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…
Beekeeping for Beginners Course
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOver 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.…
High Tech, Next Gen: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThe climate is changing, and so are the ways farmers grow and improve agriculture. Planet Forward and FAO North America host a panel discussion about the next generation of farmers and how ag is changing. You'll hear how youth are getting involved, and how we can ensure they have a “seat at the table” when…
Zero Energy ADU Site Visit
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesGain a behind-the-walls look at features and benefits of 'Zero Energy' ADUs Hear the “why” and the “how” behind building Zero Energy Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) from two nationally-recognized industry leaders, SHP Instructor Josh Salinger of Birdsmouth Design-Build and ADU Specialist Instructor Kol Peterson of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC.
OLCV Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin for a climate-focused town hall with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden! There’s a lot happening in Washington D.C. right now, and Senator Wyden will be filling us in on what we’ve already accomplished, and what we still need to get done. You’re not going to want to miss it–RSVP today!
Housing and Belonging – A Virtual Community Conversation
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHousing and houselessness are visible and divisive issues in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many community members were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the COVID-19 crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness and how many…
Whychus Creek Hydrology and Water Use
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesUpper 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…
Cancelled-All We Can Save Book Circle Bend, Oregon
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin 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…
Combatting Racism on Oregon’s Public Lands
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIt is a known fact that racism is a problem on public lands, and many communities do not feel safe or welcome when recreating. While efforts have been made by individual leaders and organizations to create more equitable and inclusive conditions, the work is far from over. Luckily, there are state-based solutions that seek to…
Housing and Belonging — A Virtual Community Conversation
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHousing and houselessness are visible and divisive issues in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many community members were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the COVID-19 crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness and how many…