The Environmental Center

Bonfires, Bikes & Brews
2022-02-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Every other Friday this winter Good Bike Co will open their patio and strike up the fire cauldron. Bring your neighbors, family, and friends out to enjoy the warmth of community. Their bar hosts a rotating selection of some of the finest Oregon craft brews around. All are welcome. Pet friendly.

State Agency Trails Funding and Assistance Opportunities Webinar
2022-02-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about trails funding and assistance opportunities available through Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Marine Board, and Travel Oregon.
This webinar will give an overview of the Recreational Trails Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Local Government Grants, ATV Grant Program, Oregon Community Paths, Boating Facility and Waterways Access Grants, and more.

Cancelled-All We Can Save Book Circle Bend, Oregon
2022-02-09, 2022-02-16, 2022-02-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for an in-person, self-organized book circle. Over 10-weeks this small group will create a safe and open space for climate conversations and read “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage & Solutions for the Climate Crisis” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katherine K. Wilkinson.
All We Can Save is an anthology of writings by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward. While the book is compiled and written by women, everyone is welcome to join the book circle.
DATES: The group will meet Wednesdays starting Feb 9th. No meeting Mar 23rd due to Bend La-Pine school district spring break. Last circle meeting is Apr 20th (just before Earth Day).
**Class size is limited to 10 people. Please purchase a copy of the book at Roundabout Books, Dudley’s, Barnes and Noble, or your favorite online seller. Loaner copies of the book will be available to borrow for the 10-week circle.
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Deschutes County Town Hall with Senator Jeff Merkley
2022-02-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On Wednesday, February 9, Senator Jeff Merkley is hosting his sixth digital town hall of the year — and 474th since first being elected to the Senate. In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to hear directly from you, our community, but it’s also important to respect the health and safety of every member of our communities while there is still a very real risk of spreading COVID-19 through in-person gatherings. Senator Jeff Merkley invites Deschutes County residents to join online, on mobile devices, or on the telephone to discuss what we need to do to strengthen our state and our nation.
Where:
On a computer, smartphone or tablet: click here
On the phone:
Call 669-254-5252
Enter meeting ID: 161 178 9072
Enter participant ID: #
Enter passcode: [REDACTED]

Bend COTA Work Events
2022-02-10, 2022-02-17, 2022-02-24 | 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.

Virtual Advocacy Workshop & Panel for Oregon Farmers
2022-02-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rogue Farm Corps & Friends of Family Farmers Present: Virtual Advocacy Workshop & Panel for Oregon Farmers
Friends of Family Farmers support an engaged and active farmer community in helping to shape and advocate for policy that works for farmers, farmworkers and their communities! Hear from a variety of panelists plus learn the basics of tracking a bill and giving testimony.

Ira Cuello-Martinez (Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste – PCUN) will speak about the Farmworker Overtime bill
Megan Kemple (Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network) will speak about the Climate and Working Lands Bill
Adriana Cvitkovic (Oregon Food Bank) will give a brief overview of how to engage in advocacy work and updates on Oregon Food Bank’s policy work

Zero Energy Homes: Updates & Cost Effective Approaches
2022-02-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Earth Advantage for this no cost 1-hour webinar and gain valuable info on the latest developments and construction approaches to Zero Energy (ZE) & Zero Energy Ready (ZER) construction in the NW region.

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2022-02-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 16th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is back with a selection of films that are sure to get you fired up. From Costa Rica to Australia to Louisiana and beyond, catch the action and amazing stories of anglers from across the globe.

Snowshoes and Stars Family Program
2022-02-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Explore the twilight wonder of wintertime in Sunriver as Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory sets off on a snowshoeing adventure in search of animal tracks and our favorite crepuscular critters. You will take a short hike around the lake and toward the Deschutes River in search of their nighttime residents. As the sun sets, you will turn your attention to the wonders of the winter sky with a constellation tour.

