The Environmental Center

INDIGENOUS WATER RIGHTS: THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER TO THE TRIBES
2023-01-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Indigenous Water Rights: The Importance of Water to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Water has a profound cultural importance to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Tribes’ water rights date to time immemorial. Learn how water, salmon, and future generations are all interconnected.

Speakers:
Bobby Brunoe
Secretary-Treasurer/CEO of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
Josh Newton

Native American Law Attorney Representing CTWSR Best Best Krieger LLP

Lisa Seales
Moderator and Programs Manager at the Deschutes River Conservancy

Program:
6:00 – Doors open, drinks available
6:15 – 7:45 – Seminar + Q&A
8:00 – Doors close, bar closesBeverages are available for purchase before and after the event. You are welcome to bring your own dinner.
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Bend COTA Work Events
2023-01-26, 2023-01-19, 2023-01-12, 2023-01-05, 2022-12-29, 2022-12-22, 2022-12-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: 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 helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Fungi in the Forest: 2023 Nature Nights series
2023-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Save the date! The Land Trust is pleased to present its 2023 Nature Nights series.
Central Oregon is home to a broad range of fungi. Many of them play an important role in forest health and are adapted to our fire-dependent region. Join Deschutes Land Trust and Oregon State University Extension Service regional fire specialist Ariel Cowan to learn all about fungi including fascinating fungal communication networks and how these inhabitants can even help our forests recover from fire. This presentation is free, but you must get your ticket online.

City Club Forum-Youth Sports in Crisis: Local Hurdles
2023-01-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Participation in youth sports in Central Oregon is competitive, understaffed and not all kids have equal access to play. This forum will be a discussion with leaders in this space to answer three key questions:

What are the purposes of youth sports?
Who is benefiting and who isn’t in Central Oregon?
How can we increase positive outcomes in our communities?

Webcast: Snowshoeing Central Oregon
2023-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon. We’ll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. We’ll include some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that would be applicable to all ability levels. The presentation will include:
• Photography of recommended scenic snowshoeing destinations in Central Oregon
• The basics of learning to snowshoe
• Reference map
• What to bring
• How to be safe when snowshoeing
• Gear (snowshoes and clothing)
We will be raffling off a copy of Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide, a solar USB charger, and a “Wild: The Oregon Way” t-shirt! Tickets are $5 and are an optional purchase below. Raffle tickets not only help us continue these Wednesday presentations but also support our work safeguarding Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters.
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2023 Plastic Policy Roundup
2023-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This is a powerful year for potential change against plastic pollution in Oregon. Learn about upcoming legislative solutions and how you can help them pass. You’ll hear from Celeste Meiffren-Swango, State Director for Environment Oregon, Tara Brock, Pacific Counsel for Oceana, Charlie Plybon, Oregon Policy Manager for Surfrider, and Charlie Fisher, State Director of OSPIRG.

Tankless Gas Water Heaters - The Infamous Methane Puff
2023-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Tankless gas water heaters emit methane every time they ignite. How does this impact their carbon emissions compared to other technologies?

How to Go Solar + Storage
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
At this workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know to feel confident adding solar or energy storage to your home or business.

Stand Up for DEI
2023-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Have you heard comments like this?
“Teaching Critical Race Theory is part of what makes Replacement Theory real; first they try to convince us that white people are bad, then they work to replace us with people of non-white heritage.”
The problem isn’t that the comment makes sense, it’s that it makes so little sense it’s hard to know where to begin to defend or dispute what’s being said in the echo chamber of the anti-Critical Race Theory lobby.
Since the claim that Critical Race Theory (CRT) is divisive and hurtful to the cultural fabric of the U.S., public school administrators and teachers, parents, corporate leaders, advocates, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals have been caught flat-footed when trying to respond to false claims from anti-CRT activists.
It’s time to defend the real history of racism in the US.
This STAND UP FOR DEI&B interactive webinar helps attendees learn how to create their own strategies to effectively engage in dialogue with those who are choosing to go along with fiction over facts when it comes to DEI.
In addition, you’ll gain the tools to:
Learn what Critical Race Theory is and isn’t, and become comfortable talking about it.
Shift from debating the topic to being curious and clear about your opinions on CRT and share them with those who have different viewpoints.
Engage skeptics as partners in advancing DEI
Talk about and address the real history of systemic oppression and disadvantage in the U.S. without prompting defensiveness or shame.
In the words of CRT co-author Kimberlé Crenshaw, “When they make racism unnamable, they make racial justice unreachable, and then our multi-racial democracy is unattainable.”
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Know Sustainability: The Electric Future of Cars, Bikes, & More at RPA
2023-01-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Description
Learn about affordable options and what is yet to come.
This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events.
We are in the middle of a revolution in how we get around. Come join The Environmental Center’s Electric Mobility expert, Neil Baunsgard to learn about affordable and used options, current and upcoming incentives, e-bikes, and what is yet to come in future electric vehicles.
Neil Baunsgard is a self described energy and transportation geek. Working through The Environmental Center he has spent the last 7 years working to accelerate the adoption of new, clean technology such as LED lighting, hybrid water heaters, and electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
Redmond Proficiency Academy – Glacier Building:
657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond, OR 97756
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Oregon Outdoor Alliance Beer:Thirty!
2023-01-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join OOA’s Central Oregon Chapter for our monthly networking event at the Embark Coworking Community in NW Bend.
We’ll hear from Sustainability Director,Serena Bishop Gordon and learn more about OOA Member, Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project.
Beer and Kombucha will be provided by @10BarrelBrewing and @CompassionKombucha.
All Beer:Thirty! events are FREE for OOA members and $10 for non-members.
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Assessing the Impact of EV Carsharing Models
2023-01-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Forth’s New Webinar Series
Mark your calendars – Forth’s 2023 webinar lineup is live! Forth’s free monthly webinars take a deep dive into the most relevant themes in clean transportation.

