Fall Social and Seed Swap

Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United States

Welcome to the Fall Social and Seed Swap! Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Worthy Brewing Company for a fun evening of mingling, swapping seeds, and sharing garden stories. Whether you're a seasoned native plant gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for connecting with fellow native plant enthusiasts . We'll provide some light refreshements.…

Free

Trailblazing in Space with Dr. Ellen Ochoa

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

The first Latina in space, Dr. Ellen Ochoa has charted an inspiring path — as a researcher, inventor, astronaut with four missions and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Join us for a stirring presentation as Ochoa speaks about the frontiers of space and the importance of breaking barriers, from championing diversity in the STEM…

Event Series Livable Future Forum

Livable Future Forum

Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United States

How do we meet our community's needs without compromising the environment and all that makes Central Oregon so incredible? Through our Livable Future Forum, we'll explore that question and more as LandWatch program directors chat with knowledgeable local leaders about land use and livability topics. From the fascinating life and times of mule deer to the reality of…

$10 – $25

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024 — an unforgettable evening of captivating short films that address pressing environmental issues, highlight incredible work being done by activists around the world, and celebrate the beauty of our planet. Our carefully curated lineup will take you on a breathtaking…

Go Zero! Tour 2024

Residential buildings account for ​almost a quarter of all energy usage​ in the state of Oregon, and zero energy home design is an important strategy in climate adaptation. Join Solar Oregon for an open house tour of zero energy and "path to zero" homes across the state: the Go Zero! Tour 2024 presented by Energy…

$20 – $60

Indigenous Speakers Series – Stories Are Good Medicine

High Desert Museum 59800 Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States

Join us for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley. Called an “Indigenous Nancy Drew,” her protagonists in Warrior Girl Unearthed and Firekeeper’s Daughter provide opportunities to see Indigenous children and teens as complex and nuanced individuals. Boulley will share her 38-year-long path to publication to demonstrate the importance of Indigenous storytelling. 5:30 pm – 6:30…

Free – $15

Deschutes Land Trust Open House

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United States

Join the Deschutes Land Trust at our annual Open House! October 8, 2024, 5-7pm (Remarks will begin at 6pm) Join us at our annual Open House on October 8th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. Celebrate an outstanding year of land conservation, community, and caring for the land! Learn about current Land…

Solarize Deschutes Campaign Online Workshop

Online Event

If you live in Deschutes County, register now to join us at 6:00 PM, October 8, to learn how you can benefit from installing solar panels and battery storage on your home. This free, one-hour presentation will be held online. You will learn about the Solarize campaign in your community, how solar energy works and…

Free

Sunriver Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show

Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, United States

Celebrate the fantastic world of fungi with Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and the Central Oregon Mushroom Club on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10am to 3pm Know Before You Go FungiFest & Mushroom Show takes place on the campus of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, located at 57245 River Road in Sunriver. Tickets will be…