Activist training: What's happening in your watershed?
2022-02-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you live near industrial timberlands that clearcut and spray chemicals in places close to your home and drinking water? Now the state of Oregon has a notification system that allows you to get alerted before a logging related aerial chemical spray happens near your home and registered water source.
Join to get connected with a growing network of Forest Waters Watchers, and learn how to stay in the know about what’s happening in your watershed!

Reclaiming Conservation
2022-02-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Kicking off Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 2022 High Desert Speaker Series is a conversation with filmmaker Faith E. Briggs. For years, Faith would run through the streets of Brooklyn each morning, before turning her attention to run 150 miles through three US National Monuments to assess the stakes of public lands conservation and what is lost if previously protected lands are reduced. This talk will feature a screening of her short film “This Land” and Faith’s personal story to share lessons learned as a budding “conservationist” working through a cultural lens, weaving in reflections on people, entry points to conservation movements, and place.
*Registration will open on January 15 and close two hours before the event begins

Whychus Creek 101: Watershed Overview and History
2022-02-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about Whychus Creek and its watershed! They are working with natural resource partners to present an educational watershed series for community members to learn about the history, hydrology, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation, stream restoration activities, and ways that YOU can become an engaged steward for Whychus Creek. They will coordinate each session with presentations from their partners from the Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes River Conservancy, Oregon Water Resource Department, the Fly FIsher’s Place, the City of Sisters, Three Sisters Irrigation District, and others. The series will culminate with an in-person tour of restoration projects along Whychus Creek.
The speaker series will be held at the Sisters Library. All presentations will be delivered in-person with a virtual attendance option. The Whychus Watershed Tour will be held outside in-person. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register contact: kmiller@restorethedeschutes.org

Clean Hydrogen - Blue vs Green Hydrogen and its role in our energy future
2022-02-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about the potential of zero emissions Hydrogen, the pitfalls of producing it with fossil gas and why we need this important fuel.
Join Electrify Now for a webinar that will explore the differences between green vs blue hydrogen with one of the leading experts on the topic.

Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend-Virtual Event
2022-02-17 - 2022-02-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mountainfilm on Tour is Back in Bend for the 19th Year!
A favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center will be offered all Virtual for 2022
We made the difficult decision to move our in-person event at the Tower Theatre to an all-virtual experience. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado.
While we will not be together this year, we invite you to join us for one of two virtual shows between February 17th — Sunday, February 20th. The virtual show is self-paced and can be accessed from any location at any time during the 4-day window. $10 student / $20 individual / $50 household.
*Tickets are on sale now! View the film selections and ticket information at envirocenter.org/mountainfilm.

How to Go Solar
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In these free webinars, Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar energy systems work, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. In addition, at each workshop, you will discuss one of three special topics: solar + storage, community solar, and the Solar Within Reach incentive.

The Campus Color Line with Dr. Eddie Cole
2022-02-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In recognition of Black History Month, COCC is honored to welcome speakers and programs that highlight Black triumph.
Dr. Eddie R. Cole is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Organizational Change at UCLA. His research focuses on college presidents’ historic role in shaping racial policies and practices both inside and outside of the educational sphere.
FREE AND OPEN to the public.

Beekeeping for Beginners Course
2022-02-17, 2022-02-22, 2022-02-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Over a series of 3 evenings (7-9 PM PST on February 17th, February 22nd, and February 24th) instructors from the Central Oregon Beekeepers Association will provide information, techniques, and food for thought to get you on the road for a successful season of Beekeeping in Central Oregon. The classes will be held online, over Zoom. We will also be hosting a field day for attendees in late March.
Topics to be covered: Bee Biology, Woodenware/Set up/Location, Tools/Protection, Colony,
Inspection, Disease and Pests, Acquiring and Installing a colony, Important Timelines
Registration is $20 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership to COBKA) and is
free for members.
This seminar will be primarily aimed at the beginner beekeeper, however anyone who has interest may attend. With concerns about honey bee populations and pollinators, this class is perfect for anyone that wants to get into beekeeping as a hobby, as a serious enthusiast, or as an educated consumer who simply wants to learn more about where honey comes from. While serious beekeepers spend years learning their craft, the COBKA bee school is a great chance to learn a lot of information in a short period of time.

