Want to save on energy costs & help the planet? REGISTER Now for the Go Clean Energy Conference. October 1, at Central Oregon Community College in Bend. 25 speakers help you get the OREGON incentives for solar & storage, heat pumps, EV Charging/EV’s, and much more! Commercial Building owners and Churches/Nonprofits have great incentives. Something…

Welcome to the Fall Social and Seed Swap! Join us on Wednesday, October 1st at 5:30 PM at Worthy Brewing Company for a fun evening of mingling, swapping seeds from native plants, 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…

Part artist, part scientist and part sociologist, Suzi Eszterhas will give us a glimpse into the life of a wildlife photographer. She will share her passion for conservation and how her work helps raise awareness of the issues facing wildlife today. Whether it is photographing cheetahs in Kenya’s Masai Mara, working with polar bear biologists…

Sep 15 - Oct 15, 2025 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and in honor of the Latino Community in Central Oregon, TEC is using its platform to co-host this community event, focusing on the Latino community, art, food, dance, small businesses, hair and beauty, culture, and music. This event is not a fundraiser for TEC; rather,…

Join the Deschutes River Conservancy for an afternoon walking tour of the Upper Deschutes River. As flows drop for winter, we’ll walk the trail near Lava Island Falls to see how water management shapes the river, stream habitat, and the species it supports. Learn about the history of flows in the basin, the challenges of…

Join us as we break ground on the next chapter of our building's story and celebrate the roots we share with this place.Before construction begins, we’re inviting our community to help carefully dig up native plants from our garden and grounds to take them home to replant. It’s a unique opportunity to keep a living…

The Bend Climate Collective presents its inaugural Bend Climate Innovation Fair, as part of the High Desert Innovation Week, spotlighting the groundbreaking climate activism, ideas, and solutions emerging from Central Oregon's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. ​Discover the inspired people, transformative ideas, and creative businesses being built right here in our backyard. This  showcase is being organized for entrepreneurs, inventors,…