DREAM BOLDLY: The Grand AdvenChair at The Belfry
The Belfry 302 E Main Avenue, Sisters, United StatesLocal Bend adventurer Geoff Babb, a survivor of two strokes, takes years to perfect an all-terrain human-powered wheelchair, culminating in a rigorous 4-day expedition down and back out of the Grand Canyon, with a ripple effect on others from its creation—access to nature previously out of reach. Sometimes one bold dream can change the world for…
Chaco For Life Tour at Crux
Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division Street, Bend, OR, United StatesREPAIR CUSTOMIZE CHILL Come celebrate 35 years of Chaco with us on the Chaco For Life Tour! Visit our mobile factory to get your trusty Chacos repaired*, create your own custom sandals (adult sizes only), grab some swag, or just kick it with us. *Each first repair is FREE; any additional sandals will be repaired…
Chaco For Life Tour at Crux
Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division Street, Bend, OR, United StatesREPAIR CUSTOMIZE CHILL Come celebrate 35 years of Chaco with us on the Chaco For Life Tour! Visit our mobile factory to get your trusty Chacos repaired*, create your own custom sandals (adult sizes only), grab some swag, or just kick it with us. *Each first repair is FREE; any additional sandals will be repaired…
Garden Clean Up at Franklin’s Corner Pollinator Garden
Franklin's Corner Pollinator Garden Bend, OR, United StatesMay 21 and May 28 9:00-10:00 AM No registration. Just show up. NE 9th and NE Franklin, Bend Bring weeding tools, shovel, bucket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, water. Franklin's Corner pollinator garden is co-located with the community vegetable garden. The pollinator garden demonstrates waterwise landscaping with native pollinator plants. It's maintained entirely by volunteers.
DREAM BOLDLY: The Grand AdvenChair at Open Space
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesLocal Bend adventurer Geoff Babb, a survivor of two strokes, takes years to perfect an all-terrain human-powered wheelchair, culminating in a rigorous 4-day expedition down and back out of the Grand Canyon, with a ripple effect on others from its creation—access to nature previously out of reach. Sometimes one bold dream can change the world for…
“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks
Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesLearn about sharks and current research with Dr. Alexandra McInturf. Sharks play a critical role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. Yet, considered "dangerous" by popular media and threatened by human activity worldwide, these organisms have faced global population declines. Dr. Alexandra McInturf has been studying shark species worldwide for the…
“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks-Sisters Library
Deschutes Public Library - Sisters 110 N Cedar St, Sisters, OR, United StatesLearn about sharks and current research with Dr. Alexandra McInturf. Sharks play a critical role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. Yet, considered "dangerous" by popular media and threatened by human activity worldwide, these organisms have faced global population declines. Dr. Alexandra McInturf has been studying shark species worldwide for the…
Free Home Energy Assessment Program Community Launch
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORRSVP HERE! Do you work with a Community Organization in Central Oregon? Are you a local elected official in Central Oregon? Come learn about how your constituents can benefit from The Environmental Center's brand new Free Home Energy Assessment Program. We are teaming up with Energy Trust of Oregon to provide free home energy assessments…
Vision Roadshow: Drake-to-Juniper Event
The Commons Cafe and Taproom 875 NW BROOKS ST., Bend, OR, United StatesSince the release of the five-year Vision Action Plan, Envision Bend has been working with vision lead partners to align efforts, spark action, and track collective progress. In the coming months, Envision Bend will be hosting a Summer Vision Roadshow at various coffee shops and breweries around town for the community to learn more about…
Volunteer at Native Plant Giveaways
June 1, 9:00-12:00 PM at Caldera High School (60925 SE 15th St, Bend) June 8, 9:00-1:00 PM at Hollinshead Park (1235 NE Jones Rd, Bend) Volunteer to hand out plants or staff the info table by completing this form. We will give away plants to 560 households this year thanks to the City of Bend, Wintercreek Nursery and…