MAY 2015 The Walk + Bike Challenge is a friendly competition aimed at encouraging more kids and families to walk and bike to and from school and throughout their neighborhoods. The Challenge is hosted by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) with support from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), our sponsors (Grouptrail and Chipotle), and…

SHP is an interactive six-month accreditation program that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build highperformance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises and tours of certified homes. Module 4: Mechanical Systems & Performance Testing Two day Module Friday & Saturday from…

OSU Master Gardeners™ give an introductory class on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and how to grow the most common vegetables for the area.

Join us on Saturday, May 2 at 5:30pm at the Art & Wine Auction as we celebrate Deschutes Children's Foundation's 25th Anniversary! The event takes place at the Riverhouse Convention Center and welcomes 400 prominent community members, art collectors, and wine aficionados. Deschutes Children's Foundation creates a remarkable guest experience at the Art & Wine…

Central Oregon Locavore is moving! Come celebrate our final days at our current location with our "Last Supper" community meal. Community Supper Registration and Menu: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=htntlqdab&oeidk=a07ecgzc1s28ee8eff1 This gourmet meal proudly prepared and presented by our long-time friend and supporter, Chef Bethlyn of Bethlyns Global Fusion Restaurant.    

Lose the jargon - Learn how to talk with clients about "energy" and "green"! 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM What Buyers Want Gain important insights into the latest consumer research about what people look for when making sustainable choices. Learn about the latest consumer research into buying behaviors Get an overview of green building certifications,…

Valuing the Sun - Appraising Residential Solar PV Systems Through this hands-on workshop you will gain valuation tools that can be integrated into real world practice.  The number of solar PV (photovoltaic) system installations has increased substantially while the costs have decreased dramatically. As solar PV becomes more common in the residential housing market, so…

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mike Putnam for a morning workshop on photographing wildflowers. Mike will share his tips and tricks as you hike around Whychus Canyon Preserve. Spring wildflowers should be in full bloom and you’ll hopefully be able to capture a wide variety of native flora. Mike Putnam is a Bend-based landscape…