Bird Walk
Walk on the wild side! Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to…
Mad Science Family Program
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesUnleash your inner mad scientist while your family experiments with colorful, fun, and messy chemistry! See if you can inflate balloons using chemical reactions, discover membrane madness to create bouncy eggs, and experience the chaos of making slime, elephant toothpaste and more. Capacity is limited, so secure your family’s spot early.
Late Night Plant Shopping
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCome shop the plants late night, with a portion of proceeds going towards a different foundation monthly. Also, meet and greet with the queens/kings/entertainers of The Greenhouse as well! *Masks required* Donation Based aka FREE! Proceeds will benefit The Environmental Center
Climate Resilience in Central Oregon
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesBetween record heat waves, horrific smoke and debilitating drought, we are all experiencing the anticipated effects of climate change first-hand. And while the situation is clearly dire, there is still opportunity to rewrite our climate future. Geology professor Hal Wershow will begin by examining how our climate in Central Oregon has already changed and then…
Land Acknowledgments
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHealth & Outdoors Partner, Barton Robison is happy to announce a three-course training series, “Working in Indian Country.” Designed specifically for non-tribal members, this series will help professionals working with indigenous and tribal communities understand the broader context of US-tribal relations, dig into how to craft a successful land acknowledgment, and glean helpful tips on culturally responsive ways to…
Legends of the Northern Paiute with Wilson Wewa from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesNovember is Native American Heritage Month and COCC would like to invite you to join for a series of in-person and virtual events, coordinated by Michelle Cary. These events are free, but donations to the First Nations Student Union Scholarship are greatly appreciated! Events are wide-ranging and focus on areas such as generational trauma, oral…
Reckoning with Race and Racism in America with Michael Eric Dyson
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesViewers will explore with Michael Eric Dyson the cultural and social forces that have shaped our nation’s approach to issues of race, and hear his thoughts on reasons to hope for a better future as we reckon with our past. A distinguished professor of African American studies, ethics and society at Vanderbilt University, Dyson is…
Truth, Reckoning, and Healing; A Story of Indian Boarding Schools with Gabriann Hall from the Klamath Tribes.
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesNovember is Native American Heritage Month and COCC would like to invite you to join for a series of in-person and virtual events, coordinated by Michelle Cary. These events are free, but donations to the First Nations Student Union Scholarship are greatly appreciated! Events are wide-ranging and focus on areas such as generational trauma, oral traditions, and…
2021 Sustainability Awards
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesThis year, we will be hosting our seventh Sustainability Awards event to commend the determined and persistent change-makers in our local communities who are essential to achieving a sustainable future. We recognize local leaders — individuals, businesses, organizations, and community programs/projects— who are advancing a healthy environment, a prosperous economy, and social equity. Featuring a…
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…