InFARMation Fall Series: Uncovering the Dirty Parts of Farming
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin FoFF, in collaboration with Small Farm School, for another InFARMation Fall Series beginning September 14th from 6:30-8pm! During the first session on animal welfare, they will focus these important conversations on the benefits of pasture-raised animals, the dire necessity of connecting to the land and animals, heritage breeds, Homegrown by Heroes program, expanding meat processing…
Farming the Wild
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhile mountain ranges frame ranchland and eagles soar over pastures, Central Oregon holds beauty and heritage in its local agriculture. In this event, you'll dive into the role of land use in sustaining wildlife and protecting Central Oregon’s farming future. *The format of this event (virtual or in-person) is to be determined. Register here and…
The Mysterious World of Spotted Bats
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOn September 15th, welcome Sara Rose from OSU’s Northwestern Hub for Bat Population Research and Monitoring to learn about the elusive spotted bat and how community science is contributing to our understanding of this important species.
Multicultural Art Exhibit/Exhibición de arte multicultural
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us at The Environmental Center in downtown Bend for a Multicultural Art Exhibit. Experience live poetry, music, and creative arts by local BILAPOC, LGBTQ+ artists. Attendees can also tour The Environmental Center’s Learning & Demonstration Garden, and participate in educational activities offered in both Spanish and English. You will also get the opportunity to…
Bend COTA Work Events
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesWhen: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
Free Day & Open House
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCome see why Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory remains a Central Oregon destination for discovery and fun. Enjoy free admission for the entire family during SNCO's Open House. Entrance is by timed ticket to help manage capacity, so reserve your tickets soon. Enjoy activities throughout the day and plan to pick up some delicious grub…
Book Talk at Sunriver Books & Music: Beloved Beasts
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Sunriver Books & Music for a special talk presented by Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts. Species across the globe are imperiled as loss of habitat, hunting environmental degradation and a host of human causes take a toll. Beloved Beasts is a hopeful book as it tells of people who individually changed the course…
BE.Hive: Behavioral Solutions to Water Pollution
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment for BE.Hive: Behavioral Solutions to Water Pollution, a unique summit to explore water pollution through the lens of human behavior. The world relies on clean water. Yet pollution threatens nearly every body of water on earth around the globe. Human behavior lies at the center of this…
Power Hour: Can I afford an electric car?
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin The Environmental Center's very own electric vehicle expert Neil Baunsgard for a live virtual presentation busting the myths of electric vehicle affordability. We will go into all of the details of the Oregon EV rebate program, federal tax credits, as well as discounts and used EV options to show how your next car could be electric! This event will take place over Zoom and you will need to register to attend the live session.
Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky, Featuring Dr. John B. Herrington
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJohn Herrington is a retired US Naval Aviator, test pilot, and former NASA astronaut. As a mission specialist, he made history becoming the first Native American in space aboard the shuttle Endeavour in 2002. During the mission, he conducted three spacewalks totaling nearly 20 hours. To honor his Chickasaw heritage, Herrington carried a Chickasaw Nation…