Film Screening: The Year The Earth Changed at Unity Community of Central Oregon
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us in-person for a viewing of the amazing documentary, The Year Earth Changed, narrated by David Attenborough, with a discussion to follow. This timely documentary takes a look at nature’s extraordinary response to a year of global lockdown. This love letter to planet Earth will take you from hearing birdsong in deserted cities for…
Sailing to a New Horizon: Visiting Pluto and the Edge of the Solar System
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a virtual lecture by Shane L. Larson, CIERA, of Northwestern University. Less than a decade ago, the human species completed the first reconnaissance of the solar system. The New Horizons spacecraft, after a journey of nearly five billion kilometers, flew past Pluto on 14 July 2015. Pluto was…
FEAST: A community conversation about food in Sisters
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Seed to Table for FEAST, a community conversation about our local food system here in Sisters Country, with a focus on food security. The event is in collaboration with community volunteers, Citizens 4 Community, Oregon Food Bank, COIC and the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. FEAST is a gathering to talk about food…
Introduction to Growing Food in the High Desert with Worthy Garden Club
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesSpring is here! Get ready to garden and join Worthy Garden Club's Growing Food Class. In this class, you will learn how to prepare your garden and start planting. Topics will include soils and soil amendments, bed preparation, starting seeds at home, direct seeding in your garden, and transplanting seedlings. This is a great class…
Happy Hour in the Garden
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORThis 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…
2022 State of the City
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the Bend Chamber and Mayor Sally Russell for an update about the City’s progress on housing and transportation! You'll hear about the city's efforts to increase workforce housing, updates on the exciting work happening in the Core Area of Bend, and progress on the $190 million transportation bond projects. Open Space Event Studios or Virtual Free…
Sisters Know Wonder: Wondering How to Rethink Plastic Waste?
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDiscover actions you can take to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person programs. Did you know that less than 9% of the plastic ever produced is recycled? Meanwhile, 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today, and over 60% of paper and 90%…
Wilderness Permit 2022 FAQ
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLearn about the permit system and getting permits this year. In this presentation: • Learn more about the story behind the permit system • Hear how the first year of implementation went • What changes are coming in 2022 • Get answers to many frequently asked questions • Hear suggestions on how to plan your…
The End of the Petrostate – How Electrification will Reshape the World
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin the Electrify Coalition as they explore the potential of Renewable Energy and Electrification to end the Petrostate.
Power Hour | Homegrown Renewables: Woody Biomass
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCentral Oregon can and should be a leader in the local generation of renewable energy. We have rich resources to explore here in our backyard. As the community embarks on discussions around creating an energy plan for Deschutes County and as the City of Bend explores local generation opportunities to meet renewable energy goals laid…