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SUMMARY:Fall Color Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fall Color Tour\, sponsored by Sierra Club’s High Desert Committee. \nThe high desert areas around Steens Mountain are spectacular to explore as the aspen turn to brilliant shades of yellows and golds. Join us as we meander through the area and enjoy the last warmth of the season and the color displays. The exact location of the hikes has not been determined yet\, but we will head to the general area around Steens Mountain and Hart Mountain. \nTo register\, contact: \nBorden Beck 503-706-3634 or bborden@teleport.com \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/fall-color-tour/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150927
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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SUMMARY:Upper Deschutes River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join SOLVE for the annual river clean up in our own backyard – the Upper Deschutes River in Sunriver. Families are welcome for this volunteer event and all supplies will be provided.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/upper-deschutes-river-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer|Water
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150927
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SUMMARY:Discover Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Discover Nature Festival is a fun and action-packed event that engages families in outdoor recreation and learning. The 4th Annual Discover Nature Festival is a free community event to be held on Sunday\, September 9th\, 2018 at Riverbend Park in Bend\, Oregon. The event will feature: \n\nOver 35 hands-on outdoor activities presented by more than 20 organizations\nRecreation activities including climbing wall\, archery\, fly casting practice\, Leave No Trace activities\, survival skills\, and a bike rodeo\nNature education activities including birding\, wildlife tracking\, live birds\, and volcano demonstrations\nHealth and wellness activities highlighting the benefits of staying active\, getting outdoors\, and healthy eating\n\nDiscover Nature Festival provides kids and families a fun day to try new outdoor activities\, learn about the natural world\, challenge themselves\, and spend time together!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/discover-nature-festival-3/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150927
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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SUMMARY:2015 Green Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go ahead and pledge to get into your comfort zone.\nThere is sure to be something for everyone to take home.\nSaturday\, September 22nd\n10:00 – 5:00  \nThe 15th Annual Green Tour is organized by The Bend Energy Challenge with support from the Energy Trust of Oregon. This year’s Tour will feature 7 homes packed with energy saving features. They vary from brand new zero energy homes to a 1971 energy retrofit. Check out the Kid’s Corners at some of the sites for activities to keep the kids busy while you get to snoop and be a smarty pants. \nFULL TOUR SCHEDULE \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/2015-green-tour/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150927
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150908T232657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200319Z
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SUMMARY:Latino Community Association Festival of Cultures
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of our Central Oregon Cultures featuring food\, music\, vendors\, non-profits and great people!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/latino-community-association-festival-of-cultures/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150821T045414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200315Z
UID:10002521-1443625200-1443636000@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a Whychus Fir
DESCRIPTION:30th Anniversary Event: A Day in the Life of a Whychus Fir \nThirty years ago\, when Executive Director Paul Dewey found out about a proposal to pipe Whychus Creek and clear-cut its banks\, he made a promise to an old-growth Douglas Fir that he would save its life. And with that\, the seed that became Central Oregon LandWatch was planted. Join us as we hike to LandWatch’s origin tree\, located in gorgeous canyon country along Whychus Creek. Afterwards\, we will BBQ with views of North Sister. \nHike begins at 3pm\, with a BBQ afterwards! \n$10 suggested donation \nSpace for this event is limited so please reserve your spot today. More details will be provided.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-whychus-fir/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200317Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping Our City: Bend's UGB and You
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, our City Council will be making some big decisions about how we shape our city. \nAs Bend prepares to develop a new Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and accompanying policies\, we must take into consideration how these changes will impact housing availability\, traffic congestion in our neighborhoods\, wildlife habitat\, access to outdoor recreation\, complete neighborhoods\, and more. \nThe City will be asking for your input on what kind of City Bend will become\, and we want you to feel prepared to make your voice heard. Save the date for one of these upcoming events! \nShaping Our City: Bend’s UGB and You\n\nWednesday\, September 30th\n6:00pm-7:30pm\nDowntown Bend Library \nTuesday\, October 6th\n11:30am-1:00pm\nEast Bend Library
