The Environmental Center

Repair Café with COCC Redmond
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | COCC Redmond, 2324 NE College Lp, Redmond, OR, 97756 , United States

The Museum at Warm Springs to Host Opening Reception for the “32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit”
2025-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | The Museum at Warm Springs, 2189 Highway 26, Warm Springs, 97761, United States
The Museum at Warm Springs to Host Opening Reception for the “32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Wednesday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m.
The Museum at Warm Springs will host the opening of the “32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Wednesday, November 12. Museum Members and the general public are invited to a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Museum (2189 Highway 26, Warm Springs). The exhibit will be on view through Saturday, March 7, 2026.
This popular annual exhibit displays the immense talent and artistic excellence of Warm Springs adult and youth Tribal members. The exhibit is curated by Warm Springs Museum Curator and Exhibit Coordinator Angela Anne Smith (Warm Springs, Yakama, Nez Perce and Diné). Selected artworks will be available for sale with a 20% commission going toward The Museum.

Wild Ones Training: Turning Passion into Advocacy
2025-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Are you someone who enjoys spending time in nature, loves public lands, cares about wildlife, and wants to do more to protect the environment? Are you ready to step up your environmental activism? With the current attacks on our public lands and waters, we need more voices collectively pushing back and speaking up for nature. Sharing personal stories, your passions, and your “why” with elected officials and decision-makers is key to influencing their priorities. Anyone can be an effective advocate, but it takes training and practice.
Join Oregon Wild and Protect Our Winters at this in-person workshop in Bend to learn how to craft your personal story and how to leverage your voice to make the most impact. We will also discuss the most pressing issues facing public lands and wildlife in Oregon, and give you all the tools and resources you need to effectively advocate for the places and critters you love!
Join us for this special event on Monday, November 10, and bring along a friend–activism is more fun and effective in community!

10th Annual Fill Your Pantry
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | OR
This is the last hoorah for farmers, ranchers, and makers for the 2025 season so let’s go big! Fill Your Pantry is an annual bulk buying [but you don’t have to buy in bulk] event at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds – OSU Extension Parking Lot. Pre-orders will open near the end of October for folks wanting to purchase larger quantities or secure limited items. It’s a great time to say hi and thank you to the folks that grow our food.
https://www.centraloregonfillyourpantry.com/

Beautiful Strengths of Indigenous Communities
2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Dr. Michelle Jacob emphasizes that understanding Indigenous history must go hand in hand with celebrating the vibrant contributions of Native peoples today. Rooted in Yakama traditions and the wisdom of Elders, her talk will highlight the resilience and brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering a message of hope, love, and collective strength to inspire a more connected and compassionate world.

Pumpkin Smash!
2025-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St, Bend, 97702, United States
Don’t trash it, smash it! In an effort to keep pumpkins out of the landfill, join other halloween lovers to smash your pumpkins and compost them properly!
November 1, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ponderosa Park and Skyline Park
225 Southeast 15th Street / 19617 Mountaineer Way
Community effort to keep pumpkins out of landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. Remove candles, ribbons, paint, and any other non-organic materials.

Rights of Nature
2025-10-30 07:00 - 20:30 | RAY HALL ATRIUM, OSU Cascades, Ray Hall1500 Southwest Chandler Avenue, Bend, OR, 97702
The first Indigenous National Park Service Director and Cayuse and Walla Walla tribal citizen Chuck Sams will join LandWatch Executive Director Ben Gordon for a discussion on the Rights of Nature—a movement that redefines how we relate to land, water, and wildlife. Sams will share perspectives shaped by Indigenous law and conservation leadership, inviting us to recognize nature not as property, but as a relative.
This event is the kickoff to Central Oregon LandWatch’s 2025 Livable Future Forum

NO KINGS Bend Oregon
2025-10-18 14:00 - 17:00 | OR
About this event
Saturday, October 18 @ 2 – 5pm PDT

Drake Park

777 NW Riverside Blvd

SAVE THE DATE AND STAND BY FOR MORE DETAILS AS WE PLAN THIS DAY OF ACTION AND RESISTANCE! (Note: Location and time subject to change)

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

Pints & Politics
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters in Deschutes County is excited to host our first Pints & Politics of the year to release our 2025 Environmental Scorecard. Eliza Walton, OLCV Coalition Director, will join us for insight into the 2025 legislative session and the scorecard. Come learn about how your local representatives voted on important environmental issues and all that was left on the table! Please note that free beverages are not provided at this event.