Bonfires, Bikes & Brews
2022-02-18 16:30 - 19:00 | Good Bike Co., 284 NE 3rd St., Prineville, OR, 97754, United States

The Father's Group Film Series Presents: Whose Streets?
2022-02-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In recognition of Black History Month during February 2022, COCC is honored to welcome speakers and programs that highlight Black triumph. Celebrate the past and present triumphs of the Black community while continuing our efforts to challenge oppressive systems and strive toward a more equitable future.

Examining Inequalities in Central Oregon
2022-02-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please join for a conversation and panel discussion with three equity activists to talk about inequalities in Central Oregon.
Panelists:
Dray Aguirre: (he/him/his/el) is a first-generation Pre-Nursing student at Central Oregon Drey Community College.He is a food and housing-insecure student advocate. Dray is a homeless student who gives back. He identifies as Native American and Latino.
Jamie Bowman: (she/her/hers) has a Bachelor’s Degree from OSU-Cascades in Social ScienceJamie B with an emphasis on Community Development and Leadership. She spent 5 years as the President of an LGBTQ+-focused nonprofit called Human Dignity Coalition. She is a co-founder of the Central Oregon Transgender Health Coalition as well as an independent contractor with Allyship in Action.
Kerani Mitchell:(she/her) is a founding partner at Allyship in Action, LLC and a longtime kerani Central Oregon community member involved in issues related to health equity, education, and social justice. She is passionate about co-creating a community where we all have resources and opportunities to flourish.
*FREE and OPEN to the public. Registration opens 1.10.22

Journey of the Drum-Celebration of the Griot
2022-02-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
In recognition of Black History Month during February 2022, COCC is honored to welcome speakers and programs that highlight Black triumph. Celebrate the past and present triumphs of the Black community while continuing our efforts to challenge oppressive systems and strive toward a more equitable future.

Traditionally, a Griot is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. The Griot is a repository or oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to their position as an advisor to royal personages.
During the event, there will be a brief presentation by Marcus LeGrand of the Mande societies and how they served as the history books and preserved their history through songs.
Fode will showcase his traditional West African instrumental skills and lead an interactive drum circle after his performance. If you have a drum you would like to use COCC encourages you to bring it for the interactive portion of the event.

Bend YP Social @ Tetherow
2022-02-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Bend YP for an evening filled with complimentary beverages, tasty bites, and great conversation with other young professionals from Central Oregon!

Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend-Virtual Show
2022-02-24 - 2022-02-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Mountainfilm on Tour is Back in Bend for the 19th Year!
A favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center will be offered in-person and virtually.
Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend will be offered as a hybrid event this year that can be experienced from the comfort of home and at the theater. Mountainfilm on Tour showcases a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado.
Join us for the virtual show between Thursday, February 24th — Sunday, February 27th. The virtual show is self-paced and can be accessed from any location at any time during the 4-day window. $10 student / $20 individual / $50 household.
*Tickets are on sale now! View the film selections and ticket information at envirocenter.org/mountainfilm.

Way Out There ~ a discussion with author J.R. Harris
2022-02-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for the next installment of the Joy Trip Reading Project Book Discussion. The guest this month is J.R. Harris author of “Way Out There ~ Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker”.
J. Robert “J.R.” Harris has been exploring and backpacking long distance for more than 60 years in some of the most remote and inhospitable wilderness areas in the world, unsupported and mostly alone. He has written numerous articles about his experiences, as well as the book we will discuss. J.R. is a frequent speaker at schools, universities, and outdoors organizations such as the AMC, Sierra Club, ADK, Audubon Society, the Explorers Club, L.L. Bean, and REI. His objective is to share his experiences to hopefully motivate others to pursue a healthy outdoors lifestyle. His trail name is School. Harris is also an advocate for more diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the outdoors.