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/shaping-our-city-bends-ugb-and-you/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151002
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200323Z
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SUMMARY:Awesome Bend Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:APPLY FOR A GRANT!\nApplication deadline: October 1\, 2015 \nAwesome Bend awards a $1000 grant quarterly to a project that will make Bend even more awesome. The definition of “awesome” is intentionally left up to your imagination. It could mean solving a problem\, making someone stop and think\, or spreading joy– think social good\, the environment\, technology\, arts and beyond! \nThe grant has no strings attached (other than doing something awesome and telling us about it). We are high on action and low on bureaucracy. The application takes 15 minutes or less. Finalists deliver a 3-minute pitch at Pitch Night\, where we select a winner and hand out $1000 on the spot to help them turn their awesome idea into reality. \nOur only rules: \n1.The project must be feasible and completed within 3 months of the award. \n2.The money cannot be used for personal expenses or operating expenses for an established charity. \n3.You agree to come back to the next Pitch Night and tell the community all about your project\, thus inspiring future awesomeness. \n(Hint for success: In your application\, state very specifically\, how your project will make Bend even more awesome.) \nAWESOME BEND PITCH NIGHT on October 20th\, 2015\, 6-8:30pm\, Deschutes Brewery Tap Room 1044 NW Bond St (Upstairs)\nLive crowdfunding– Shark Tank style– for community good. $1000 awarded on the spot! Join us for a free night of Ideas & Inspiration. \nCheck out our TV coverage and story: http://www.ktvz.com/news/awesome-grant-winner-will-share-serious-message/32501202?ens=1&utm_source=Daily+News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Noon+Headlines_548763080cf23ea604f143dd_bend&utm_content=20150422_1400
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/awesome-bend-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151002
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200329Z
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SUMMARY:Taste Local Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join participating HDFFA Partner Businesses for Taste Local Thursdays\, a fall restaurant series featuring specials made from Central Oregon ingredients. Each business will be featuring a Central Oregon special on the dates below. \nUse the #TasteLocalThursdays and #HDFFA on social media and enter to WIN a local food gift bag! \n\n10/1 Broken Top Bottle Shop\n10/8 Jackson’s Corner (Westside)\n10/15 Spork\n10/22 Oregon Spirit Distillers\n10/29 Bethlyn’s Global Fusion
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/taste-local-thursdays-2015-10-01/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151002
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150904T041139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200319Z
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SUMMARY:Bend UGB Remand Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City of Bend encourages Bend citizens and area residents to attend an upcoming community meeting to learn more about and comment on the City’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Remand project\, including an evaluation of different UGB expansion scenarios. \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive at any time.  A presentation will be provided beginning at approximately 7 p.m.. Staff will be available throughout the meeting to provide information and answer questions.  Attendees also may review a variety of meeting displays describing the working results of the scenarios evaluation process. Children are welcome to attend and activities will be provided for them.  Attendees will also be shown how they can use an interactive\, online tool to comment on the UGB scenarios. That online feedback tool will ask community members to weigh in on the relative importance of different evaluation criteria\, identify a preferred UGB scenario and comment on possible approaches for managing future growth in Bend.  The tool will be accessible from the City’s website\, beginning on or before September 24. More information about the meetings and the project is available on the City’s UGB website: www.bendoregon.gov/bendugb
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bend-ugb-remand-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151003
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200921Z