Unveiling of the 19th Street Learning Garden Mural Project
2025-10-16 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
RootedHomes and arts education nonprofit Caldera invite the Central Oregon community and media partners to the unveiling of a new, vibrant community mural created by local teen artists. The mural transforms a previously blank retaining wall near the future community garden at RootedHomes Rooted at 19th community in Redmond.
The mural is the result of a powerful collaboration that allowed Caldera Learners to apply their creative talents to a large-scale, permanent piece of public art. Community members are invited to meet the young artists and celebrate their lasting contribution to the Redmond landscape.
The project exemplifies Caldera’s mission to uplift youth through creativity. Amy Mutchler, Central Oregon High School and Young Adult Mentor at Caldera, notes, “The mural we’ve done here with RootedHomes is an example of how that mission has taken the next step. It’s now the youth—these five Central Oregon high school apprentices—who took that creative spirit and used it to uplift their community.”

The public celebration and unveiling of the 19th Mural Project will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 4-7pm at the site, located at 345 NW 19th Street in Redmond.

The High Desert Goes Low Impact
2025-10-16 08:00 - 09:30 | OR
Local and regional experts will explore the urgent challenges of a changing climate while highlighting innovative local efforts to achieve net-zero impact and other approaches to addressing climate change and sustainability. Learn more about this pressing issue and how communities and organizations across Central Oregon are leading the way with practical, scalable strategies that move us toward a more sustainable future.
Speakers:

Dr. Ihab Elzeyadi, University of Oregon, School of Architecture and Environment (Keynote/Moderator)
Cassie Lacy, City of Bend, Senior Management Analyst, Environment and Climate Committee
Jarrod Penttila, OSU Cascades, Associate Director of Capital Planning and Construction
Justin Alvarado, Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Sustainability Manager\nOwen Murphy, Central Oregon Community College, Ponderosa Project lead faculty

Details:
Thursday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall
If the financial cost of attending is a barrier, use Promo Code CivicCO for a complimentary forum registration made possible by generous grants from St. Charles Health System and Pacific Power Foundation.

American Foreign Policy in a New Era with Jane Cramer, Ph.D.
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
American Foreign Policy in a New Era
Jane Cramer, Ph.D. – Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Political Science, University of Oregon
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m., Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus
Access to the recorded version also available
Tickets:
Sliding-Scale Pricing $0-$10
Register here

Jane Cramer will explore the contours of the U.S. foreign policy debate as it plays out in a world of multiple and escalating crises and domestic polarization.
Click here for more information

Bend Climate Innovation Fair
2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 | OR
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, and thought leaders who are positioning Central Oregon as a powerhouse for climate innovation. During the Climate Fair, participants will have the chance to engage directly with the visionaries shaping our sustainable future.

2nd Annual Ag Connect Open House: Tuesday October 14th from 4-7pm
2025-10-14 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
Join us with our neighbors at HDFFA at the warehouse – 20780 High Desert Ln. Come say hi and see where the magic happens. We’re inviting our farmers, friends, and full community to celebrate local food and everything we’ve all accomplished this year. 🙂

Rooted in Place: A Groundbreaking Celebration
2025-10-09 16:30 - 18:30 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
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 piece of our shared landscape growing throughout Central Oregon, while making space for the next chapter of climate and community work at our site.Enjoy light refreshments, hear a brief update on what’s ahead for our building, and then we’ll work together to dig up plants. Come connect with others who care about sustainability, stewardship, and resilience. Let’s build forward, together – and take our roots with us.

Details:October 9, 20254:30-6:30pmDonations for plants, and for supporting this final leg of our capital campaign, kindly accepted.BYO shovels and pots, though there will be some available to use.

Walking the Upper Deschutes: Understanding Flows and Ecology
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | OR
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 balancing water for rivers, communities, and irrigation, and how basin partners are working to improve flows and habitat for fish, frogs, and other wildlife in the Deschutes and its tributaries.
Location: Lava Island Falls Boat Ramp, Off Forest Service Road 41, Bend, OR 97702
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Organizer: Deschutes River Conservancy
Contact: Marisa Hossick | (541) 382-4077 | marisa@deschutesriver.org

October Green Drinks: Latino Heritage Celebration
2025-10-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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, it’s about standing in solidarity with those in our community who experience systemic harm, and displacement. We aim to find strength together through joy, tradition, healing, and mutual aid. All donations raised will directly support local efforts, including food assistance, emergency needs, and direct help for families. We will coordinate with the Latino Community Association and Immigration Counseling services to determine where to donate funds. 100% of proceeds will be donated to LCA to support immigrant families.
The event will feature local food, art, music, dance, and vendors, all centered around Latino culture. It’s an opportunity to celebrate together and raise funds for local migrant and immigrant families facing hardship.
This will be a free public event, open to everyone, with free participation for Latino vendors, performers, and creatives. While suggested donations at the door are welcome, they are not required.

The Life of a Wildlife Photographer Suzi Eszterhas – Award-Winning Wildlife Photographer
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | OR
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 in the Arctic or chasing chimpanzees through some of the world’s deepest jungles, Suzi has many photographs and adventures to share.
COCC and UO SOJC students and staff are FREE. Contact cgilbride@cocc.edu for promo code.
Sponsored by University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, Associated Students of COCC and Oregon Community Foundation
Learn more at cocc.edu/foundation/cls

Fall Social and Seed Swap
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 some light refreshements. Drinks avaialble for purchase.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the Pollinator Pathway, make new friends, and enjoy the cozy fall atmosphere. See you there!

