Africanized Honey Bee Talk
2016-06-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The COBKA is welcoming Summer with an exciting multifaceted Seminar with PhD Entomologist Dewey Caron:
Africanized Bees
Apis mellifera scutellata – The African Bee: Dr. Caron wrote “Africanized honey bees in the Americas” in 2001, but has been greatly interested in the AHB since his time teaching in a cooperative Master’s program in entomology in Central America in the 1980’s. We’ll be examining the history of humans and bees (from robber to keeper) and the story of Africanized bees.
Bee Medicine
Medicines of the hive – Dr Caron recently gave a presentation to NW Naturopathic Physicians in Portland and will be going over the data he has on the subject. Bring your Allergy, Nutritional and Api-Therapy questions!
There will also be a raffle with exciting prizes from Africa and South America!
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) from 6 – 8 p.m.
57250 Overlook Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707

COBKA Summer Seminar - Killer Bees & Medicines of the Hive
2016-06-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Curious about Africanized Bees, their history and future? Are you interested in possible medicinal products of the Honey Bee? This event is for you!
AFRICANIZED BEES
PhD Entomologist Dewey Caron, author of the highly acclaimed ‘Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping’ and noted Africanized Bee researcher, comes to Central Oregon for a presentation on Apis mellifera scutellata -The African Honey Bee. This special event is designed for beekeepers and the general public alike. We’ll be examining the history of humans and bees (from robber to keeper) and the story of Africanized bees. What effects do they have on U.S. populations of the European honey bee? What do you need to know about their tendencies to be highly defensive and extremely aggressive? Bring your questions and concerns.
BEE MEDICINE
In addition to the African bee discussion, Caron will be sharing information from the presentation he made recently to NW Naturopathic Physicians. Bring your Allergy, Nutritional and Api-Therapy questions.
**There will also be a raffle with exciting prizes! **
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) – June 25th from 6 – 8 p.m.
Register online: www.cobeekeeping.org

Happy Hour in the Garden
2016-06-28, 2016-07-05, 2016-07-12, 2016-07-19, 2016-07-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

*July 12 & 26* (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

June COBKA Meeting - Non-Langstroth Hives
2016-06-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Presentations by:
Lynn Royce, Ph.D. (Director of Tree Hive Bees) and COBKA Members Clyde Dildine & Naomi Price
We’ll be discussing the many different types of hives, their management and lessons we have learned.
Our Beginner’s Corner will be held at 5:30 across the hall. Hope to see you all there! *You do not need to be a COBKA member to attend our monthly meetings 🙂
www.cobeekeeping.org

Wednesday Birders
2016-06-29 07:00 - 12:00, 2016-07-06 07:00 - 12:00, 2016-07-13 07:00 - 12:00, 2016-07-20 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nancy P’s, 1054 Milwaukee, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Meet up with others in our intrepid group for local birding. We meet at Nancy P’s Bakery on Newport Avenue just east of Newport Market in Bend. From there we depart on weekly half day or full day trips to venues in our area. Meet-up times are usually 7AM in the Spring and Summer and 8AM in Fall and Winter. Trip plans are posted on COBOL each week prior to the trip.
Transportation is via carpool depending on who can drive and individual schedules. Dress for the weather; be prepared with food, sunscreen, etc; and bring a pair of binoculars; spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.
Feb 10 early start, all day to Willamette Valley refuge
Feb 17, Shevlin trails, River trails Bend
Feb 24, Cold Springs, Suttle Lake, Santiam Pass
March 2, Skyliner area
March 9, Wastewater ponds, Hatfield, Redmond, etc
March 16, Sunriver and south where open water can be found
March 23, Lower Bridge, includes knapweed digging
March 30, Fort Rock, all day
April 6, Calliope Crossing, Green Ridge
April 13, Desert east of Bend, EARLY start
April 20, Cline Falls SP, Twin Bridges, Tumalo State Park,
April 27, Shevlin Park ***Change****
May 4 Shorebirds, wastewater ponds Bend, Redmond, Prineville
May 11 River trails Bend and Tumalo for migrants
May 18, GI Ranch, east of Bend. Birding all day, bring lunch, scopes.
May 25, shorebirds, location TBD
June1, Malheur, all day
June 8 Glaze Meadow, Black Butte Swamp, Calliope Crossing
June 15, woodpeckers, varied locations
June 22 Cabin Lake, Fort Rock and Summer Lake, all day, bring lunch
June 29, Gilchrist, Crescent, Norther Waterthrush
July 6, Three Creeks, Park Meadow trail, other trails
July 13 Hatfield, walk 3 miles
July 20 Calliope Crossing, Jack Lake
July 27,Green Ridge springs
August 3 High Lakes, shorebirds, waterfowl
August 10 Skyliner and Tumalo Falls morning and again evening
August 17, a.m. Millican Valley, return in evening, over night optional at Pine Mountain
August 24 Calliope Crossing, Black Butte Swamp
August 31, shorebirds
Sept 7 Wickiup, Crane Prairie, Vaux’s Swifts evening, Bend
Sept 14, Malheur all day
Sept 21 Green Ridge raptors, grouse, woodpeckers, all day birding
Sept 28, Fort Rock and Summer Lake, all day
Oct 5, high lakes, Crane Prairie and Wickiup
Oct 12 Hatfield ponds, Alfalfa
Oct 19 coastal birding, 2 or 3 days, seawatching a.m., passerines and land PMs.
Oct 26 Mill Creek, Ochocos area