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SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come see where epic adventure and environmental advocacy meet at the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. An evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders\, feats of courage and athleticism\, and the amazing stories of activists working to protect our environment. \nCatch one of two screenings–buy your tickets by clicking either showtime below:\n\nMatinee: Doors 3:30pm | Show 4:30pm | $15 general admission | $11* students\nEvening: Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | $17 general admission | $11* students\n\n*Valid with student ID upon entry.\nAll prices listed here include the $3 Historic Theatre Preservation fee. \nCome for the films\, stay for the amazing raffle loaded with gear for your next adventure. Plus\, ticket holders are invited to a complimentary happy hour between screenings next door at OutsideIN. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Natural Desert Association’s efforts to protect\, defend\, and restore Oregon’s high desert.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/wild-scenic-film-festival-6-2019-10-04/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151003
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20151001T223942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200325Z
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SUMMARY:Deschutes Land Trust 20th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Land Trust is turning 20! Come help us celebrate with a backyard BBQ at Deschutes Brewery’s downtown Public House. Enjoy food (available for purchase)\, beer and other beverages\, and music from the Moon Mountain Ramblers in the back lot of the Public House. \nRemarks at 6:30pm. Come help us celebrate 20 years of great land conservation! Please RSVP. \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/deschutes-land-trust-20th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20180831T052422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200738Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Drive Less Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Discover healthy\, green travel options for work\, school\, errands\, and play—join the Oregon Drive Less Challenge Oct. 1-15! Burn calories instead of gas by biking to work\, or walking to the store. Divide the ride and the cost by carpooling or vanpooling. Take the bus and let someone else do the driving so you can listen to music\, or read that page-turning book. Then log your trips at DriveLessConnect.com to win weekly and grand prizes! Over 55 prizes will be awarded.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/oregon-drive-less-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151007
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150825T033203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200317Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping Our City: Bend's UGB and You
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, our City Council will be making some big decisions about how we shape our city. \nAs Bend prepares to develop a new Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and accompanying policies\, we must take into consideration how these changes will impact housing availability\, traffic congestion in our neighborhoods\, wildlife habitat\, access to outdoor recreation\, complete neighborhoods\, and more. \nThe City will be asking for your input on what kind of City Bend will become\, and we want you to feel prepared to make your voice heard. Save the date for one of these upcoming events! \nShaping Our City: Bend’s UGB and You\n\nWednesday\, September 30th\n6:00pm-7:30pm\nDowntown Bend Library \nTuesday\, October 6th\n11:30am-1:00pm\nEast Bend Library
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/shaping-our-city-bends-ugb-and-you-2/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151008
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150925T055047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200324Z
UID:10002536-1444212000-1444221000@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Joint Residential and Employment TAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Residential and Employment TACs will meet on Wednesday\, October 7\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\, at the Bend Police Dept. (Municipal Court Hearing Room)\, 555 NE 15th Street.  This will be the first of several discussions regarding how the City can address Remand requirements for lowering vehicle miles travelled per capita (VMT)\, a key measure of transportation impact and carbon footprint.  Land use strategies are the starting point for lowering VMT\, so we need input from our TAC members.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/joint-residential-and-employment-tac-meeting/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151009
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150925T055315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200325Z
UID:10002537-1444294800-1444307400@envirocenter.org
SUMMARY:Boundary TAC
DESCRIPTION:The Boundary TAC will resume its work in a two-meeting sequence in October.  On Thursday\, October 8\, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Bend Police Dept. (Municipal Court Hearing Room)\, 555 NE 15th Street\, the Boundary TAC will discuss the results from the scenario evaluation.  This meeting will set the foundation for continued discussion on Thursday\, October 22nd\, where the goal is for the Boundary TAC to direct the preparation of a hybrid UGB scenario.  The meeting on October 22nd is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM will be held in the Barnes/Sawyer Room\, Deschutes Services Building\, 1300 NW Wall Street.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/boundary-tac/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151009