Go Clean Energy Conference
2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
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 for everyone, including homes and businesses. Come for fun & network! $30 until September 7, $60 thereafter. https:GoCleanEnergy.org/

Community Garden Work Party
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | 19th St Learning Garden, 345 NW 19th St, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Save the date!
Help us dig into the new 19th Street Learning Garden we are developing in partnership with RootedHomes. Details of help needed and tasks performed to be updated as we get closer to the date!
Email denise to get on the email list to be notified of events for this new learning garden in Redmond.

Sun day Solar Fest
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
350Deschutes is excited to be joining the nation wide Sun Day campaign and will be hosting the ‘Sun Day Solar Fest’ on September 21 from 1–3 pm in Drake Park.
This event is going to be casual, fun, creative, and family friendly—a space where all community members can learn about solar energy, how to get involved in local action, while also learning from local individuals and organizations.
Join us in Bend for Sun Day, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy!

3rd Annual Feria de la Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness Fair)
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St, Bend, 97702, United States
3rd Annual Feria de la Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness Fair) is taking place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ponderosa Park (225 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702). Join this wellness fair to learn about all the great ways to take control of your health in Central Oregon.
TEC will be on site raffling off air purifiers to attendees and sharing information on staying healthy during the heat and smoke season. This is also a great chance to sign up for our Home Energy Assessment Program!

Pick it up, Bend!
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Old Mill District, 475 SW Powerhouse Dr , Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join the Old Mill District and other volunteers for a cleanup to beautify our river!

Rethink Waste Clothing Swap
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | OR
85% of all textiles in the United States end up in a landfill! Not only is this horrible for the planet, but it’s also hard on your wallet. To help combat textile waste in Central Oregon, we are hosting a clothing swap with Bloei Collective and several community members! Bring your gently worn items in REALLY GOOD condition, and take home some new-to-you pieces. This is an opportunity to clean out your wardrobe and refresh!
This is not an opportunity to get rid of clothing with rips, stains, or damage, it’s a way to give your gently worn clothes a new life. Only donate something you would be proud to wear. You do not need to donate clothing to participate—just bring your own basket or bag to carry out your new items.
We recommend arriving between 10 a.m.–1 p.m., but you don’t need to show up right at 10. There may be a line, and we can only allow a limited number of people in the building at one time. Staggering your arrival will give you a better chance to browse without a crowd.
The official clothing swap will be held on Saturday, September 13th, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. If you plan to donate clothing, all items must be dropped off on Friday, September 12th, between 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at The Environmental Center. We will spend the morning leading up to the event sorting clothing so it’s a smooth experience for everyone. If you cannot drop your clothes off on Friday, please email mary@envirocenter.org.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/GVGOHVXCpUKcFfLY9gOa9Q2

Winterizing Your Garden
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Franklin’s Corner Community College, NE 8th St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Winterizing Your Garden
Ashley Joyce of Bend Urban Gardens will lead us through an interactive workshop on practical tips for winterizing your garden. Together, we’ll explore cover cropping, mulching and fall seed sowing. This workshop is designed to be interactive and full of take-home knowledge. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, you’ll leave with the skills to put your garden to bed in a way that’s both sustainable and productive.
Suggested $10 donation at the door.
Register at bit.ly/BUGwinterize
Event inquiries can be sent to: info@worthygardenclub.org

Celebrating Beavers in Bend with Think Wild and Western Environmental Law Center
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
You are invited!
Join Western Environmental Law Center’s Deputy Director Dr. Sristi Kamal in conversation with Think Wild Beaver Works Program Manager Dr. Maureen Thompson for beaver trivia, fun activities, and an interactive discussion on legislative updates to beaver protection work in Oregon.
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 12th from 6-8 pm
WHERE: 10 Barrel Brewing, 62950 NE 18th St, Bend, OR 97701
RSVP HERE by September 5

Protect Oregon's Wildest Places
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
For over two decades, the Roadless Rule has protected 58 million acres of the wildest and most intact forests on our public lands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently announced it will be repealing these important public lands protections – a move that will open roadless wildlands to road construction, development, and industrial logging.
In Central Oregon, over 200,000 acres of public land and beloved locales are threatened.
Join Central Oregon LandWatch, Oregon Wild, and Sierra Club Oregon Chapter at Worthy Brewing on September 9 to learn what the repeal of the Roadless Rule means for wild places in Oregon, and take action to stop this latest attack on our public lands.
Space is limited, register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/protect-oregons-wildest-places-tickets-1592159304339

Civics Lab Part 4
2025-08-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97701, United States
Empower you voice and create change! With guest speakers Rebecca Easton, we will discuss humane borders and immigration, and making public comments and testimonies.

Repair Café with DIY Cave
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | OR