What’s Brewing: Solving the Workforce Housing Shortage—Tools & Options for Employers
2023-01-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Bend Chamber and they explore the progress being made in Central Oregon regarding increasing the inventory of workforce housing and how the Chamber is engaging other community partners to make meaningful changes in our region via our Workforce Housing Initiative.

SheJumps | OR | Empowering Women Through Adventure Speaker Series
2023-01-11, 2022-12-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
SheJumps, AdventurUs Women, & Crow’s Feet “Empowering Women Through Adventure” Bend Women’s Speaker Series featuring Janel Spilker with “Women in Cycling: Riding into a Female Future”
Dec 14th – Chelsey Magness – “Adventure Racing: Empowering Women to Embody Adventure”
Jan 11th – Janel Spilker – “Women in Cycling: Riding into a Female Future”
Feb 8th – Ingrid Granlin – “Women Who Ski: Exploring the Joy of Winter on Nordic Skis”
March 8th – Jennifer Miles – “Your Pelvic Floor: Strengthening Your Adventures from Within”
April 12th – Kirin Stryker – “The Oregon Timber Trail, Cog Wild, and Life on Two Wheels”

Downtown Bend: Know Sustainability - The Electric Future of Cars, Bikes, & More
2023-01-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn about affordable options and what is yet to come.
This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events.
We are in the middle of a revolution in how we get around. Come join The Environmental Center’s Electric Mobility expert, Neil Baunsgard to learn about affordable and used options, current and upcoming incentives, e-bikes, and what is yet to come in future electric vehicles.
Neil Baunsgard is a self described energy and transportation geek. Working through The Environmental Center he has spent the last 7 years working to accelerate the adoption of new, clean technology such as LED lighting, hybrid water heaters, and electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
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Green Energy Series #3 Beyond the Roof
2023-01-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Solar Oregon is presenting a free Beyond the Roof webinar on solar panels in innovative places for their Green Energy Series.

InFARMation - Working Together: Coalition Partner Legislative Priorities
2023-01-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
No organization is an island, and when it comes to making systemic change, there is most certainly strength in numbers. But beyond the numbers, working collaboratively makes sure that the solutions we put forward for Oregon respect the diverse goals of groups within the food system. FoFF’s builds programs and policies to provide a path to viability for small and mid-size, socially and ecologically responsible farmers while balancing the needs of food security, education, and equity to make sure they create a future food system that serves all Oregonians. From Double Up Food Bucks to an all species Tier 2 CAFO Moratorium, come hear from FoFF’s partner organizations about what they are working on in the 2023 legislative session.

SheJumps x Stio | OR |"Know Before You Go" Avalanche Awareness Presentation
2023-01-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Are you new to the backcountry? A seasoned veteran? Join Know Before You Go and sharpen up those avalanche education skills.

Guided Family Nature Winter Walk
2022-12-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Enjoy a wintery stroll along lake, forest, and meadow habitats guided by a naturalist. We will search for daytime residents of Lake Aspen and learn about all the local wildlife, habitats, and wintery adaptations. This family-friendly program is suited for all ages. We’ll be exploring along our trails, so make sure to bring water and dress for the weather.
Pre-registration is required, and capacity is limited. This program will take place outdoors and is for all ages. Program registration includes daytime admission to the Nature Center and Observatory.
Registration
$11/adult, $8/child (ages 4+)

SheJumps and Crow's Feet Ski & Board Waxing Workshop
2022-12-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn how to wax your skis and boards in a fun, hands-on, female-friendly and female-lead workshop. Register here!

Reseller’s Row Holiday Market
2022-12-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Vintage clothing resellers team up for a holiday market to remember! There’s no reason to buy new when there is still so much life in the treasures that have already been created. Presented to you by the Bend Moonlight Market masterminds, this indoor holiday market will have you sipping mimosas, spreading holiday cheer and supporting local all in one afternoon.

Saturday, December 17th. 10am – 3pm. Free

City Club of Central Oregon-On the Margins in Our Towns: An Interactive Discussion on Local Houselessness in Central Oregon
2022-12-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join City Club for an interactive forum on houselessness across Central Oregon. This will be an engaging dialogue amongst participants supporting an understanding of the causes and conditions that are keeping so many unsheltered. This forum will emphasize Q&A time and table conversation. This is a chance to gather as a community and ask deep questions concerning this complex issue.