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150918T004710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200324Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Campaign Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for happy hour at the Central Oregon Cascade Culinary Institute restaurant\, Elevation\, to kick off our equipment capital campaign\, Fleet for the Future. Complimentary beverages available from 5-5:30 and program begins at 5:30. Hor d’ouervres also served.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/capital-campaign-launch-party/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151011
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
CREATED:20150901T044319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T200318Z
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SUMMARY:Joel Salatin at Farm to Table: Freedom of Choice 2015
DESCRIPTION:“America’s most famous farmer”\, Joel Salatin\, will be speaking at Farm To Table: Freedom Of Choice 2015 on October 10th at Windy Acres Dairy in Prineville\, Oregon. This outdoor event on the 32-acre farm of Billie Johnson is not to be missed! \nJoel’s multi-generational Polyface Farm in Virginia became famous in Michael Pollan’s NY Times bestseller\, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma”. Using nature as a pattern\, the Salatin family healed an abused piece of land. Through unconventional\, environmentally-friendly practices\, Polyface was transformed into a non-industrial food production oasis. The innovative techniques developed at Polyface are now utilized on farms worldwide. Come hear Joel speak on farming\, freedom and food rights! \nThe farm will be open to all ticket holders and the public at 10:00 a.m. on event day. \nEvent location: 3320 NW Stahancyk Lane\, Prineville\, OR 97754 \nThere are two ways to enjoy the day with Joel: \nFull Event\nBegins at 11 a.m. for an hour “meet and greet” with Joel on the farm’s back lawn. At noon be seated for a three-course lunch (for menu\, click here)\, featuring meats and dairy from Windy Acres along with other locally-sourced ingredients. Oregon wines and brews will be poured to accompany the meal. Full Event ticket holders are welcome to remain in their seats for Joel’s presentation (at approximately 2:15 pm) followed by audience Q & A.  Full Event tickets are $60 per person / $100 per couple. \nNote: Full Event tickets are limited to 120 guests and are SOLD OUT. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for Full Event tickets if they become available\, please email us at: farmtotable2015 (at) yahoo (dot) com \nLawn Seating\nTicket holders (and the public) may visit our sponsors’ exhibits on the front lawn where there will be food and beverages available for purchase. At approximately 2:15 p.m.\, Lawn Seating ticket holders will join the Full Event ticket holders on the back lawn for Joel’s presentation and audience Q & A. Please bring a blanket or chair! Lawn Seating tickets are $15 per person. \nA portion of the proceeds to benefit the Farm-To-Consumer Legal Defense Fund and Central Oregon Locavore. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/joel-salatin-at-farm-to-table-freedom-of-choice-2015/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bnd Dsgn Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bend Design 2015 is Bend’s citywide celebration of design thinking and design doing. We want to increase awareness\, stoke curiosity\, spark innovation\, empower collaboration\, and make things happen. Drawing inspiration from multidisciplinary design thinkers in Bend and across the country\, Bend Design 2015 will feature workshops\, lectures\, tours\, and hands-on design opportunities\, inviting the entire community to participate in a conversation around the shape of our shared future. \nRegister Now
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/bnd-dsgn-conference/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151016
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SUMMARY:Locavore Food School: Spice It Up
DESCRIPTION:Locavore Food School: Spice It Up – Using Spices to Enhance Local Food  \nMatt Perry of Savory Spice Shop teaches the basics of using spices and spice blends to keep things interesting in the kitchen and enjoy the bounties of Central Oregon farms and ranches all year long. Dressings\, slow cooker recipes\, and quick dinner ideas to make healthy local food fun and extra delicious. \nCentral Oregon Locavore’s “Locavore Food School” program hosts monthly nutrition and cooking classes and is the culmination of many nutritionally-minded volunteers and community members including doctors\, nurses\, nutritionists\, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. \nEvent URL: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ebmf08xvf59ae66f&llr=htntlqdab \nTicket URL:  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ebmf08xvf59ae66f&oseq=&c=&ch=
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/locavore-food-school-spice-it-up/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151016
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SUMMARY:Craft Pint Night to benefit ONDA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a cold brew and benefit high desert conservation. Craft Kitchen & Brewery is hosting a pint night next Thursday\, Oct. 15. For every pint sold\, Craft will donate $1 towards ONDA’s effort to protect\, defend\, and restore Oregon’s desert wildlands. Plus\, don’t miss music from JB Boxter. \nPint Night at Craft Kitchen & Brewery\nThursday\, October 15\, 5 p.m. – close\n803 SW Industrial Way\, Bend\nOpen to all – bring a friend or two!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/craft-pint-night-to-benefit-onda/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151016
