: Linda Ly y Bryan Mayer hablarán sobre su experiencia profesional en la preparación y cocción de todo el organismo. Habrá un intérprete en español en vivo.

A New Era for Climate Change and ﻿Food Security?
2021-05-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Climate change threatens our ability to ensure global food security and eradicate poverty. At the same time, agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, and livestock production, generates around a fifth of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—and food systems writ large are responsible for over one-third of GHG emissions worldwide. The global response to climate change today will determine how we feed future generations tomorrow. By transforming agriculture and food systems, countries have the chance to achieve food security for all.

FAO North America and the Global Food Security Program invite you to join a webinar that will bring together expert panelists to discuss changing perspectives on climate change and its impact on global food security, highlighting outcomes of President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2021-05-04 | 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

Behind the Lens
2021-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you appreciate the beauty of Oregon’s high desert and wish your photos matched up with what you experience? Meet a few of the photographers who make ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar so damn beautiful each year and learn tips and tricks for shooting in the desert from them. You’ll learn how you can contribute to the 2022 edition of the calendar and come away with a few desert places to put on your bucket list.

Killing the Klamath Webcast
2021-05-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Klamath Tribe has prized the Klamath River region for its abundance of C’waam and Koptu since time immemorial, but this is all changing. Alex Gonyaw, Klamath Tribes Senior Fishery Biologist, will discuss how this year’s severe drought impacts the important fish species and management of the Upper Klamath Lake. Next, Klamath Tribes’ Councilmember Clay Dumont will provide an overview of the status of Klamath Tribes’ legal and policy tools for influencing management of water and Upper Klamath Lake levels in 2021.
This presentation will also feature a showing of the new documentary “Killing the Klamath” that centers tribal voices and provides context for this very important discussion. This webcast will explore solutions to the water crisis and provide unique perspectives on how people can support the Klamath Tribe in their fight to save the Klamath Watershed.

Acknowledging Asian American ContributionsAwareness of Mutual Struggles and Successes Quells Anti-Asian Hate
2021-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please COCC in a conversation that focuses on contributions made by Asian communities that helped the advancement of the United States. Topics include the First Transcontinental Railroad and how Asian American soldiers and Asian Immigrants served with pride in all branches of the WWII U.S. military. Participants are invited to engage in a question and answer session after the panel discussion.
Ed Gor, Chair, CAWWII Veterans Recognition Project
Major General Bill Chen, U.S. Army Retired
Lida Peterson, CPPM, CDMP, CTA, President, Connected International Meeting Professionals Association
Moderated by Lin Hong
Registration is Required
Free Event

‘On The Level’ Webinar Series
2021-05-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Live Webinars | May 7, 14, & 21 (12-1:30PM)
Join Earth Advantage for a three-part webinar series on air barriers, indoor air quality, balanced ventilation & ERVs/HRVs. Many builders across the NW are continually looking to improve the air tightness and ventilation of their homes, but are left wondering what the best opportunities are to make the jump in performance.
This ‘On The Level’ series will provide you with field-tested recommendations from building professionals and ample opportunity for Q&A on the following critical topics:

May 7 – Exterior Air Barrier Details for the Pacific NW
May 14 – Balanced Ventilation Approaches for Healthy Indoor Air
May 21 – Installation Elements for ERVs & HRVs

Register today (offered at no cost thanks to support from BetterBuiltNW)

Bird Walk
2021-05-08 08:30 - 11:30 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Walk on the wild side! Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder, there is always something exciting to see through your binoculars!
Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited. Face coverings are required while birding. Expect to walk approximately 3 to 4 miles along various trails. Please no strollers or dogs. Wear sturdy and water-resistant footwear and bring a bottle of water and a pair of binoculars with you. Bird walks are geared toward adults.
A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow.