Deadline: Register your project for the SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup
2016-07-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you have an idea for a cleanup or restoration project in your local neighborhood, park or waterway? SOLVE would love to support your project(s) with free supplies, statewide volunteer recruitment, and more as part of the 33rd Annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup.
Part of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day, projects will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 10 am – 1 pm (times may vary). In addition, projects involving students will occur the week before and the week after the Saturday event.
Click here to submit your project application by July 1!
SOLVE supports projects that engage volunteers in Oregon in cleanup of litter and illegal dump sites, invasive plant removal, native tree and shrub planting, and watershed maintenance and monitoring activities. In 2015, more than 5,200 volunteers came out to over 120 Beach & Riverside Cleanup sites statewide.
Detailed support provided by SOLVE for approved community volunteer projects:

Project planning assistance by SOLVE staff
Volunteer Coordinator training
Project Planning Reference Guide (step-by-step guide to coordinating a SOLVE project)
Event flyers and pre-event publicity
Assistance with volunteer recruitment and placement, including online registration, confirmation emails to all online registrants, and volunteer registration/waiver forms
Free materials such as litter bags, vinyl gloves, safety vests, first aid kits, and sharps containers

In addition, a limited number of Beach & Riverside Cleanup projects may receive:

A maximum reimbursement of up to $100.00 to cover qualifying project expenses

Tesla Supercharger Grand Opening
2016-07-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Offering test drives of both the Model S and the Model X for local prospective owners to further accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
Bring your friends!

Fire and Water: Hydrogeology of Central Oregon
2016-07-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join volcanologist Dr. Daniele McKay for a fascinating presentation about the unique hydrogeology of the Deschutes River basin.
The volcanic landscape of Central Oregon has shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways. The Deschutes River was known as the “Peculiar River” because of its historically stable year-round flows. Rain and snowmelt rapidly infiltrate through the young volcanic rocks and resurface later as springs that feed our rivers. Join us as we dig deeper into this remarkable system.
Daniele has a PhD in geology from the University of Oregon. She studies volcanic activity and has focused much of her research on central Oregon volcanoes. She is a very active member of the community and volunteers for a variety of natural resource related organizations.

Tuesdays at Old Mill Casting Course
2016-07-05, 2016-07-12, 2016-07-19, 2016-07-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Let’s continue the fun and improve our fly casting! We’re going to meet every Tuesday evening in June and July for casual, self-guided practice. This is not a class, it’s free and no RSVP required! Just show up and enjoy time with fellow fly fishers! There won’t be instructors, but we have many terrific casters amongst our group.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Meet at hole #10 (near Chico’s) if you want to join others or head out on your own. Scorecards with the map are available at Confluence Fly Shop or at the Ticket Mill.
Questions? Contact Karen Kreft: nextcast@coflyfishers.org
For more information about the Old Mill Fly Casting Course see the COF May 2016 newsletter, page 10 (https://coflyfishers.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Newsletters/Archive/maynews/May16.pdf)

Green Team Movie Night: A Small Act
2016-07-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“A Small Act” shares the heartwarming story of a Swedish citizen sponsoring a Kenyan student and sparking a lifelong love of learning, bearing witness to the ripple effect a single action can create. Free. Questions? Call Nancy Merrick 541-815-6504
Visit http://asmallact.com/film.php.