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SUMMARY:OLCV Scorecard Release at Pints and Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite events of the year. OLCV External Affairs Director Christy Splitt will present the 2015 Scorecard for the Oregon Legislature. Find out your legislators’ voting records on conservation issues and hear about OLCV’s notable champions and leaders in the 2015 Oregon Legislature. We will also offer an opportunity to learn about and support potential 2016 environmental ballot measures. RSVP here!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/olcv-scorecard-release-at-pints-and-politics/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151017
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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SUMMARY:Fall Colors Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall on a fall hike at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore this historic meadow while taking in the beautiful fall colors of aspen and cottonwood. Learn about the human and natural history of one of Central Oregon’s oldest places that has transitioned over the years from an army outpost to a restoration site. \n\nRegistration is required.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/fall-colors-walk/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151017
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SUMMARY:Work Party: Spring Creek Planting
DESCRIPTION:Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native trees\, shrubs\, and grasses at Spring Creek\, a private Land Trust protected property near the Metolius River. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving key fish and wildlife habitat in the Metolius Basin. \nLast year\, the Land Trust and partners placed logs in Spring Creek to slow water and create deeper pools to protect growing fish. Planting native trees\, shrubs\, and grasses is the next step to restore Spring Creek\, and will benefit not only fish\, but native birds and wildlife that live along the creek’s banks. \nActivities will includes digging holes\, planting\, and setting up wire exclosures to protect new vegetation from deer and elk browsing. Registration is required. \nRating: Work party with moderate difficulty\, digging and lifting required\nWhat to Bring: Work gloves and shovel if you have them\, sturdy hiking shoes\, snacks/lunch\, water. Dress for the weather.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/work-party-spring-creek-planting/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151018
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SUMMARY:Santiam Wagon Road Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Wall for a walk back in time to explore the Santiam Wagon Road at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Picture life as a pioneer in Oregon\, moving from the crowded Willamette Valley to the wide open spaces and unsettled lands of Central Oregon. Walk the route followed by wagon trains as they travelled east and west on the Willamette Valley and Cascade Mountain Military Road (better known on its western end as the Santiam Wagon Road). We’ll also explore the site of an early homestead at the Preserve. Registration required.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/santiam-wagon-road-walk/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151018
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SUMMARY:Work Party: Spring Creek Planting
DESCRIPTION:Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native trees\, shrubs\, and grasses at Spring Creek\, a private Land Trust protected property near the Metolius River. Get your hands dirty and have fun while improving key fish and wildlife habitat in the Metolius Basin. \nLast year\, the Land Trust and partners placed logs in Spring Creek to slow water and create deeper pools to protect growing fish. Planting native trees\, shrubs\, and grasses is the next step to restore Spring Creek\, and will benefit not only fish\, but native birds and wildlife that live along the creek’s banks. \nActivities will includes digging holes\, planting\, and setting up wire exclosures to protect new vegetation from deer and elk browsing. Registration is required. \nRating: Work party with moderate difficulty\, digging and lifting required\nWhat to Bring: Work gloves and shovel if you have them\, sturdy hiking shoes\, snacks/lunch\, water. Dress for the weather. \n 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/work-party-spring-creek-planting-2/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151018
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Poison Waters & Friends Drag Show by Human Dignity Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of FUN with the amazing Poison Waters & Friends!  VIP seating is caberet style with the Run-Way right through the middle.  Dinner is just $7.50 with three choices. There will be a No Host Full Bar thanks to Absolut Vodka!  General Admission seats are chairs and the Drag Queens will be walking right through the middle.  This show almost always SELLS OUT!  Save time and energy and buy your tickets in advance.  General Admission is $20 at the door.  Doors Open at 7:00pm and Show Begins at 7:45pm (Drag Queen Time).  The event ends at 11:00pm.  There will be a Silent Auction which will become a Live Auction.  THIS IS A 21 & OVER EVENT!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/13th-annual-poison-waters-friends-drag-show-by-human-dignity-coalition/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151020
