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  • Beneath the Surface: Desert Mussels

    Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for the final event of the High Desert Speaker Series as they dive beneath the surface of high desert streams and into the hidden world of mussels. Alexa Martinez, Wildlife Biologist at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, will shed light on the fascinating lives of native mollusks thriving in the waterways…

  • Sustainable Growth & Land Management in Bend: Balancing Development and Retaining Bend’s Uniqueness

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United States

    Join City Club for an engaging discussion on growth and land management in Bend. As the city continues to experience rapid expansion, this event will explore strategies for balancing sustainable development with environmental conservation and community needs. Hear from local experts, policymakers, and urban planners about innovative approaches to land use, protecting natural resources, and…

    $15 – $49
  • Spring Open House: Nature-Based Water Reuse Innovations & New Brand Reveal!

    LeapFrog Design Workshop 2447 NE 4th St, Ste 120, Bend, OR, United States

    LeapFrog Design Workshop is excited to welcome spring with you at their upcoming Open House! As leaders in sustainable water management, come see their latest product innovations and fresh new brand. What to expect: Drinks and snacks. Conversation with community members and colleagues from home building, architecture, engineering and landscape design. Explore our cutting-edge nature-based…

  • Sewing, Mending, and Darning Workshop

    Community Room, Deschutes Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend, OR

    This event is sold out. Please email naomi@envirocenter.org if you'd like to be put on the waiting list.

  • Vamonos Outside at Deschutes

    Deschutes Brewery 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend, OR, United States

    Friends and Family of Vamonos Outside! If you have a weekly or monthly family out-to-dinner routine, a happy hour networking meetup, or any other reason to eat out or enjoy a beverage, may we suggest you do so on Tuesdays in March at Deschutes Brewery's Community Pints Night. By choosing Deschutes on Tuesdays in March,…

  • Wild Wednesday Event: Alpinism and Advocacy with Graham Zimmerman

    Worthy Brewing 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, United States

    Join Oregon Wild and Protect Our Winters for a special Wild Wednesday event in Bend on March 26. We are excited to welcome award-winning alpinist Graham Zimmerman for an evening of storytelling from some of the world’s great mountain ranges. Through firsthand accounts of high-stakes expeditions, Graham will explore the deep connection between outdoor adventure…

  • Seed Sowing & Transplanting – Sisters

    Find out how and where to choose the right seeds for our shorter growing season in Central Oregon. Learn what varieties of vegetables do well here. The instructor will give demonstrations on how to prepare seed trays, mix the seedling medium, and plant and nurture seeds. There will be information on how to use grow…

  • March Green Drinks: film screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Join us for a screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS, a powerful film that follows three patients from Texas denied abortion care—even while facing life-threatening pregnancy complications—and the courageous attorney fighting on their behalf. This event will explore the intersections of Environmental Justice, Reproductive Justice, and Gender Justice. After the film, engage in a thought-provoking panel…

    Free
  • Happy Hour in the Garden – Bend

    Happy Hour in the Garden – Bend (April 1st cancelled due to weather)

    The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR

    Come join us in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden in Downtown Bend for Happy Hour in the Garden! This is an ongoing volunteer drop in event, where you provide the help and we provide beverages. No experience necessary, family friendly event. All tools and tasks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own…

    Free
  • Seeing the Forest Through the Trees—A Guide to Low Carbon Buildings

    The Breakroom 1055 "B Northwest, Bend, Oregon, United States

    Join us on April 1 in Bend, Oregon, for a special event focused on a crucial part of the growing demand for housing in Deschutes County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. At this event, Energy Trust of Oregon's latest Net Zero Fellow, Jeff Stern of LEVER Architecture, will explore the relationship between…