Lookout Mountain Hike
2016-07-10 07:30 - 15:30 | Lookout Mountain
Sign up now for a moderate to strenuous hike up Lookout Mountain on Sunday, July 10th with Central Oregon Landwatch. This will be a beautiful hike with scenic views of Big Summit Prairie and stunning views of the Cascades. If it’s a clear day we might see Snow Mountain and the Strawberry Mountains to the east.
Amy Stuart (former Deschutes Watershed Manager) and Greg Jackle (Ochoco District Wildlife Biologist) will guide us and share their expertise in wildlife issues and lead discussions on how the Off-Highway Vehicle trail proposal in the Ochocos could impact deer, elk, and redband trout. In addition to our hike leaders, our board president “The Nathan” will be along to increase the fun factor and help us identify birds and their songs.
This is rated as a MODERATE to STRENUOUS hike, approximately 4.5 miles in distance with an elevation gain of 1,220 feet. The summit is 6926 ft of elevation. We will be bush whacking out across open country and meadows and through a few stringer stands to avoid all the blow down that fire crews haven’t been able to get to this year.
Sign up here
When: Meet in Bend for carpool at 7:30am Sunday, July 10th, return by mid-afternoon (more details for registrants)
Where: Lookout Mountain in the Ochoco National Forest
How: Sign up here
Why: Get out in nature with us and learn more about our programs!

Discover Nature Day
2016-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond, OR, United States
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. What’s all the BUZZ About? Meet and Greet the local buzzing, burrowing, and creeping bugs of our forests through science activities, stories, and games.

COTA Happy Hour
2016-07-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What: A casual fund raiser for the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. A chance for cyclists to get together and share stories over a pint or two.
Who: Mostly cyclists, but really anyone who wants to help COTA
Why: Because COTA does an awesome job, and it’s just another good reason to have a great tasting local beer.
*This is the final installment in the series, and we want to thank Kevin, Todd and everyone on the Web crew for their support.

Discover Nature Day
2016-07-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Bio Blitz!
2016-07-16 06:30 - 19:00 | Lava Lands Visitors Center, https://www.google.com/maps/place/4354'34.5N+12121'32.9W/@43.909578,-121.359151,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d43.909578!4d-121.359151?entry=ttu, Bend, OR, 97707, United States

2016 High Desert Garden Tour
2016-07-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
OSU Extension Service & OSU Master Gardener Present the 23rd Annual High Desert Garden Tour

Join us for the 23rd Annual High Desert Garden Tour on Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 9:00 am to 3:00pm in Redmond. This annual event presented by the OSU Extension Service and Central Oregon Chapter of OSU Master Gardeners™ is an educational and fun opportunity for gardeners to see a variety of garden styles and plant choices they can have in their own yards. It is a self-guided tour of seven gardens with hundreds of participants where we staff OSU Master Gardeners™ at all locations to answer gardening questions throughout the day.
Tickets Available at these Sponsor Locations July 1st:
Moonfire and Sun Garden Center
OSU Extension Service
Schultz Farm and Garden
Shoe Inn
Strictly Organic Coffee Company
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
Worthy Brewing Company
Tickets:
$10/adults
16 and under free

Discover Nature Day
2016-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Hollygrape Park, 19489 Hollygrape St, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature.
Birds of Prey: Experience an up close encounter with a raptor, learn about its amazing adaptations, and play a game about bird migration.

City Council Special Meeting on Climate Action
2016-07-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The City Council did has set up a special meeting to hear from the community just about the proposed climate resolution. So now we, the supporters of meaningful action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Bend, need to show up and tell them what we think. After some presentations by the environmental and business communities, we each get up to three minutes to say speak our minds.
Here’s the scoop on the meeting:
DATE: Thursday, July 21st
TIME: 4:30 pm (Session will begin with a summary of the process to date and speakers from organizations and external agencies. If you want to sign up for public comment after the organizations, arrive by 6:00 p.m.)
LOCATION: Bend City Hall, City Council Chambers, 710 NW Wall Street, Bend
RSVP for the Special Meeting on Climate Action
Tell the City Council that you support a strong resolution that sets Bend on a path for meaningful action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Tell them that a resolution that does that should include:

A goal for the community as a whole—reduce fossil fuels use by 40% by 2030 and by 70% by 2050—not just for City operations.
Firm deadlines for adopting Climate Action Plans: two years for City operations and three years for the community as whole; and
A cost benefit analysis that looks at financial, social and environmental concerns.

The Council needs a full house to make a good decision. Let’s make sure we give them one. More information about this can be found on our webpage.
We hope to see you on July 21!
If you can’t make the July 21 meeting, you can send an email to the Council at council@bendoregon.gov.

Annual ECAS Potluck Picnic
2016-07-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join East Cascade Audubon Society for their annual picnic!
Bring a dish to share, your own table service and beverage (alcohol allowed). Meet at the Shevlin Park Aspen picnic shelter.

July COBKA Meeting - Migratory Beekeeping
2016-07-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How to get get rich with bees (or not) 😉
Presentation/Panel Q&A with Regional Migratory & Commercial Beekeepers
Our Beginner’s Corner will be held at 5:30 across the hall. Hope to see you all there!
www.cobeekeeping.org