DTSTAMP:20260403T133957
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SUMMARY:Birders' Night
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled 9 times a year\, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. \nMarch 19: \n“Bird Friendly Native Landscaping.”   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants\, and share tips about landscaping\, designed to transform any yard into a bird friendly sanctuary. \nApril 16: \n“Birding Every Corner of Alaska” Crooked River Ranch locals John and Marilynne Keyser recount their Alaska birding trip with stories and photographs from St. Paul Island (a part of the Pribilofs\,) Nome\, Barrow\, the Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park.  Highlights of the trip were seeing thirteen alcid species and all four eiders.  Close encounters with a northern hawk owl\, a “flaming” ruff and a huge polar bear were magical moments! \nMay 21: \n“Oregon 2020: A Benchmark Survey of Our Birds” \nDouglas Robinson\, Mace Professor of Watchable Wildlife at OSU and Director of the Oregon 2020 birds project\, will discuss this collaboration of professionals and citizen scientists who are dedicated to compiling a high quality\, state-wide measurement of the abundance and distribution of Oregon’s birds and their response to habitat change. Doug will talk about how local birders can be involved in this landmark study\, which promises to leave a legacy for future generations.  Website: http://oregon2020.com/ \nJune 18: \n“Where the Heck are the Falcons?  Phylogenies and Changing Field Guides: An Evolutionary Tale.”  COCC Biology Professor Jim Moodie will entertain us with some up to date science about bird phylogenies (read: relationship trees) and how they have changed (e.g. Falcons are now grouped with Parrots!) and why they have changed (e.g. DNA and genome comparisons.) \nOctober 15 \n“Nerdfest III” A hands-on program for Birders’ Night participants to share and experience an array of the latest birding technology and media opportunities including websites\, software and apps such as eBird\, COBOL\, I Bird Pro\, and ABA.  A sequel to Nerdfest I and Nerdfest II this interactive program will further explore how birders are using technology to enhance the enjoyment of birding. \nNovember 19 \n“eBird” Tom Crabtree provides hands on instruction on how to use eBird\, Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology’s online data base program which has revolutionized the way that birders maintain and access information about birds\, track bird sightings and contribute to science and conservation.  Tom will walk you through setting up an account\, entering sightings and using the data in eBird to enhance your birding experiences.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/birders-night-3-2015-03-19/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151021
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SUMMARY:Awesome Bend Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Live crowdfunding– Shark Tank style– for community good! \nFinalists pitch creative ideas to make Bend more awesome and vie for $1000+ on the spot. Join us for a free feel-good evening of ideas & inspiration! \n6:00- Doors open\n6:30- Welcome and Past Winner\n6:45-7:45 Pitches\n7:45- Trustees Vote/Audience Vote\n8:05- Announce Winners\n8:30- End \nWe are excited to announce the finalists for our upcoming Pitch Night\, January 17th: \nA River Unites Us- Conducting a gathering to foster collaboration between farmers\, fishermen\, ranchers and river advocates to restore health to the Deschutes River \nProject You Are Awesome- Distributing “You are awesome” bumper stickers and roses to make people feel good \nPollinator Gardens- Planting a garden for pollinators at Pilot Butte Cemetery \n“Welcome to Bend” Ambassador Experiment- Distributing “Welcome to Bend” stickers and documenting reactions on video \nYouth Watersports Coaching and Education- Providing river safety education and equipment for Bend youth \nThe event is free and open to the public. All welcome!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/awesome-bend-pitch-night-5/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151022
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SUMMARY:Sharing The Earth: Conserving Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Open to the Public \nContact:  Gretchen Valido\, 541-389-0785 \n Author and ecologist George Wuerthner will discuss the critical role that parklands and wildernesses play in the conservation of biodiversity.  While some assert there is no need for protected areas\, the overwhelming scientific evidence suggests that protected landscapes work better than any other land management to conserve Nature. The talk will discuss some of the critiques of protected areas and give examples from around the world of why protected areas are the best mechanism we have for sharing the Earth with other life.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/sharing-the-earth-conserving-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Deschutes Brewery Public House\, 1044 NW Bond St\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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